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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

5

Missionary Gives Slide Program on Japan at Baptist Church

A missionary from Los Angeles on her first Japan furlough spoke at a Wednesday evening Baptist church gathering. Ruth Smith shared slides of tent campaigns and literature stands, described Japanese customs and idol worship, and urged prayer for missions. Local hosts Fay Garner and Mary Reid sang a duet as tea closed the social hour.

Japan Baptist Church Ruth Smith Ray Costerus Los Angeles Miss Smith Costerus Fay Garner Mary Reid

Waterworks extension predicted need beyond present system

Georgetown plans a second storage reservoir and extensive upgrades as industrial demand grows. The council, with Philips and Roberts, considers exploratory drilling to locate new water sources, noting Deltex subdivision could push demand to four million gallons daily.

Smith and Stone’ Plastics Main St Philips and Roberts Roberts Deltex Delrex

Auction sale of farm stock and implements at Card Rossy farm

Public auction scheduled for Wednesday June 22 at 1 30 pm on Town Line between Nassagawega and Esquesing. Lot includes 6 Durham cows and several bred cows with calves, hogs and poultry, extensive farm machinery from grain binders to tractors, hay, grain, furniture and more. Cash on day of sale with no reserve due to ill health. Hindley and Elliott Perth with L McMillan as clerk.

Card Rossy Nassagawega Esquesing Durham York Ford Tractor Hornet Ford Hindley and Elliott Perth

No Action On Gas Franchise Request In Esquesing

Esquesing township council heard two deputations at the June 6 meeting in Stewarttown. Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations Ltd sought a franchise for the township but no decision was made and the matter will be taken up with the township solicitor. Several routine items followed including a subdivision land restriction, borrowing for school purposes, by law assessments for 1955, and various small payments. A note adds that Oak Island in Nova Scotia continues to attract treasure hunters after 150 years.

Esquesing Stewarttown Anthony Gas and Oil Explorations ,Ltd Fred Dixon Reeve Bird Meadow Glen Municipal Board Ontario Municipal Board Gerald McLeod Albert Benton John Currie Harold Campbell Joseph Schertzel Donald Lindsay A. N. Stark J. Sanford and Son Georgetown Hydro Commission Ontario Department’ of Health A. W. Benton George C. Brown Georgetown Bickle Seagrave Milton L. W. McMillan Credit Valley Conservation Authority

Tips on Touring By Carol Lane

Twenty million anglers admit fishing fun but can misjudge the best time to fish. Readiness includes clear water, bright moon, off shore breeze hiding the angler, and barometer trends. Warmer water sends lures deeper as fish seek cooler depths. most enjoy going fishin.

Good Cattle Sale At Saskatoon Exceeds Expectations

Good prices were realized at Saskatoon Exhibition's third annual cattle sale. Forty three Grade A bulls brought a total of 26 305 dollars, averaging 612 dollars each. The Canadian Red Cross and Junior Red Cross raised nearly half a million dollars for international relief in 1953.

Saskatoon Canadian Red Cross Junior Red Cross

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