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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1949

Page

8

January 31 Injury After Icy Fall in Martin Street

Mrs Roof Kanberry of Martin Street slipped on an icy sidewalk January 31 injured head and back and could not enter her home. Mr Stan Ezcard aided her home and alerted hospital staff for further treatment. A longtime district resident and wildcat died January 21 at his daughter's home in Bandon. Born 1878 near Millom, he married Harriet Oger and farmed near Clarkson early in life. Canadian Champion.

Mra Kanberry Martin St Stan Ezcard Or Beach Bandon Millom Harriet Oger Clarkson

Britain’s Royal Ordnance Factorys Civilian Work Boom

More than 160 million dollars of civilian work has been handled by Britain’s Royal Ordnance Factory since the war. Key tasks include production of pre stressed concrete sleepers, ceramics, concrete houses, and railway freight cars to ease shortages.

Britain Royal Ordnance

Halton Seed Fair and Bacon Show Planned at Milton

The annual Halton Seed Fair and Bacon Show is set for Milton on March 2. A joint committee pursues government grading for seed exhibits and promotes a townships based hog show. The Halton Junior Farmers will run classes in oats barley and wheat, with inter club displays and government backing to ensure clean up and marketing. The Halton Madan Association and county groups push forestation land use and soil conservation as part of an active program.

Halton Bacun Directure AMA Addatton Stealaer Freabient Bruce Reid Halton Hog Producera Acon Shaw Milton Cuaing Baqueaing Bruce Tei Trafalgar Betey SM Yi Nelson Hay Kilenton Nasagaweya WL Ferguson Eack Halton County Council Halton Federation of Agriculture Halton Junior Farmers Halton Crop Improvement Association Halton Phiasmen Halton Sportamen’s Assocation Halton Lumbermen’s Association Halton Trustees and Ratepayers Department of Lands and Forests County Council Hatton

Sheepdog Companions Walked to Church in Scotland

Accounts note shepherd dogs once accompanied masters to church in Scotland. The dogs slept through lengthy sermons in a front space and woke when the benediction was spoken.

Scotland

Oakville Res Board approves tax hike at January meeting

Oakville Separate School tax rate up by one mill for 1949 following a January session at St Marys School hall. Victor Hall, long serving Trafalgar wart erintendent, praised at a retirement banquet. Dental health study shows Oakville students average over four cavities per child. Hert Webb marks 20 years with William Whitaker and Luna with a gold watch presented by Jack Hubble of Trafalgar Journal.

Oakville Res Board St Mary's School Hall Victor Hall Aventales Oakvile Howe Aludente Hert Webb Service Manaor Wiliam Whitaker Luna Jack Hubble Trafalgar Journal

Pension planing debate on retirement age split views

Financial Post readers discuss private or public pension schemes asking if Canadians should retire earlier. Most favor pensions at six or one and a half percent, to gain leisure and security, while some argue retirement should be voluntary and may offer advisory roles for older workers.

Financial Post Seseral

Extensive Clearing Auction Sale Items Poultry to Farm Equipment

Public auction conducted by George Currie offers a vast, mixed lot including Reg. and grade Holstein cows and heifers, JD tractor and implements, 1600 bushels of feed, furniture, bedding, and farm supplies. Cattle include several Holsteins with calving and breeding dates in Feb to May, plus numerous farm tools, grain, seeds, and woodworking gear. Cash terms with on-site clerk. sale near Bequeathing on February 17.

Fran Cleave Wilson Searen Bequeaing Molateina ALYOM Holatring Brea Chathim Wasen Hom Nhelvings Lsft Nile Beatty George Currie Hindley & Ciliott Rockwood Milton

Acton Raiders Fans Respond To Georgetown Playoff Letter

A long letter from Acton fans sparks a debates over Georgetown hockey outcomes and refereeing after two Georgetown wins. The exchange notes injuries and playoff plans, with mentions of Acton Junior teams and upcoming fixtures against Mount Forest Intermediates and Hespler’s Junior.

Georgetown Heauntraal Acton Leari Mg Thas TCE Eam Tanners Tikhenon Ben Tiaytias Jim Sproat Lindsay Dooney Evans Oakvttle Mike Coxe Hie Marae Papertown Acrles Hespeler Lespeler Sirrs Dang" Kentner Mount Forest Intermediates Dang Waterloo Bridgeport Fairy Lake

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