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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1955
Page
18
The International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission runs experiments in Washington state to divert salmon from turbine intakes. Engineers biologists say electric fields may push fish into bypass channels, protecting them from dam blades.
Reported this past week smelt were running in shallow water off Halton beaches attracting many local fishermen. Nets and other methods used, licenses required per net, with hundreds taken yet plenty left for weekend anglers. Smelt, small and tasty, are an ocean fish introduced to the Great Lakes for food for Atlantic salmon.
Advice on driving near schools emphasizes vigilance for children, obeying school zone signs, and respecting young traffic directors. Tips urge parents to discuss bike safety, walking against traffic when no sidewalk exists, and modeling careful driving to protect others.
The Senior Auxiliary WES of Knox church met April 14 at Mrs A J Buchanan's home with theme He is Risen. Mrs Aitken led worship and Mrs John Allan and Mrs Howard Allison attended. Mrs H L Bennie gave a study on India’s medical care and needs. Mrs Fred Anderson reported on the Guelph Presbyterial W M S finance committee meeting. Members accepted their share of financial obligation.
The Campbellville Kirk Club hosted a Dads and Lads Banquet with Rev Zeidman of the Scott Mission in Toronto as guest speaker. Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs Roy Parker hosting and Mrs Lloyd Crawford presiding, Devotional led by Mrs Crawford and Mrs VarGickle, Bible reading Mark 16 1 15, Easter verse response, and plans to acquire a duplicator for the church.
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