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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 26, 1960

Page

8

Mary Low Taylor Halton Dairy Princess chosen again

Mary Lou Taylor 18 of Burlington was named Halton county Dairy Princess for a second year at the Halton Holstein Breeders' Meeting in Oakville. Lillian Finnie and Evelyn McKay, both 18 and 19 from Hornby, stood nearby as finalists. judges evaluated talks on dairy topics and industry knowledge.

Mary Lou Taylor Burlington Halton County Lillian Finnie Hornby Miss Taylor Evelyn McKay Hays Sales Arena Oakville Halton Holstein Breeders John Brown Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association F. S. Whitlock Diversey Corp. Ltd Don McCua Bowles Farms Palermo Junior Institute Nelson High School Finnie

Association Plans Bus Field Tour To Discuss Pasture Management

Members of the Halton Improvement Association and pasture enthusiasts will ride a bus on Monday June 6 to visit four top Hatton Pasture Competition contestants. The tour, led by JA Francis Howard Henry and J Norman Bird, will review pasture management practices and the 1960 scorecard.

Halton Improvement — Association Hatton Hatton Soil and Crop Improvement Association James James McKay Fred Nurse Roc. Alexander Brock JA. Francis Halton County Howard Henry Tield Main Ontaro Department of Agriculture J. Norman Bird Halton

Halton Farmers to Adopt Grass Silage Method This Year

Reports from Ontario Agricultural College highlight grass silage as a high protein supplement for summer feeding. Proper silo sealing and rapid filling reduce air pockets and power loss, improving preservation and feeding value for livestock.

Halton Ontana Agrcultural College Mary Cases

New Zealand Guest Explains Land Use Theories

A New Zealander guest spoke at Hy Retox Club’s weekly meeting on land use in New Zealand. Chim Cone discussed methrats adoption by countrymen and noted his Rotary Foundation Fellowship study at the University of Toronto. Rotarian W. Woodburn introduced the speaker and P. Neilsen thanked him. attendees included Willis Ricson and Ron Cripps.

New Zealand Hy Retox Club Chim Cone Univerity of Toronto Carne Tornee Rotary Foundation W. Woodburn

Soil and Crop Improvement Convention Proceedings Available

The 1960 Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association addresses and proceedings are published for farmers in Ontario. The bulletin covers general crops seed potatoes hay forage silage and soil testing programs with new methods and research for 1960. Published by the Extension Branch Ontario Department of Agriculture Milton.

Halton Ontario Sail and Crop Improvement Association Ontario Department of Agriculture Edo Abe Kemal Ohare Departient Aultuce Milton

Halton Rural Festival Honors and School Association News

The North Halton Rural Festival reports 7,598 participants across sections led by Milton and Esquesing areas with 429 and 491 entries in preliminaries. Honorary presidents named Ruth Evans and Mrs George Atkins. next year’s festival faces reduced school participation and a somber note over F Bornhold’s caplinship. Local schools and banks provided trophies and funding. editorials praise coverage and community support amid rising gas prices and a temporary halt in rate changes.

Ruth Evans George Stevers Halton Toesting Helt Milton J. M. Denyes George Atkins Bronte Jasper RK. F. Bornhold North Halton Eigh Sout Haltyn North Fhitian G. Bender Rilchener South Halton John Wood Super Ul Et Panardvons Liege Hank Mountain Union WL Ehenenee United Church Chate Bank of Mon Acton Bank of Nova Rotary Club of Kinette Club of Kinsmen Club of Fred Harris Music Company Oaks Sybil Bennett LO. Oakville Angelir Brune

Laine Svats Pipe Band Performs at Orla Festival

The Laine Svats Pipe Band appears at the gamaloga Cons vention in Orla this weekend. The band has previously played at Windsor North Bay Peterborough and St. Thomas in former years.

Laine Svats Phas Gamaloga Orla Cone Vention Windsor North Baw Peterborough St. Thomas

St John Ambulance Brigade Plans Calming Course

The St John Ambulance Brigade has finalized plans for a six week calming course for youths aged 10 to 14 to be taught at the YMCA this Saturday. Interested participants should contact ROS. bart, divisional superintendent, before Saturday. After completion, certificates will be awarded at a later date to successful candidates.

St. John St. Joh Y.m.ga Ros. Bart Cearit Iettes St. John Ambulinge YMCA

Food safety tips for handling perishable dishes

A garbled notice advises careful handling of prepared foods to prevent food poisoning. It emphasizes proper storage, temperature control, and safe use of eggs milk meat and dressings to avoid bacterial growth and illness.

Decoration Day Service Planned by Local Committee

An eight organization Decoration Day Committee arranges a service on Sunday June 5 in Mill Street area and nearby cemeteries. Five bands will perform as Scouts Guides Brownies and others join in decorating graves of veterans and loved ones with flowers.

Pce Lawn Council Ivaler Mill Street Buies Haial Forest Monee Banview Sto Joseph's Decornilion Bay Con Tesiene Ayton Ail Tlowers Aston

Rear-end Collision Causes 1500 Damage on Main Street

A rear-end crash on Main Street North Acton between two Milton vehicles caused 1500 in damage. First driver Mrs. Lizabeth Solty traveling north halted near Scene Street when struck by Steve Kun, both Milton residents, investigated by Constable Mery Harness of Acta Police.

Milton Main Street Acton Eatame Scone St Lizabeth Solty Harness The Acta Olppl Are 15 Aa

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