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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1959
Page
3
A Walton County notice urges neighborly action on weed control. It stresses shared responsibility and lists risks from neglected weeds along creeks, fences, and ragweed, noting wind dispersal of thistle seeds and the impact on hay fever sufferers.
The Halton Junior Farmers Association held an awards night at Scout Hall Milton Fair Grounds on Friday September 11. Evelyn Bird was named outstanding girl and won the Eastern Ontario and Quebec bus trip while Donald Taylor Burlington earned the Hamilton Spectator award and will join Ontario delegates on the United Nations trip to New York and Washington.
Halton County sent two dairy entries to the CNE dairy cattle contest on September 3 and 4. In Holstein judging Halton placed fourth behind Peel County Brant County Waterloo and others. Jersey judging saw York County edge Halton for a county herd title. Breeders listed include Wilfred Leslie Pelletterio Bros Gordon Sinclair Tom Hays Jr. and Robert Alexander.
Fifteen Halton 4 H and Junior Farmers took part in the CN E judging on Sept 9. Bob Merry won junior beef cattle. George and Andy Stull topped farm machinery with George first and Andy third. Don Taylor placed third in senior dairy cattle. Mary Lawrence and Mary Lou Presecoe Taylor placed in junior dairy. Carolyn Gardhouse and others also competed in grain, roots, and sheep judging.
A mother can rely on two modern helpers, an automatic electric washer and an electric clothes dryer, as essential labor-saving appliances in daily chores. They stand as dependable partners in managing laundry efficiently.
Norman Bird announced the final results of Hatton's Pasture Competition funded by the Hatton Sail and Crop Improvement Association. Fourteen contestants competed with high scorer Brock Harris. Scoring involved two inspections in June and mid August focusing on pasture management practices and carrying capacity.
A report notes farmers face losses over 50 miles of land as pinkeye outbreaks impact coastal work and bird harassment. Authorities at North Dakota Agricultural College aim to address the issue and ensure proper removal of affected individuals.
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