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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1948
Page
4
The district page highlights community happenings across nearby towns. Reports cover local events, school activities, club meetings, and public notices of town improvements. Readers gain a snapshot of nearby civic life and upcoming organized activities.
The Everton community notes the death of Geo Jestin at Guelph General Hospital. Funeral held at 2 30 PM from the home with Rev Chariton speaking at the house and grave side. Pallbearers were six neighbors and family. burial in Everton Cemetery. Florence Armstrong widow Eva Ioeyvan Jin Bobby Joshn brothers and others survive.
The Presbyterian Church groups held regular meetings at Mrs. W Mino’s home with good attendance. Mrs. Mino led the WMS, readings by Mrs. Gilbertson and prayer by Mrs. Robertson Jed. Ladies Aid was led by Mrs. Gilbertson, business items discussed, and the National Anthem closed the service. A social tea followed hosted by Mrs. McLean and Mrs. Lowrie. An update noted Mrs. Coulson’s ankle operation and hopes for quick recovery. The Nite Hawk club gathered at the Clark farm for a birthday party for Mr. John Milne with winners named in euchre. Visits included Mr. and Mrs. Tor Monte guests and trips to Niagara and St. Catharines.
Community gatherings at Mrs OS Noble’s home and at Hall Roar enehre von Pridgy featured euchre games with prizes awarded to Mrs HE Preston Mrs Gee Yoesten Mr OS Matthews Mrs Rot Davidson and others. Nearby events included a birthday party for Miss Kirkpatrick and a visit from Mr Thomas Ahanedy.
Mrs Walter Gibson of Alliston spent days here with her mother Mrs George Watson and other relatives. Jaycee Donaldson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lorne Donaldson returned home after a serious heart operation in Toronto. Ben Moffitt confined to bed with aciation. John Roazel renewing Saskatchewan acquaintances visiting sister Mrs Norman Dearing. 21 years since Roazel was here and notes many changes. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs George Gates on their marriage at Orton manse. Mr and Mrs John Jeffry Appin visiting daughter Mrs Harvey Dearing. Storm kept young folk indoors Friday night. Wallace Gregson visited Tarbet and attended Edwood Turner sale with good prices. Turner bought a house in Orangeville.
Mr Thomas Fines led a Farm Forum discussion on What the machine has done for us at the weekly meeting Monday night in the school with 22 in attendance. Progressive cache was played with Mr and Mrs Fines receiving high scores. Lunch and a social time followed.
Local Erin officials report Erin will not be included in the proposed Orangeville High School area after a meeting in Orangeville last Friday. Attendees included W T Miller R D Graham D C Kirkwood Clayton Barbour and George D B Scott and Albert Wheeler of Erin Township Council. The move drew flowers gifts and congratulations at the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Itchcock of Ballinafad celebrated February 15.
Ballinafad Farm Forum held a Tuesday euchre in the Hall with a good crowd. Top scores went to Mrs Robt McEnery and Mr Wired Burt. Meeting at the Edmunds home drew 24. Discussions focused on "What the machine has done for us." Recreation led by Mrs Clarence Snow and Mr Frank Smith. Other notes include Mrs McEnerys tonsil operation in Guelph General Hospital and sympathies to Mrs Wm Kirkwood family. Mrs Barbara Soper visited her niece.
The Financial Post argues for increased European immigration to Canada to address manpower shortages in farming, lumber, mining, and construction. It warns rivals like Australia and South Africa will attract potential citizens if Canada does not act. The piece frames immigration as essential to opening northern territories and expanding population.
Agricultural guidance from the Dominion Department of Agriculture outlines sampling methods to test seed purity vitality and sanitation. It explains preparing a representative sample weighing one pound for weed seed counts and performing a germination test using a 5 inch pot with loamy soil and 100 seeds at a depth of two inches.
Canadians favor improved highways and better lodging to draw tourists. The Financial Post poll shows support for government regulation of resorts, hotel proprietor training, and marketing abroad. Voters also urge publicity, hospitality, and streamlined immigration to showcase Canadian attractions.
Two UK firms unveil a new lightweight wool fabric weighing 1 to 7 oz per sq yd. They claim it is four times stronger than comparable wool fabrics and consists mainly of wood fibers with a small nylon content. The report also alludes to early aviation rivalry involving the Wright brothers and the Kitty Hawk flight.
The Flannelal Post notes two key periods in determining global wheat prospects. By end of March, the world learns early hints of European and US south central harvests, and by end of June, spring wheat in Canada northwest and Midwest corn belts will be clearer. The weather in these windows will steer coarse grain exports and economic impact.
A customer is the most important person in the business a person who brings wants and opportunities. The customer is not an outsider but part of the enterprise and deserves respectful handling and warm service.
The Financial Post and University of Toronto president Sidney Smith urge action to ease overcrowding in higher education. They argue many enroll for happiness or parental funds rather than merit and support raising entrance requirements and limiting enrollment to protect university value and standards nationally.
Local event at Power Hall drew a large crowd as residents enjoyed a Swiss Family Robinson portrayal on screen. Vessel wreck, captain’s death, and survivors’ struggles were depicted, with the group later resettling on a distant shore. Weather did not dampen attendance.
Exports detailed include pork, beef, beef offals, and mutton products. Canned meat shipments totaled many thousands with specified destinations in the United Kingdom, UNRERA, and Europe, reflecting diversified overseas demand.
A British scientific report from the Department of Industrial Research outlines a new process to extract herring oil. The method breaks fish to release oils and proteins, enabling larger daily yields and reducing waste. Several plants will be built to handle seasonal catches from the sea.
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