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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1948
Page
7
Britain plans powerful 30,000,000 volt X ray devices in the Physics and Medical Research Council program to advance radiation treatment of hard to reach malignant tumours. The units aim to enable experiments and potential therapies beyond existing external radiations.
Mrs Millicent Bell of Brampton an employee of Smith and Stone Ltd suffered slight injuries to back and neck in a truck bus collision on Mair Street North Brampton last Thursday night. Rev Alexander Calder to take parish at Knox and Limehouse Churches in September. Mr Robert Bruyn visiting Canada en route to Quebec City then Holland for summer tours with students aboard a Dutch ship. Verdun Rebekah Lodge No 184 closed for summer with Pearl Lillico commissioned District Deputy President. Lillico presented by Aileen Bradley with white satin evening bag.
Dodder, a parasitic orange yellow plant, threatens halfa clover and flax crops in Canada while avoiding grasses and cereals. It spreads rapidly once established, with a single seed capable of covering two to three yards. Report finds to nearest weed inspector or Plant Products Division office.
Erin residents hosted a farewell service for Rev. S W Pattison at the Erin United Church on Sunday evening June 26. An accident one mile west of Erin caused 5500 in damages to two vehicles when Harold Sargent of Erin Two hit a car driven by Robert McCutcheon of Erin on Wednesday afternoon.
Charles V. Hillmer retained as Oakville mayor after last Thursday by election caused by the death of Alfred Whittaker in May. George Wilkes, Forestry grad from University of Toronto, left for Norway to gain experience. A ship named Bayanna of Charlotte loaded Virginia coal for Hillmer's Fuel and Ice at Oakville harbor, with the vessel docking briefly before sailing on.
The article argues industry profits show the worker and the state gain far more than owners. It cites Steel Company of Canada profits: net income, shareholder returns, and large wage, pension, and benefit costs. It notes depreciation and plant expansion and asks if similar patterns occur elsewhere. It cites Britain's postwar industrial output rising to a 124 index in April with prior months noted.
A visitor’s manager charged the umpire after a close home plate decision in Acton vs Oakville. The scene drew a crowd, with calls for discipline and a warning of possible action at CBA HQ. Acton won 11 10 as teams claimed bias and planned rematches with Fergus and Milton later.
In Milton, Mrs Jean Hurt of Toronto opened the Milton Snack Bar on Main Street last Thursday evening occupying the only vacant downtown property. Descendants of John Howson, England native who settled near Hornby in 1831, held a pleasant picnic at Russell Cane’s home on Martin Street. Mrs E Harrop hosted the June meeting of the John Milton Chapter ICDE with about sixty guests, presenting prizes to seven Grade Eight Milton Public School pupils.
At a Friday council meeting a Toronto solicitor requested to use the old skating rink site on Laboratories for business. Dr Nobin leads further Industrial committee review. The Boys and Girls Community band toured Brant Locust and Hurd streets collecting for uniforms and instruments. Pigott Construction Co. Ltd. Hamilton won the contract for a new four room Separate School on Brant Street with work starting Monday and aimed for fall completion to ease public school congestion with about 100 children expected.
The Financial Post describes an easy to install device that locks a car's hydraulic brakes after the driver stops. It prevents creeping on hills or in neutral and requires no change in driving habits.
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