Erin 4-H Awards honor Alan Orr top member in Erin Township
Erin 4-H Awards Night honored Alan Orr as the outstanding 4-H member in Erin Township at the Masonic Hall. The event listed top placings across Erin and South Wellington clubs with awards for Grain Sheep Swine and Tractor projects. Orr completed 24 projects, Hamilton and Switzer 18 each, and several members earned certificates for 16 projects at the Guelph Kiwanis banquet.
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Alan Orr
Erin Township
Erin
Masonic Hall
Tex Canada
Calgary Sea
Alex Matheson
Feld
Murray
Ctedi
John Reed
Robert Mace
Donald Matheson
Harry J
Paul Hamilton
Debbie Hamilton
Lloyd Watson
Craig Switzer
South ‘Wellington
Larry Dickieson
Fred Hawkins
Erin Eramosa
South Wellington Conservation
June Thompson
South Wellington
Community Telephone
Guelph Kiwanis
Aryshires Set Record by HJ Stanley Two Ayrshire Cows
Ayrshire cows bred and owned by A H Clark of George Town top Canadian all time lists in ROP Grampian Dottie at eight years old with 19 897 lb milk and 618 fat in 305 days. Grampian Kitty Mae two year old produced 14 814 lb milk 524 fat in 305 days and 15 482 lb milk 553 fat in 333 days. Clark also posts strong ROP records with last year’s 8 records averaging 178 and 159 of Breed Class Average.
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Ayrshire
A.H. Clark
Georgetown
R.O.P
Grampian Dottie
Grampian Kitty Mae
Clark
Goose At 44 Years Said To Be Local Record
A Georgetown district farm goose named Gander 44 years old has reportedly survived to a ripe age. Mr and Mrs Frank Asbeck of RR 4 Georgetown say the bird remains healthy despite rheumatism and is still vigorous and well fed.
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Georgetown
Frank Asbeck
Grandfather cheers as grandchild wins steer at fair
At the Royal Winter Fair a one-year-old boy from Rockwood, Bill Lasby, won the Queen's Guineas with his steer. His grandfather, Charles Lasby, was his most enthusiastic supporter. The steer was calf from a cow raised by the grandfather, and the sire was also raised by him.
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Bill Lasby
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Charles Lasby
Hin
Four Seasons Florists Opens with Home-Based Start
New florist Four Seasons Florists operates from owner G. Glenister’s home at 209 Bilmore Drive while seeking a downtown location. The business marks Acteon’s latest entry into local commerce.
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Four Seasons Florists
Acteon
G. Glenister
Bimore Drive
Dairy herd picture changes in Halton County
Halton County dairy farms shift toward fluid milk as herds shrink from 412 producers to 315. Many barns and operations close or switch away from dairy with Grade A ratings looming and November 30 eligibility deadlines. Some farmers face selling cattle if quotas and income fail to meet costs.
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Halton
Ontario Milk Marketing Board
Safety glasses for farm work urged by Halton Council
Safety glasses should be kept ready at the emery wheel or grinder and worn before starting work. The Halton Farm Safety Council offers these glasses through the Agricultural Office in Milton, reminding readers that eyes cannot be replaced.
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Halton Farm Safety Council
Agricultural
Milton
Robert R Hamilton Optometrist Ad
Robert R Hamilton Optometrist lists office at 116 Mountainview Road S Georgetown with contact phone 877-3971 for eye care services.
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Robert R. Hamilton
Optometrist
Mountainview Road
S. Georgetown
Halton County Dairymen Show 52 Percent On Test
Halton County dairymen report 52 percent of producers enrolled on a testing program with 103 on ROP and 60 on DHLA, totaling 163 of 315. Only three of 50 cream-shipping farms test their herds, yielding a 60 percent on test among fluid and manufacturing milk shippers.
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Halton County
D.h.la
Halton
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Hamilton
Jeffrey Bull
Lord Digby
Royal Agricultural Society
Mary Bull Hutchison
Mrs. Hutchison
Dan Hetherington
Jeffrey Nurse
Harry Bennett
Ont. Dept. Agriculture and Food
G. Bennett
R.R
F. W. Browne
Hazel Vasey
Vasey
Ontario
The
Acton Free Press
BF Te
Aryshires
HJ. Stanley
Gander
New Florist
Bree Press
Jack Ridley Cartage
CR. Thompson
Esqueling School Board
Hotton
D. H.la
Agricultural Office
George Currie
Reeve
Esqueling
Safeco
Denny’s Insurance Agency
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Bill
Harold
Dills Stationery
Ideal
Wes
Everday
Sheaffer
Papermate
Parker Venus
Bic
Trip Books
Artist
Greyhound Oils
S.C.M
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