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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 28, 1963

Page

4

Ratepayers Attend Town Meeting in 1963 Election Preview

The meeting details the 1964 municipal race with fifty candidates for fourteen offices. Lenor seeks a second term as mayor with an acclamation. Mayor Duby took office in 1963. Deputy mayor seat and council races involve multiple contenders including McCutcheon Dawkins Dawkins McEachern, and six council seats from ten candidates. Public School Board sees Murray Smith returning amid three rivals.

Teka Sete Duby Daca H. H. On BR. Parker William Denny Edward MacDonald Pite J. Bert Wood Raymond Archie Bob “Driskwalter Arthur Field George Fryer Aibert Irwin Alec Johnson Hydro Electric Commission Gordon McCutcheon Deniglas Dawkins Wilfred McEachern Murray Smith William Benson Vic Bristow Syd Lamb

Fruit Growers Hear Dr Goth Speak at Banquet

The Burlington and District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association held a Ladies' Night banquet at the Appleby United Church with over 200 people. Dr Geo W Goth of Metropolitan United Church London spoke on adapting to change using Humpty Dumpty as a metaphor, as Walter Johnson welcomed attendees and Donald Jose was introduced as the new editor of The Grower.

Appleby” United” Church Burlington and District Associaton Walter Johnson Sue Donald Jose Ontario Pruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Mc. Jose M. M. Robinson Burlington Ross Peart Geo. W. Goeth Metropoltan United Church London Goth Humpty Dumpty

Halton Farmers Offered Special Program Week

A new program for Halton farmers runs February 24 to 28, 1964 as part of Ontario Agricultural College Farmers Week 64. It covers soils and crops, dairy, swine, and beef cattle topics with days focused on soils and corn, forage production, dairy cattle, swine production, and beef cattle budgeting and housing.

Halton Ontario Ricultural College Armer S.P.F

Ontario Wheat Producers Board frees funds for 24 000 producers rebate

The Ontario Wheat Producers Board announced a six cent per bushel rebate for about 24 000 wheat producers. Roy Coulter of Campbellville said roughly 500 000 dollars in reserve funds are released from collateral tied to 1963 harvest loans. The rebate covers wheat marketed July 1 1962 to June 30 1963 and follows no special board meeting.

Roy Coulter Campbellville Jiwo

Milk Producers Elect Directors

The District No. 12 Toronto Milk Producers annual meeting on November 18 at Esquesing Community Hall welcomed representatives from across the district. President Robert Alexander presided as new directors and officers were announced including Jim Carney Avie Bingham Hugh Reon John Reid and several others.

Toronto Milk Producers Esquesing Robert Alexander CIA John Bink Kyle Bingham Bint Bird Frank Townsend Uo Ual Toronto Moth Wodawles Sary Wo McCorgudale Astronation Teldman Glenn Whore Dein Bran Ficteen Fred Hareson Toronto Milk Cooperanve Dovtal Wee Jim Carney Robi AlWwaander Fred Nuree Jim Reid Avie Bingham Frash_Roberton Qakvitle Hugh Reon Sam ’ Finnie Wm Rayner Roy Wilson Roy Break Murray May JS Wellington John Reid Doug Gregeon Ernie Benham Gordon Darby Harry Bower May Stores Don McKersie Emf Rob Taylor WEYA Duncan Mol Pat Dowd Stokes Russell Fronk George Pelletterio J. Oar Operon — Corp J. A. Francis

Halyon Manor Hosts Evening by Acton Institute

Residents of the Manor welcomed about 25 Institute members and guests for an November 14 program featuring Dorns and duets, with C Landsborough on piano and piano pieces by J Bradshaw. The programme included a comic sketch, dances, and a lunch. A Communion service on November 10 highlighted Presbyterian rites in the chapel with Ministers McGown and Schriel assisting. Movie night began November 11 with Pa and Ma Kettle, as Remembrance Day observances ran at the Manor.

Mias Muriel Thompson Acton Women’s Institute Institute C. Cutts Go Frver M. Wall Chapel of the Manor Presbyterian Church Cana J K. L. McGown Knox Presbyterian Church Milton John Schriel St. David's Prebyterian Church Campbellville Nassagawey Presbyterian Church S. Allen Marjorie Ma Percy Kilbride

Mission Society Meeting Highlights Sudan Leprosy Work

The Indies Acts Boren Missionary Society meeting at Acton heard Miss Jeers from Sudan Interior Missions describe hospital leprosy care with over 300 patients. Members prayed for missionaries and beleaguered heathen, and young brides at the hospital were noted. A social lunch followed.

Boren Missionary Society Vantist’ Church W. Datvidon Acton Mre Rochester

Fire prevention visits target Christmas tree lots in Halton County

Halton County Fire Prevention Bureau plans door to door visits next month to tag Christmas trees with safety messages. The effort aims to reduce fire risk by reminding the public about fire safety during the holiday season.

Halton County

Niagara Peninsula Growers Meet At Vineland December Event

The 6th Annual Meeting of the Niagara Peninsula Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association takes place at Prudhomme's Garden Centre hotel Vineland Station December 4 5 and 6. Exhibits feature fruit and vegetable machinery and supplies with demos in home economics and horticulture. Sessions cover commercial production and marketing with talks by Roy Forster on trees and shrubs and Dr S H Witwer from Michigan State University.

Niagara Peninsula Feost and Vegetable Growers Association Prudhomme Garden Centre Vineland Station Ae A Home Econo Mixt Lincoln County Roy Forster S. H. Witwer Michigan State University

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