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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 22, 1959

Page

20

Halton Contestants Shine At International Plowing Match

Halton sent multiple contestants to the International Plowing Match in Dundas October 13 to 18. Local Day October 18 featured Halton riders and tractors with J H Taylor of Burlington winning the tractor class. 4 H Club members from Halton also won at Erin Fair, with Larry Gardhouse champion Shorthorn steer and several first prize wins in Aberdeen Angus and other categories.

Ted Y Dundas Hal Stan May Hamby Yd May Milton Wilgon Norval Keith Leake Rgetown Bob Stark Jon Taylor Burlington J. H. Taylor Tom Howden May Lou Taylor Halton Mary ‘Lou Hatton Don Taylor Erin Fair Halton Erin Fair Larry Gardhouse Dettery Agnew Carolyn Gardhouse Courtney Agnew

Regional Shorthorn Show At Erin Fair Draws Keen Competitors

Erins regional Shorthorn competition drew strong ringside interest despite cold weather. Judge A C Gaunt presided for the second year, with Scarsdale Muskelvor named Grand Champion bull for S G Bennett and Laslynnturn Non Ravell Ladyard taking Junior Champion among females. Other top placings included Scotdale Planet as Junior Champion, Aberfeldy entries in senior classes, and notable entrants from Gardhouse and various farms.

Erin Fair John Sanderson Harold Sine Jor Royal Club Erin Hity War A. C. Gaunt Tukknow Bernor Scarsdale Muskelvor S. G. Bennett Scarsdale Jupiter C.N.B Torquhon Rosador Glastullich Paragon J. W S. G. Ronnett Scotsdale Planet Thney Daunt’s Glandore Overseer Aldie Royal Adonis George Lagby Laslynnturn R. W. Gardhouse Aberfeldy Dora Rameden Kindlar Novelist Gardhone Aberfoldy Golden

Calf Show Winners Highlight Local Livestock Event

Lasby led the winning herd with Benagtt and Gardhouse close behind. In Pair of Calves Lasby again led with Hennett and Dann following. Bennett won Got of Sire with Kingsw Novelists and Birmingham Contraly trailing. Junior Steer Show went to Larry Gardhouse winning W. C Wood Company trophy. Donald Crowe placed second. Sam Agnew third. Junior Heifer top honors went to Linda Lashy, who also won the Canadian Bank of Commerce Trophy. Ann Lashy took chips, Court ney Agne earned damier section, and David Elliott won the open final class with Jean Cul Douglas Eniatt and Arndt.

Lasby Benagtt Gardhouse Hennett Dann Bennett Kingsw Novelists Birmingham Larry Gardhouse W. C Wood Company Donald Crowe Sam Agnew Linda Lashy Ue Winnier Canadian Bank of Commerce Ann Lashy

Sub Post Office Opens for New Area

Delrex Market Centre opened as a post office expanding regional postal service. The shop will handle all postal work except mail delivery. Proprietor Kim Gardiner previously operated a similar office in Si chewan, now extending services to the new area.

Rgetown Delrex Market Centre Aoaub Kim Gardiner

Leaders at Training School Plea Summary

Leaders at a training school in Milton Ontario support a "Focus on Finishes" program for senior leaders. The event, run by the Home Economics Service in Toronto, gathered women from various towns to train and conduct meetings for their Women's Institute groups. Reports note practical sewing and dress finishing guidance, with plans for future sessions and related court incident dialogue between spouses and a magistrate.

Finighea Matton County Milton Ontario Department of Agriculture Lea Amarlo Department of Auriculture Provdes Mra A. Peterson Lush Campbellville Fred Lister Gayne Chamberlain Drumquin R. King Lb. Sampson Hornby Marie Hargrave Acton Jesse McEnery Tom Gibson Bullinatad Clark Armatrongs Wm. McIntyre Dublin Women's Institute Kirese Mise Dory Burke Home Economiea Service Toronto Burke

United WMS Meeting Highlights Dr Hunnisett Talk

The Women's Missionary Society of Acton United Church held in Tumalay School room with Mrs WA Fores presiding. Dr Hunnisett spoke on challenges faced by workers and the importance of voluntary gifts to the mission. Special thanks to Miss Shoumans and Mrs Veldinas and others who aided the afternoon program.

United Wms Dr. W. Hunnisett Women's Missionary Society of the Acton United Church Tumalay WA. Fores de WA Thin Victor Forante Tunnisett Tunniett Misa Shoumans Veldinas M. Bennett L Hine Iusett Ricco Mes Kohidkes

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