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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 01, 1956

Page

14

Evolution of Plow Told at Halton Plowmen's Banquet

Padre W A Young, public relations officer of Ontario Agricultural College, traced the plow’s evolution from a Y shaped stick to ox driven implements. He linked agricultural progress to the plow and urged appreciation of the farmer’s role in feeding civilization. Clifford Waite was hospitalized and could not attend.

Halton Halton Plowmen's Association Fairview School Lowville Padre W. A. Young Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Padre Young Clifford Waite Padre

Large Farm Auction Sells Cattle Poultry and Equipment

Public auction at Lot 21 Con 2 Nassagaweya Township near Corwhin features cows heifers calves hogs poultry sheep hay grain tools and machinery. Items include Holstein and Hereford cows young stock York pigs Ford tractor 1951 model Austin sedan plows cultivators hay gear and dairy equipment. Owner cites ill health and offers cash sale with no reserve.

Auction of Dairy Cattle and Farm Implements in Erin Township

A public sale at a farm near Ballinafad Erin Township on Saturday November 3 1954 begins 1 00 pm featuring Holstein and Jersey cows and heifers with calves bred to Holstein Jersey bulls plus a York sow and hay oats buckwheat and farm gear including a 1953 Ferguson tractor implements barn equipment and household items. Cash terms no reserve as owner quits farming. Auctioneers WM A Dyer J C Hunter clerks.

Boyd Erin Township Ballinafad Jersey York Alaska Ferguson International Harvester Fleury Bissell Otaco Massey Harris Taylor Forbes Ieee Piapemanesa Clare Jewel Westinghouse Goblin WM A E Guelph J C. Dyer A . J. Hunter Anthony Seynuck Posite C.N.R Acton Ford Hindley and Elliott

Farm auction at Trafalgar features tractors and cattle

Public auction at A Gowlo Tweed Farm Trafalgar lists power implements and farming gear. Items include Case and Allis Chalmers tractors, hay tools, manure spreaders, a New Holland baler, corn equipment, and a variety of cattle. Cattle comprise Jersey Guernsey and Holstein cows and heifers with breeding dates. Cash terms with settlement on sale day. farm ceasing operations. Auctioneers Hindley Ellli. jeers.

A. Golow Tweed Sam Nality Trafalgar Bronte CoUeowan Goodison Altix Chalmers Karden New Holland Oliver Allis Chalmers Oliver &A Jersey Guernsey Beatty Connor Gurney Hindley ELLI Rockwood Geo. Currie

Births and obituaries collect through October notes

The page records births for Jordan Patricia Anne on October 20 at a nursing home. It lists obituaries for Scriven Kate Ellet October 28 in Toronto and Priscilla Talbot October 24 in Guelph with interments. It notes Huard Grace Knowles October 27 in Toronto and Masters Lorne Walter October 31 in Acton with funeral details. It includes a thank you note from Grace McMenemy in Silver Creek and a thanks from Mrs. George H. Lantz for hospital kindnesses.

Masters Lorne Walter Masters Acton Marjorie Lane Garry Lynne Wendy Eli Masters Victor Wiliam Ruth Earl Masales Betty Clifford Ashley Rumley Knox Presbyterian Church Fairview Cemetery Guelph General Hospital Grace McMenemy Silver Creek Dr. Garrett A. McKenzie George H. Lantz

Community fund drives and church fairs fill early November calendar

St Albans W A tea and baking sale set for December 8 from 3 to 5 pm with a quilt door prize. a 17 Bible Society annual meeting and sound film scheduled for Sunday evening November 25 at Knox church 7 pm combined service. Scout and Guide Mothers Penny Sale and Euchre planned for Friday November 3 at 8 30 pm in Scout Hall with 35 cent admission and lunch. Canada Packers Brenda York Cooking School event December 30 and 4 at Legion Auditorium eight dollars fifteen cents. Lakeside Chapter 10 D E Bazaar November 3 in Stewarttown Esquesing Community Hall feature home baking ap roms fancywork novelties hot tea. Y M C A fund donations official receipt issued. Arts and Crafts Georgetown Exhibition and Sale November 3 Knox Church Hall Main St Georgetown with demonstrations and afternoon tea 3 to 5 pm exhibit opens 1 3 pm.

Bible Society Knox Church Scout and Guide Penny Sale Euchre Good Bees Canada Packers Brenda York Legion Auditorium Lakeside D.E Arts and Crafts of Georgetown

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