Halton Farm Forum discusses impact of higher transportation costs
Canadian farmers warn freight rate increases hit both producer and consumer. They note higher costs affect purchasing, trucking, and prices at central markets. Proposals include subsidizing short haul freight, fewer local milk and bread wagons, cooperative handling, and shifting more grain transport to shipping via Fort William and Port Arthur.
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Halton Farm Forum
Canada
Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Royal Commission On Transportation
Reah
Fort William
Port Arthur
How much a man is like old shoes
A verse drawing parallels between a man and worn shoes. It notes both need a mate, can be mended or worn to mould, are trod upon, and finally peg out. The poem ponders choosing to be a man or his shoes in the end.
Education Theories Inspector's Topic at U's Men's Club
Membership was reported 100 percent at the last regular meeting of the U's Men's Club held Thursday February 14. Guest speaker L Skuce inspector of public schools discussed conflicting education theories. Eight new members were welcomed. The swimming program for Guelph classes in Acton is very popular with local children.
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U's Men's Club
L. Skuce
Maater
Guelph
Acton
Anniversary double wedding celebrated near Erin
The Airth anniversary of a double wedding was celebrated on Saturday evening February 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brown near Erin. The two couples, married Valentine’s Day 1917 in Rockwood, are sisters. About 40 relatives attended a card game with prizes to Donald McLean and Mrs Wes Allen. Gifts included electric tea kettles, heart bowls, corn flower vases, and an electric iron.
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Donald Brown
Erin
Clayton
Beswick
Hamilton
Donald McLean
Acton
Brown
McLenan
Rockwood
Wes Allen
William Dick
Toronto
McLeans
Beswicks
Greenock W I Holds Grandmothers Meet
The Greenock Women's Institute held its Grandmother's program during the February meeting at Mrs. William Hill's home. Weather reduced attendance. Mrs. Hemsley presided, and tributes to King George VI opened the session.
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Greenock Women's Institute
William Hill
Thos. Hemsley
George Vicw
Albert McKeown
J. E. Pearen
Hy Carolyn Oakes High School News Highlights
Last Tuesday grades 11 12 and 1 girls played volleyball with the 13 team winning 57 to 92. Next night grade 10 girls beat grade 6 46 to 20 under Miss Warris supervision. The Grade 13 class attended Pygmalion at the auditorium. The Eye Opener issued a second edition at higher price due to its size. Students joined the parade before Friday memorial service, showing community effort.
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Carolyn Oakes
Xarade
Girll
Pygmalion
Kitehearr-Waterian Collen Iiate
Former Acton Boy Praised For Work
Eugene MacPherson of Canada Life Assurance Co, born in Acton and educated there, spent two and a half months as executive assistant to George Jennison at the Toronto General Hospital fund headquarters. Jennison praised his system of records as the most efficient used in such an appeal.
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Tonronto Star
Eugene MacPherson
Acton
Ron Cbab
MacPherson
Toronto General Hospital Fund
Canada Life Assurance Co
George Jennison
Special Men’s
Canada Life
Jennison
Gals’ Old Wall Telephones Prompt Stop Talkquits
An old style wall telephone quirk noted that when a caller’s legs gave way the conversation abruptly ended. The remark implies a humorous scene about users losing balance during long calls and forced pauses.
Island Light by Alexander Key reviewer notes
Acton Public Library prints a review of Island Light by Alexander Key. A Confederate sea raider Maximilan Ewing escapes Fort Jefferson and returns home finding friends dead or under Bureau rule. The reviewer praises its suspense, stark island imagery, and authentic wartime atmosphere.
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Island Light
Alexander Key
Maximilan Ewing
Max
Bureau
Fort Jefferson
Acton Plants First Light Fire Brick for Canada
The Acton plant of the A. P. Green Fire Brick Co will soon produce its first lightweight fire brick in Canada, previously imported from the U.S. Tests ensure uniform brick size, with three kilns removed for storage. About 14 employees, mostly locals, will operate the new dry-press process and related equipment.
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Acton
A. P. Green
Canada
Green Fire, Brick Co
Mexico
U.S.A
G. Barbeau
Borbenau
A. P Green Co
Silence and Simplicity Mark Acton Women's Institute Meet
Acton Women's Institute held a February meeting at Mrs. David Drysdale's home. The president Mrs. Davidson led a silent tribute to the late King and the allegiance to the new Queen. Members discussed the motto What each can do to help make our Institute better and shared ideas. A donation was voted to assist a fire victim. The gathering closed with songs and a social tea.
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Acton Women's Institute
David Drysdale
Bower Ave
Davidson
Mes G. Fryer
Immigration policy demands steady influx of workers abroad
The Financial Post argues immigration policy cannot be toggled on or off and must adapt to industrial growth. It contends we can absorb millions quickly during expansion and should not wait for vacant jobs to appear before ordering more workers from abroad. A steady flow of immigration should be the goal.
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The
Financial Post
W M S Honors Memory of King
February meeting of Knox Women's Missionary Society met at Mass Ruby Clark's home. Miss Mainprize led a memorial service for King George VI. HW Armstrong spoke on the study book growth of church and state in South America. Devotions by Mrs J Allison with a business session and World Day of Prayer planning.
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Knox Women's Missionary Society
Ruby Clark
Miss Mainprize
Robi
HW. Armstrong
South America
Fred Anderson
J. Allison
Mainprize
F. Anderson
R. H. Armstrong
Be.eb. ‘Barr
Milton and Hornby Cattle Winners in Canadian Meet
In the Ladies' Division of a Canadian cattle show, Mary Joyer of Milton placed Nest with 44 points. Walley of Bridge Town and FOAW of Chisholm tied for third. Fraserdale Merry Admiral Aweed, shown by Joyce Bros of Milton, earned an Honorable Mention in the Junior class. Oaklawn Dorothy's Chieftain, bred by Alec Birney, won the championship.
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Mins
Mary Joyer
Milton
Blot. Walley
Bridgetown
Nls
Foaw
Chisholm
Hornby
J. Wood
St. Marys
John McNabb
Fraserdale Merry Admiral
Joyce Bros
Oaklawn
Dorothy's Chieftain
Alec Birney
Sone
Pars
Ontario
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Poet's Corner
Cecil A. Carr
Optometrist
Deuplas
Tel
Greenock
W.I
John Calder
High School — News
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Acton Public Library
Island
oWe
Ma. Barbeaustad
George Lantz
Newfoundland
Immigration
W.M.S
University of Toronto
Milton, Hornby
AL George'y
Wade
Tinamiths
Main Street North
Acten
Acten Pree Press
Acten Free Press
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