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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 06, 1952

Page

17

Maple Unit Consignment Sale Tops Dairy Prices at Hays Arena

The second annual Maple Artificial Unit consignment sale at Hays Arena last Tuesday yielded strong dairy prices despite embargo related surpluses. Average price $517 vs $493 last year, with high quality Holstein consignments from local breeders including Orville Watson Frank G Stark A T Woodley Dr Paul Beer Milton Bird Ira Cowan Victor Lawrence Walter Boyle W W Thompson. Bulls in the Maple Unit appear to be paying off under current conditions.

Hays Orville Watson Frank G. Stark A.T. Woodley Paul Beer Milton Bird Ira Cowan Victor Lawrence Walter Boyle W. W. Thompson

Halton Night School applications surge at Milton office

Prospects look bright as 325 applications pour in for the third Halton Night School at the Agricultural Office in Milton. Farm operations, Crops, Farm Management, Welding and Shop are popular, but space for Welding and Shop is already full.

Halton Milton A. T. Woodley

Halton Holstein Wins at Waterloo

Woadyelen Queen Maizie a seven year old cow bred by W W Thompson of Homby was declared Grand Champion female at the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa. The National Holstein Show brought top USA animals together and Maizie descends from the noted Excellent cow Wooldyeglen Queen Nig with a lifetime milk record of 130342 pounds and 4938 pounds fat test 3.79 percent. Maizies sire is Texas bred aligning with most Holstein studs at Maple Artificial Unit. Wilfred Thompson Halton Holstein Club 1st vice president praised the win.

Maizie W. W. Thompson Homby Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo Iowa Holstein Friesian Association of America USA Maple Halton Holsteins Wilfred Thompson Halton Holstein Club

From Stockyards to Sirloin

Grant MacEwan writes in the Family Herald and Weekly Star on October 23 about changing tastes and the appeal of beef and related products amid high living costs. The piece argues the article is timely for readers seeking value and enjoyment in everyday meals and leisure activities.

Stockyards Sirloi Grant MacEwan Family Herald Weekly Star

Beef price misunderstandings spark council discussion

The note discusses blame on farmers and packers amid beef price debates inspired by a test from the Council of Canadian Beef Producers Western Section. It traces a 1030 lb steer through yards, packing, and retail, highlighting misperceptions about price factors and urging readers to read the October 23 issue of Family.

Council of Canadian Beef Producers U.S

From Stockyards to Slrloln by Grant MacEwan

Grant or Shorty MacEwan, former Dean of Agriculture at Manitoba, presents a well crafted account linking stockyards to Saskatchewan and broader economic sectors. The work aims to clear misunderstandings among different economy branches and improve clarity in national planning.

Worald Grant Shorty” MacEwan University of Manitoba

Lowest-Cost Personal Loans at B of M

Gordon Oder promotes B of M personal loans highlighting emergency use and asset purchases. A $100 loan costs 0.5 percent per month with 27 cents monthly. repayment over a year keeps the rate proportional. The bank emphasizes affordability and asks readers to discuss loan needs with Oder.

Gordon Oder Ank B of M Oder

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