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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1959

Page

15

County Black and White Day at Animas Show Highlights Malleracy

Exhibitors presented Holstein cattle including Dusty breed lines at the county fair. Ashville Farms Limited won Premier Breeder and Exhibitor awards. The Grand Champion female went to Miss Barbara Rove of Twin Rivers Love TeaM. Judge Wallace Knapp from Gait officiated.

Moldela Severat Mt Mitton Nolstein County Brack Tintmals Ashville Farms Limited Preniiey’ Ethibditor Ashvialdale Pars

Premier Breeder award at Milton Fair sparks excitement

K Ella named premier breeder amid a day of judging by Judge Frank Stenger. Exhibitors included Kenheth and Sonk of Hornby and Mac Alegarffer with Bona Norval earning exhibitor recognition. Cran a Champion entry Edgelea Dreamer Tidy shown by Mr and Mrs M W Staples, who also took Senior Championship Female with Village Bencon's Dhisy.

K. Ella Frank ‘Stenger Jersey Jersay J Ab Animala Frank Stena Epmiak Milton Fair Bward Werl Kenheth Te and Sonk Hornby Mac Alegarffer Bona Norval Crana M. W. Staples Ely Edgelea Bencon

Largest Show on Record Held By Guernsey Breeders Saturday

The Hatton and Peet Guernsey 1 Breeders held their largest show to date with 108 head at Mien Fair Saturday. Premier Breeder awards went to Malcolm Z. MéNiitb and Sdris, Premier Exhibitor to J. L. Chisholm, Grand Champion Male to College Adonis exhibited by Fraser T. McNabb, and Grand Champion Female to I dos. M. Pigott Lazy Pat Mavourneen.

Guernsey Hatton and Peet Mien Fair Saturdaly Malcolm Z. MéNiitb Sdris Ward J. L. Chisholm Fraser T. McNabb Idos. M. Pigott Lazy Pat Mavourneen

Winter programs propose conservation topics for youth groups

Ontario's C V Horton of Lands and Forests proposes 12 monthly study units for junior clubs on trees birds mammals fish soil water and hunter safety. The plan aims to educate youths beyond teachers and officers with practical conservation knowledge.

C. V. Horton Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Hint Hunter Department of Lands and Forests Ontario

Weeded Out Twitch Grass in Halton County Fields

Halton County guidance outlines control of twitch grass or quackgrass, a tough weed spreading underground. It recommends fallow or chemical treatments with Dalapon and Amino Triazole, timing in late September, application rates, and proper ploughing or spading before freeze up.

Whith Ottery Department of Agrculture

Free Parking Incident in Burlington City

A Burlington scene shows a boy in a parked car waiting for his father when a police officer checks a expired meter. The officer twists the meter, asks for a penny, provides a dime or penny, and cautions about the law. The piece ends with a cautionary line about dangerous combinations.

Burlington

Sandy Barnes Tops Tractor Club Standings

The Milton based Tractor Maintenance Club wraps 1959 with a safety and maintenance program led by Lady Barnes Norval and Rotary Club of Milton, aided by the Canada and Ontario Departments of Agriculture. Final standings place Sandy Barnes first with 933 points, followed by Don Taylor and Jeff Agnew tied for second with 930.

Rotary Club of Milton Canada Department of Agriculture Ontario Department of Agriculture Lady Barnes Norval Milton Rats Club Sande Barnes Don Taylor Jeff Agnew Jack, Robertson Courtneyew Bob Merry Agg Sandy Hepburn Bill Robertson Geo. Greenlees Jobh Hepburn

Deadly difference in fuses sparks water day safety warning

A historical notice warns that using improper fuses can cause fatal shocks during electrical work. It contrasts 3 ampere fuses with lighter types, stressing safer choices and proper installation to prevent accidents.

List County Champs At Agriculture Show

Announcement of champions at the Canadian National Exhibition notes Halton exhibitors among many names. Owners of champions include Reef Cattle Shorthorns Grand Champion Bull Lepisdale Musketeer Bennett Georgetown Rex Gr Champion Bull Aberfeldy View Consul Reford W Gardhouse Milton OAC Guelph Gr Champion Female Scotsdale Naomi Rosebud Canard Clipper 23rd Rose Ruth 7L Leonard W Coulson Milton Advancer 14 Leonard W Coulson Milton Rose Ruths 6th Leonard W Carlson Milton.

Halton Lepisdale Musketeer Bennett Georgetown Aberfeldy W. Gardhouse Milton O.A.C Leonard W. Coulson Res Pinpur A. Roy Coulter Campbellville Rose Ruth Rose Ruths Leonard W. Carlson

Market Cattle Reserve Grand Champion Steer and Champions Named

Grand champions announced across breeds at the Ontario market show. Shorthorn steer Merrybronk Champ. W. HH, Morty and Milton from Ontario show wins. Holsteins Grand Champion Bull from Spring Farm Fond Plebe J Mi Fraser Wilfred Lesils at George town. Jerseys Grand Champion Female Ginger BP Advancer from J. W. Wolfe Acton Ontario.

Market Cattle Reserve Merrybronk W. HH Morty Milton Ont Tarry Cattle Holsteins Spring Farm Fond Plebe J. Mi Fraser Wilfred Lesils Georgetown J. W. Wolfe Acton

Check Ash Trays After Party Hidden Spots

After the nine party ends, search ash trays and behind sofa cushions and other spots where Ruosta might have left evidence or items. Look for cigarette remnants, wrappers, and small personal effects to determine what was used or discarded.

Ruosta

Wheat Producers to Receive Five Cent Rebate in Ontario

Ontario Wheat Producers Marketing Board reports 393 producers eligible for a five cent per bushel rebate on marketed wheat. Producers marketed 162 178 tushels this season with surplus levy adjustments, and 2 million bushels were exported. Approximately 26 090 producers marketed over 1114 wml from Gurhela.

Halton County Ontario Hermite Gurhela

Canadian Fire Prevention Campaign Origins Recounted

A fragmented historical note traces Fire Prevention Day to 1923 observances in Nova Scotia and Ontario. It mentions Alfred Fleming in Cleveland and a tragic 1808 Ohio school fire as catalysts, though many details are unclear and names are dubious.

State Farm Eric Beard Rexway Georgeton Ont Chicago Canada United States Nova Scotia Alfred Fleming Cleveland Ohio Owen

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