World’s Largest Python Highlights Trans-Canada Zoo Tour
A three car zoo train on a Canada tour stops in Acton next Tuesday. Featured is Methuselah the 360 pound python and Thailand the Bengal tiger from Siam. Other animals include tapirs and ames as well as a wide collection gathered by Howard Y. Barry. The show emphasizes education and avoids amusements taxes in Alberta.
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Acton Y's Men's Club
Acton
Howard Y. Barry
C.N.R
Methuselah
Thailand
Siam
Toronto
British Columbia
Alberta
Y's Men’s Club
George de Beffre
Montreal
August Bank Holiday Reflections and Farm Accident Tales
A letter recalls farm misfortunes with a broken collarbone and nervous strain milking cows while awaiting help. The author notes August Bank Holiday memories in England Sudbury and a seaside regatta with greasy pole duck trap finale, recalling joyful local sport and sharp family humor.
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Bob
Betty
Mitchie-White
Par’ner
England
Sudbury
River Stour
Ipswich
Greased Pole and Ducks Draw Laughs at Fair Day Fun
Spectators watched men and boys in swimsuits attempt a slippery grease pole walk then dive for ducks dropped by a string. Each fall into the water sparked a scramble as ducks became prizes, leaving lingering questions about the ducks’ welfare.
Hoarder of Beauty in a Quiet Night
Poet Mary Ellen Varley reflects on the moonlit landscape with pines and willows by a brook. The speaker recalls wandering after others slept to find calm and healing, then confesses keeping too much beauty inside.
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Mary Ellen Varley
Jean
The Easy Way to Travel Safely by Car
Drivers are advised to pick the best travel times to avoid heavy traffic. Rest when tired and pull off the road for a short nap to reduce hazards. A five to ten minute nap can refresh rather than risk a dangerous drive.
Unbreakable bowls in squeeze bottle plastic claim
The Financial Post reports breakable bowls made of squeeze bottle plastic are unbreakable and suitable for hand or electric mixing. They claim reduced sipping or spilling when in the natural mixing position, with three colors and sizes available. The note also mentions forestry productivity in Canada.
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Financial Post
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Best
Murray McPhail
Halton County Liberal Association
Ginger Farm
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Huntsville No. 17
Marshall Spring Mattresses
Huntsville
Pete and
Marion
Hunter
Huntsville Ontario
Howard's
King Calcium
Pratts
India
Africa
Asia
CCF
Brotherhood of Man
Stan Allen
Farmer-Labour
Halton
Nassagaweya Township
George Robertson
R.R
Lot
Can
J. S. Woodsworth
The
C.C.F
Halton C.C.F. Association
Acton and District
Mill St. East
M.C.A
Armstrong's
Dominion
K (Dick) Clement
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