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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 02, 1950

Page

8

Arnott Barry Elected President at Georgetown Arts and Crafts

Myra J Arnott Barry was chosen president at the Arts and Crafts of Georgetown during the annual meeting held Thursday at the home of Mrs C V Williams. Mrs A M Naleon retir ing President received a presented on behalf of the group. Grade Eight pupils toured the Smith and Stone Ltd plant with Principal W W C Wrigglenworth last Friday afternoon. Dr Harold Holmes, Georgetown native, died January 18 in Owen Sound Hospital after public and high school studies locally and dentistry training at the University of Toronto. Olive Moyer assists in the motor-licence bureau in the Freeman Kersry Office on Mill Street, formerly with Barber’s Gift Shop Herald.

Myra J. Arnott Barry Georgetown C. Vv. Willams W. Beatty Acton A M Naleon W W. C. Wrigglenworth Smith and Stone Ltd Harold Holmes Owen Sound Hoapital Robert Holmes University of Toronto Moh Moyer Freeman Kersry Mill Street Misa Olive Moyer Barbders Herald

Yearly Canada outlook hints at mixed signals

The Financial Post notes no more special wheat cash disbursements and gaps in export sales, with rising unemployment warnings. Yet US conditions remain prosperous and could positively influence Canada. Bolivia and Paraguay are the only landlocked South American nations mentioned.

Canada Financelal Post United States Borivia Paraguay

Milton Defeats Georgetown in Large Crowd at Arena

Milton suffered a defeat to Georgetown Justn Writley as the largest turnout this year passed through George town arena. Raiders move to group leadership while Milton Mane tw club elects Riddeth to head at the annual meeting. Local merchants note ongoing Saturday night broadcasts and club affairs continue amid active support.

Milton Georgetown Justn Writley Georgetown Arena Milton Bus Clarence Riddeth Milton Manetw Town Wall

Proper Composting For Seedlings From Ontario Station Study

The Dominion Experimental Station Harrow Ontario reports that excess fertilizer harms seedlings more than none. If used, mix no more than two level tablespoons per flat or three ounces per bushel. Good compost must include one third organic matter and be built six months before use.

Wien Qunsweorth Daeminion Experimen Station Harrow Ontario Hee

United States potato acreage and yield rebound in 149 era

U S potato acreage in 149 was the smallest in 70 years, but the average yield of 211 bushels per acre nearly matched the 216 bushel record set in 1948. Better management practices including higher yielding seed varieties, improved tillage, and more effective disease control are cited as reasons for the gains.

United States

Gospel for Gentiles and the Antioch Mission in Acts

Sunday School lesson discusses the early church's expansion beyond Jewish boundaries. It notes the Gentile revival at Antioch, the call of Barnabas and Saul, and the Holy Spirit directing church members to set apart and send workers for foreign missions. The piece emphasizes repentance, turning to the Lord, and the balance between divine call and human obedience.

Antioch Chen Jesus Tharmaban Jerusalem Ramabas Saul Barnabas

Acton Juniors Face Brampton Aurora In Playoff Bid Race

Local juniors contest a three game stretch with Acton interleaved against Aurora and Brampton as teams jockey for playoff spots. Aurora shows depth. Brampton relies on net minding while Walkerton dominates. Murray of Galt eyeing Lawson as a southpaw prospect.

Brampton Aurora Bramptons Acton Walkerton Flora Tron Moat Actons Harald Townsley Fred Kentner Jackie Kentner Murray Galt Harry Lawson New York Yankee Florida Hollywood Acton Muat Circlea

Telephone mishap interrupts lunch with minister

A clergyman and another man were returning from a study when a telephone rang. The man answered with courtesy, spoke for several minutes, then suddenly broke the connection with his finger and hung up. He quipped that when he needs to escape he hangs up on himself and blames the telephone company.

Missionaries Seek Old Home After Port Arrival

The text notes missionaries heading directly to the nearest port and then to Barnabas's old home, remaining true to their commission to preach the Word of God. It stresses that their example is needed today, citing biblical passages 1 Thessalonians 2:32–33 and 2 Timothy 4:2 as guidance.

Barnabas

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