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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 22, 1960

Page

12

Dairy cattle show results at Acton Fair heavy entries

Judges faced a difficult task selecting winners in the dairy classes as many fine animals competed at Acton Fair. Featured breeds include Jerseys, Guernseys, Holsteins and Ayrshires with multiple champions, reserve champions, and best herd honors awarded to top owners such as M. Alexander, J. L. Chisholm, L. Braden, A. Job, and others.

Acton Fair Mac Alexander M. Alexander K. Ella Jersey Guernseys J. M. McCullough J. L. Chisholm C. W. Swackhamer J. L Guernsey

Sheep Division Attracts Many Ard ent Exhibitors

The article lists winners across multiple sheep breeds at a fair in Southdowns Oxford Downs Suffolk and Shropshire. Fred Hampton Colin Parker J Hoey and Percy Peavey led class wins with numerous best in class honors and top flock, ram and ewe awards across divisions.

Fred Hampton Southdrowns Colin Parker Osford Downs J. Hoey Suffolks Percy Peavey Shropshires Leicester Cornwold Lincoln Ram Arnolt Gardhouse A. Gardhouse Alfred Hunter Shearling Ram J. Kelly Ram Lamb Oxford Downs Shearling Suffolk Shropshire Willmott and Son J. Willmott Po Peavey P Peavey Peavy P. Peavy Peavev F. Hampton C. Parker Peavey Hampton J. Low Yshom

Plant and Flower Exhibition Largest Ever At Acton Fair

Acton Fair hosted its biggest plant and flower display in years with a peak arena show. Judges named multiple winners across categories including coleus, fern, cactus, geraniums, dahlias, gladioli, cosmos, antirrhinums, petunias, and baskets, highlighting entries from Mrs. E White, Mrs. H McIntyre, Mrs. W Thompson, Mrs. R Davidson, Mrs. F Smith, and others.

Acton E. White Wm. Norton Boston Wm. Thompson H. McIntyre Jane Doberthein R. Lvidson Win. Thompson M. McCullough S. R. Hart Si . E. White Smith We Miller S . J. Deberthein Thompson R. Hart F. Smith Silverwood W.L Elva Pearen C. Aitken FE. White Hi. Melntyre Phiox. Drummond E. Perens Abs. Wan. J

Just for Her: Sundaes and Fishing Tales

Fragmentary note describes summertime outings with sundae treats and casual fishing chatter. Leftover phrases mention lovers, friends, and a playful social scene with unclear names or dates.

School Work Many Entries Swell Display At Arena

Readable exhibit results from a school display show a cross section of student handiwork in penmanship crafts and art. Winners across grades include Annie Paul and Richard O'Brien in Grade 2 penmanship, Roy Wong in Grade 3 writing, and Catherine Higgins in Grade 8 writing with multiple junior entries in paper cutting sculpture and various art categories noted by M. Z. Bennett and R. Little.

M. Z. Bennett Jil Hurst Bennett Janice Woodburn Annie Paul Robert Manning R. Little Jan Fentsra Richard O'Brien Mary Hetkamp Debbie Reid Roy Wong Judy Dean Elizabeth Hurst R. Lig Judy Fong Rita Duiker Pam Puncheon M. 2. Bennett. » Writing, Jie Wong Helen Hit Sandra Irwin Marlee Mac Gail Fryi Susan McCurdy M. le Janet Hofstede Bangie Arnott Irene Fiedler Kathy Hinton Norma Quee RB. le Julie Smith Jordin Irene Beninski Litley Linda Lingham Dorothy Graham John Dowding Marilyn Vale Lynda Varey M. 7. Bennett Dolores Jordan Jan Fensira Lynda van Wyck Marianne Coles Ricky Everdell Richard O’brien Michael Marcoux Patricia Niculak Cavell Marshall Sharol Johnstone RR. Little Laurie Ironside Joy Reid Bob Radford Carol Beatty Devi Cochrane Gay White Mary Grischow Sally Willson John McNabb Christine Lawrence

Bennett ledger of names and assorted classroom items

A fragmented catalog-like list shows multiple individuals including M Z Bennett, Betty Cook, Donna Shortill, Gail Barbeau, John Davidson, Mary Grischow, Lynela ney, Judy Gordon, Ethel Huint Montare, Sally Wik son, and R Little. Items range from summer skirts and posters to trays and occasional tables with room numbers noted.

Flowers Leah Leslie Linda Linham Anne Vale M. Z. Bennett Betty Cook Linda Gordon M.Z. Bennett Donna Shortill Bends McKeown Lin Linham Joan Gordon M. Bennett Barbara Gibbins Diane Pringle Judy Gordon M. Z Bennett Bennett Gail Barbeau Allan Robinson R. Little David Hargrave Lloyd McIntyre John Davidson ML Bennett Dianne Pringskey Ethel Huint Montare Sally Wikson Ro Little

Hillsburgh Boar Grand Champion at Acton Fair show

Wheeler Brothers and Edd Snow led Hillsburgh's entry with the Grand Champion Boar at Acton Fair judging. Awards listed include best pair of weaning pigs and champion sow honors awarded to Wheeler Brothers and the Snow and Ford families across multiple birth-date categories.

Wheeler Brothers Hillsburgh George Wheeler Acton Fair Eddward Snow Ralph Ford Wheeler Bros E. Snow D. R. Allan and Son R. Ford D. Allan FE. Snow

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