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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
20
A fragmentary social notices column lists visits among Toronto residents including Ernest and Fern Brown Mildred Yollinger Jas McGeachie and others. Week end gatherings occur at Acton Wingham and Guelph with various relatives and military personnel noted.
Mr and Mrs Alex McCatg wah announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Irene to Roy Bendrick Hansen son of Mrs Charles Walker and the late Johan Ianaen. The wedding is planned for April in Acton Ontario. Mr and Mrs Austin Fretsher announce the engagement of their daughter Hope Elizabeth to Robert William McFarlane Jorne. Early in May a wedding is set for Acton Ontario. Mr and Mrs Wes Allen announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Marjorie Viola to John Delmer elt est won of Mr and Mrs Pubert dan Acton Ontario. The wedding is set for April 20 at the United Church Acton Ontario.
The article warns of potential spring and summer crop failures with wheat and farm supplies below normal. It notes no global grain surplus and possible dust storms in Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska signaling moisture shortage. It urges careful food saving and large garden production for the coming season.
Dr R H Montgomery tells a Texan Luncheon Club story about a luncheon with former Secretary Wickard. The tale claims Montanto Chemical made steak from wood pulp and buttermilk, prompting talk of new markets for Canadian wood pulp and possible food innovations.
The service schedule lists a Triumphal Entry at 1 00 am and the Sacrament of Baptism at 3 00 pm. Evening worship centers on The Crosses of Jesus and a Bible class for Sunday School Juniors. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
An inquiry from J W Hansen of Tor gh to requested information for a 1000 to 4000 square foot factory space for electrical appliance manufacturing was noted. The Milton Canadian Club hosted service members at Town Hall last Thursday to thank them for their service with Rev W J Johnston delivering an engaging inspirational address.
The Erin business Men’s Association held a Wednesday banquet at Rusholme Inn. Harry Hepworth and Be fountain celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary at home on March 31 with many guests offering congratulations. The Village Reeve and Council bought an Alp Raid Precaution Fire Engine and 2000 feet of hoes at Brampton Thursday. An 18 month old baby and three others narrowly escaped death when a car driver plunged the vehicle into an andh to dodge a CPR train on Erin Main Street last Saturday.
A gang of boys previously involved in theft and violence reforms after reading Innocent Men by Peter Howard and meeting Myrddin They abandon crime for civic service guiding youth clubs and addressing juvenile delinquency They travel to Scotland to distribute a patriotic handbook and meet leaders across industry and education The Educational Institute of Scotland praises their initiative and responsibility
A Winnipeg restaurant faced a bread shortage complaint as a customer demanded more slices. After multiple servings increased from two to four to eight, the manager offered a whole loaf cut in two, prompting another dispute over adequacy.
Dorothy Wilds Anne Footitt and Vernon Reginald Kirby wed at St Alban's Church Acton on March 30. A reception followed in the parish hall with family guests from Georgetown Glen Williams Ac ton Aylmer and Toronto.
The marriage of Joan Scott Robertson to William James McKnight was solemnized Friday at St Paul's Presbyterian Church manse in Guelph. Rev. Wo of Melvor officiated. bride wore a white silk dress with veil, and bridesmaid wore powder blue. reception followed at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church with guests from Hardiston Acton Hamilton London Eden Mills and Guelph.
Starting next autumn a national advisory service will be available to farmers in England and Wales. The plan divides the area into eight provinces with about 1 500 specialists covering entomology pathology soil chemistry bacteriology nutrition chemistry animal crop poultry husbandry graftland management and farm machinery. County committees and agricultural education staff will coordinate with university departments and agricultural departments.
A letter from Rotterdam dated February 9 asks Acton Ont wool turning plant for help for Dutch children. It describes postwar poverty and hunger, asking for stockings knitting wool and needles for 80 students aged 4 to 18, with two female and two male teachers. It notes poor clothing and a torn, worn wardrobe among the children.
The council approved appointing members of the Children's Aid Society and renewed public liability insurance with General Accident Assurance Co. Coverage totals $56 000 $100 000 and $10 000. The courthouse and corridors receive a fresh coat of paint costing about $1 300. Arrangements for hosting visitor classes and next meeting details were left to engineer Roy Smith as the council adjourned.
An old timer recalls a school card titled Steward of Merit for outstanding effort in youth. Merit is still rewarded in school and work with promotions and higher pay. A dean admonishes students to stop campus necking, clarifying the rule against public kissing.
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