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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

10

Halton contestants shine at International Plowing Match Dundas

Halton sent contestants to the International Plowing Match in Dundas October 13 to 19. Local winners included J. H. Taylor from Burlington who won the tractor era open class, Mary Lou Taylor in mounted tractor open, and the Halton inter county reps Bob Stark Milton and Don Taylor Burlington. Erin Fair honors come from Halton 4 H Club with champions and reserves in Shorthorn and Aberdeen Angus classes.

Dundas Hal Stan May Ton Mary Tou ‘Taylor Burlington Doy Halton J. H. Taylor Mary ‘Lou Bob Stark Milton Don Taylor

Shorthorn Competition heats Erin Fair Regional Show

Judges faced keen contests as Shorthorn cattle competed at the Erin Fair Regional Show. Judge A C Gaunt placed the top cattle for the second year, with Bernor and Grand Champion Bull Scarsdale Musketeer earning top honors for S G Bennett. Senior and junior champions crowned amid strong entries from George Lasley, R W Gardhouse, and others, including notable cows and yearlings from Aberfeldy and Campbell Farms.

Erin Fair John Sanderson Harold She Jor Royal Club Erin Lephow Aeld A. C. Gaunt Tukknow Bernor Bull Scarsdale Musketeer S. G. Bennett Scatsdale Jupiter C.N.B Torquhon Rosador Glastullich Paragon J. W. Daunt 8. G. Rennett Scotsdale Planet Rothney Juggler Daunt’s Glandore Overseer Aldie Royal Adonis George Lasley Lasly Aberfeldy Dora Ramaden Kindlar Gardhone Aberfeldy Golden

Laxby leads at county cattle show amid junior classes

Laxby won the main herd and top in Pair of Calves with Gardhouse and Bennett close behind. In Junior Steer Show Larry Gardhouse took W. C. Wo Company trophy on a silver tray while Donald Crowe placed second and Courtney Agnew third. Junior Heifer winner Linda Lashy captured the Canadian Bank of Commerce Trophy, with Ann Lashy second and Larry Gardhouse third. Showmanship went to Courtney Agnew. The final open class winner was David Elliott with second to Dean Doughis and third to Arnald Elliott.

Aberdeen Angus John Hepburn Anne McColl Idy Hepburn Seapen Larry Gardhouse Jeffrey Agnew Courtney Agnew Sandy Hepburn Caralyn Gardhouse Allan Stephen Dwight May Hornby Delmar Ford Milton Halton Kibsing Arnand Will Alexander Norval Jey Nurse Georgetown Lorne Killa Adrienne Nurse Jean Hunter Laxby Bengglt Gardhouse Bennett Dann Birmingham Controls Larry Garchouse W. C. Wo Company Donald Crowe Linda Lashy Ann Lashy C.N. A Raya David Elliott Cean Doughis Eliott Arnald

Sub Post Office Opens for New Area GHORGETOWN

Delvex Market Centre opens as a sub post office expanding postal services in Ghorgetown. The shop will handle all phases of postal work except mail delivery, with proprietor Jim Gardiner previously operating a similar office in Saskatchewan.

Ghorgetown Delvex Market Centre Iat A Jim Gardiner Saskatchewan

Training School Leaders Plan January Summary Day

Leaders at a Milton training school focus on finishes and dressmaking. Eight local Women’s Institute leaders from Campbellville Drumquin Hornby Acton Bullinatad Dublin and others attended a two day program led by Miss Dory Burke on home sewing and dress finishes. A Summary Day for members and invited visitors is planned with exhibits of garments created at the training school.

Inighea Elaht Twaday Susaent A. Peterson J. Lash Campbellville Fred Lister Gayne Chmberlain Drumquin R. King Women's Institute Mirese Mise Dory Burke Beonamba Survicy Toronto Burke Gee Prado

United WMS speaker at Acton church meeting

Dr W Hunnisett spoke at the United Church Women Missionary Society meeting in the Sunday school room on Tuesday October in Acton. The president Mrs W R Fores presided and introduced the guest speaker who illustrated daily challenges faced by workers and noted a single direct mission appeal had been funded by volunteers. The devotional was led by Mrs Shoemaker and Mrs Cleave with assistance from several members who helped with the offering and dedication.

United W.M.S Dr. W. Hunnisett Women's Missionary Society of the Acton United Church Tummdlay Mra WR. Fores de WA Victor Manston Forante Dr. Hunnisett Tinnisett Misa Stamens EI Ieeieana Eula Aeee Helen Candwburough Shoemaker Cleave Pickett Gorant

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