Acton Free Press Highlights Local Happenings and Fire Loss
August items note Christmas countdown and garden vegetables while residents enjoy local festivals. reports: Pipe Band at Fergus Highhind Games, weekend cooler and cottages, industries returning to normal after holidays, Minot arts league playoffs, exam results released, roads graded, Fairy Lake swimming popular, North Hatten Go Kart track activity, out of town advertiser praises paper, and area farmers mixing crops. A large barn fire on Highway 25 caused about 20000 dollars in losses near Milton, with Cause of the Fire under investigation. Delivery improvements since Christmas noted, and Milton bus service expansion planned to connect three Ontario towns.
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Chisholm
Highway 25
Highway 401
Garden Tour Highlights Acton Institute Meeting
Members of Greenock Women's Institute enjoyed an August meeting featuring an evening tour of Charles Mason's Willow Street garden in Acton. Mason described varieties and cultivation, shared winter bulb storage, composting, and watering tips before a greenhouse display.
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Greenock
Milton Board Receives 60 Percent Deficit Help Offer
The Milton district council proposed covering 60 percent of a 4400 deficit for Milton District High School, citing funds from the sale of the old Martin St. school. Acton and Georgetown saw larger shares. terrain issues included junkyard complaints and enforcement push. A Ninth Line road project bid of 136 dollars was approved, while a road grader upgrade may be considered.
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Esquising Council
Mitton Distal
Cavistip
Noth Halton
Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Martin St
Waterloo
William Townsend
Milton Milling Co Sold to Robin Hood Flour Mills
Robin Hood Flour Mills Limited announces the purchase of Milton Milling Company Limited assets from Dr C A Martin, a descendant of Jasper Martin. The deal transfers ownership of the mill built in 1853 and promises plant modernization, expanded Supersweet poultry feeds distribution, and continued local employment.
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Malacca
Milton
Martin
Robin Hood Flour Mills Limited
Milton Milling Company Pne
C. A. Martin
Jeanier Jasper Martin
Milton Milling Company Limited
Starlight
Dee Martin
Robin Hood Company
Robin Hood
Quebec
Atleg
Ontario
Canada
Millon
Milton Milling Co. Ltd
Robin Hood Flour Mills Ltd
Roebin
Hood
Wallace J. Kennedy
Alf Surbey
Wheat production and export share noted in Canada
The note states Canada’s wheat production averages about 38 million bushels annually and accounts for a large share of world exports. It mentions a speaker or workshop and cites a figure of around 80 percent of total world export wheat, with some garbled surrounding text.
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Canada
Sports Payeaker
RR Atelier
Ballinafad Meeting Highlights Community Activities and Concerns
Local notes recount Ballinafad meetings with the Women's Institute, visitors, and a safety focus amid a reported accident. Several residents and officials are named, including Mrs Lane Me baery and Mis Fosse Medinet, with discussion of health, youth, and village events.
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Phe Women's Institute
Mos
Siewtinu
Mis Lane Me Baery
Phe Neti
Willy Thas
Mary Stesenal
Serine Nellie Deans
Atlanta
Robert Meltaiy
Northern Lights Angel Shape Draws Shy Watchers
Three observers report a nighttime sky display as the aurora borealis formed an angel-like silhouette. Despite faint bands of light, the sight drew delight near a lakeside camp with lingering wonder at the celestial phenomenon.
Moving Star OTHE VEER and Wakens Public Awe
A garbled account describes a moving star seen in the night sky causing public excitement. Observers note a satellite like object passing over and a clear line of sight difficulty without binoculars.
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United States
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Minot Arts
Fairy Lake
North Hatten
Free Press
Farniere
Fey Sant
Syren
Toucan
Miner Sports Association
Kitchener
Acton Lions
Miltonians
Hornby
Anderson
Mason
Mrs. C
Allan
RJ McKeown
E._Pearen
Corence and “Branch
GG. Wallace
C. Aitken
Br Na
Canaddimtion of Consumers
Andington County Historical Society
Ro McKeown
T. Hemsley
E. Patterson
Aitken
N Jamigson
Centre Wellington Institutes
Hamilton - Construction Co
Highway
Campbellville
Stulin
Eden Mills
Joanne Wright
David Thomlinson
Alaige Cawel
Robin Mood
Wallace J Kennedy
Suckey Wall
Ais Pat Anager
Kennedy
Renin Riod
Jasper Matlin
Jasper Martin
Joseph Martin
Dro G C. A. Martin
Charles William
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North
Galt Telephone
E. L. Buchner
Optometrist
Scotia Grodencooler
Scotia Plan
the Bank OF Nova Scotia
Walter A. Woodburn
Ballinafad
Mix
Stee Jan
Howes
Mortsman
Pateepe
Abe
Min
Mas Stuart
Hee Tens
Pathreisgan
Pater Aleieaaty
Sverileg Auritery
Petia
Photography
J. G. H. Stevenson
Hannibal
Victor Mature
Hellbent
Leather
Audie Murphy
Filicia Farr
Robert Stack
Dorothy Malone
Pius Short
Alligator People
Bruce Bennett
Beverly Garland
Vincent Price
Twick
Pes
Huser
Barry
Mnes You
Hotchens Bakery
Willow
Eze
Laundra
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