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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
7
A poem-like reflection by Edgar A. Guesi argues that kindness transcends creed and caste. It asserts true worth lies in upright deeds, humility, and aiding others, enduring beyond judgment.
The article describes slugs as moisture loving pests that damage beans lettuce cabbage cauliflower and tomatoes and even attack carrots. It explains control methods including dry hydrated lime application soil coating and Bordeaux mixture spray as well as metaldehyde pellets for small gardens.
The article explains safe water temperatures for bathing from seventy to eighty degrees as ideal, warns against cold water fatigue below seventy, and notes rapid exhaustion risks when swimming after meals. It discusses the morning dip, preparation, and shifting the Acton Park Pond program to recreational games with life saving and water safety training.
The Minister of Transport began Britain’s postwar reconstruction by planning a triple tunnel under the River Tyne near Newcastle. Separate vehicle cyclist and pedestrian tunnels about 900 feet long will link to four mile approaches, with escalators for cyclists at each entrance.
At the weekly Brockville market, a vendor sells home made soap reminiscent of grandmother days. The item highlights traditional craft and local commerce in a small town setting.
In Parliament Mr Dalton announces a higher export quota for UK textiles to reduce the balance of payments deficit. The plan aims to boost production for overseas markets while preserving the home clothing market, with emphasis on Harris tweeds, fine cottons, and woolens.
Oakville edged Acton 6 to 5 in a tightly fought game despite early Acton lead. Peter Chau bun struck out 11 for Oakville while Jock Waterhouse slugged a homer as Oakville also benefited from late seventh inning scoring in a protest interrupted clash.
The Current Review of Agricultural Insights notes April 1947 hog marketings in Canada were similar to April 1946, with May rising 8 percent nationally. Eastern Canada, especially Quebec, drives the gain, showing 42 percent higher hogs in April and 73.4 percent higher in May than prior year. Ontario up 26 percent in April and about 33 percent in May. Western Canada weaker but less so in May.
Milton Intermediates push for a place in the Halton County League B final as Oakville leads the standings and Acton eyes a challenge. The piece notes Oakville strong in top spot with Lakeshore and Georgetown fixtures, plus a Cardinals baseball camp in Hamilton and a busy Acton Park schedule this week.
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