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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1959

Page

7

Halton 4-H Team Places Second at Inter-County Plowing

At the Inter-County Plowing match in Dundas on October 15 and 16, Halton County finished second among sixteen teams. York led with 3000 points, Halton totaled 2908, followed by Peel Ontario Waterloo and Haldimand.

Halton Halton County Dundas Ontario Hia Bob Stark Milton Donald Taylor Burlington York County York Peel Waterloo Haldimand

Halton Plowmen Schedule County Plowing Match

Leonard Lister announces the Halton County Plowing Match set for Friday October 30 on Grant Campbell’s farm in Moffat. Prize money exceeds 1200 with machinery displays and a horse show. nine plow classes include jointer, track, and two tractor utility divisions. A banquet at Brookville township hall follows at 6:30 p.m. Speaker is J. E. White Lock, former Halton agricultural representative.

Leonard Lister Halton Plowmen's Association Halton County Grant Campbell Moffat Nagsagaweyna Wnt Uvoy TT Brookville JE Whitelock

Watch Streets and Roads On Halloween Night Safety Tips

Council warns drivers and guardians to watch streets and highways on Halloween. Recommendations include lighting homes, clearing obstacles, securing dogs, ensuring bright clothing for children, and using reflective makeup to improve visibility for motorists.

Hallowe'en Night iSafely Council Howe Imene Ani Phing Ontane Safety League

Halton students win agriculture scholarships

Miss Marion L. Biggar of Oakville and Donald Taylor of Appleby Line Burlington have been awarded Halton Federation of Agriculture scholarships. Each 100 award supports a first year degree course in agricultural or homemaking science. Selection cited academics, 4-H and Junior Farmer activity, and community service.

Halton Marion L. Biggar Oakevil Donald Taylor Appleby Line Burlington Halton Federation of Agriculture Mac Sprowl Halton Candy Federation of Agriculture Marion Biggar Macdonald Institute Guelph Ontario Agricultural College

Gospel distribution plan in Southern Rhodesia aims for one million copies

The Bible Today reports a plan to distribute one million Gospel copies outside churches in Southern Rhodesia, costing over $50,000 with Bible Society involvement. The effort, in cooperation with all churches, targets bringing the Gospel to those unaware of it and highlights Africa's special place in Christian interest.

Southern Rhodesia Bible Society Africa

Alcoholism and A A Topics At Greenock W I Meeting

The Greenock Women's Institute October meeting discussed temperance with talks on parliamentary procedure and Alcoholics Anonymous. Donations were noted and members described readings, reflections, and the weekly program amid routine institute duties.

Greenock W.l Seeraeven Greenock Women’s Institute Greenock Schowl Mra Themstey

Library Sessions Resume Across Public Schools

Library sessions at public schools have restarted with about 440 students from grades two to five participating weekly. At Robert Lithihe school and Mo. Rensnett, librarians Mrs Welson and assistants Miss Madge Chapman and Miss Esther Taylor oversee fortnightly schedules with five classes weekly. Students enjoy reclaiming books from juvenile shelves and returning to reading with renewed interest.

Robert Litihe Mo. Rensnett Ehwt Welson Madge Chapman Esther Taylor

Six Assistant Instructors Train at Water V Pool

Six assistant instructors gather at Guelph pool on a rainy Friday to conduct semi individual life-save instruction led by senior instructor Jim Buckland. The session features three girls and three boys practicing prep for the national team event in December, with emphasis on preparing for the upcoming athletic meet.

Witer Vs Guelph Seco Hadford Chiba Jim Buckland

Fragmented OCR note on awards and club badge

The text describes an unclear request about awards and a club badge. It mentions individuals and terms like Buckland, Jess, and a new system described as semiindividual native town. The legibility is poor and core details are inaccessible.

Advanoid Heavtnerg Buckland Beer Body Ano Hat Antenta Fie Star Cresaver Jess Skh

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