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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

4

Halton County Grants 2100 for Blind Rehabilitation Centre

Halton County has donated 2100 to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind as part of a 50000 Building Fund to finance a rehabilitation centre for more than 2000 blind residents in Hatton Simcoe York and Muskoka districts. The centre will be near Sunnybrook Hospital in North York township and aims to be the world’s most efficient. county chairman LD Maxwell called the grant a high standard of giving and an inspiration to volunteers.

Hallon County Canadian National Institute For the Blind LD Maxwell Hatton North York Township Sunnybrook Hospital Halton County Maxwell

Mushrooms Growers Eye Pickling Formula and Growth

Bob Reed and Terry French, partners in Glenspey Mushroom Farm near Millon and Acton, say they plan future expansion and hope for a successful pickled mushroom preservative. They note demand remains strong for their fungi despite experimental hurdles in pickling.

Bob Reed Mery French Glenspes Fasta Hale Millon Acton Terry French Glenspey Mushoom

Glenspey mushroom farm expands to supply markets nationwide

The Glenspey operation, using 1948 built beds and a complex compost system, aims to produce 130,000 to 150,440 pounds of mushrooms this season for markets across Canada and the United States. Bob Reed and Terry French manage the Milton area venture, combining science and production discipline to meet demand.

Glenspey Bob Reed Terry French Glenspey Munshrooms Hamilton Niagara Falls Toronto North Nay Kirkland Lake London Bob Rood United States JT Frame Walter Frame Bob England Conte Tors French Craiglow Milton Msewan

Everton Post Office Closes After Col William Head’s Death

Following the death of Col William Head, Everton’s post office shut for six weeks while Rural Route 4, Rockwood handles mail. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Albert Alten and Jennie Tovell, plus families from Guelph and Georgetown, with several calls and visits noted around Rochmond Hall and local homes.

William Head Rockwood Ahn Alten Jennie Tovell Albert Alten Ilan Robert Patten Diane Kenny Guelph Nelson Duckett Norman Rochmond Hall Harold Wright Hie McDonald Gail Georgetown Ken Smth Harvey Jestin Robby Duncan Kingsbury Catherine Brucedale Mes Cavanaugh Hormby Hoss Mare Robertsom Cleveland Andrew Boot Tadd Spehugan Japan

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