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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 14, 1950

Page

4

Halton Farmers Host Annual Plowing and Open Show Events

Halton farmers staged the annual plowing match on Spences Wilson’s Hornby farm with Jean Patterson of Bronte among top contestants. The Shorthorn Show at the CNLE featured strong Halton exhibitors and forecasts a hot Sept. 30 Halton Heifer Club achievement day.

Halton Spences Wilson Hornby Plowman Stouffville Wand Garbute Jean Patterson Bronte Mme Pattarscnr Alten Ans John Pendhead Lawville Hornty Abe Toys Catty Tradtor Um Boopen Arnold Hessen Prafalgar Township Giwe Nedaon Hiehten CNLE Campbell Farns Moestat Scotadale Farms Georgetown EA Manning Wo Merry Oakville Sandy Wruchanan Moffat Bob Manning Katherine Merry Qabvalle Douglas

Farm News on alfalfa, humus, and nitrogen use for crops

The article discusses adding organic matter to fields to improve humus and reduce nitrogen starvation when plowing fibrous material. It cites buckwheat or straw as sources, recommends nitrogen topdress before incorporating residue, and notes successful practices at Campbell Farm and at the CNE Junior Homemakers competitions led by Mrs Lana Guaty and Mrs Frank Brown.

Malton Tange Benen Haltwn Halton Oxford John Stewart Ailsa Craig

Erin Pup Wins First At Ex Kennel Show Amid Mixed Results

The event saw Erin and Mimosa top competing dogs with a notable finish for Erin in hound and Maltes categories. Judges noted performance across various classes while crowds reflected on the season’s broader outcomes for Brin Township teams. Acknowledgments were given to Mrs Sarah Dav widen, who died Sunday August 27.

Taglewood Inglewood Erin Mimosa Brin Brin Township Sarah Dav Widen Toropta

Cree Language Radio Program Hears Indian News From CFAK

A Cree language radio program from CFAK in Flin Flon broadcasts to Northern Manitoba Indians. Anglican rector supervised VWsumygure, delivering news, trapping rules, and messages in the native tongue. The show features chiefs and councillors when in town, aiding community updates.

CFAK Flin Manitoba Severas

Milton William Little Celebrates 86th Milestone

William Little a Milton harnessmaker and longtime merchant marked his 86th birthday. He is Milton born and served as county Hatton warden, with family hosting notes of a milestone in a wood-joined community scene.

William Little Milton County of Hatton Joe Marcellus Helen Fraser Marcellus Reg No David Randolph Allison Landon Wo Allison Delaware Mer J Mia John Chapman Omagh Ated Nelson Township Schol Glenwood School Homme Acheson

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