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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 08, 1959

Page

4

Brock Harris Represents Halton In Provincial Pasture Competition

Brock Harris of Milton, Ontario represented Halton in the Ontario Pasture Competition sponsored by the Halton Soil and Crop Improvement Association. The competition involves field judging across zones with scores for fertilization, grazing management, and weed control, leading to a provincial winner to be selected by a panel of judges.

Brock Harris Milton Halton Halton Soil and Crop, Improvement Association Ontario Ontario Department of Agriculture Canadian Seed Trade Association Cyanimid of Canada Limited

Jersey Class Leaders Noted

High milk records for September in Canada listed with Jersey cows from Brampton Brampton Belmont Lady Basil produced 38707 pounds milk 680 pounds fat in 306 days three milking. Winnie Radar Brampton led senior four-year-olds with 10704 pounds milk 574 pounds fat. College Jessie at Guelph led senior two-year-olds with 9800+ pounds milk 580 pounds fat. Kingshurst Commando Duchess 9004 pounds milk 564 pounds fat earned Silver Medal. Rock-Elin Xenia Lily led senior three-year-olds with 10221 pounds milk 605 pounds fat. Arnstran R Bas Dawn among junior three-year-olds at Renfrew with 129? pounds milk 433 pounds fat.

Winnie Radar Brampton Radar Winnie A.C. Leader Ontario Agricultural College Guelph College Jessie Jingo Kingshurst Commando Duchess Commando Canada Kenneth L. Elin Horpby Lindale Basil Xenia Ontario Addie Cardiff Sons Renfrew Arnstran R Bas Dawn Avonlea Records Basil

Mac Sprowt Opens 103rd Arthur Fair

Mac Sprowt of Acton opened the 103rd Arthur Fair in a Thursday ceremony. He was noted as past president of Acton fair and active in Junior Farmer activities. Speakers included Gordon Cormack, MP M Howe, and J Hunter as Ontario Agricultural Society leaders praised the event.

Arthur Fair Mac Sprowt Acton Acton Fair Gordon Cormack M. Howe J. Hunter Ontario Agricultural

Annual Sports Car Climb Draws Crowds to Rockwood

The Inver Valley Car Club held its annual Fat Climb in Rockwood on Saturday September 26 with about 40 drivers entering Fall Street for the hill climb. Cars reached around 50 mph on the ascent and 7 over the finish line, as Oliver Crubine Brantford posted a 20 15 time and Dorothy Riddell Brantford won among five female competitors. The event, costing about $40 to enter, awarded the Challenge Trophy presented by Fergusson Motors of Toronto. Fall Street was paved and the climb marked a notable safety progress over prior gravel courses.

Oveland Valley Car Club Rockwood Fall Street Bates Oliver Crubine Brantford Dorothy Riddell Dim Fergusson Mators Toronto Olver Crubine Ohs

Might School Registrations Rolling In For Fall Term

About a dozen applications are on hand for a school registration drive led by secretary Mrs. Jack Creighton. Registrations are to be collected on Friday October 16 at the school, after which the committee will tally and cancel courses with little interest. Alex Duncan of Duncan-McPhee will teach a home economics course. Forms are available at Watson's Dairy IGA The Kaye Shoppe Pan's Men's Wear Free Press and Home Furnishings and in country stores and an ad shows the registration form.

Heh Sehen Encheletas

Explosive Mower Refuel Incident Sparks Caution

A hot power lawnmower engine refueling caused a one gallon line rupture and a blast resembling dynamite. Fire crews responded quickly to the blast sight, reminding owners to allow engines to cool before refueling.

New Minister Welcomed to Church of Christ Disciples Guelph

Rev Ayron F. Howlett was welcomed as the new minister at the Church of Christ Disciples in Guelph during a service attended by convocation members and friends. Messages of greeting came from regional clergy and community leaders, and Howlett was introduced with his family.

Church of Christ Ayron F. Holieet Church of Christ Disciples Guelph Convenation and Friends WG Rehen Servier H. Garfield Rees Howlett Dulph Ministerial Association DB. Robertson H. Simpson Hillcrest Church Cheist Toronsto RO Pelham Hillsourgh de LeCros Erin Clara Blacklock Air Canada Committee Toronto T. McCutcheon Everton D. Hofman J. L. McKinnon Christian Women's Penowaup Not CWP Hewlett Porich Stanley Ssanten Taronto Ogadys Y Taylor Rainham Essex England Leste Melody Dlaryey Marilee

Early Bird Tow The Man Opens Wide Stove Drafts

An unnamed worker wakes early to light the stove, waking a family still in bed as he begins his chores. The scene centers on household routine and the quiet burdens of daily labor.

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Advise Farmers On Sheep Scouring And Worms

Ontario Veterinary College warns farmers to watch for scours in lambs from September to November as cool weather triggers parasite hatch. Experts recommend early treatment with phenothiazine derivatives, dosing intervals, and supportive feeding to speed recovery.

Golert Weathia

Could Ne Worse If Suppore Errors Were tabulated

Unclear readable fragment suggests a reflection on errors and daily tabulation like sports statistics. Mentions hall player and daily publication. No concrete person, place, or event identifiable from text.

Ike Nu Hall

Wellington Farm Barn Destroyed In Lightning Fire

A barn on Garnet Sinclair’s farm near Wellington County was razed by a lightning fire on the eighth line north of town Tuesday last week. The blaze destroyed about seven tons of grain and raw stock, with crop losses estimated over $25,000.

Garnet Sinclair Wellington County

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