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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1968

Page

4

Pasture Dangers Bloat and Grass Tetany Warned

Farmers warned that pasture can cause bloat and grass tetany in cattle during spring. Early signs include sudden illness, nervous behavior, muscle spasms, and potential death. Veterinarians advise gradual pasture transition, supplemental dry forage, and prompt treatment or grazing management to prevent losses.

H. J. Nealy Veterinary Servicun Ontaro Agricul Ture and Food Inter Vale

Halton 4-H Conservation Club Meeting Details

The Halton and Peel 46H Conservation clubs held a joint meeting on May 15 at the Mountsborg Wildlife Preserve. Manager Frank Timmermans described the 1,200 acre site as a conservation school and noted pheasants wood ducks and teal in the area. Members were entertained by a wandering horse as President Carol Swackhamer presided and the meeting closed with a quiz.

Halton Peel Mountsborg Frank Tim~mormans Timmermans Carol Swackhamer

Halton 4-H Tractor Club Meets at Mitton Shop

Mal Phelps allowed Halton 4-H Tractor Club to meet May 23 in his shop. Leaders Bill Alexander Don Brandor and Nell McLaughlin attended. The session covered engine oil grades and uses. Neil McLaughlin demonstrated oil circulation path in the engine.

Mal Phelps Mitton Imploemante Halton Bill Alexander Don Brandor Nel! McLaughlin Neil McLaughlin

Halton 4 H Corn Club Meets at Lawson Home

The Halton 4 H Corn Club held its second regular meeting on May 20 at the home of David Lawson. A display committee of Murray Brownridge, David Austin, and John Nurse was chosen to prepare the club display for Milton Fair.

Halton David Lawson Art Lawson Murray Brownridge David Austin John Nurse Milton Fair BI Wilson Ken Alderson Elizabeth Norrington Carl Middlebrook

Halton 4 H Strawberry Club Meets at Braeside Farms

Halton 4 H Strawberry Club held its May 22 meeting with Rosemary Booth presiding. Peter and John Hughes of Braeside Farms gave a farm tour, showing rogues, tomatoes, strawberries, and cherry trees. Members heard talks on harvesting, marketing, and irrigation then closed with a quiz.

Chuck Warner Pato McCarthy Halton Rosemary Booth Peter John Hughes Braeside Farms Peter Hughes Bruce Cor- Man Mary Anderson Elizeabeth Anderson

Teen faces jail option for motorcycle theft in Hamilton

A Grade eleven student in Hamilton was offered a choice between passing exams or jail after being charged with stealing a motorcycle. Magistrate Walter Tuchtie noted the threat could spur the teen to improve his 48.6 per cent average as details of potential jail time were not disclosed. The boy’s mother was criticized for working “when there was no need.”

Waleter Tuchtie

Departure gift for Geoff Taylor by H J Stanley

A Halton Junior Farmers dance in Brookeville Hall honored Geoff Taylor former Extension Assistant with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food in Halton. He left this spring to farm near Gorrie. The group gave lawn chairs a quilt and a purse from 4 H members and friends. He thanked the group and noted his wife Sue might sit in the chairs once busy with farming duties.

Halton Brookeville Hall Geofff Taylor Geoff Tha Hatton Sue

Norval bull named gold medal sire in Jersey article

Norval bull Brampton Crotian Radar Very Good is designated a Gold Medal bull by the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club. He has 37 tested daughters averaging 9,918 pounds milk 506 pounds fat 5.10 percent and 39 classified at 85.6 percent. Bred by B H Bull & Son Norval and owned and tested in Stewart Mellow & Sons Bolton herd.

Jersay Brampton

Fergus accident injures well known thresher at popular event

A Fergus area accident injured a well known local threshing figure, the Popular thresher, when a tractor toppled at a farm near Fergus. Community members, including visiting guests from Guelph and Toronto, gathered later for sympathies while local residents recalled Mr Butler’s long career as a threshing operator. Registrations for Kindergarten begin at the local school as a new fall term feature.

Church visits and meetings during May in Ontario church records

Mrs. P McArthur and Mrs. Inabel McDonald attend the 43 Dinner Meeting of the Trans-Practical Nurse at St Peter's Anglican Church in Toronto. Others visitations include residents from Georgtown andUxbridge with several attendees from the district. A member named Mr Billy Hatter meets with an accident on a farm near Fergus. he is hospitalized in Toronto after treatment.

Inabel McDonald St. Peter’s Anglican Church Toronto Phureday Wab Koyt Anied United Church Vernery Barvieo Solipe Kabriwhomyg Church Thay Herpardnty Monibere Thie Anat Bald Fergus Toronto Hospital Aid Mys Frank Conwy Victoria Harbor Frank Freeman

Centennial Anniversary Planned for Rockwood United Church

Rockwood United Church announces a centennial celebration Friday June 0 with services at 11 a.m and 7 30 p.m. A guest speaker will address attendees and former members will attend. Morning service includes lunch in the church hall. A history album with photos will be available.

Rockwood United Church

Rhotos from the Past Parade of Names

Apparent notes show a man named H. G iehriott and others listed as visitors including Mr and Mrs Norajan Turpar Juliani and David with several couples. Names like Yelph Mas Keown Glan Willian Edy Green Toronto appear among a social gathering on a fundsy day.

Mra Norajan Turpar Juliani David Bute Yelph Mas Keown Glan Willian Edy Green Toronto Fundsy Sid Slatuy Fred MacArthur

Council Upholds 1500 Square Foot Building By-law

In Ese quesing township council refused to alter a 1500 sq ft minimum for a Lot 3 Concession 5 house. The frame is up and owners De Mann and builder Devogel were urged to work with inspector McLean to bring the structure up to standard after a planning mistake left it 76 feet short per floor.

Esequesing L. de Mann E. Devogel George Currie K.C. Lindsay Tom McLean

Young Man Seeks Blessing for Fast Aging Marriage

A young man pleads his case to marry the daughter, fearing age and approval. The father responds cheerfully that he will age quickly enough, offering a lighthearted blessing amid the betrothal conversation.

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