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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

13

Halton Plowmen Entered In International Match

Halton plowing enthusiasts travel to the international event near Brooklin Ontario. Notable competitors include the Plowing Taylors from Appleby line and Halton residents John Cunningham Hornby and Tom Hunter Georgetown RR 2. The event features an Ernest Irvine Utility Class with 130 in cash prizes and ends with a banquet at Fairview school Lowville with speaker Clifford Waite. A prize list totaling 1300 in cash and goods is offered, with copies available at the Milton Agricultural office.

Halton Big International Brooklin Ontario Stanley L. Hall N.la Ontario Plowmen's Association Plowing Taylors Appleby Jack H. Taylor Don Mary Lou Burlington John Cunningham Hornby Tom Hunter Georgetown Leonard Lister Claude F. Picket William Speck Sherwood Farm A. M. Sherwood Walker Line Nelson Township Ernest Irvine George E. Readhead Fairview School Lowville Clifford R. Waite

County Juniors Shine at Erin Fall Fair Show

Halton and neighboring counties excel at the Erin fair with top honors in 4-H and Junior Farmer events. Caroline Gardhouse led Shorthorn steers and heifers to division wins, Janet Hendershots, Don Moffat, Bob Merry helped Halton place in inter club groups, and Katherine Merry earned reserve junior champion.

Erin Wellington Dufferin Peel Halton Caroline Gardhouse Caroline C.mpe Janet Katherine Don Moffat Campbelsville Sandy Hepburn Hal

Halton Breeders Club Plans 30th Anniversary Banquet

Halton Holstein Breeders Club completed plans for a 30th anniversary banquet at Trafalgar Memorial Hall on Wednesday November 28. Guest speaker H R Hare will discuss From the Garden of Eden to Jewnaton in an illustrated address. Tickets available from officers and directors.

Halton Ag Trafalgar Halton Holstein Breeders’ Club Trafalgar Memorial Hall H. R. Hare Halton Agricultural Burlington Have Garden of Eden Jewnaton

Lindale Herd Competes At 1956 National Dairy Show

Ontario Jersey breeders sent 10 head from Lindale Farm to the Chicago event. Lindale entries placed third fourth and fifth in senior calf on day one and a Lindale group in junior get of fire placed fifth. Harold Butcher and Sons and George Innis are noted for other prize results.

Keith Ella Keith Georgetown Ontario Jersey Chicago Maurice C. Beaty Lindale Farm

Burlington H S Team Second in Inter Secondary Tractor Plow

Mary Lou and Don Taylor representing Burlington Nelson District High School placed second at the International inter secondary school tractor plow competition with entries from four province high schools. Coaches Spencer Wilson and Harold Picket praised their performance along with other Halton results from horse drawn and tractor classes.

Tosh Mary Lou Don Taylor Burlington - Nelson Spencer Wilson Harold Picket Brampton West Haldimand Halton Hornby Stan May Lloyd Stan

Halton Program Youth for Christ Formed in Georgetown

A committee forms a Halton County Youth for Christ movement with directors including Clifford Found as president, Percy Barker as vice president, William Rochester as secretary treasurer, James Sanatora as song teacher, and Ross Norton in publicity. Meetings are planned for Saturday evenings at St. John’s United Church Hall in Georgetown with singing and speakers to appeal to county youth.

Halton County Clifford Found Percy Barker William Rochester James Sanatora Ross Norton St. John's United Church Hall Georgetown

Sale in Nassagaweya Township Auction of Holstein cattle gear

An auction notice from George Job announces sale on October 24 at the farm 2 miles west of Highway 25 near Acton. Holstein cattle include milking cows and bred heifers with pregnancy tests, grade cows and calves, all listed with breeding dates. Tractors and implements such as Regal Custom C Standard tractor 40 hp, Ford tractor, disc cultivator, mower, rake, and other farming gear will be auctioned alongside hay and household goods.

George Job Ene Alde Road Acton Speyside Ford Tractor McCormick Deering Bissell Massey Harris McCormickeering Olaco

Farm Equipment and Household Goods Auction Notice

Cogkshutt along sleighs and Otoco rubber tired farm wa pneky for sale with 50 ft rope 120 ft hay fork rope pulleys and stock gear. Hay grain 1800 bales mixed hay 20 tons baled grain. Woods milking machine milking gear 6 can cooler and stock clippers. Cash with clerk day of sale no reserve as farm is sold. Auctioneer Gibson and clerk Hunter. Sale by Nov. ho. a. b-14-2

Otoco Wapneky Woods Stewart Electric Ho. A WM. A Gibson W J Hunter

Refinishing Walls and Woodwork Offers Value Boost

A home service ad promises economical refinishing of walls and woodwork with first grade workmanship to enhance beauty and value. It highlights affordable material options and built quality.

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