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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 25, 1965

Page

4

Halton Winners Shine At Royal Winter Fair Exhibits

At the Royal Winter Fair Halton entries earned multiple honors. Ken Alderson and Harold Thompson placed in top five in 4H Barley, with Bill Lasby and others among 41 competitors. Bennett, Gardhouse, Beaty, Ella, McCunstg, Cunningham, Brownridge, Thompson, Hunter, McCusig, Wilkon, Cauty, and Norrington led various classes in Shorthorns Field Crops and Pumpkins, Dairying, and Herdsman contests across Milton Norval Georgetown and Oakville regions.

Halton County Ken Alderson Hornby Harold Thompson Milton Bill Lasby Rookwood RR S. G. Bennett Georgetown Retnord Gardhouse Maurice C. Beaty Million RR Honon Lorne Ella Ben McCunstg Norval R.R Reval Jas. C. Cunningham Georgetown RR T. J. Brownridge Halton Gordon Thompson Milton RR

Geoffrey Taylor Named New Extension Fieldman for Halton and Peel

Geoffrey Taylor is appointed as Extension Fieldman for the Halton and Peel County offices effective November 15. He will be stationed in the Milton office serving both counties in junior and senior Extension work. Born in England, Taylor moved to Ontario in 1951 and grew up around Toronto. He attended Kemptville Agricultural School graduating in 1968 and held roles in sports and journalism there. After farming-related work and time at the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa, he joined United Co-Operatives of Ontario as a fieldman from Orangeville. He previously belonged to Dufferin County Junior Farmers and looks forward to assisting local farm people.

Taylor Halton Peel Milton Bothunior Geol England Kemptville Royal KAS iCentral Experimental Farm Ottawa United Co-Operatives of Ontario Orangeville Co-Operative Dufferin County

Shorthorns Scotsdale and Aberfeldy Dominate Royal Winter Fair

Scotsdale owned by S G Bennett Georgetown and Aberfeldy owned by R W Gardhouse Milton led at the Royal Winter Fair. Scotsdale won Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor titles and produced grand champion female Kus Augusta. Aberfeldy tied for top honors with Field Marshall named supreme champion, plus multiple class wins across two year bulls and breeding females. Exhibitors traveled from Alberta to Quebec. Judge was S J Canmunaert of Rockton Alberta.

Scotsdale S.G. Bennett Georgetown Aberfeldy R .W. Gardhouse Milton Aberfelds Nomere Aise Scotsdale Wwendale Augusta Aberfeldy Field Marshall Alberta Quebex JL Canmunaert Rockton Alta

Royal Steers Shine at Winter Fair Calf Show

Local exhibitors delivered a strong performance with eight calves in the senior class. George Leslie of Rockwood won senior calf, placing ahead of Murray Stewart of Guelph and Gondos Crow of Hespeler. Crow's group of rec. Wheeler Bros. Hillaburg had a reserve champion crossbred with eight steers sired by a Shorihom.

Crow Wheeler Bros. Hillaburg

St Albans Guild Bazaar and Tea Brighten Memorial Day

St Albans Guild held a bazaar and tea on Saturday afternoon to brighten the Luxtun memorial. Mrs Vic Bristow led the event with aid from Mrs Robert Andenon and other volunteers while Mrs Les Duby won a $5 voucher.

Luxtun Memorial St Albans Guild Vic Bristow Res Lables Robert Andenon Marri! Roe William Denny Thomas Cash Mn Ta. Duby Charles Hokmnes Harold Denny Edward Pratt Harald Townsley

Advent Carol Service at St Alban the Martyr Acton

This Sunday November 28 at 10 3 a m the Advent Carol Service will be led by Mrs F Oakes with the Organist and Director. The service features a procession a Isaiah reading and a sequence of carols and hymns including Lo How a Rose and O Come O Come Emmanuel. The parish invites the community to attend and enjoy the event.

St. Alban the Martyr Acton Witder F. Oakes Wall Isaiah Emmanuel

Acton Midgets Maintain Unbeaten Record versus Orangeville

Minor hockey action sees Acton Midgets dominate Orangeville with a 3 0 win. Herb Jobbs notables include MVP Ken Maltby and Boke Elliott scoring, assisted by Ken Owen and others as Acton claims a clean sheet in the UPWIA sponsored clash.

Acton Orangeville UPWIA Thestial Oak Aalle Georgetown Barrie Elliott Ken Maltby Ken Owen Alan’ McKeneie Raan Farrell Bown Farrell

Drub Dufferins Injury Costly

A compact sports brief lists players including Montgomery Fre McDonald OLean Tett McMelhin Little Pointer Townley Malcolm Park and Harms Evans Arbie Evans Richardson Baxter and Cooper. It notes an injury cost to the Dufferins and credits Ontario teams and officials.

Orangeville Hogarth Montgomery Fre Mc Donald Olean McMelhin Little Pointer Townley Malcolm Park

Nassagaweya Greenbelt Debate Near Metropolis Growth

Residents debate Nassagaweya as future greenbelt to serve growing metropolis. Reeve Coulter and Allan Ackman clash over zoning bylaw 18465, land values, and holding provisions amid talks of official plans. Meetings reveal concerns over gravel trucks, expropriation rights, and a long path to balance zoning with residential needs.

Nassagaweya William Coulter Allan Ackman Naraganessa Sime i Orgenied Reeve Coulter Atrp Routherman

Rabies Cases Rise in Halton County Warns Health Officials

Halton County Medical Officer of Health Dr Anthe F E Ball urged residents to vaccinate pets and avoid contact with wild animals after a three month rabies spike. Ten foxes and other animals were reported with rabies while ten humans received post exposure treatment.

Halton Anthe F E. Ball Hull

Nassagaweya Nominations Nominated at Brookville Hall Meeting

Nassagaweya ratepayers expected to attend the annus nomindaliog meeting in Brookville Hall Monday evening. Nominations open for council and Publo School Board seats, with a public meeting to follow. If a poll is demanded, ballot ing will be held Saturday. Township Clerk J C McIntyre is returning officer.

Nassapaweya Annus Nomindaliog Brookville Hall Nomingtons Aevac Deputyapeve Ube Council Publo School Board Lotttn Township School Arve Passagawega J.C. McIntyre

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