Halton Well Represented at Royal As Big Fair Concludes Season
Canadians may be proud of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Halton was represented by Janet Hendershot, Jan Norrish, Don Moffat, Lynnne Coulter, Evelyn McKay, Sandy Hepburn and others in the Shorthorn and Angus 4-H classes. Queen’s Guineas honors went to Ronald McLean (Angus) with Barry McQuillan’s Shorthorn as reserve.
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Halton
Royal
Donald Pullen
Perth County
Ralph Shaw
Kent County
Hereford
Ronald McLean
Middlesex
Joan Pettit
South Simcoe
Angus
Barry McQuillan
Janet Hendershot
Jan Norrish
Don
William Deurloo
Granum
Alta
Toronto
C.N.R
Norman J. MacMillan
Q.C
Carol Chapman
Saskatchewan
ACHFly Royal Livestock Show Proves Best Yet
The writer recalls the opening show ages ago and claims the 1956 livestock event surpassed all previous fairs. They praise the judging classes with no tail-enders and say even the lowest animal was of a breed worthy of ownership.
Halton Exhibitors Dominate Local Livestock Show Entries
Halton 4 H members and local farms dominated the livestock judging with many champions and red ribbons. Notable exhibitors include Don Moffat Campbellville grand champion hog and Cecil McCann Milton with a reserve. Ed Snow Milton also earned a red ribbon in dairy showmanship.
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Val
Leonard Coulson
A R. Coulter
Geo. Readhead
Milton
Saray
Howard Gowland
Featherstone Bros
Oakville
Joyce Bros
Hampshires
J H Willmott
San
J. H. Willmott
Cecil McCann
Stanley May
Hornby
Don Moffat
Campbellville
Todd Challeenge
Malton
Ed Snow
Brethour Trophy hog judging honors two red rib bons
Haltonville producer John W. Wilson entered two pure bred barrows in the Brethour Trophy contest. Both entries earned red ribbons, signaling high placement in the competition.
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Brethour
Barrows Versons
John W. Wilson
Haltonville
Livestock Show Highlights Include A P Westervelt Trophy
The big ring hosts the A P Westervelt Memorial Trophy judging and Queen s Guineas classes with spectator buzz as judge Charlie Yale of Calgary picks tops. Halton entries shine as two of eight top steers come from Halton. Carolyn Gardhouse and Katherine Merry win senior and steer prizes respectively with Gardhouse s steer earning reserve grand champion. The grand champion goes to Alex Edwards s summer yearling Angus steer amid lively crowd reaction.
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Charlie
Yale
Calgary
Angus Steer
Bertha Watson Tops Milton Junior Farmers Public Speaking
Bertha Watson won the Public Speaking contest at Milton High School on Friday November 9. Acton junior farmer Bertha defended rural topics in a 10 minute prepared speech on Transportation and an impromptu on Rural Life. Debating teams from Palermo and Acton faced off with Palermo and Acton each winning on split decisions. Four debaters were chosen to represent Halton in the inter county series: Bertha Watson Jack Black Howson Ruddell and Bill Marshall. The program featured Ruth Wilson and Wilma Sinchur accompanying a sing along led by Dave Wilson.
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Milton High School
George E Elliott
Q.C
Cecil A. Wood
J. E Whitelock
Bertha Watson
Transportat
Ontario Farmer
Norvale
Ralph Cunningham
Howson Ruddell
Palermo
Bill Marshall
Bruce Tyrrel
Acton
Jack Black
Halton
Lanceln County
Ruth Wilson
Dave Wilson
Wilma Sinchur
No Farm Income Rise Foreseen At Federation Annual Meeting
The 20th annual Ontario Federation of Agriculture meeting in Toronto November 5 to 8 drew 220 delegates and 200 guests. President Lloyd Jasper warned no notable rise in net farm income for 1957. a resolution urged higher provincial funding for the Ontario Agricultural College.
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Federation
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Toronto
Halton
Department of Economiecs
Ontario Agricultural College
Ontario
Georgetown Publishes First Edition Shopping Guide and Directory
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce distributes an eight page shopping guide and municipal directory to every household. Scouts and Cubs deliver copies highlighting municipal services, public boards, and organization head officers, with a lengthy ad section.
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Georgetown
The
Chamber of Commerce
Council, School, Hydro
Board of Parks
Chamber plans annual shopping guide with low ad rates
The shopping guide issued by Nyx chamber is prepared as a non profit activity to cover printing costs. Advertising rates are set as low as possible and the guide is planned to be issued annually by the Chamber.
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Chamber
Institute Honors its Charter Members
A May evening at Mra. T. Amon’s home in Moffat hosted 20 members of the Naxsngaweyn Woison’s Institute. Mrs. A. Padbury and Mrs. Frank Rinehart received life membership pins and certificates for 22 years of faithful service since the branch began.
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Mra. T. Amon
Moffat
Naxsngaweyn
Woison
Mra
J. Henry
Grand Canyon
Salt Lake City
A. Padbury
Frank Rinehart
A. Diamond
Rinehart
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Helen Anderson
Dufferin County
Yule
Steer
Shorthorns
S G Bennett
Gardhouse
WH. Merry
T. C Amos
Moffatt
Angus—Dr. W. F James. Horn
Byw. Herefourds
C. F. Patterson, Nor
Jean Peterson
Bertha Wat Son
Kay Merry
Milton Club
Billy Kelly
Ion
Supreme Court
Federal
Shopping Guide
Thompson Fuels
Ss ‘ Q
Pollock and
Campbell
Water St
North Gait
Institute
Lts
E. L. Buchner
Optometrist
MIL
ST. E. Acton
Television Service
R. W. Grant
Watson's Music Store
ACT ON Jersey Dairy N Timmings
Charles Dickens
Ery Good
Charles
Esneclay Art Bal
Alcan
Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd
Department OF Highways
United Suburban
Gas Mpany Limited Act ON
Mra. Rinehart
Mra. H. Price
Mra. J. Robertson
Padbury
W. LI Grace
Kennedy
Wyndham ST. Guelphont
Frank Thorogood
Mr. Thorogood
Phoragood
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the Life Insurance Companies IN
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