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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 15, 1948

Page

7

Milton Board Endorses Kindergarten Introduction at Public School

The Milton Board of Trade endorsed the kindergarten plan after hearings with the Woman and School Club contesting the move. A new drainage bylaw for Lot 10 Con 7 was proposed along with a bylaw to levy township rates. A 27.4 mill rate was set, up 2.6 mills from last year. Constable Canning resigns effective July 1 after June 18 submission. 26 applicants for Chief Constable. Jon E. Crowe won multiple prizes at the International American Peony Society Exhibition in Guelph on June 2 and 3.

Climsen Milton Milton Board of ‘Trade Wome Trafalgar Council Constable Canning Milton Couneil Jon, E. Crowe Guelph Halton Georgetown Invincible Oaakville

Personality as a Power of Leadership and Charm

The text discusses personality as a promotive force for success. It links charm, friendliness, enthusiasm, buoyancy, and a daily optimistic attitude to how people meet others and engage with the world. It argues substantial qualities like intelligence and efficiency reinforce this impression and that personality can be developed for leadership. Modern life fosters the trait in many people.

Acton Intermediates Face Slump Amid Harsh Fan Backlash

The Acton Intermediates endure a rough patch as longtime supporters vent dissatisfaction over recent losses. A Milton bench dispute and heated comments from a County Town game inflame tensions, while Georgetown’s strong potential contrasts with the team’s current struggles.

Acton Wir Barehall Georgetown Hia Pons Halton ‘County League Ville Toronto

DDT Kills Bedbugs and Delays Return

Dr Twinn of the Dominion Department of Agriculture told the Ontario Retail Druggists Association that five per cent DDT spray or powder kills bedbugs and prevents reinfestation for months. Treat bedsteads and mattresses and lay a barrier to destroy the insects even if all hiding spots are not found.

DR. Twinn Dominion Department of Agrculture Ontario Retail Druggists’ Association Twinn Lin

Erin United Church Induction Service Featured

Rev. Mr. Somerville was inducted as pastor of the Erin United Church on Wednesday evening. Rev. S. J. Van Loar of Paisley Memorial Church Guelph gave an address on faithfulness and mutual understanding as keys to success. Rev. David Paton of Chalmers Church Guelph conducted the induction and the Somervilles were welcomed by attendees at a social hour in the church basement.

Royal Bank Somerville Erin United Church S. J. van- Loar Paisley Memorial Church Guelph David Paton Chalmers Advocate

Georgetown council to mark cenotaph and arena with memorial plaques

Georgetown council orders memorial plaques for the cenotaph and arena listing thirty nine names of darky men killed in the last war. The project costs about 1200 dollars. The Willoughbys and Diane Willoughby summer residence in Georgetown. Mrs Larsen dies in Amborg Denmark as husband departs for Denmark. Norm Brown moves into Main Street N home planning tourist cabins. Herald.

Darriet J. A. Willoughby B. E. Willoughby Diane Inker Georgetown Thomas Larsen Glen Williama Amborg Denmark The Xad Malton Norm Brown Nancy Main Street Walter Evans Norm Herald

Burlington Seeks Growth With School Expansion Plan

Burlington Oakville and district high school board has secured Department of Education sanction to spend up to 500 500 for an addition to the high school. Plans approved and the board calls for teachers as the municipality grows with substantial building, including new homes. Mayor Craig notes one 20 cent permit for Hercules Powder plant extension at Freeman. MP Hughes Cleaver projects mail delivery and 2000 house calls needed for delivery within Burlington.

Oakville Department of Education Burlington Craig Hercules Powder Corporation Freeman Chamber of Commerce Hughes Cleaver M.P Mall Devery Cleaver Burlington House Giazette

Oakville Rescue Stops Possible Drowning In Bronte

A fourteen year old girl, Yarmila Slavic from Lakeshore Highway West, nearly drowned in Bronte but was saved by Andrew Rogers of Hamilton who rushed to assist as others arrived. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in deep water where the youth had struggled after stepping into a deep hole.

Bronte Andrew Rogers Hamilton Yarmila Slavic Lakeshore Highway West Tate Tras ‘Falgar Milton High School Oakville Buck Milton Stur

Women hold record life insurance sales in 1930s study

A New York Herald Tribune report notes U S women own nearly 40 billion dollars in life insurance, about one fifth of all policies in force. The Institute of Life Insurance released 147 sales and ownership figures showing women purchased over 3.5 billion dollars in new life insurance during the year.

United States Institute of Life Insurance New York Heredy Tribune

Passenger Pigeon Tale Draws Ontario Reader

Mrs Osborne Mitchell of Streetavile writes a comprehensive account of the extinct Passenger Pigeon. The nearly 200 page volume argues against fanciful extinction theories and explains scientific causes. It notes no living pigeons remain but museum exhibits in the Ontario Museum Toronto attract thousands.

Ontario Osbhorne Mitchell Streetavile N. America Mitchell Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Ocean Lake Michigan Oval Onario Museum Toronto America

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