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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

11

Polling Divisions For Acton Listed

Acton voters are reminded to vote next Monday August 10. Halton has eight divisions open 8 a m to 5 p m standard time. Acton divisions Nos 22 3 24 7 25 26 cover town portions with polling stations at Y M A and Town Hall and local streets named Mill St Willow St Guelph St Arthur and Young Streets.

Halton Acton Mill St Willow St Y.M. TA Town Eee St Town of Mil St Guelph St Menday Louis St. Laurent Murray McPhail George Drew Sybil Bennett Progressive Conservative M. J. Coldwell Stan Allen Co-operative Commonwealth Federation

Concert and Picnic at Acton Park Sunday

Acton Park hosts a community concert from 4 to 1 5 30 with a band playing during supper hour. Everyone is invited to bring picnics and enjoy a public summer afternoon in the park. The band will dine there after the concert and the event promises fine weather for town and district attendees.

Acton Park

Fur Breeders Elect Srate Reorganize Southern Ontario Association

A meeting of the Malton and Wentworth Fur Breeders association at Waterdown Moral Hall reorganized under the name Southern Ontario Fur Breeders' Association. D Ellis of Aldershot was elected president with Fred Bord Acton as secretary treasurer and directors D Gibson Elera Po Keller and L A MeKartere of Flamborough Centre.

Malton and Po Keller L. A MeKarteure Flambore Centre

August Easter Lily with 14 large blooms in August

The garden of Mrs George Bolton in Orton features an August Easter Lily that has flourished unusually. A single bulb produced a stalk bearing 14 blooms, each seven inches long and about five and a half inches wide, a rare sight alongside other rare flowers in her garden.

George Bolton Orton

Golden Wedding Celebrated By Warne Party

Mr and Mrs George marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with relatives and friends in New Liskeard. The couple wed fifty years ago at The Bride near Ballinafad. attendants included Mrs William Kentner, Mrs Robert Warner, and Mrs Henry Hilts. groomsman David Kentner attended from near Fort William.

Mro Ner Robert Warne New Liskeard George Theone OT Ballinafad Witliam Kentner Etta Hilts Robert Warner Phoebe H:ts Henry Hilts Viola Kentner Swindle David Kentner Fort Wiliam

Little Regard For Libel In First Halton Election

A fragmented recount of Halton 1867 nomination meetings notes libel threats and rowdy debates. It describes candidates from Reform and Conservative camps, the crowd’s reactions, and the intense effort to rally voters. The piece contrasts 1887 turnout with 1867 enthusiasm and details local property qualification rules and voting access.

Halton Reform Ehery Sna Chapion Yong Lin Rawn Champion Halen House of Commons Ottawa Owas J. White G K Chisholm Oakvile Simen Kerr Joseph Brant Union” Party Rote Col Chesholm McGaffin John Askin Trafalgar Ch.s Canada White Askin John White Ghent

Begin Blue Springs Leaders Training

The 184 Scout leader course at Blue Springs Scout Reserve gathered last Saturday with Ontario leaders under Arthur L. Coombs and John A. Snow guiding Pack and Group Scout leaders Officials announced a second course for Pack Leaders and a reunion for attendees of the Springs Courses since the Ontario Scout Leader Training Centre opened.

Blue Springs Tae Springs Acton Cran Mainy Ontario Arthur TL Teaop Uedareceton John A Snow Ant York Central District Gabyell Anaty

Old School Bell Retired At Acton Public School

The 61 year old bell atop Acton Public School was lowered as rot forced removal from the steeple. Officials plan a cairn mount and replace the front porch with a modern structure for the September reopening.

Acton Tho

Garden Party At Campbellville Highlights Local Gala

Campbellville women's group hosted a garden party at the Athlete Grounds on a Wednesday afternoon. Winners included Helen Agnew for decoration and Mervin Deforest's flowers prize. Dianne Brants named as newest baby. Mr and Mrs Albert Schouten noted for largest family.

Campbellgle Quater Talney Lonaber Signahunery Hamilton Gritton Helen Agnew Robert Mhaeren Youn Pawnville William Mitchell Kilbride Mervin Deforest Gorter Bros Kilbridy Dianne Brants Stoney Creek Albert Schouten RA 1 Campbelleilie

Farewell Party For Mrs Gibbons Reported

A small farewell event was held for Mrs E Gibbons. Local posts note several months of service and appreciation from colleagues and neighbors.

Mrs. E. Gibbons

Acton Shoe Factory Expands Amid Record Orders

The Corona Shoe factory in Acton reports 14 employees with production rising to 1400 pairs weekly. With new patterns and more orders, management anticipates rapid growth and potential expansion into Ontarie and Alberta markets as demand soars. Wilbur Matt leads the team boosting output and exploring spring lines.

Corona Ontario Alberta Acton Actonewert Finil 14 Otdeyn Aoahee Matt Tan Corona Shoe Childern Ahipinenita Ontirie Alberts Ote Mi Hirai Conran

Fragmented OCR Note on Acton Church History and Travel

Fragmentary text discusses Acton Church history in 12th century and routes via Liverpool to August and September. Mentions Saxon church deeds, Norman influence, and ancient structures near Hat England with references to Hat Enghind and Bergen Norway travel.

Peer Ma Dalla Wheane Liverpool Acton Barish Aene Prenent Newny Aeton Ciutinia Reber Bergen Nowway Altman Bern

Magistrate Sells Local Law Practice

A magistrate has sold his local law practice tied to the firm Hewson and Gli. The Georgetown office will be led by Mr Lengdon in a UMS role with current staff in Acton and plans to move to Georgetown.

Halton Ecousty Georgeton Hewson Gli Lengdon Petaeng Histon Dufferin Teel George Heusen Georgetown Acton Yo Hewson Beardmore

Ladies' Aid Picnic At Farm Lawn Details

The Knox Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid held its annual picnic on Tuesday July 28 on the farm lawn of Mrs K. Davidson. Mrs Lene Mr Follow and Mr George Somerville led the afternoon program with games car tests races and mascum numbers. men were set on the road for Mippet.

Pict of Knox

Smith Bell Clan Holds 11th Reunion at Home

The Smith Bell clan met at a home gathering with a lighted dining area and decorative tables. They extended thanks to Mr and Mrs Davideon for hospitality.

Smith -Bell Clan Davideon

Speed Control Tip for Safer Driving

The biggest traffic killer is speed too fast. When you feel the urge to drive faster than posted limits, watch the car ahead and leave a distance equal to one car length for every 18 miles per hour of speed. This is the minimum distance to control your car in an emergency.

Eight Flowers and Buds Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr Thornton picked a calendula with eight open flowers and an unopened bud on Saturday. The text notes a series of visits and holidays across towns including Detroit Swansea Montreal Ottawa Levis Manitoulin and Stratford with various residents and families enjoying weekends and travel.

Thornton Mes. McKay Lakefield S Wo Wright Mire. Wright Ethel Hriwnridge Georgetown Brown Mise Anna Spitzer Sanfords Waubashene Mie Mey Ho Kart W Kaen Bancroft Oie Das Anna Marie Spitzer Montreal Los Westin Brenn Spier Geo Spor North Jaces Noble aoMie Jaci Note Rideel Manitruin Lund AC Prattercon Westar Richard III Stratford Dan Walace Fred Geary Ottawa Levis Quebec Fred Brown Bala T H Price J Ganner Manitoulin Island

Forest Exports Lead Canada’s Trade in Wood Products

Canada’s forest products are valued 10 percent higher than agricultural and vegetable exports, marking a strong lead in the country’s export mix. The data highlight timber and wood goods as a primary contributor to foreign trade while other sectors lag behind in value.

Canada

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