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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 24, 1946

Page

15

Acton Social Weekend notices and Ontario Scouts banquet

Miss Madge Huff and Mr B Martin visited Acton with friends. Mr R B Arnold is well after a five week illness. Robert Lowrie traveled to Toronto with his daughter and son. Bert Davidson and family spent Sunday with Earl Fuller family in Erin Township. BarL returned from overseas on the Queen Elizabeth. Leo Mason and wife attended a banquet for Commissioner Frank Irwin, longtime executive secretary of the Ontario Division Boy Scouts, in Toronto.

Madge Huff Mr. B. Martin Acton R. B. Arnold Robert Lowrie Toronto Wm. McDonald Stewart Lowrie Bert Davidson Earl Fuller Erin Township Barl Leo. Mason Frank Irwin Ontario Diviion Boy Scouts

Engagement announced for Isabelle Mclrod to Mervyn Yabeley

Mr and Mrs William Mclrod announce the engagement of their daughter Isabelle to Mervyn Yabeley son of Mr and Mrs A B Yaheley of Ottawa Ontario. The wedding is arranged for February 2 at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton.

William Mclrod Isabelle Mervyn Y Yabeley A. B. Yaheley Ottawa Ont Knox Presbyterian Church Acton

Constant Vigilance Protect Plant Life

The Plant Protection Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture in Canada guards plant life from foreign pests. The latest report shows 15,462,879 plants inspected in 19,355 containers from five countries under 1.97 and 197 emergency permits, with 649 separate inspections. Fifty shipments were refused, 2088 product inspections were conducted from 24 countries, and exports totaling 2,305,242 plants were certified for export amid extensive fumigation and quarantine efforts.

Dominion Department of Agriculture Canada Dominion Standarnia Dominion Minister of Agriculture LYTO Niagara Falla Bridgehead

Sunday Schedule and Bible Class for Thodam Morning

Sunday, January 27th, 1046 Thodam Morning Agorants lists morning worship and Bible class times. The program includes The Gospel According to Matthew for biblical studies and a message on faith and renewal.

Sunday Service Changes at Reverend Wallace’s Church

The article notes a morning service at 1100 N. M. on Sunday January 27 1916 with a Sunday School session and a night service withdrawn until further notice. It mentions a welcome to Ali.

Ali

Gherch Service Notes at St Alban the Martyr

On Sunday January 27 services include Holy Communion at 10:00 am, Church School, sermons, and an evensong at 7:00 pm. Friday January 23 features the Conversion of St Paul Holy Communion at 7:00 am.

Gherch of St. Alban the Martyr Adam Thaooam Matas St. Paul

Canadian dairy markets eyed in Europe and domestic reform plans

At the Niagara Falls annual meeting dairy farmers heard from J J Tremblay on new European opportunities for Canadian dairy products especially France and Belgium. Britain’s demand amid postwar shifts promises stable cheese markets under a prewar quotation. W C Cameron reported ongoing contracts with the United Kingdom while officers including Roy McBailey and J J B McCague were elected. Ontario plans for six industrial farms aim to segregate prisoners. Toronto police see a new chief as D C Draper ends his 11 year term and John Glock Chisholm takes over as top constable with a five year advisory role.

Toronto ICP Dairy Farmers of Canada Niagara Falls France Belgium J. J. Tremblay Famenton Dominion Europe Tremblay Britain Canada c Mr. Tremblay W.C. Cameron Dairy Products Grading and Inspection Service Federal Department of Agriculture Canada United Kingdom Pirestone Roy. McBailey Edmonton Association J. J. B. McCague Alllaton Ont DeveGen Draper John Glock Chisholm Ehief

Okanagan Apple Shipments Cut for Western Canada Demand

Western Canada consumers kept supplied as B C Tree Fruits curtails eastern Canada shipments of Okanagan apples. Officials say eastern demand caused a shortage and an equitable distribution system is needed. Ontario shipments under government permits fetch about 150 a bo w.

CCCP Canada British Columbia Eastern Canada Okanagan Western Canada Ontario

U S Coal Output Declines in 1935

Output at the Dominion Coal Company in Cape Breton dropped as holidays and a mid year stoppage reduced annual production. Summer weeklong suspensions, paid furloughs, and a year end Yuletide break cut total output to 2 611 086 tons, down 388 986 tons from the prior year.

Glace Bay NICP SUI Dominicn Coal Company Cape Breton Watallon

Acton Dominates Elora in Wide Victory on Home Ice

Acton, posting the season's only shutout, defeated Elora 5 0 on home ice. N Morton and E Marzo led the scoring with assists from Hayles Townsley and others, while Brown in goal for Elora kept the visitors from an even larger deficit. The win follows a strong effort from Acton as the league standings show Orangeville Georgetown Milton Fergus and Acton in the mix.

Nets Elora Rocks Tanners Rocks Brown Acton Acton Ruaches E. Marzo Flore Woods N. Morton Itus Acton Oo Ly Goto Dang” Kentner To Marzo Oon Elora Steffler Morton Hayles Townsley Lindsay Marzo Pordge Hiddall Bayliss Coy Miller Ste Qler Senist FE Mareo Hiddal Darge The Hocks Blora Hrown Runnells Lo Ob Rombouph Hod Runneila Dudley J. W Quinn R. W StefMler Dargel Sehist Maron Debrasky Rajaer Acton Woods Rasliss Kentnar Rodd TD Marre Landsay Wy EE Maro Row Fgabbons Riddall No Morton Bo Morton Tiny Harden Johnny Jones Gueph Leamie Orangeville Georgetown Arton & As Milton Floray Fergus Oranges Ie Flora Acton BR Sth Tueday Fergua

Wedding rush after Sunday service at the church

A young couple asked the parson to marry them at once after Wie Sunday morning service. When the time came, the minister invited all who wished to be united in matrimony to come forward. Thirteen women and one man stepped toward the altar amid a great stir.

Ontario Village Free of Crimes

Stirling Ontario a village of about 1007 residents near Belleville claims a crime free record with no jail old timers say crime took a holiday since constable Sam Eyxleston began patrolling. Reeve West cites an electric light system paved streets and a public theatre turning a small revenue as proof of civic stability.

Stirling Ontario Helleville Gil Luery John Lawless Sam Eyxleston Slafoot Two Fede Canada Woc West

How to Make Rope Last Longer During Wartime Demand

Wartime rope shortages prompt tips to extend rope life. Keep rope dry before use and dry after dampening. Coil carefully to avoid wear and drag. Use large pulleys to reduce internal wear. Finish by whipping rope ends to prevent fraying and loss.

Cubs Earn First Star Tests At YMCA Pack Meeting

On January 14 at the YMCA thirty six Cub Scouts answered roll call and learned the First-Star Test requirements. A parade inspection focused on hygiene basics. Don Dewkins and John Cameron received Fiat Stars at a camp fire program led by Frank Spellvogel with the pack closing with two songs.

Y.mlc.a Fiat Don Dewkins John Cameron YMCA Dadly Finerciaes Bate Frankie Spellvogel

Social Evening at Home of Mr and Mrs Hinnie

A Woodlaide Hed Crash themed social evening was hosted last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Veter Binnie. Guests played euchre and crokinole with winners Miss Clara Swackhamer and Master John McDonald in euchre and Lorena Grey and Freddie Gorton in crokinole. An Indies business meeting distributed art screw items, quilts were arranged for quilting, and a dainty lunch followed with thanks to the Hinnies for the enjoyable event.

Veter Binnie Clara Swackhamer John McDonald Lorena Grey Freddie Gorton Indies Mra Hinnie

Saskatchewan pays hunters for deer hides

The Saskatchewan government leather products corporation will pay $1 for deer hides sent from the province. Hunters must include the hunting licence number with the hide and head removed. Hides are to be mailed to Regina for processing by the government shoe factory.

Regina Leather Products Corporation Ina Tregina

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