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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
7
A decade of change in Eastern Canadian haying shows a move from horse drawn mowers toward tractor drawn and mounted machines. 1916 figures show 8,080 horse drawn, 93 tractor powered, and 1,522 tractor mounted mowers sold, with steady progress in automation since then. Loader sales rise as farmers seek speed and efficiency amid more tractors and labor shortages.
The lesson argues that God’s glory is shown in nature and in His written word. It emphasizes Psalms 19 and 24 as witnesses to divine majesty in creation, urging gratitude for natural blessings and the sustenance God provides through rain, sun, and harvest.
Fragmented notes recount Acton's secession from the HCL and a revival in Ontario Intermediate A playoffs. The piece highlights Acton's renewed pitching strength, clashes with Strudebakers and other Ontario clubs, and looming playoffs as teams vie for advancement and bragging rights.
Acton Juniors suffered a 16-3 loss to Shelburne Juniors last Saturday and travel to Oakville for an exhibition Friday night. Oakville, fresh from taking Milton three games to one in the County Cup, seeks revenge on Acton and is determined to rebound under Bud Corbett.
The Village of Acton plans to apply to the Ontario Municipal Board to elevate Acton from village to town. The change is set to take effect on or about September 25th, per clerk Toe Poo To Metjeachte.
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