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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 02, 1953

Page

3

Hardy Anglers Fish Through Lake Ice

In Northern Ontario ice fishing lauds hardy anglers who brave wind and cold. Reports vary from praise of the sport to claims that it is simple and dull, with ice conditions at Lake Nipissing, Lake St. Clair and Lake Simcoe shaping the season. Ice dangers include slush, thinning ice, and lost shanties amid February winds, but many anglers savor fat fish and a sociable outing in portable shanties with heaters and tea.

Ontario Lake Nipissing Lake St. Clair Lake Simcoe French River Sutton Air Transport Georgian Bay

New Day for Prospectors in Uranium Search

The Financial Post cites a geologist who says uranium prospecting remains essential. He notes the old sourdough figure is fading as modern prospectors use radioactivity detectors and aircraft to find ore.

The Financial Post

Soft X Rays Preserve Food By Penetrating Spoilage Organisms

Recently developed soft x rays produced at low voltage can penetrate foods and kill molds viruses and other spoilage organisms. They are used to preserve meats vegetables fruits and beverages for longer shelf life.

Halton Presbyterial WMS Holds Fourth Annual Meeting

The Halton Presbyterial of the Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada met at Walton Memorial United Church. Mrs A E Pickard opened the gathering. Mrs R E Thompson spoke on Community Friendship. Miss Leona Douglas discussed Japan’s changes. donations totaled 8492.17 for 1952 with 1953 allocations kept.

Halton Ashgrove Howard Coulson Peter Gates Lowville R. Coulter W. N. Brownridge Georgetown R. E. Thompson Dominion Board Community Friendship A. Page Bronte Auxiliary O. Bush Burlington Presbytery Rev. J. Smith W. Savage Oakville Presbyterial Woman’s Association H. C. Smith G. J. Patterson Hamilton Conference Rock Chapel Bronte Ross Segsworth Appleby Angola South Africa Canada A. Blanchard Appleby Taft Hawkins M. Leona Douglas Japan Douglas W.M.S Harry Coote Smith Roy Coulter A. E. Pickard F. Beaumont E. Woods A. Harris B. Gunby FE. M Read

Speed Money Safely Through The Mail

Bank of Montreal promotes safe money transfers with money orders up to 100 dollars and drafts for larger sums. For urgent needs, telegraphic and cable transfers are offered via the Acton branch led by accountant Orme Hunt.

Bank of Montreal Acton Orme Hunt

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