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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
5
Local residents recount visits and family gatherings across Preston and nearby towns. Friends and relatives travel between Toronto Hamilton Guelph and Kitchener for weekends births birthdays and hospital stays while neighbors note a recovery from illness and a long awaited home return.
A British production offers the first colour depiction of the Vatican and the Pope, including cardinals, guards, and art treasury figures. The film presents His Holiness on the papal throne with benediction, marking a shift from previous black and white footage.
A prolonged strike at the three main potash producers in Carlsbad New Mexico tightens fertilizer material availability. Imports from Europe rise as potash there is scarce, slowing Canadian production though expected to recover by spring. Initial U S deliveries will target seeding districts, with Canadian shipments delayed. No shortage of nitrogen or phosphate materials is reported.
Rev Hugh Moorehouss BA BD Toronto will preach and conduct both services at Walmetor Parsonage Hower Avenue Min O MW Lanapasd Atom Organist and Leader February 1980 Sunday February Std 1980 all are cordially invited
Sunday schedule for Pentcuary Ltd lists 11:00 am Divine Worship, 2:00 pm Sunday School, 2:00 pm Ible Clan, and 3:00 pm Divine Service with the phrase They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Waypuat Church Action Se v Char R Gower MMinister preaches in a weekly program lineup. Sunday School at 10 30 am The Abundant Life service at 12 40 pm Communion at 7 00 pm Inter Church Fireside features Dr V Hoskins with special music. Friday 8 00 pm ILY TV. Golden Jubilee services planned for February 19 and 20 with 11 90 am and 7 00 pm sessions.
Sunday schedule includes 1000 am Sunday School 1100 am Holy Communion and Beginner's Class and 700 pm Evening Prayer Welcoming attendees. Seaside parish invites all for traditional services on Septuagesima Sunday.
Details of the Hoka-Royce Avon turbo-jet, among the world’s most powerful gas turbines, include a multi stage axial compressor and eight combustion chambers. Weighing 2,400 lbs, two Avons power the English Electric Canberra and have been fitted experimentally in the Meteor jet fighter where a 40,000 foot climb rate was not achieved. official thrust is 6,000 lb at sea level.
Public auction instructed by Rev. H Nennie to sell household goods including a McClary electric coal stove, dining suite, kitchen tables, bedroom set, wardrobe trunk, period chairs, and assorted items at Stewarts Garage Ospringe on Wednesday February 5th at 3:30. Items include two ovens, oak and white enamel furniture, a 60 cycle motor, medicine cabinets, and decorative pieces.
A strong delegation from each Halton County ball club endorsed forming the Halton Baseball Association at Hawthorne Lodge. Officers were elected for 1950, with plans for a March meeting to amend the constitution and potential new member clubs expressing interest in joining.
Mr George Tomlinson reports surge in education construction with over 50 million pounds of educational buildings completed by late October and about 48 million pounds under construction. Four months to Sept 30 saw 300 new school places used daily and plans aim to cut costs via smarter design such as reduced circulation space. The Duke of Edinburgh, contrary to tailors, prefers comfortable attire.
National Theatre Services Ltd appoints Al Allin as manager of the Roxy Theatre Ac Tow. The policy aims to revive stage shows with events like a Faster Fashion Parade and a weekly latent night. Allin arrived with the RAF in 1941, served overseas in 1943, and saw action in France Belgium Holland and Germany.
One of the most largely attended meetings of the Italian Sportsmen’s Association was held Thursday night at Legion Hall in Milton. Dr Alan Secord of Toronto gave an illustrated lecture and colour motion pictures on hunting life in Canada. Hon. HOW Scott thanked the game wardens for their service. Open season for trout fishing ran May 1 to September 15. Poundage for trout catch was reduced from 29 to 15 pounds. Members urged presenting to the Federation in Sudbury support for the use of dogs while deer hunting. George F. Elliott presided.
A historical column critiques Robert A. Taft for challenging popular economic assumptions. It calls out his stance on farmers, consumers, and taxation, labeling promises of high farm prices funded by taxpayers as a fraud. The piece notes a shift in thinking and touches on Greek Orthodox Christmas timing.
In central Canada bricklayers lay 1650 bricks daily in good weather. some reach 350 to 800. The union bans use of a new device that would two and a half times speed the job. The Financial Post calls stretch-the-work a tragic delusion, arguing manpower alone built the pyramids and the Trans Canada Highway would require teaspoons.
A Milton youth escaped serious injury when a loaded rifle discharged while being cleaned. Maxie Norris said the rifle struck furniture, causing the discharge. The bullet entered near the collarbone and lodged at the shoulder tip. He was treated at Milton Hospital and later released.
An editorial urging renewed attention to municipal autonomy amid rapid industrial change. It warns that increasing subsidies and local debt threaten local self government, calling for broader national dialogue and a rebuilt framework for representative government, drawing on the Sirois Report ideas.
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