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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 10, 1965

Page

6

Debates on Parliamentary procedure and Grenfell stamp plan

A discussion on limits to debate in Parliament seeks a two day minimum for second readings and three readings with possible extra days for amendments. Canada Post plans a Sir Wilfred Grenfell centenary stamp issued June 9. A note from Oakville Burlington residents asks for mail delivery feedback to the local Post Office.

House of Commons Inment Grenfell Sir Wilfred Grenfell Newfoundland and Labrador Canada Post Office Welter Bell Wilfred Labrador Oaksville Burlington Post Office Ottawa

Heather McGeachie Tops Grade Nine Athletic Honors

Heather McGeachie daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack McGeachie Acton received a trophy for top all round girl in grade nine. She starred in volleyball softball track and badminton and helped lead acts High to CWOSSA meet in Guelph finishing fifth and third in doubles.

Heather McGeachie Jack McGeachie Acton Chozen Heather Girls’ Athletics Association Acton District High School Guelph Ace High

County Weed Control News Defines 1965 Act Changes

County of Halyon reports amendments to the Weed Control Act effective April 14 1965 by Ontario Legislature. Sections 3 10 and 13 and Regulation 5 revised expanding duties to destroy noxious weeds and weed seeds with inspector powers to order removal. Details reference Ontario Agriculture Publication 75 and cover drainage and enforcement across land parcels.

Ontario Ontario Department of Agriculture

Lawn Care Tips From A Quiet Season

Advice warns against cutting too low and urges raising mower height to about one and a half inches. Recommends deep watering about one inch every few days to promote deep roots and avoid browning. Also urges sharpening mower blades and disconnecting the spark plug before maintenance to prevent injury.

Forest Health Reminder: Stop Littering and Carelessness

A community message urges residents to avoid careless acts that can spark fires and harm ecosystems. Encourages responsible disposal of waste and mindful outdoor habits to protect local forests and trails.

Tim Mings wins prize at Western Ontario fair

The Timings boy son of Mr and Mrs Don Tim mings attended his first show and won first prize in the children's class up to 14 years with 37 competitors. John Foley took a prize spread including second fourth and fifth in various events. A warning note on farm electrical hazards appears from the Ontario Farm Safety Council. A pedestrian is described as a man with two cans a wife and a one year old daughter.

Onat Bie Atry Boy Don Timmings John Foley Tok A Flint

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