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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

3

Town Receives New Street Signs and Plans Major Upgrades

Burlington officials announce arrival of a complete set of street signs and outline an urban area project. J C Highs of Toronto named resident engineer with $4200 salary plus travel and car mileage. a temporary office to be set at the water works filtration plant. Public School Board proposes four additional classrooms at Central School with a $100000 budget and awaiting Department of Education approval.

Hon Inf Urban Area Board J. C. Highs Toronto Higbee Public Department of Education Ncessary Gazette

Homemaker Guide Recipes and Pantry Tips Revealed

Readers explore seed catalogs and practical kitchen ideas for Lent era meals. Recipes include pumpkins parsnips turnips and Boston baked beans with pressure cooker directions and tips to prevent burning and save energy.

Canada aids fertilizer exports to feed hungry nations

Canada reports large nitrogen fertilizer production with cyanamid sulphate of ammonia ammonium nitrate and ammonium phosphate in ample supply for domestic use. Surplus production is exported under UN International Emergency Food Council allocation to aid hungry countries. Capital punishment has been abolished in the U S S R with penalties for crime increased.

Canada International Emergency Food Council United Nations

Georgetown Arts and Crafts March Meeting at Mrs Beaumont home

The Georgetown Arts and Crafts group held its March meeting on the 1st at the home of Mrs Arthur Beaumont Glen Williamu. The Exquesing Agricultural Society euchre and dance drew over two hundred attendees in the Parish Hall Nor val. Two hundred couples attended the third annual St Patrick's dance hosted by Georgetown Lions in the Rare Room last Friday with novelty dance winners Mr and Mrs FR M Aylsworth Acton and Mr G W McCallum and Mrs Ivan Crabtree taking spot dance prizes.

Arts and Crafts Georgetown Arthur Beaumont Glen Williamu Exquesing Agricultural Society Norval St. Patrick's Georgetown Liong Mra M. Aylsworth Acton G. W. McCallum Ivan Crabtree Herald

Erin Community Notes on Road Changes and Local Moves

The Blue Mountain IID closes and a detour on No 6t highway around Erin is in place during spring break up. Survey work and a new highway will affect Erin, with tourism expected to rise in summer. Mrs. Knight recovers from injuries after a street accident in Taranto. cast removal underway. Mr. J Davidson and family move to a new Main Street residence.

Blue Mountain Iid Erin David Knight Taranto J. Davidson Inglewood Main St Advocate

Oakville Leaders Hear Veterans Housing Plea at Council

A deputation from the Canadian Legion urged the Oakville town council to provide land for a housing scheme for local veterans during Friday's meeting, noting no petition with 60 names was presented. The Red Cross Dental Health Program will intensify dental welfare in Oakville over coming months, decided at Tuesday’s committee meeting. Francis Benny Languny, Oakville's 1917 Intermediate O A B A champion, left for Albany Georgia to try out with the St Louis Cardinals in the National League.

Canadian Legion Oakville Red Cros Dental Health Harry Ryrie

Milton Auth joins notices on schools and town plans

March items report Milton Public School prize presentation for a scrip book at a wedding. fire brigade actions at Robertson Manufacturing plant. Gordon Gras to manage Milton Co operative. sewer system tenders planned. pumping station sites noted. city to seek options. Also Jack Pearson, 16, held a prize ticket for a hearse Caddy. Hartley anniversary observed. emigrant information from Canadian Champion in London.

Mareh John Milton Mapne Leaf Club Milton Public School Elizabeth Philip Mountbatten Milton Fire Brigade Congwany Pl. Robertson, Manufacturing Co Mitchell Advocate -Ee Milton of Mer Gordon Gras Wit Miltoa Co-Operative A EI Heth Care Sterr Milton Council Oceme Milton Jack Pearson Peter D. Hartley

Public Auction of Nassagaweya Farm Assets and Real Estate

Auctioneers Twindley and Elliott offer the Nassagaweya farm Lot 24 Con 4 on School Line for sale with farm animals chalked out including Percheron horses and cattle, plus farm implements and house. Real estate features a 100 acre to be sold subject to reserve. Proceeds go to R Vale volume. Sale begins at 1 pm Saturday with cash on day of sale.

Rudole Nolumeveh Nassagaweya Nile FE Moffat Turday Durham York AL OH Carden Ray Lewins Quebec Winslin Chatteris Twindley and Elliott Erin Milton JT McMillan Clark Raw

Ginger Farm Chronicle Appears in PA Pages

Local page features a peculiar historical snippet titled Ginger Farm Chronicle with handwritten notes and names including Gwendolyn Claiborne. The item hints at community events and archival interest from mid nineteenth century Pennsylvania.

Old Coat Returns To Life In Simple Farm Tale

A farm journal recounts an old tan coat found revived during spring cleaning. The garment, once worn to british years ago, is repaired to fit again, highlighting thrift and changing fashions. Weather notes and daily musings accompany the tale, with hope for better days ahead.

Jing England Russia Tippy

Tractor Efficiency and Maintenance Tips

Tractor expenses can be kept at a minimum by thorough and timely lubrication. A complete spring or fall check up with replacement of worn parts. Smooth operation and avoiding overloading and high speeds. Choose a tractor of proper size for field and belt work. Work the tractor near full capacity to obtain maximum efficiency.

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