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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

4

Halton 4H Clubs End Program Demonstrations

Final meeting of four Halton 4H Investock clubs held at Milton Fair Grounds Agricultural Hall on Friday September 7. Members answered questions on liverock crop management with showman Francis and J Douglas Burnship assisting. Achievement Day part of Milton Fair shows includes senior and junior heifer calves steers and overall livestock champion selections. Over 400 youths from Halton farms participate across Homemaking Junior Farmer and Junior Institute exhibits.

Halton Milton Fair Grounds Halion Agri J. Allenber Francis J. Douglas Liquor Licence Board of Ontario Wentworth Coral Room Knight Hall Sanford Ave Hamilton

Building Inspection Finds a Few Serious Faults at Milton Courts

Halton county building inspection during Supreme Court sittings in Milton last week found several serious defaults. Jail praised for facilities though ventilation is poor and access stairs deemed dangerous. New County Building praised for layout but judge’s door narrow. Manor residents report happiness and excellent recreation, food, and care. Court House and related facilities cramped. Extended note on 92 year-old Court House. future move planned to new Court House on Base Line. Divorce actions mostly granted. civil cases settled or transferred. An unrelated joke ends with a remark about a used car dealer.

Supreme Halton Milton Goveror Jur Boor Toooma Court House Heath Unit Registry Office Children’s Aid Society Jun Supreme Cour Peo Baby

Patience at the Door Ends With a Quirky Exchange

A woman at the door waits to go to the store with four children. Her husband descends the stairs and asks why she stalls. She, speaking to the goats, says this time you put the children's goats on and they go honk the horn.

Shipwrecked sailor reads world news before choosing rescue

A lone mariner on a tiny island endures years of isolation until a passing ship delivers a bundle of newspapers. The ship’s officer, acting on the captain’s orders, offers the papers with a final prompt for the sailor to decide if he wishes to be saved after catching up on what’s happening in the world.

Jane's Refusal Leads to a Kiss in Comic Exchange

A humorous exchange unfolds as Jane recounts a suitor pressing for a kiss three times and her refusals. Her friend notes the inevitable twist as Jane remarks that one cannot prolong the situation, hinting at an affectionate conclusion.

Jane

18th Kitching-Watson Reunion At Stanley Park

Descendants of John Kitching and Anne Watson gathered at Stanley Park Erin for the 6th reunion on Saturday. President Jack Anderson welcomed attendees and oversaw a program of music and prizes for the oldest and youngest present, longest married couple, and others. Distinctive attendees and volunteers from Leaside Hamilton Acton Toronto and Milton were noted along with memorial services conducted for members who died since the last reunion. The 1963 reunion was planned with Rev Gordon Howe and Mrs Duncan as vice presidents and Margaret Sturdy as secretary-treasurer.

John Kitching Anne Watson Stanley Park Erin Jack Anderson Leaside Robert Anderson Millan Robert Hadden Islington Colin Anderson Oakville Bert Campbell London George Hume Toronto Johnny Kitching Hamilton Frank Cromwell Rochester Nly John Hume Niagara Falls Ivan Harris Acton Douglas Anderson James Conway Kincardine Orchery Orville Watson Burlington Carl Kirching Woodstock Margaret Sturdy Gordon Howe Niagara Falls Duncan Conway Eines Ronta Guelph A Vardine

Halton 4-H contestants judge ex contest winners named

Halton 4-H Club members were among 378 contestants at the Canadian exhibition judging event on a late summer day. Senior and junior divisions covered livestock crops and farm engineering with awards for top overall scores. Harold Thompson and Milton RAR led junior crops while Ernest Alexander and WH Alexander earned notable placements in field crops and engineering categories.

Halton 4-H Club Poday Liventeah Mne Taargicultis Beaddins Muse Junia Harold Thompson Milton Rar Jeffrey Nine Georgetown RR WH Alexander Norval

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