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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1954
Page
15
Nanaimo scientists devised a method to test if salmon eggs laid in streams will hatch. The device measures the oxygen content in the gravel water feeding the eggs, addressing high egg mortality from suffocation. perfected by R A Pollard and W P Wickett, the work aims to identify streams poor for hatching to help solve salmon fertility issues.
In Montreal two policewomen argue that not TV programs but parents cause juvenile delinquency. In poorer districts Regina Cloutier says families neglect children to pay for a TV, sometimes letting the insurance lapse as they watch. Genevieve Proult notes middle class districts show more attentive parenting and fewer TV problems.
Former Actonian Mrs John McMenemy died at her Georgetown home on Friday August 6 after living in Georgetown since her marriage 26 years ago. Born in Enghand she was an infant when her family crossed the Atlantic and later lived in Oshawa before settling in Acton. Surviving are her husband, son Wayne, her Acton-based mother, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral conducted by Archdeacon W G O Thompson on Monday August 9 with interment in Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown. pallbearers included Frank Gibbons George South Clifford Bradley Thomas Hill Bil Bailey Brampton Joe McMenemy Thorald.
The August Busy Bet Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Howard’s home with Mary Stewart Collect and roll call. Mrs. Kennedy gave the day’s thought, current events by Mrs. Coxe, and Mrs. Lindsay spoke on Citizenship Canada today and tomorrow. Readings were planned, a contest organized, and many aprons and a quilt were brought for the bazaar, with pillow cases to be made. An invitation for the district president to attend the October meeting was arranged. Mrs. Hudson of Bertram attended as a guest.
Shirley Joan McCutcheon and Bertram Lorne Bentley wed in a mid summer ceremony at Stone United Church Eramusa on Saturday August 7 officiated by Rev J A Dilts. Guests from Oakville Streetsville and Toronto attended a reception in the Sunday school room. The bride wore a white organdy gown with Swiss embroidery and yellow accents, and carried pink roses and stephanotis.
A drought sits heavy on gardens and fences as beans dry up and harvests falter. The writer notes scarce fruit, sparing canning plans, and a curious green mantis visiting geraniums. Rain finally arrives, easing chores and boosting local flora and yard life.
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