Hogs Market Trends Across Canada Highlight Regional Totals
Canadian hog marketing up to June 16 totals 2,293,000 head, with Quebec 443,000 and Alberta 442,000, Saskatchewan 120,000, Manitoba 121,000, Maritime provinces 90,000, and British Columbia 17,000. Grade A hogs in Toronto stockyards reach record highs as production shifts westernly, while haying and labor shortages press farm operations.
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Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Maritimes
British Columbia
Canada
Toronto
Halton County
Safety Deposit Boxes Offer Cheap Home Safe For Valuables
An advertisement urges storing valuables such as cameras lenses insurance policies important papers jewelry in a Safety Deposit Box at the Bank of Montreal for a cent or two a day. It stresses protection from thieves or fire and invites readers to visit Acton branch to meet Orm Hunt and learn about the key awaiting the customer.
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Bank of Montreal
Acton Br. H
Orm Hunt
Acton Residents Win Prizes in Georgetown Draw
Acton residents won prizes in a Georgetown draw held under the Women's Auxiliary of Holy Cross Church. Tickets were sold in Acton by St. Joseph’s Church members and the list includes Fred Bilocco, Denise Ridley, Edith Francescato, Marie Synott, Colin MacColl, and others from Acton, Georgetown, Hamilton, Guelph and New Hamburg.
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Acton
Georgetown
Holy Cross Church
Legion Hall
St. Joseph's Church
Fred Bilocco
I. Elliott
M. Hanenecker
Toronto
Denise Ridley
Home Helpers Hold Annual Meeting at Knox Church
The Senior Auxiliary of Knox Church gathered at Mrs. R. L. Davidson’s home for the Home Helpers meeting. Speakers included Mrs. Bricker unable to attend due to Mrs. Lindsay’s husband’s death. readings by Mrs. Chas. Cowman and Mrs. Hassard. reports from Mrs. Mainprize and Miss Clark. fund plea for spring bale to Mrs. Masales. condolences offered to Mrs. Lindsay.
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W.mls
Knox Church
R. L. Davidson
Lindsay
Guelph
Orange Blossoms Peonies Form Setting For Corner Ross Wedding
In Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on June 23 Eleanor Elizabeth Ross daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ross Kinrive Farm married Torontos Joseph Corner son of Mr and Mrs Jos Corner. Rev Robert Armstrong officiated with pink and white peonies and orange blossoms. Bridesmaids and guests from multiple towns attended. reception followed in the bride’s garden.
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Eleanor Elizabeth Ross
Toronto Hospital
A. Rosas
Kinrive Farm
Wee Lyn Savage
Toronto
Arnold Arai
Donald Ross
Wm. Corner
St. Thomas
Donald Corner
Peterborough
Barrie
Bolton
Orillia
Sussex
England
District
Acton Native William Lasby Dies in Montana
Acton native William J D Lasby died June 1 in a Montana hospital at age 74 after a life in retirement from the Townsend drug business. A Republican, he served Montana as state representative from 1934 to 1968 and later ran in Tacoma's 28th district. Surviving are his wife Maris a son Dr J O Lasby of Tacoma a daughter Mrs Don Geil of Portland two brothers Sam Lasby of Acton and Oliver of Denver a sister Mrs Belle Oram of St Catharines seven grandchildren and another son William Arthur who was killed in a 1941 Florida air force training accident.
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William Jd.lashy
Acton
Montana
Townsend
Tacoma
Lashy
Maris
J. O. Lasby
Don Geil
Marc
Portland
Sam. Lasby
Oliver
Denver
Belle Oram
St. Catharines
Ont
William Arthur
Air Force
Florida
Piano Pupils First Recital At Acton Baptist Church
Over 150 attendees watched Miss Etheb Fra in lead a first recital by Musi pupils at Acton Baptist Church. The program featured piano solos duets and numbers with accordion and wood instruments. Repertoire included The Blue Danube Waltz and pieces by Maritsa Marks and YV Wert Bos noted for fine teaching and musicianship.
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Acton Baptist Church
Etheb Frain
Maritsa Marks
Miss Franklin
Mase Franklin
YV Wert
Dorothy McDeonald
Bates
Sinebar
Levee Chisholm
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Halton
J. M. Readhead
Lowville
Maurice
Broiler
W. Davison
National Employment Service
Newfoundland
J. E. McMullen
Bower Ave
Honda
Consult
R. M. Bell
Optometrist
Erin
Tota
Gutret
Life Insurance Companies
BISCO
Burley Board
BECO
Bishop Asphalt Papers Ltd. Planty
Londom
Ont & Portneuf
Sta PG Aa Cocr SA
ISE Oo
SU Can
Montreal
Ony
Corner-Ross
Msc
North Bay
Gwen
Ponetang
Harold Wiles
Dairy Foods Service
Bures
Huron Street
J. McGeachie
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