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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
7
More than 200 motorists were pulled off Ontario roads after the July 1 enactment of a new highway act. Automatic suspensions follow accidents or failures to file a certificate of financial responsibility, with license loss for drunk or careless driving.
A solemn service at St Luke's Anglican Church dedicated a bronze tablet honoring church members who died in the two world wars. Lieut.-Col U7 AL Millen led the ceremony with prayer by Rev. C. F. Heathcote.
The article traces payment innovations from bartering to paper money and then cheques. It highlights how cheques reduce carrying cash risks, provide a receipt upon cashing, and offer universal convenience. William Clayton, Bank of Montreal manager, invites readers to open an account at local branches.
A devotional study presents Jesus as Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. It links Isa 9 6 7 with Luke 2 11 and Rev 15 2 4 noting Jesus brings light to darkness and peace to humanity, inviting readers to glimpse heaven and praise God.
A Watford Ontario report notes County Magistrate C S Wombowe reprimanding a defendant charged after a dog maimed forty three fowl. The case tests the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals law and warns urban owners to restrain dogs from attacking poultry.
Mil'ton Milling District Co operative celebrated the opening of its new manufacturing plant and store last Monday. A large crowd of farmers and locals attended at the plant and Town Hall, sharing in a social gathering. Hardships during the week disrupted water service and daily routines. An evening program by the Halton Male Choir at St. Paul's United church kicked off the fall and winter season. Ted White, son of Mr and Mrs George White, a third year engineering student at the University of Toronto, was awarded a $250 provincial scholarship.
According to experiments, four pounds of a 50 percent lindane product in TOO gallons of water sprayed on cattle hogs and chickens controls lice in houses. Stable flies and bottle flies can also be reduced.
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