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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
6
Halton Holstein breeders R. C Alexander and Dr Paul Beer of Esquesing, W S Hall and JF Trimble of Trafalgar Two, A Gunter Fo Peiletterio and Sons and Ross Segeworth of Nelson Two will lead about thirty Holstein cattle entered for the annual Halton Ontario show. The event runs alongside the CNE with cattle on grounds by noon, judging August 30–31, and exhibits through the following Saturday.
The body of 67 year old John Braiden was found Monday night in a field near his farm home three miles west of Caledon. Police are satisfied there was no foul play. Marjorie Gillespie of Erin Continuation School has just returned home after two weeks at the Ontario Athletic Training Camp. Lake Couchiching.
Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott announce a public sale at W. H. Con. 6 on Saturday August with 2 oclock listing Farmall Cub tractor with plow and cultivator wagon hay rack walking plow disc mower hitch brooder stove trailer seeders fence chicken netting shelters garden tools lumber Holstein cow first calf sow hogs sewing machine Williams cook stove and other household items. Terms cash settlement with clerk day of sale.
The Blount plan shows a 38 by 28 foot house with a breezeway attached garage, two bedrooms, a bath, and connecting living and dining rooms. It notes an optional L shaped living area, kitchen layout with sink by windows, range left, fridge near the door, and dining space in the inner corner. Exterior finish calls for siding and asphalt shingles, with entry from the breezeway at grade level to the kitchen area. The plan lists 963 square feet of floor area and 114,778 cubic feet of volume.
An overheated light bulb sparked a fire at Milton Department Store just after 12 30 am Sunday prompting a callout by the local fire brigade. Separately, Grace Ang Nean Church hosted a wedding between Margaret Isabel Ambroise and Ernest Ralph Edwards with details noting families from Milton and Hornby.
The Financial Post notes traffic signals vary widely within 15 miles of Toronto City Hall, including side, centre, high, and low placements with green and blue hues. The inconsistency distracts drivers, increasing danger and accidents.
Careless smoking is linked to large fire losses in Canada and the United States. The piece cites fires caused by discarded cigarette butts, noting temperatures of burning ends and the danger of bed fires. It urges smokers to stamp out butts outdoors and place lit cigarettes only in ashtrays.
A safety notice warns against smoking near flammables and in confined spaces while driving. It also notes the Canadian National System operates 4,416 bridges made of steel concrete or wood.
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