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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
14
A builder complains about substandard lumber and unsuccessfully requests replacement. A resentful contractor says he received a shipload but knot ha not received knots and demands a follow up.
A carnival at Lakeshore and Trafalgar Street raised about 5000 for Oakville’s planned two story Crepraet hospital. The Oakville town council pledged roughly 100000 in support at a Friday meeting. The Trafalgar Memorial Tropical Council requested a 100000 debenture be submitted to ratepayers to aid funding.
Milton hosts Halton County Championship at Oakville where Oakville won 2 8 in the fifth game. Hooper hit two home runs for Oakville and Henderson homered for Milton as bases emptied in both duels. Messrs Thomas Font Arthur Cooper Francia Parry Ded Lyle Ross Laking and Jack Montgomery depart for New York for a week’s holiday. Terezie Testana Street nears completion aiding Milton business area.
A note reports that the pleasant excretion from a beaver scent gland, known as castar, is used as a base in perfume production.
The article discusses removal of export bans on beef to Canada and the U.S. market, price control opinions, and the need to prepare for post Marshall Plan days. It also notes Halton Plowmen’s Association annual match set for October 28 at Envin Gunby’s farm and a Halton Guernsey Club twilight meeting highlighting breed judging and Milton Fair prospects.
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