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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1952
Page
16
Canada is grappling with permafrost and muskeg in the northlands. Reports note that half the country never thaws, with muskeg insulating the frozen ground. Buildings must be on rock to avoid foundation settlement as heating causes subsidence.
Labmen win 7 to 4 at Georgetown arena as Lab hockey players score seven goals. Robinson, Zajac, Allen, Masters, Cunningham and McCristall contribute goals. Baxter penalty issued to Duval. line-up includes Dillong, Duval, Masters, Zajac, Allan, Cunningham, Web ater, McCristall.
The 12th Hne neighbors presented Mr. and Mrs. Wm Donaghy a satin bound comforter before their move to Orangeville. A busy weekend saw visits from Ballentine and Sibbald families, plus institute planning by Mimosa and Ospringe groups. Sympathy extended to Mrs. Les Hall on her father’s death. Congratulations to Norris White and Jack Wilson families on recent births.
North Trafalgar farm forum at In S. S. No. 8 school heard a radio discussion Why Price Supports. Guests included Mr. R. Hetherington and Mr. and Mrs. R. Ellenton. Hetherington proposed tree testing and marketing costs. Ellenton promoted a Leadership Training School at Milton.
The Financial Post notes defense outlays will total about $2,000 millions this year with modest shifts. Electronics, shipbuilding, weapons, ammunition and pay rise in emphasis while construction clothing and mutual air costs edge down, aircraft and mechanical transport roughly steady.
Funeral held at Grace Anglican church for Lloyd Transom who died Friday when a crusher started while he crawled between units at Milton Brick yards. Coroner ordered an inquest. Survived by wife Elva Hilson, three children, and several relatives. Interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Mg Vialton Junior Farmers hosted Milton Arena double header on Monday December 1. In the first game Milton edged Palermo with goals by Palermo and others. Norval then defeated Acton 12-1 in the second game with Brigden and Wilsons leading the attack. Referee Clifford Hewson officiated both games.
Walter Hagen of Rochester a golf legend of the twenties is noted in a Reader's Digest piece. The retiree at 60, once U S Open and British Open champion, discusses his career and colorful anecdotes from Nassau to Deal Club England.
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