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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

7

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.

Halton Plowing Match Celebrates 1953 Success at Halton

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.

Alton Halton Harold Picket Halton Association Spencer Wilson Fred Ruddell Newton Ashgrove W 1 Ladies Guild St Paul's Anglican Church Norval Norval WI Carol Stevenson Jeanette Foster Donald Wilson Iit R. G Brown Galt Stanley May Hornby Lloyd May Milton Geo. Markle Alberton Harold Cunnington Inglewood Paul Timbers Aurora Rostrawser Malton Spencer-Wilson Norman Hobson Maple C. F Don R. J. Coombes Burlington Jas Ismond Georgetown Jack Taylor Don Armstrong Brampton Harold Tyrtull Bert Robertson Guelph Wm. McLean Glen Williams Doug Reid Bob Armstrong Norman Robson Stan Davis John Cunningham Hornby Horse Show Harry Cunnington R. G. Brown George Markle Hays W. J. Lawrence Oakville

Obituary for K Joyce Finevice in Georgetown

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.

Georgetown Keith Barl Joyer Toronto General Hospital Esquesing Lamehouse Guelph General Hospital Toronto General David Claus Bronte William Joyce Hornby Lillian Harry John Brown John M Smith Alex J. Calder John Kitching Guelph Charlie Hunter Glenn George Stringer Ted Leslie Carman Cantelon Earl Price Murray McFarlane Ronald Dixon Ted Kirby Norman Dredge Bud Anderson Bud Brown Bill Somerville Walter Eves Graham Gillies St. Jude's Cemetery Oakville

Death of Minnie Nickell Graham Descendant of Early Esquesing Settler

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.

Wnh Vancouver Minnie Nickell Graham Mrs. Graham William Nickell Ireland Esquesing Dolly Varden James Nickel Sarah Woods Limehouse Charles Graham John W. Nickell Eden Mills Hugo Bell Toronto Sarnia Robert Nickell Georgetown James Nickell E. R. Weatheril

Responsibilities of Forum Officers Debuted at Meeting in Hornby

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.

Hornby Halton County Halton Federation of Agriculture Executive County Farm Forum St. Stephen's Church 51 Stephen's Guild Alex Lum Bronte University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Farm Forum Forum Federation Halton

New Blast Furnace Opens at Hamilton Steel Mill

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.

Hamilton Plymouth Chrysler

Wartime Housing to Get New Name by Local Vote

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.

Mason and McDonald Blvds Free Press Free Press Office Warren Grove Glenwood Briarcrest Sunnyview Elm Drive Sunset Drive Elmvale Acton Branch Warrer Grove

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