Baxters Triumph 4-3 In Semi Final Hockey Fight
Baxter Labmen edged the Provincial team 4-3 in Georgetown Arena the semi final game with Acton and Georgetown Midgets and a later 7-3 Smith and Stone victory in the Georgetown Industrial League. Fields Stewart Jordan scored for Acton while Zajac and Allen faced penalties. Georgetown Girls’ Pipe Band provided entertainment between games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter Labmen
Georgetown
Baxter
Acton
Smith and
Stone
Alliance
Lalomen
Baxtera
Fields
Masters
Stewart
Marshall
Jordan
Zajac
Allen
Mason Team Holds Top League Spot
In the semi final playoffs Mason's team leads after a 8-1 win over Skilling's and a 4-2 overtime victory over Wilson's, with John Ware scoring five goals across the two games. Oakley netted the overtime winner for Wilson. Mason leads best of three series 1-0 with potential trophy on mild Acton weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skilling
Mason
Mark
Wilson
McCristall
Davidson
Marks
John Ware
Spielvogel
Shepherd
Arcie
Heatley
Oakley
J. Ware
G. Ware
Acton
Farm Implements and Livestock Auction at Erin Township
Public auction conducted by Hindley and Elliott on March 15 at 2 PM. Stanley B. Hill directs sale of 10 pigs and assorted York Tamworth stock, two Holstein cows, several heifers and calves, TB tested, plus farm machinery including a 7 ft binder and a 20-30 threshing machine. Proceeds help satisfy a farm sale requirement. cash due on sale day. Auctioneers Rockwood and Milton Swackhamver serve as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley B. Hill
Erin-on
York
Tamworth
Young York
Ford Tractor
Durham
Ayrshire
Jersey
Hindley and Elliott
Rockwood
Milton C Swackhamver
Acton High School Literary Program Delights Students
Crawford Douglas hosted a Tuesday program at Acton High School featuring Yvonne Brunelle reading minutes, Martin Davenport singing Tennessee Waltz with Frank Bean on piano, and Gloria Denny’s beauty contest reading. Acts included Ruth Smith and Bill Bruce kitchen scene, Hollywood photographers, a lighthouse skit narrated by Janice Baker, and The Blackout comedy with Doris Halliday. The program closed with a county courthouse scene and a Toronto trip tease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Douglas
P.T
Crawford
King
Wayne Archie
Yvonne Brunelle
Martin Davenport
Frank Bean
Gloria Denny
Ruth Smith
Bill Bruce
Hollywood
Ted Footitt
Allen Ingles
Duncan Gibson
Carol Fetterley
Nancy Lambert
Frank Benton
Paul Berberick
Frank Benn
Janice Baker
Titx Arious
Jane
Doris Halliday Ravens
David ‘Cooke
John Creasey
Bob Coon
Toronto
Milk Pasteurization Urged By Health League Of Canada
The Health League of Canada warns that unpasteurized milk risks disease even from cows thought healthy. Despite provincial laws in Ontario and Saskatchewan, some farm families still drink raw milk from their own cows, risking bone tuberculosis undulant fever and other milk borne illnesses. Travelers are advised to ensure masks used are pasteurized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Net
The
Health League of Canada
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Health League
League
the Health League
More British Investment Arrives in Canada
The Financial Post forecasts substantial British capital entering Canada with many deals spanning modest sales outfits to large branch plant investments. Projects have been in development for months or years and many firms plan expansion if the market proves successful. British firms already here may push expansion while strong industry carries out shadow operations in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Financial Post
Britis
Asea
Plain Words Translate Complex Texts Into Simple Speech
Fergus News Record discusses simplifying language in public writing and reporting. It contrasts plain English with legal and bureaucratic jargon, citing Churchill and Mother Goose as examples, and argues for clarity in journalism, law, and civil service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus News
Britain
Winston Churchill
Laboor
Grangeville club dance draws strong support and praise
The article details growing cooperation from club members and a successful visit to the Grangeville club last Friday. An orchestra named the Debonaires proved among the best in Ontario, drawing fans from Acton and beyond. A planned Hoe Down and upcoming dances promise continued town interest and band concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangeville
Orangeville
Modernaires
Debonaires
Acton
Ontario
Mudville
Sonya
Georgetown
Perambulating Frolichrome Quadruped Sparks Church Debate
A curious frolichrome quadruped is described as certain to roam whether the bearer attends church, Sunday school, the mission band, or the day school, highlighting a lighthearted community preoccupation with routine.
Open Season Aims to Curb Deer Damaging Crops and Roads
Ontario officials report deer numbers threaten vehicles and crops in many townships. An open season in 16 Huron District townships during fall 1950 reduced deer from about 200 to 50, lowering potential accidents. Licences allow shooting with meat donated to charity, while beaver trapping or live-catching is used elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Lands and Forests
Huron
Ontario
Royal Grandchildren Buy National Savings Certificates
Their Majesties the King and Queen purchased for Prince Charles and Princess Anne the first 15 shillings in Britain’s new National Savings series, marking an official early issue amid postwar financial efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Charles
Princess Anne
Lighting Up Freights After Dark Causes Crossings Dangers
The Financial Post notes motorist error often causes highway railway accidents, especially at night. Even careful driving may not help on stormy rides when long freights block crossings and wig-wag signals are hard to see. Proposals include red reflectors on box cars to improve visibility from all sides.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baxters
Pollock and Campbell
Water St
North Galt
S. Maiden
Douglas Street
Guelph
Plata
Erin Township
J. E. McMullen Contractor
Bower Ave
Mother Goose
Tom
Thomas
Fergus Highland Pipe Band
Mary
Bethlehem
Gideon
Lamb
Milton
Milton Arena
O.H.A. Jr
Port Hope
Milton ‘Arena
A. W. Haydon
Acton, Ontario
Acton Rotary Club
W. J.beatyy
Crippled Children's Fund Committee
Toni
Cooper
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!