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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1951
Page
3
A soldier told Groucho Marx he sought a girl who did not drink smoke swear or have any bad habits. Groucho asked what for in a quip. The line appears in The Reader's Digest.
A passing motorist warns a hillbilly that his house is on fire. The man lies under a tree and answers that he is already acting by praying for rain, explaining he has been praying since the fire began.
Erin Township council held a special meeting in Hillsburgh on May 23 to amend By-law No. 7 under The Dog Tax and Live Stock Protection Act. A later session on June 4 approved funding to the Grand Valley Conservation Authority, accepted a bridge tender at 24.90 per cable yard, and authorized insurance placements and payments for livestock damages and agricultural society support.
The June meeting at Mrs Earl Lambert's home in Brock Ave was led by President Mrs R L Davidson. Miss Bailey public health nurse outlined district health duties and will soon join crippled children work. The group noted Halton WI 50th anniversary with a Milton luncheon and program.
Six teachers and supervisors retiring this year at a public school received gifts at an after school event on Tuesday June 12. Presentations were made by Mr McKenzie and Mr Smith, including two framed pictures of the school chairs and a travel alarm.
A rough week on the farm features cows mixing with heifers, a tractor mishap, and a census day mess. A Sunday trip to the Boston Church Anniversary Service prompts reflections on faith, politics, and a Gallup poll question about life’s factors.
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