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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
13
A preview at Halton County Fair in Milton highlights the Women’s Institute displays and floral arrangements. Floral and baking exhibits earn praise from veteran judge Mrs. Alex McKinney, and the Milton Night School and arts and crafts sections showcase strong local work.
Halton Agricultural Society reports record junior farmer exhibits at Milton Fair with 4H calf clubs from Acton Norval Palermo and more earning red ribbons. Goat and garden clubs impressed while Hornby West won the Dominion Stores Special for champion exhibit. Officials praise effort and urge a new hall for the junior section.
The Field Crop Contest at Acton Fair announced winners led by E Griffin and Son and C W Swackhamer. Top ten placements include Griffin, Swackhamer, Lin yd Thomas, M Sprowl, R L Davidson, Robert Kerr, Ilwood Johnson, BW Puamope and Melvin McCullough. A social scene followed with informal dining and remarks about local families.
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