Georgetown Fair showcases Halton 4-H crop sheep and tractor clubs
Extension Assistant Jim Jenkins reports Halton 4-H members exhibited in Georgetown Fair on Saturday Oct 5. Top corn prize went to John Nurao with Tom Ruddell and Bob Harris Lyle Stokes Bill Stokes earning places. Sheep club claims prizes in market lambs ewe lambs and dogsets with winners Dave McKinnon Doug Gardhouse and Janet Lois Hunter. Tractor club honors include David Austin Kenney Alderson and Ted Brown tied with David Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Georgetown
John Nurao
Hiv.apategl
Tom Ruddell
R. A
Bob Harris
Lyle Stokes
Bill Stokes
David Austin
Kenney Alderson
Ted Brown
David Fisher
Bennett Gardhouse sale at Georgetown Shorthorns fetch steady prices
In Georgetown annual Shorthorn Sale, Bennett and Gardhouse consignments sold well. Bulls Scot dale Adrian brought 9000 to A Cross Calgary, Barbarian 4550 to John Esau Kemnay, Beaconsfield 2300 to KC Shorthorns, Bended 1550 to Willaholme Farms. Aberfeldy line sold 2225 to Carlan Enterprises Port Perry, Jason 2600 to R L Johnson Frederickton, Juror 1625 to Gustave Verch Renfrew. Bennett females Butterfly Angel 1975 to Mrs. T C Stuart Arundel Que, Butterfly Aurora 1025 to Roger Applegate Ouskland Iowa, Aurelia 1450 to John Alexander Big Rock W. Gardhouse females Aberfeldy Princess Royal Ltd 1000 to R B Stimson Dumas Ark, Orange Flower 1000 to Cartan Enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
S. G. Bennett
Scotsdale Adrian
A. . Cross
Calgary
Alto
Scotsdale Barbarian
John Esau
Kemnay
Man
Scotsdale Beaconsfield
Kansas City
Mos
Scotsdale Bended
L. Johnson
Frederickton
Ohio
Aberfeldy
Gustave Verch
Renfrew
Bennett
Scotsdale
Angel
T. C. Stuart
Arundel
Que
Aurora
Roger Applegate
Ouskland
Iowa
Aurelia
John Alexander
Big Rock
Corn harvest by products and machine safety notes
The corn harvest marks the end of the farming season and involves by products along with hands and fingers. It notes that corn picking machines pose no more danger than other machinery when operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Fine R O P Purebred Holstein Cow Record
A purebred Holstein cow in Sohn Popp’s Rockwood herd has completed a strong production test. As a two-year-old in 305 days on twice daily milking, Glenville Ranger Fobes produced 15,004 lbs milk with 669 lbs fat, an average butterfat of 4.44 percent. The record compares to Breed Class Averages of 15 percent for milk and 3 percent for fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohn Popp
Rockwood
Glenville Ranger Fobes
Halton County dairy herds show top performers in 1967-64 program
Agricultural representative Henry J. Stanley reports 103 Halton County dairy herds completed the 1967 64 year on Record of Performance. A H Clarke of Georgetown led with 27 records in PTH Breed Class averages and butter fat, his herd dispersed recently. Alton Gunby of Burlington joined the RB O P rankings with 20 records. Mel McC Ullibuagh Acton, John VY McNabb Georgetown, and Claude Picket Georgetown lead Holsteins with strong averages and milk output. Jersey and Dual Purpose Shorthorn sections highlight further top herds. many Halton farms remain on RO LP or DALLA programs with hopes for expanded participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County
A.A. Clarke
Georgetown
Guernsey
RB. O. P
Alton Gunby
Burlington
Mel McC Ullibuagh
Acton
John VY. McNabb
Jersey cattle leaders named in Norval and Hornby shows
The Canadian Jersey Cattle Club recognizes top herd heroes. Castor's Miss Generation, bred and owned by Ernest Alexander, Norval, led senior four year olds with 13 295 lbs milk, 686 lbs fat, 5 16 percent in 305 days to a Gold Medal. Rock Ella Climax Debra, bred and owned by Kenneth Ella and Son, Hornby, topped senior two year olds with 10 228 lbs milk, 541 lbs fat, 5.29 percent in 305 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval
Hornby
Canadian Jersey Cattle Club
Castor
Miss Generation
Kingshurst
Royal Castor
Ernest Alexander
Rock Ella Climax
Debra
Kingshurst Supreme Climax
Kenneth Ella
Son
September permits push township construction over nine hundred thousand
Four homes and one accessory building boosted Nussagaweya Township September permit value to over $900,000, contributing to a 196 percent of the year’s total. The $7,750 worth of construction is noted among the September totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nussagaweya
Zontig Adininivtaatar
Sauvage
Secontly
Planting Tulips For Spring Color In Fall
Horticulturists urge gardeners to plant tulip bulbs in September or October for next springs color. Choose well drained soil, 4 inch bulb depth, 4 meter spacing for borders, and mulch with straw or peat to protect roots and even temperatures. Use large uniform disease free bulbs and avoid cheap lots. fertilize at 4 2 percent per 100 square feet and remove mulch early in spring for leaf growth.
Michael Jeffrey Killed in Etobicoke Car Crash
Michael Jeffrey, 14, of Georgetown and formerly Acton, died early Saturday when his car in Etobicoke struck an oncoming vehicle at Dundas Street West and Poplar Avenue. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Queensway General Hospital about 4 am. Survived by parents, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held at Holy Cross Church Georgetown with interment at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaels Jeffrey
Georgetown
Fomerly
Acton
Dundas St
Poplar Ave
Etobicoke
Queensway Genera Hospital
Cooksvilles
William Jeffrey
Roseford Terrace
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Hree Press
John Brown
Highway 25
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
John Ford
Mr. Brown
W. T. Ewen
Jim Jenkins
Gardhouse Sale
Safeco
Elifecoe General Insurance Tome Otco
Seatite
Denny’s Insurance Agency
Mill St. W
Harold
Cenawa
Mr Manes
Bae
Ips
Pickles Reynolds Potato
Fratervale
Peg
Turkey
DOLE
Ontay
Peppens
Consdans de Boashans
Canada
Ilders
Aste
Las Cael
Saas
Deena
Jug
A. H. Clarke Herd
Henry J. Stanley
Agricultural Representative
Claude Picket
J. C. Reid
William J. Mahon
Campbellville
Keith Leslie
Tis I
Jersey
Fred Nurse
Mes
S. N. Harper
Ken Ella and Son
Hormby
Alan Patterson
Milton
Clarence Peacock
Magncycle
Ontario
Arthur District High School
Ranch Boys
Wingham
Russ Somerville
the Debonnaires
Bernard
Midway
Riviera
Cadillac
BUICK
Milton Motor Sales
Tro
Michael Jeffrey
Holy Crow Church
Gearotown
Greenwood Cemetery
Geothetown
Arthur A. Johnson, D.D
Mill St
Jack Gilchrist
Wellington County
Raake
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