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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

8

Halton Junior Farmers Plowing Match Winners Named

The Halton Junior Farmers Plowing Match was held at George Readhead’s Lowville farm. Marilyn May of Hornby won the young ladies class. Barry Archer Esquesing and Glenn Irwin Trafalgar Two topped under 17. John Readhead Lowville and John W W Picket Hornby led 18 to 20. Sherwood Hume Lowville won over 20.

Halton George Readhead Lowville Winfred Timbers York County Marilyn May Hornby Barry Archer John Cunningham Arnold Howden Trafalgar Plowboys John Readhead John W.W. Picket Stanley May C. F. Picket Howard Picket Spencer Wilson Cliff Wrigglesworth Chas. Irwin W. E. McArthur Glen Campbell

Entomologist Sees Encouraging Hessian Fly Report

Prof H W Goble Provincial Entomologist of the Ontario Agricultural College conducted a second field inspection in Halton and found Hessian Fly infestations greatly reduced with almost no live larvae. He notes the moisture situation is corrected and recommends sowing fall wheat between September 15 and 25 with confidence.

Mehrment H. W. Goble Ontario Agricultural College Goble Halton

Halton Homemaker Awards At C N E Honor Winners

Awards for Girls Homemaking Club members released by Miss Florence P Eadie of the Women's Institute staff Toronto list Halton prize winners by prize tier. First prize teams Jean Bird Eleanor Stark Ruth Featherstone Ashgrove Nelson. Second prize Mae Wingfield Barbara Cunningham Ashgrove Ruth Barnes Norgal Marie Marshall Milton. Third prize Joan Wriglesworth Hornby Donna Marshall Barbara Tasker Ash Ruth Wilson Norval Ruth Brown Limehouse. Also notes strong Halton dairy cattle show entries including Holstein Jersey and Guernsey shows set for Milton September 29.

Halton C.N.E Florence P. Eadie Women's Institute Toronto Halton Club Jean Bird Ashgrove Eleanor Stark Ruth Featherstone Nelson Mae Wingfield Barbara Cunningham Ruth Barnes Norgal

Notice to Creditors of Thomas Nodwell Estate

Notice to creditors and others. All claims against the estate of Thomas Nodwell late of Acton Halton who died about June 18 1951 must be sent with particulars to the undersigned by September 29 1951. Assets will be distributed to those legally entitled. Dated Acton Ontario September 12 1931. Co. F Leatherland Acton Ont Solicitor for the executors.

Thomas Nodwell Acton Halton Ontario Co. F, Leatherland

Notice to Creditors In Estate of Andrew James Altken

Notice to creditors in the estate of Andrew James Altken late of Erin Wellington deceased who died around March 6 1951. Creditors must send particulars before September 29 1981 for assets distribution. Executed in Acton Ontario September 12 1951 by Calvin J Aitken and C F Leatherland executors.

Andrew James Altken

Quilt and New Chairs Displayed at Greenock Institute Meeting

Sixteen members and one visitor attended the September Greenock Women's Institute meeting at Mrs. John Nears. The group displayed a recently quilted piece and new chairs bought for Greenock School. They planned fall and winter social activities including a supper in October. Mrs. E Patterson won a flower contest. meeting closed with Mizpah Benediction.

Greenock Women’s Institute John Near Thomas Hemsley J. L. Allen E. Pearen Nat Toate Volunthetna Soc T Greenock School Greenock School

Poultry Feed Hoppers Three Sizes For Birds

Experiments at the Experimental Station in Saanichton B C show poultry feed hoppers should come in three sizes to suit chicks growing stock and adults. They should be durable waste proof and easy to clean according to the findings.

Saanichton B.C

Appointment Interruption At Reception

Fragmentary note shows a person seeking an appointment and speaking to a receptionist. The exchange hints at an abrupt departure or interruption as the receptionist replies in terse terms.

Fragmented lines hint at a medical wait and event radio plug

The text shows a interrupted inquiry about a patient’s return date and mentions a Friday radio event at Hasaard Kubibit, with garbled names and venue cues.

Yelevial Hasaard Radio Kubibit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Milton Jersey Guernsey Holstein Jersey & Shorthorns Junior Farmers’ Section Milton Junior Town Hall A. Dixon G. E. Readhead Sec Treas Cultural Society Canada Milton Thig Durno Innes Woodtatock Norman Rayug Edgeley Guernseys Charier Henshaw Ualtonns Clifford Morrow Ontario Live Stock Branch Erin Wellington Gentman Calvin J. Aitken R.R C. F. Leatherland Qatartlo W.I Hemsley E Patterson Othe Aluminum Company OF Canada, Ltd Acton Fair Acton Park Harry Balancia Darne Juggler Elaine Shaffer New York Baton Acton Citizens Fred Auty Bud Watson Acton Town Hall R. R. Parker C. B. Swackhamer
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