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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 04, 1946

Page

6

Watford Publisher Named Ontario Quebec Weekly Head

Aylesworth of Watford Ontario was elected president of the Ontario Quebec Division of the Canadian Weekly News Papers Association at the division’s annual convention. About 200 publishers and staff heard Paul Martin urge unity in race religion and politics to secure Canada’s place in the world. Awards at the banquet honored Fortun Times-Review and others for editorial excellence while Stouffville Tribune won the Joseph V Clark memorial trophy for best all round in paper published in small towns. Officers named included CC B Smith Creemore honorary president and HR A Giles Lachute secretary treasurer with a slate of directors from several towns.

Ondon-Dat-Tcpi Aylesworth Watford Ont Ontario-Quebec Canadian Weekly News Papers Association Rotary Paul Martin Legge Fortune Times-Review Elora Express Picton Times Strathroy Age Jess Huntingdon Gleaner Picton ‘Times Ebasen County Stouffville Tribune Joseph V. Clark J. Atkinson Toronto Daily Star Joe Clark The Star CC. B. Smith Creemore S Curry Tweed CE Band Newshakeard HR A. Giles Lachute W. Kenneth Walls Barrie J. M. Southcott Exeter DR. Wilson Shawinigan Falls Jack Pickell Pans Laird Miller Jarvis W. H. McFarlane Arnprior

Farmers Strike Threat Echoes Seamen's Style

The piece warns that communist agitation could spread the seamen and farmers disputes, arguing farmers joining would halt fruit packing and disrupt markets. It cites Prime Minister Maley and Labor Minister Mitchell, condemning strikebreakers and predicting widespread social unrest.

Cannia Communista J. LL Maley Humphrey Mitchell Caliou Une

Airborne Serum Drops to Battle Saskatchewan Epidemics

Saskatchewan will deploy airborne serum vaccines and medical supplies to remote areas. Dr. Henry S. Doyle of the provincial health department oversaw the program with Keith Malcolm, a former RCAF flyer, piloting a Norseman aircraft. Supplies drop from 300 feet using an 18 foot parachute once used by the RAF in Burma.

Regina Saskatchewan Henry S. Doyle-ngeco Provincial Health Department University of Toronto Boyle Army RCAF Beford Keith Malcolm Malcolm Doyle Burma RAF

Budget changes ease taxes for many Canadians

Ottawa reports the budget lowers personal exemptions and reduces rates for corporations and excess profits. Farmers and fishermen gain average income tax options while mining relief remains limited. new citizenship measures await operational details with full effect slated for January 1, 1947.

Ottawa Commons Canada Senate Natural Resources Committee Sissey Iam

T C A installs new radio link in Canada

Tran-Canada Air Lines will deploy a high performance radio teletype system. Ten 500-watt transmitters already installed at Montreal and Moncton with further work planned nationwide. Plans include links Moncton Prestwick Scotland and speeds up to 300 characters per minute.

Winnipeg Tran- Canada Air Lines Montreal Moncton Canada S. S. Stevens Prestwick Scotland

Auction Sale in the Town of Acton

Auctioneer Wada Gibson offers a greatly furnished Acton home contents sale at Main Street on Saturday July 6 starting 1 PM. Items include washing machine range radio vacuum furniture lamps sewing machine dishes beds tables chairs and extensive antiques plus yard tools and lumber. Auction to be cash only with early arrival urged.

Stewart Warner Eureka Singer Leonard Watson Maple Ave Georgetown Sharp Furniture Tudhope Temple Jardiniere McClary

Auction Sale Of Real Estate And Household Goods

A public auction by the executor of the late Leonard Watson offers real estate on Maple Ave Georgetown containing about four and a half acres with a frame house a barn and outbuildings plus a large amount of furniture appliances and tools. Down payment 10 percent at sale with balance in 30 days. Chattels cash. mis courtly terms listed. Auctioneers Frank Petch A Benton and J Lucas.

Victor -Watson Rockwad Orgdon Ayleworth Hla Solicitora

Open Air Treatment Draws Crowded Street Scene

In Kindersley Saskatchewan a beauty parlor faced a menacing incident as women under treatment moved into the street with drying and curling machines while beauticians finished operations in the open.

Kindersley, Sask

Ontario Plans Lignite Marketing Next Winter

Ontario Minister Frost informed Cochrane Board of Trade that lignite will be marketed in the area next winter to address a predicted fuel crisis. up to 30 000 tons may be made available.

Cochrane Ont Ontario Frost Cochrane Board of Trade

Public Auction at Victoria Street Milton for Household Goods

The undesigned invite bids as Windley and Elliottwith auctioneers offer a large Milton residence sale. Items include dining room suite, wardrobes, dressers, bookcases, beds, lounges, chairs, carpets, kitchen pieces, tools, sewing machine, china and glassware, and more. Cash terms with clerk day of sale.

MBM Reidence Victoria St Milton Seattle Quebec Mat Hate Raymond Quaantity Noorentye Windley and Ellioty Bert

Tax Bills Delayed by Loggers Strike Hit Arkak Pap

The paper shortage caused by a loggers' strike delays issuance of tax bills in Arkak Pom tax department for over a week. Local officials warn residents to expect further delays and urge patience as operations resume.

Victoria

Tolls add up Vancouver Burrard Bridge revenue

The first wage row bridge over Burrard Inlet linking Vancouver and West Vancouver produced toll revenue of 155 thousand 379 dollars.

Vancouver Burrard Inlet West Vanesusw

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