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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1958

Page

2

Elect New Officers At Annual Meeting of Silver weed Wormers

The Silver weed Wormers Institute held its annual meeting at the home of Wn D Wolanaen with Jers Rees presiding, voting officers including president Min WR Norton and treasurer Geo Woot. Various committees and social events followed, with prizes, birthdays, and Easter greetings noted among members and guests.

Silverweed Wormers Institute Wn D Wolanaen Jers Rees Alleeting TRC Min WR Norton Molier Sev Cutany Trasisure Geo Woot Go Hermanns Gustrad Mos Ho Meeob Lunamay O) Henderson Tam Ron Comet Mike

Reverend Mochan Describes Mission Work To WMS Ladies

Rev J Mochan outlines fourfold evangelism strategy to Women’s Missionary Society meeting. He cites missions in Jhansi and British India themes with pamphleteers and street preaching. Mrs A Buchanan presided and Rev Andrew Me Nee gave closing message.

J. Mochan WMS

United Church Easter Meeting Presides and Honors Guests

The United Church Women’s Missionary Society held an Easter Thankoffering meeting at the Samedas School on Tuesday April. Mrs Moe Bennett presided as Rev. force led worship and welcomed the visiting ladies from another church. A poem was read by Mia Benwell and Miss Catharine McAhean spoke on student work under the WADS program.

Massionary Society of the United Church Teta Samedas School Moe Bennett Vivian Art Posal Rae Mia Benwell Nanes Lambert Poole Ro Catharine McAhean Taut Go Johnson Russ MecKean Lemibert

Club Meeting At Mrs Docherty Home Plans Set For May

Mrs D Docherty hosted the Ayien V's Mernettes meeting at her home with Mrs Kay Lidkes presiding. Plans for the May YMCA meeting were set and a dolls clothes bazaar was proposed for fall.

Ayien V Margaret Docherty Kay Lidkes YMCA Acton Club Ereterian Deantford and Tod Vox Menettes Garest Speeca Santa Monica Calfornia Mary McKenzie Helen McGeachie Visuan Smith Mix Dorothy Rognvalda Canada Teas

New Upper Plate From Deer Teeth Attracts Kamloops Interest

Francis Wharton, 83, told Kamloops Fish and Game Association how he crafted an upper plate from deer teeth and how return to society spurred his talkative side. He described bush life, self made tools, and various improvised devices while stressing hunting ethics and personal resilience.

Kamloops B.C Francis Whartan Mr. Whartan Kamloops Fish and Game, Association Fundenad Poe Birmingham England Bates Mr Wharton Germany Herta Edison

New Methods Aid Studies of Bees

In Montreal the Quebec Beekeepers Association heard from experts on bee behavior. Dr Jamieson of the Ottawa farm described methods using radio tracers and cellulose acetate to track queen bees. Findings include a queen mating multiple times and bees returning to the same crop area across days.

Montreal forecaster Eric Neal claims long range weather accuracy

A Montreal writer reports Eric Neal markets a long range weather forecast method using kitchen table analysis. He claims a 95 percent success rate predicting seasonal trends including a mild Christmas and a cold snap, citing past accuracy and his Weather team affiliations.

Montreal Eric Neal Reno Neal Scronautics Oenumnere Beech Newb Beyan Quincy

Air Photos Aid Firefighters in Fast Forest Fire Control

Forestry officials developed a novel method using air photos to gauge fire extent quickly. Pilots could map the blaze and transmit data to ground crews, enabling rapid action, while the province funded aircraft operations for fire control and transport.

Forestry Branch Edmonton Mircraft Coreal Acces

Forestry airfleet aids rapid wildfire response

Forestry officials credit the airfleet for speeding site access during last summer’s conditions. The province bought a Meet aircraft in 1957 along with helipcopters and other aircraft to support ground crews, improving mobilization though not replacing ground vehicles. The on call aircraft system enhances protection and rapid response across remote terrain.

Tim Fermont

Vandals Damage Forest Hill Anglican Cemetery Monuments

Vandalism at Forest Hill Anglican Cemetery in Digby County causes extensive damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars. Sixteen monuments were displaced from their bases and many were smashed beyond repair. Local church officials reported the incident and ordered repairs to the fallen stones.

Digby Forest Hill Angliecan

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