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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1950
Page
6
A series of social notices records Mrs B Soper’s Preston visit with friends and multiple weekend trips. Names include Dills in Hanover Toronto Dundalk and Spalding Saskatchewan. The piece notes Mrs Robt Darby’s return to health and Rev L Pickering’s hospital transfer. A Toronto wedding and a nostalgic reunion with Mr Bell of Superior Wisconsin are also listed.
The Vatican appears in colour for the first time in a new film titled action for Hellain by Seven League Productions. The Pope, the Cardinals, the papal guards, and Vatican art treasures are shown in colour, a departure from the usual black and white. The Birth film highlights the Holy Father delivering benediction in the throne room with guards present. British and Italian firms co operated to ensure sound and visual availability.
A prolonged strike at three Carlsbad potash producers in New Mexico tightens fertilizer supplies for 1950. European imports remain uncertain as potash is scarce there. Canadian production slows, delaying spring deliveries. Nitrogen and phosphate materials are not in short supply.
The bulletin states that Rev Hugh E Moorehouse will preach and conduct both services on Sunday February 1930 in Toronto. All are cordially invited to attend.
Sunday services listed for February Sth 1940 include 1100 am Divine Worship and 215 pm Sunday School and Bible Classes. The Divine Service at 315 pm features the message They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Sunday February Sth 1080 Sunday School 130 am Communion 7M pm Dr Y V Hoskins Toronto 4W pm Inter Church Fireside with Dr Hoskins music Friday 800 pm Junior Youth Group Golden Jubilee Services Sunday February 10 and 20 1130 am and 7.00 pm Rev FEC Petoad of Toronto lead events
Sunday February Std 1950 Septuaygesima Sunday with 1000 am Sunday School 1100 am Italy Communion and Beginner's Class 700 pm Evening Prayer A Welcome Awaits You.
The Roll-Royce Avon turbo-jet is among the world’s most powerful gas turbines. It features a multi stage axial compressor and eight combustion chambers, weighs 2 400 lb, and delivers 6 000 lb thrust at jet level. It is fitted in the English Electric Canberra bomber and experimental in the Meteor jet fighter, which reportedly reached a 40 000 ft climb rate.
Public auction conducted by Hindley and Elliott following a property sale at the same premises on Wednesday February 5th at 2:30 pm. Items include a McClary electric coal stove, two ovens, oak dining set, buffet, chairs, multiple tables, a grey enamel bedroom set, wardrobe, lamps, a 60 cycle motor, medicine cabinets, drapes, pictures, hall mirror, and other miscellaneous goods. Cash terms. Rockwood 3rd or Milton.
A strong delegation from Halton’s ball clubs unanimously backed forming Halton Baseball Association at Hawthorne Lodge last Saturday. The move aims to include outside teams and improve operations, with officers re-elected and a new grievance committee to arbitrate disputes. The plan also raises fees, plans March meetings to amend the constitution, and honors Ryder Fund contributions.
Mr George Tomlinson announces record school building in Britain with over 30 million pounds of educational buildings completed and nearly 48 million pounds under construction. Four months to September 30 saw 300 new places enter use daily as progress accelerates. Cost cuts aim to maintain standards through design and space optimization. The Duke of Edinburgh ignores fashion trends, preferring comfort over tailors’ dictates.
National Theatre Service Ltd announces Al Allin as manager of the Roxy Theatre Ac tan 6A. Plans explored include stage shows such as an Easter Fashion Parade and weekly takmt night. Allin served with RC AF 1941 1946 and saw action in France Belgium Holland and Germany.
One of the most largely attended meetings of Hatton Sportmen's Association was held at Legion Hall Milton. Dr Alan Gecord from Toronto gave an ar mitrated lecture with colour motion pictures on hunting life in Canada. A letter from Hon H R Scott thanked the honorary game warden for service during the year. Open season for trout fishing begins May 1 and ends September 15. Poundage for trout catch reduced from 20 to 15 pounds. Members support using dogs while deer hunting. resolution to be brought to Federation meeting in Sudbury. George E Elliott chaired the meeting.
The article praises Senator Robert A. Taft for voicing unpalatable truths about fiscal policy. It argues high prices for farmers and consumers are funded by taxpayers, challenging complacent thinking about taxation and gains. It notes Greek Orthodox Church members do not celebrate Christmas on December 25.
In central Canada, bricklayers working in fair weather average 130 to 800 tasks daily, about half the work of 15 years ago. An inventor’s gadget could boost speed 2.5 times, but unions ban any use. The Financial Post calls stretch-the-work a dangerous deceit that harms workers, arguing even the pyramids and the Trans Canada highway were not built by such limits.
A Milton youth narrowly escaped serious injury when a loaded 22 calibre rifle discharged while being cleaned. Maxie Norris said the rifle struck a piece of furniture as the stock moved, the bullet entering near the collar bone and exiting the shoulder tip. He was taken to Milton Hospital for treatment and the slug fragments removed. Flo was later released.
A historical view urges renewed emphasis on local autonomy in Canadian municipalities. It argues urban growth and subsidies threaten local control as external funding grows. The piece calls for broader federal provincial cooperation and a fresh framework for responsible representative government.
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