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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 15, 1950

Page

4

Dancetime Froth Revealed In New Sheer Checked Dress

A new short length frock called Dancetime Froth features a sheer checked fabric with a deep neckline and a wide towing skirt. The outfit emphasizes dramatic style and modern silhouette.

Milton Descendants Gather For 16th Hustler Reunion

The Hustler family held its 16th annual reunion at the Hornby home of Mr. and Mrs. Cantelon with Milton Bird serving as president. Rev Rosa Hare accepts Fenwick charge while Rev W A Dempsey takes over Mallgrove and Rock Chapel duties. Audrey Hall, daughter of Harold Hall, graduates from Toronto Western Hospital. Canadians will pay about 145 million in sales tax revenue this year, nearly double wartime totals.

Norman Cantelon Hornby Jeremiah Hustler Milton Bird Rosa RO Hare Maligrove and Rock Chapel United Church Halton Fenwick W. A. Dempsey Mallgrove Toronto Western Hospital Misa Audrey D Hall Harold Hall Mia Wall Mias Audrey Hall

Beaver Dam Discovery on Ontario Bush Road

A family trip near Ontario uncovers a new beaver dam spanning fifty to sixty feet across a stream, with beavers believed to have felled trees and built the structure by layering mud and vegetation. They follow a cowpath out when leaving, note flooded routes, and learn the beavers were later investigated by local authorities and clubs for future relocation.

Ontario Jyols Sudan Mestofous Rob Bob Sportmen's Club Department of Lands and Forests

Beaver population growth prompts countywide project idea

The text notes that four beavers breed quickly in family groups and suggests duplicating this beaver management project in other counties to address soul and water conservation challenges, implying potential broader use of beaver activity.

Glass backboards debut for basketball seating safety

The Financial Post notes new RK tempered glass backboards will replace old units. They feature heat strengthened half inch glass, an extruded aluminum frame, and an enamelled shooting rectangle to improve safety for fans seated behind baskets.

Financial Post

Georgetown Graduates at University of Toronto Exercise

Mrs Keith Duncan has graduated from the Physical Therapy course at the University of Toronto and received her diploma at graduation exercise on Monday. Marie Agnes Conn of George town died suddenly in Hamilton on Wednesday May 31 in her 30th year. Elmer C Thompson retires after 30 years as clerk of the 3rd Division Court Halton County. Wallace Thompson succeeds him in new duties. The federal government continues to consider old age pensions costing Canadians about six million dollars per month.

Keith Duncan University of Toronto Marie Agnes Conn Ray Conn Georgetown Hamilton Elmer C. Thompson Halton County Wallace Thompson

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