Erin Township Grants at July Meeting
Erin Township Council met in Hillsburgh on July Sth. Resolutions passed include Geo Rennick hired to cut weeds on roads at 1.75 per hour, Junior Farmer's Association granted 50, Federation of Agriculture 300, and rescission of 105 for sheep killed by dogs. Accounts paid: General 320, Sheep 19, Relief 124.41, Road 7894.26. Adjourned to August 3 at 1 pm.
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Erin Township
Hillsburgh
Geo. Rennick
Erin Township Junior Farmer's Association
Federation of Agriculture
Percy Peavey
Heh Se Schrott Renee
Cornel
Trousseau Tea for Miss D Morris at Acton Home
A trousseau tea was held at the residence of Mrs. E. J. Hassard on the evening of Wednesday July 14th in honor of Miss Dorothe Morris. The bride-to-be appeared with her mother Mrs Brinley Morris and the groom's mother Mrs E J Hassard as guests of honor. Guests wore pastel dresses as garden flowers decorated the rooms and tea was poured by several women including Mrs H S Thornton and Mrs W H Clayton.
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Johnnie Gray
Joan Thornton
Viola Waller
Ron Langford
Monty Root
Ming Reth McNabb
F. S. Blow
J. L. Moore
Wm. Thompson
J. M. Alderson
Dorothe Morris
Misa Joar
Thornton
Oakville
Douglas Reed
Buffalo
N.Y
Proom
Muskoka
Rouyn
Quebec
New York
Detroit
Oakville Acton
District
Fortuneteller's Recipe for Love
A fortuneteller counsels a worried wife to prepare a meat dish with beef onion pepper salt roast over coals, butter and parsley. The tactic, repeated, supposedly rekindled her husband's affection and he loved her thereafter. The tale is cited from the U.S. Army and Navy Journal.
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U.S. Army and Navy Journal
Starting Early Instills Duties in Children
Health officials urge teaching children to complete small tasks like putting away toys to build responsibility. Parents should set clear expectations with minimal demands and avoid constant orders while fostering obedience.
No Paper Next Week Free Press August Holiday
The Free Press will not publish on July 29 and will close tomorrow night at 6 p.m. The office remains closed until Tuesday morning August 8. The editor and staff take an annual holiday. The next issue will appear on August 31. Readers and advertisers are asked to note the holiday period.
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Free Preas
Tureday
Holliday
O Correepomients
Wlvertisora
Baxter Annual Picnic at Waterloo Marks Second Year
Baxter Laboratories Ltd held its second annual picnic at Waterloo Park despite rain. Three busloads of employees and families enjoyed ice cream races contests and a hearty supper as the group bonded over a wet afternoon and later traveled home satisfied with the day.
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Baxter Laboratories Ltd
Waterloo Park
Textile business booms facing tougher postwar era
Officials in the selling end of the textile industry warn the honeymoon is over. A Financial Post survey notes first postwar promotional campaigns, rising production cost scrutiny, and efforts to hold market share amid import restrictions and UK weakness. Competition from domestic and foreign firms and broader consumer goods growth loom as the main challenge ahead.
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Financial Post
U.K
Potato Preferences in U S Consumers Survey
A United States survey shows quality drives buying more than price. When quality stays high, demand drops about 12 percent as price falls, and only 20 percent buy more. Poor quality cuts demand by 44 percent even with lower prices, and over time high prices may reduce purchases by more than 50 percent.
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United States
Acton Loses to Milton 12-9 in Weekend Stadium Tilt
Milton Red Caps toppled Acton 12 to 9 after Acton built a 7-2 lead but faltered in the eighth inning. Milton exploded for seven runs in the inning as Lusty hitting and defensive miscues doomed Acton, dropping them to eighth loss and leaving Acton in third place behind Georgetown.
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John Mowat
Alants
Acton
Milton Red Caps
Invaders
Mowat
Harry Lawson
Sam Snyde
Lawson
Bill Waterhouse
Georgetown
Milton
Clement
Evans
Dowat
Fleet
Stan Fay
Masters
Morton
Waterhouse
Lindsay
J. Waterhouse
Jordan
Stover
Grenke
Brush
Robinson
Ryder
Rusk
Fay
Gervais
McPhail
W. Waterhouse
W Waterhouse
Clements
D Clement
Kroundead
Fist
Centme
Jordot
Milton Alt
Beth Evans
Sun Fay
Milter
Sunday Evening Open Air Service in Acton Park
A sizable crowd gathered for the Sunday evening service in Acton Park. The event featured singing of familiar hymns led by the Acton Boys' and Girls' Band under Mr. Charles Mason, with Rev. Louis Pickering and Rev Capt. J. M. Anderson in charge. Mr. Anderson spoke on the subject What Does Religion Mean to You, followed by more selections from the band.
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Oper
Acton Park
Acton
Charles Mason
Louis Pickering
J. M. Anderson
Anderson
Delayed Swimming Pool Campaign Pledge List Update
Campaign canvassers report delays in compiling pledges for the community swimming pool project. The Tuesday meeting moved to Thursday to finish returns. Officials urge large pledges and prompt contact with canvassers to maximize reported commitments.
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Acton
Old Boys and Girls Fund Drives Reach $20 In Week
A letter from Mrs John Easterbrook now in Toronto sends a $10 cheque toward Acton youth fund. She notes pride in Acton's growth and wishes long time friends well. First week total stands at $20 with 98 more such letters expected from Acton Old Boys and Girls.
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John Easterbroaok
Bella Stephenson
Toronto
Acton
Easterbrook
D. Richardson
John Easterbrook
Robertson-Jackson Wedding July 14 At Bride’s Home
The wedding of Helen Irene Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Dacksor and Douglas Earl Jackson son of Mr and Mrs D G Robertson took place July 14 at the bride’s home. Rev W G Charleton officiated and music was by Mrs Harold Mitchell. Guests wore formal attire, roles included a reception and a three tiered cake. After a honeymoon in Toronto and Sundridge the couple will live in Guelph.
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Helen Irene
Henry Dacksor
Guelph
Douglas Earl
D. G. Robertson
Ospringe
W. G. Charleton
Erin
Everton
Harold Mitchell
Drumbo
Lorraine Neate
Kitchener
Kenneth
Oakville
Marlene McCreary
Xroum
Toronto
Sundridge
Top of the World and Canada Defence Policy Debate
In parliament, Hon. Brooke Claxton says Russia remains distant but potentially dangerous, arguing the main attack would aim to panic and divert Canada into passive defense. He notes heavy air force spending and jet planes to meet defence needs. A separate local anecdote tells of a woman motorist milking a blocked cow to clear a narrow Oregon road.
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Lkely
Brooke Claxton
Marliament
Canada
Claxton
JLA
Acton Junior Farmers Picnic at Lorne School
Acton Junior Farmers held a picnic at Lorne School Grounds on Thursday evening July 8. Attendees enjoyed a generous lunch then played horseshoe pitching baseball and races. Various age groups and races are listed with winners including Betty Britton Jay Everdell Harold Robertson and Margaret Hobson.
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Acton
Trelen Somerville
Jean Palmer
Bil Watkins
Bill Somerville
Betty Britton
Joan Somerville
Jay Everdell
Harold Robertson
Bill Patterson
Margaret Hobson
Mansell Nellis
Charles Rocher
Acton Industries Announces Holiday Period Start Dates
Holidays begin Saturday for many Acton workers with plants closing for the period. Wool Combing, Carp ortion, Storey Glove, Force Electric, Ajax Engineers, Superior Glove, and Acton Free Press shut down. Mason Knitting closes July 30 to August 10 and Baxter Laboratories August 2 to 16.
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Storey Glove Co
Force Electric Products
Ajax Engineers
Superior Glove Works
Acton Free Press
Mason Knitting Co
Baxter Laboratories
Roszel Family Re union Held at Erin Home
A Roszel family reunion took place at the home of Mr and Mrs George Filcox Jr in Erin on Sunday July 18 with a lawn buffet. Attendees included Mr and Mrs James Brown Royal Oak Mich Mr and Mrs George Roszel Mr and Mrs David Roszel from Guelph Mr and Mrs Comfort Roszel Margaret George town Mr and Mrs Thomas Rotz Kenneth and Jimmie Mrs Winnie Roszell Mr and Mrs Elmer Roskell Wayne and Gail Acton Mr and Mrs Roy Harding and Gordon 4th line Erin and others unable to attend.
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Roszel
George Filcox
R . Erin
James Brown
Royal Oak
Michigan
George Roszel
David Roszel
Guelph
Comfort Roszel
Margaret
Georgetown
Thomas Rotz
Kenneth
Jimmie
Winnifred Roszell
Elmer Roskell
Wayne and
Gail
Acton
Roy Harding
Gordon
Erin
Victor Harding
Fire safe wood frame treatment boosts flame resistance
The Financial Post reports a big Pennsylvania maker of cooking equipment chemicals and construction materials claims a new chemical pressure treatment improves lumber framing and finishing. The treated wood gains greater flame resistance and termite protection while staying odorless and preserving color and palatability.
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Financial Post
Pennsylvania
Elims
Five Injured in Car Collisions Near Acton
A second collision in a month at the corner of first line and the Acton crossroad in Equesing left five people injured. Cars driven by John McCallum and William Edge were damaged. victims included Mrs McCallum and Gordon Gibbons. All patients were treated by Dr. Kenney at Acton.
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First Line
Acton
Equesing
John McCallum
Bell Bros
Milton
William Edge
Orton
McCallum
William Elgle
Kenney
McEachern
Driver Narrow Escape At C P R Crossing
Gorden Krowles of Dundas escaped injury Tuesday morning when his haulage truck collided with an eastbound Canadian Pacific freight train at the Anderson crossing near Milton. The front of the truck struck the engine but the driver avoided serious harm by steering away and stopping near the guard rails. damage to the truck was estimated at 800.
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Gorden Krowles
Dundas
Canadian Pacific
Anderson Crossing
Milton
al Lemon
Mainprize Transferred to Ontario Ship
Mr and Mrs Harry Mainprize announce son Jack, a crew member on the Athabaska, has recovered from polio quarantine aboard and will be transferred to the Ontario destroyer. He plans rail travel from the West Coast via Alaska to visit in September. The family reports he is well and the disease danger aboard is over.
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Harry Mainprize
Jack
Athabaska
Vancouver
Vicetoria
Ontario
Alaska
New stores plan to move in next month
Rushed work on a double store building on the old Gregory Theatre site aims to have tenants in by next month. Carrolls grocery moves from Mill Street to the west side beside Well’s Meat Market, while Ros Ann Ladies Ready to Wear will occupy the east side near Toth’s repair shop with an opening planned for August 27 and a fashion exhibition at the Roxy Theatre.
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Gregory Theatre
Towell's Meat Market
Carroll's Grocery
Mill Stret
Toth
Acton
Roxy Theatre
Our Business Outlook for 1948 Second Half Promises Growth
Canadian businessmen head for holidays with optimism about the latter half of 1948. Production is expected to rise despite higher costs. Pent-up demand and wage price trends suggest continued expansion, with savings and profits climbing as the economy improves.
Field Day and Garden Party at Nasgapaweya Presby Church
Thursday July 9 features Fom Hamilton entertainer. Barn Dance at Claude Pickett's Farm Seventh Line 14 miles north of Hornby on Tuesday July 27 by Modernaires Orchestra admission 50c. Ber Civie Holiday Midnight Dance at Park Pavilion Acton with Bob Martin's Orchestra Monday August 2 at 12 01 am. Prizes for ladies admission 75c.
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Nasgapaweya Presbyterar
Fom Hamilton
Claude Pickett
Seventh Line
Hornby
Modernaires Orchestra
Park Pavilion
Acton
Bob Martin
Vocallst
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Waterloo
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Fred Fryer
John Walter Noble
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Limehouse
Duchess Antin
Houwardia
Archdeacon W. G. K. Thompson
Emmanuel Karn
Edna Aiken
Bouvardia
Marie Fournier
Herb Reid
Albert Fournier
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