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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

18

Halton Police Plan Shade for Manor

Halton County Police Association seeks $2500 to shade the Manor at Milton for elderly residents. Funds will go to the Manor board to plant trees and improve grounds this summer. Sgt Harry Wilson says donations will support outdoor comfort and appearance.

Halton Centennial Milton Halton County Police Association Campagn Colle Harry Wilson Trafalgar Township Halton

Sickness Prevalent in District Homes This Week

The community reports widespread sickness as quinsey and ear infections affect residents. Several families recover from scarlet fever and related ailments while others visit relatives in Guelph and Petrolia. Local hospital care continues for Mr. Bob McPhedran and news notes include arm injuries and weekend visits.

Ken Stubbington Quinsey George Grundy Twa Silcks Russell Smith Ward Bruce Bob McPhedran JF. Fisher St. Joseph's Hospital Archie Sinclair Sr Arnold Guelph Len Buck Dee Boersma Tim Klooster Styn Klooster Charles Walliamson Douglas Robertson Sharon Ken Robertson Lynnda Toronto A. Johnson Jack Vernon Stewart Deby Alfreda Winter Dustic Martha Jackson Fred Baptie Mr. Smith Shelburne

Unknown Friends Read to Blind in Dalton County

The CNIB talking book program provides unabridged books read aloud for blind readers from Cape Breton to British Columbia. The library, with 60 000 titles, plans a $3 150 000 center to expand to 150 000 recordings and add three soundproof rooms for in-house transcription and Canadian readings.

Dalton County Jean Canadian National Institute For the Blind CNLB CNIB Cape Breton British Columbia C.n.lb Cn.lb Institute

Mary Laing Dies in Milton at Age 90s

Mary A Laing died in Milton Private Hospital on Sunday March 21 in her 90s. She was predeceased by husband Robert and survived by sister Bella and brothers William Edwin John. Funeral held at Victor Rum and Sen funeral home with Rev Sutherland officiating. interment in Brureiew cemetery.

Mary A. Laing Milton Laing Robert Laing Bella William Gurlph Edwin Edmonton John Watelow Sutherland Sodum Presbytecin Victor Rumnd Sen Tue Brureiew Centy Acton Als Laing Nassagiewesa Robert Isabella Laing Eramosa Acton Sodom

Beginning Of Season For Fire In Ontario 1954

The 1954 Ontario forest fire season runs April 1 to October 31 as the Lands and Forests Department marshals resources to avoid a repeat of 1953. Minister Welland S Gemel appeals for public cooperation to prevent fires caused by human carelessness and seasonal hazards.

Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Lands Forests Welland S Gemel

What’s Happening To Cheese Plants Affected by Price Drops

Report discusses widespread reductions at cheese plants across Canada and the US including Nova Scotia New Brunswick Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Factory cutbacks are noted from high prices to lower output with several plants idling or scaling production.

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Leaders Developed By Many 4H Clubs in Canada

The 1952 Canadian council of 4-H clubs meeting in Falmonton highlighted growth in 4-H, with leaders expanding from 24,492 members in 1933 to over 80,000 volunteers. Former members praised youth leadership training, cross border exchanges between Alberta and Montana, and the value of club projects and friendships. EOF P. Pinan emphasized rising parent involvement and support from farm groups and businesses.

Euirsé-In-Trameng Eof P. Pinan Canada Department of Agriulture Ottawa Ness Companies

Enlarged Presbytery Laymen Hold Meeting in Port Credit

Laymen of the enlarged Haken Presbytery of the United Church of Canada met at First United Church Port Credit for a Friday evening meeting and banquet on March 26. Attendees from Acton included Bo Robbins Peter Binnie Bernard Miller Roald Davies and BAS Currey with I N Rawson of Hamilton presiding. The gathering discussed church site purchases planned services and mission outreach across Port Credit Cockayne Applewood Acres Burnhamthorpe and other suburban centres. Popular singer Le mmsids entertained.

Haken Presbyterial United Church of Canara First United Church Port Credit Acton Bo Robbins Peter Binne Bernard Miller Roald Davies Bas Currey I N Rawson Hamilton S.tes Cockayte Applewood Acres Burnhamthorpe Applewood Sita Achye Lasman Barmaten Tharomas Halter Hytery Rey Hartington Foo

Mrs J Van Fleet Hosts Local Group at Park Avenue Event

Mrs J Van Fleet acts as hostess for a community gathering at Park Avenue home amid discussion of local affairs. Despite some garbled text, the report notes social focus and a small group engagement hosted by the organizer.

Mrs. J. van Fleet

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