Prices At Halton Farm Lands Milk Market Lowers Note
The article notes an average price near $100 below last year but still gratifying given the milk market's condition and few dams on the lower side of the pedigrees had official production records.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1953
Page
7
The article notes an average price near $100 below last year but still gratifying given the milk market's condition and few dams on the lower side of the pedigrees had official production records.
The Halton Plowing Match last Thursday drew praise from president Harold Picket and vice president Spencer Wilson for a record event. A long list of sponsors and donors supported the program, with prizes across multiple classes from jointed plows to tractors and youth entries. Maple Cattle Breeders sold 50 cattle at Hays Sales Arena, avg 284, top 635 for a four year old.
Keith Barl Joyce, 19, died in Toronto General Hospital from injuries after a September 18 automobile accident near Esquesing on a steep hill. He was the son of Earl Joyce, lived in Georgetown, and worked for Mile Transport and Milton Brick Company. Funeral held with Revs. Smith and Calder. interment at St. Jude's Cemetery Oakville.
Mrs Minnie Nickell Graham died at her niece’s home in Vancouver. She was a descendant of William Nickell who emigrated from Ireland in 1812 and became the third settler in Esquesing, with land at Dolly Varden. Born in Limehouse to James Nickel and Sarah Woods, she was married to Charles Graham, who predeceased her. Surviving brother is John W. Nickell of Eden Mills. other siblings and several relatives had died, including Mrs Hugo Bell and Dr Robert Nickell.
Halton Federation of Agriculture hosts a supper meeting in Hornby to prep for the Farm Forum season. Professors Lum and Minshall join local officials as four discussion groups review forum function, reporting, and secretary duties.
A newly installed blast furnace at a Hamilton steel mill becomes one of the world’s largest. Officials estimate it will boost output enough to build 432000 automobiles, 432000 new houses, or 43000 freight cars in a year.
Residents on Mason and McDonald Blvds vote this week to rename Wartime Housing. Ballots allow street residents to choose from proposed names or write in favorites. votes may be mailed or delivered to the Free Press office.
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