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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1946
Page
9
Monday night the Acton Public Utilities Commission heard plans to secure larger copper and more transformers for town sections this summer. Officials discussed new loads and a trial of new transformer capacity as well as arranging garage space for a new truck and repairs to the old one.
Fort St John area reports teen agers Don and Jim Beattie selling a pack of fur from a Veace River trapline. The haul, mainly martens at about 80 dollars each, tops local earnings this year. They run Jim Heattie Sr.’s line with warden oversight and plan to haul the fur to market.
Gar P. Kea Ney returned to Acton after disembarking from the Queen Elizabeth. He served five years overseas with the Canadian army in France Belgium Holland and Germany and had previously worked for Beardmore and Co. before enlisting. His wife and baby were expected to join him in Canada soon.
Halton Holstein breeders appear on the Canadian Honor List Producers for 1430. Nine Halton cows are cited for high milk and fat records across junior three-year-old and older categories. Notable names include Os ake Orange Valadonna and Harold Bingham herd at Georgetown, with several long-time production certificates noted. An annual theatre night by the Halton Holstein Club and Halton Milk Producers Association is planned for Milton on March 2th.
Mrs. Young of Church Street Acton hosted a trousseau tea for her daughter Miss Mary Young soon to wed. Guests greeted the bride with gifts organized by Mrs. Douglas Maplesden while Mrs. Ramsden and Mrs. Otterbein supervised the trousseau. Jessie Coles Elva Pearen and Mrs. Wolfe assisted in dining room as sweet peas and daffodils set the scene.
Georgetown edged Acton 3 2 in a brisk mercantile league game at Toronto arena. Key moments featured Hurst Chriss and Marzo brothers sending Georgetown ahead while Acton keeper Evans faced heavy pressure and late goals sealed the win for Georgetown. Nearby, a wedding in Guelph united Andres and Charles Inglis as friends and relatives gathered at St. George’s Anglican Church.
Milton and Palermo Juniors prepare for a Mid-Halton debate at Milton High School with Palermo affirming a single board of trustees for all township public schools. Miss Mary Vivian and Lee Pelleterio lead the Palermo team against Milton's Miss Lois Merry and Cameron Will. The victor advances to face Acton Club, winners over Narval earlier this month, with the final on April 12 for the WOE Dick Chalenge Trophy.
The finals feature Georgetown and Fergus with Ceomerosa and Kergos as feu deans. Fergus swept two games on Friday and Monday to claim the group title, defeating Orangeville and Georgetown in close contests. Georgetown edged Acton but fell short in the decisive matchups, leaving Fergus as the group winners pending best of five format.
Seed fair and bacon show entries swarm Halton area with about 40 hog producers. Carcasses will be judged at Acton Town Hall on March 11 with a no carcass grading contest March 16. Cash awards funded by Milton Milling Co. Ltd and Milton District Cooperative Ltd. Public programs include Junior Partner judging and Achievement Day with Ajax Oats and G rore Bailey, featuring Prof W M Drummond and federal agriculture officials.
Lakeside Chapter PO 1 Ro held a February Tuesday session in the Laying Club Room. Mrs Musselle presided in the Governor's absence, while Mrs Buchanan oversaw the installation of effects for LG. Members discussed an April event and voted $100 to LODE’s 2nd World War Memorial. Lunch followed.
Holstein dispersion sale of A J Davidson herd at Guelph February 1 attracted Halton County buyers. Edmonton origin cattle sold to Clarence Ford and Sons for 450 dollars for a nine year old cow. Maw Greenburg paid 100 for a two year old heifer and 3775 for a three year old. Geo A Stewart bought a yearling for 235 dollars. ATL McKane paid 100 for a heifer calf and A Campbell paid 70 for a two month old bull calf. The 44 head averaged 439.09 dollars with a top of 1800 dollars.
Milton slipped past Acton Tanners 10-9 in a thriller. Key players include Morton and Lowastey for Milton and Lindsay Bayliss and Masters for Acton, with penalties to Brush and Kentner Sr. The win came after a back-and-forth game into the third period and a late Milton surge.
The Yor Uo meeting of the United Church held in the Sunday School Room enjoyed a worship period led by the Christian Fellowship convener Miss Dorothy Simmons. D. Priestley read scripture as the group opened with a charge. Following business, members enjoyed a recreational hour of games and a social lunch of sandwiches cookies and coffee.
In Niagara on the Lake Ontario soldiers adapt to civilian life by attending a khaki school housed in a former military hospital. Army personnel from the Kent Regiment staff classes in grade to senior matriculation, plus commercial and vocational training. Courses include art, craft, radio and electricity with plans for more trades at camps.
Coming events include dances and concerts at Mretimes Cu verte and Brookville Hall with bands like Kal Mareh and Barden's Orchestra. Red Cross Nursing Reserve Classic begins March 5 at 7 30 pm at Red Cross Rooms Post Office. St Joseph's Church Baking Sale is March 16 at Town Hall 3 00 pm. Admission 40c. All welcome.
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