Miss Nellie E Wall Wins Home For Weekend
Miss Nellie E Wall and her mother spent the weekend at their home. Visitors Included Mr and Mrs WY Caltex Tor onto and Mr and Mrs Alex Dobbley Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Wm J Dobble Toronto. Alex Graham Peterborough and Miss Helene Kent Lindsay visited Hugh Graham family. Mrs E A Wansbrough now with daughter Mrs A Smith Acton and Mrs Day Rockwood remaining winter with daughter Mrs G Mckay Toronto.
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Nellie E. Wall
WY. D. Caltex
Toronto
Alex Dobbley
Hamilton
Wm. J. Dobble
W. J. Hall
Alex. Graham, Peterbough
Helene Kent
Lindsay
Hugh Graham
E.A. Wansbrough
A. Smith
Acton
Dublin Institute Hosts January Meeting and Demonstrations
Dublin Women's Institute met at Mrs. D. Moffat's home with Mrs. Robertson in charge. Mrs. VanGoozen appointed in secretary's absence. Members discussed consumer associations and Britain parcels. A booth planned for Mr. MacPherson's sale. Mrs. Anderson led demonstrations on bathroom mat making and felt crafts. Letters from Prince Edward Island and Florida shared living conditions and housekeeping notes. A Halton Hospitalization Plan update was given. Lunch followed the social time.
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Dublin
Milton and Acton Tie in 5 5 Contested Hockey Tilt
Milton and Acton battled to a 5 5 draw on Tuesday with overtime no scoring. Key players included Acton’s Hilson Leno and Marzo for Milton Fox Scarrow Gilespie and Fox for Milton. Referee Ken Braithwaite new to the scene and penalties mounted after a mid game flare up.
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Milton
Acton
Tanners
Hilson
Scarraw
Fox
Leno
Marzo
Guy
Ronin
Ken Braithwaite
Bayliss
Baycoe
Gillespie
Woods
Lewer Scarrow
Linton
Lever
Scattalon Mooney
Tenton
Farm Women Help Design Farm Homes
The Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation invites provincial governments to join a Better Farm House Competition. Local farm women groups may submit questions and responses on farm home design and equipment to shape new practical, comfortable plans. Prizes up to 400 awarded per province.
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Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Dominion Government
Dua
Pri
When God Goes Along sermon at church service
The church holds a Sunday schedule with services led by the minister. At 11:00 a.m. the sermon titled When God Goes Along is presented. A church school follows at 12:10 p.m. The second service continues with When Life Tumbles and Both Services conducted by the Minister You Are Welcome.
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Aim
Our Church School
Presbyterian Church Ter Gounnda Knox Church Acton Nev
J M Anderson BA MLC & Nar announce February 1 1948 services at the Presbyterian Church. Sacrament of Baptism in the morning followed by Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12 pm and an Evening Service at 7 pm with the theme They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
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Presbyterian Church
Ter Gounnda
Knox Church
Acton
J. M. Anderson
Baptist at Cipeeh Rev. Charles 7 p.m. Minister
Baptist at Cipeeh service details for February 1 1948 list Sunday School 10 30 a m Communion at 12 30 and Bible Study at 4 p m with Miss Bernice Connor in charge of meeting.
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Bernice Connor
St Alb a Church Rector Luxton Welcomes Visitors
The Anglican St Alb a Church invites visitors on Sunday February 1 1948 Sexagesima Sunday with Holy Communion in the morning Beginner's Class Junior and Primary sessions and Evening Prayer in the afternoon and evening. Rector Rev W G Luxton presiding.
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St. Alba's Church
W. G. Luxton
Ila
Halton Crop Improvement Annual Meeting Highlights Soil Fertility
Ontario Agricultural College president W. R. Beck warned that soil humus is the farmer’s key asset while urging ploughing under barnyard manure or green crops. Craig Reid and others reported on unploughable pasture trials and soil lime work, with emphasis on testing varieties to suit local soils and the need for local collaboration over government funding. CoL S. Palmer was re-elected president as the group discussed plans for the next 20 years and regional soil improvement strategies.
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W. R. Beck
Ontario Agricultural College
Halton Xment Association
Reek
Craig Reid
Son
George Pelleterlo
Douglas Currie
Halton
WO Laurence
Frank Halt
Beacon oats show rust resistance but face new root disease
A new rust resistant oats variety named Beacon, released by the Cereal Division at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa, showed strong crown and stem rust resistance and better lodging resistance. Growers worry about the root rot Helminthosporium victoriae first recorded in Canada in 1947, with seed treatment offering partial protection while soil spores remain risk.
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Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Ontario
R. A. Derrick
Canada
Mid-Western States
Beacon
Garry
Vieland
Ceresan
County Council Oppose Cost of Crossing Signals
County council debated crossing signal costs and hours of sale restrictions for pas and services. The Health Unit received funds to cover current expenses. Road Committee members were appointed for 1948 9 and 50, with adjournment set for February 10.
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County Council
Wm. van Sickle
Road Committee
Roy Smith
Alex. McLaren
P. Chambers
Mirela
Blankk
Burlington Gazette
W. N. Gilbert
Oakville- Trafalgar
Gilbert
Teen Town Talk Opens Under New Name in Acton
The town celebrates the gala opening of a renovated teen center now dubbed Teen Town with a mammoth decorating scheme. Memberships sell for fifty cents with cheaper admission for members. nonmembers pay forty cents. The event features new dances, a secret name reveal, and warm ski attire urged for the night.
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Briday
Acton
Stelph
Teen Town
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