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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1951

Page

5

Campbellville Forum Debates Market Strategies and Prices

Campbellville notes show group discussions on marketing produce and cutting costs. Members debate advertising to reach international markets versus keeping costs down and aiding farmers with price and demand strategies. Extraneous items include prizes, social updates, and local schooling notes.

Edgar. Stokes Andy. Quirie Fann Forum Kelso Anid Neil ‘Miattin Muat Tower Mra George Stokes James Robertson Edgar Stokes Waa Edward Parsons Archie Cairns No. 1 School ‘Farm Forum Dairy Farmers of Canada Claude Tagus Albert Stewart George Inglis Gordon McPhail Don’ Small

Engagement announced for Doreen Warpl Kennedy Patty Everdell

Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Kennedy of Yoekwood announce the engagement of their daughter Doreen Warpl Kennedy to Arthur Everdell of Acton. The wedding is planned for the latter part of January.

Wilfrid Kennedy R. R Yoekwood Aly Warpl Doreen Everdell Acton McDonald Torosito Tre. Natia

Cattalo bred at experimental farm

Canadian Department of Agriculture experiments seek to cross domestic cattle with buffalo to preserve buffalo traits in beef. Some fertility problems persist, with only about 23 percent of male crossbreds fertile. In 1938 70 buffalo cows were mated with Aberdeen Angus Shorthorn and Hereford sires, creating hybrids later bred to domestic sires. The project moved from Buffalo National Park to Manyberries Alberta for better facilities and land use.

Canada United States Kame Department’ of Agriculture Experimental Farms Service Experimental Farms Anys K. Mackenzie Manyberries Alta Buffalo National Park Wainwright Ne Range Alberta Department of National Defence Wainwright Fords

Man Reaches For a Suitcase and Returns It in Jacksonville

A man entered a Jacksonville shop took a suitcase and fled. The manager pursued and captured him. The suspect cried he was not sure why he acted and offered to pay if not arrested. They returned the bag to the shop and observed the customer grow cautious.

Jacksonville Fla Chiaper The Reader's Digest

Suxar Beets Claimed Top Calories per Acre

A farmers note proclaims Suxar beets as Canada’s leading calories per acre crop, asserting about four times the energy output of corn and urging adoption despite quirky phrasing and uncertain data.

Honor Couple On 35th Anniversary Ceremony

On January 5 an estimated 150 friends gathered at Lorne School to honor Mr and Mrs RL Davidson on their 35th wedding anniversary. The event featured decorations, a cake table, a wedding cake holder, a gift lamp and coffee table, speeches, music, and a dainty lunch, tracing back to their December 22 1914 wedding day.

Lorne School RL Davidson Avas R. EL. Davidson F. Hunter J. Locker Turner J. Stewart Olgar Locker Evelyn Marjorie McDonalds George Berry Daudson Bill McDonald Davidson Bill Thompson Chartie’ Davidson Alt Early M. Nellis Alex Near Fred Hunter Qear

Georgetown Couple Marks Golden Wedding in 1900

Councillor and Mrs Lyons of Georgetown celebrated their golden wedding on January 1 1900 with a large family including three sons and six daughters. The couple, active in St John’s United Church, retired to a farm near Cheltenham then settled in Georgetown in 1936, and received congratulations from Hon Ray Lawson.

Lyons Georgetown Hugo Frank Cheltenham James Ross Campbell cEliner Toronty Charlotte Sunnybrook Hospital Colin McIntosh Elizabeth Welland Mary McKinney Brampton Harry Barrett Lucille Brampon Jac. Lawson Kathleen Acton Ray Lawson Ontaris

Mary Flora McLean Finney Pioneer’s Daughter Dies in Durham

Mary Flora McLean Finney died suddenly at her home in Durham on December 1 after twenty years on Concession 7 Nassagaweya. Born 1872 in Glenelg, she married in Trinity Anglican Church in 1912 and was a member of Durham Presbyterian Church. Funeral December 7 conducted by Rev. Gordon Hamill with Rev. Canon Hartley. interment in Trinity Cemetery. PallbearersArchie Beaton Henry Beaton Angus MacArthur Dan MacArthur John McMillan Charles Kennedy. Survived by husband, stepson Reginald A Finney, foster son Edward Watts Kearney, brothers Archibald and John, sisters Katie and Sarah predeceased.

Mary Flora McLean Finney Garafraxa Durham Nassagaweya Finney Glenelg Hugh Margaret McLoran Trinity Anglican Church Durham Presbyterian Church Gordon Hamill Canon Hartley Ladies’ Aid Society Trinity Cemetery Archie Beaton Henry Beaton Angus MacArthur Dan 1 MacArthur John McMillan Charles Kennedy Reginald A ‘Finney St. Catharines Edward Watts Kearney Architald John Los Angeles Norman Katie Sarah

Moffat Man Dies in Hamilton Death Notice

Atenvin Brown, a farmer, died December 1 in St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton after moving from Hamilton seven years ago. Funeral held December 26 with interment at Woodland Cemetery. Survived by Bel Moffat, Har CON George, and four Hamilton brothers, sister Mrs Vo Adams Violets, and one sister.

Atenvin Brown St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Woodland Cemetery Bel Moffat George Hamilttan Candy Stoney Creek Vo Adams

Housing dollar value shifts with leaner designs

The Finial Post notes builders cut costs by cheaper materials and poorer workmanship while expanding financing. Industry reform attempts have stalled, but new methods are emerging as the main resource left is innovative funding and ideas for housing development.

Finneral Post Industri Fas

Y Delegates May Attend Corvention

Acton Y reports from its regular board meeting led by secretary Cliff Sutton. Attendees include Dick Bean Gordon Rognvaldson Ted Footitt Sid Elsen Gordon Beatty Murray Smith Charles Wood C Rognvildson and other officers. Plans cover Triple T Club promotion Junior Craft Club young men's service club YATC A centennial events and fundraising for Cleveland delegates.

Acton Y Cliff Sutton Dick Bean Gordon Rognvaldson Ted—Footitt Sid Elsen Gordon Beatty Murray Smith Charles Wood C. Rognvildson Sutton Acton Y Oon Vimclacs Cleveland Triple 7

Trench Silos Prove Grass Silage Quality Comparable

Canada tests by the Experimental Farms Service in Ottawa and Kentville show grass silage stored in trench silos can match tower silos in quality. Ottawa trials used mixed legume hay including alfalfa clover and timothy with chopped and uncut material fed to steers and dairy cattle. results are being evaluated by the Animal Chemistry Unit.

Beme Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farms Service Ottawa Kentyilly Nova Scotia Animal Chemistry Unit Scwnee Service

Jan 26 Program To Feature Acton On Ontario Marches On

A letter from C P Sutcliffe of Cutek Service Oils Co announces a January 26 feature on Ontario Marches On at 6 15 pm on CFRA. The show will visit 187 cities with a life sized charcoal portrait series of mayors by Egbert Reed and will include Mayor Ted Tyler. The program covers centric views on the history and process of centres on air.

C. P. Sutcliffe le +elations department Cutek Service Oils Co Ceading Ion Witl Anl Plang Egbert .C.' Reed Ted Tyler Anse PLC

Blues and Golds Open Year With League Wins

In the Intermediate Basketball League opener, the Blues defeated the Don Dawkins Rad team 38 to 14 as Philip McClinton led the Gold squad with a 10 to 20 edge over Davidson Rad. Key scorers included McCrie, TPink, Douglas, and Footit as the schedule continued with a series of matchups.

Don Dawkinur C.douglas F.footitt Ramen

Backfire in Quirky Morning Schoolyard Exchange

A humorous misquote circulates about a teacher asking why a student pushed a pear into a schoolyard chalkboard. A bystander recalls a flat tire and a hurried morning, suggesting a playful chaos rather than a serious incident.

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