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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1956
Page
10
The Ontario Beef Improvement Association auctioned over 200 Shorthorn bulls this week. The top price of 2200 dollars went to a Shorthorn consigned by S G Bennett, president of Beardmore and Co of Acton. W H Merry, Milton district Shorthorn breeder, purchased the animal.
The civil defence series explains federal co ordination with provinces and municipalities in disaster response. Health Minister Paul Martin stresses shared responsibility, with the federal government organizing training and stockpiles while relying on citizens and local leaders for effective execution.
The three Knox W M S adult groups were represented at a Presbyterian executive board meeting at Knox Presbyterian church in Guelph last Saturday. Mrs Roy Black of Fergus presided and Mrs A W Poe of Toronto spoke on council executive duties. Acton attendees included Mrs E A Hansen Mrs D Davidson Mrs Wm Toth Mrs Jas Ingles Mrs R H Armstrong Mrs F Anderson and Mrs H Main. Arrangements were set for a Spring rally at St Andrews church Kitchener and the Synodical Annual in Harriston.
The Woman's Association of the United church met at Mrs. D. Lindsay's home. New members Mrs. J. Pope and Mrs. E. Higgins joined. Mrs. Lindsay's hospitality was acknowledged after a social time and refreshments. A 63rd wedding anniversary was celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. James Reed.
The Limehouse WI held a meeting at Mrs. S. Gisby’s home with 14 members and one visitor. The group voted a donation to the Halton Musical Festival and heard reports from convener Mrs. Harry Brown. Mrs. Gisby shared current events while rug making demonstrations and a piano selection entertained members.
The Silver Wood Women's Institute held a March meeting with 17 members touring the Provincial Paper Mill then met at Mrs. Thomas Appleyard's home. Talks covered Alberta and current events, a reading by Mrs. Dick Appleyard, and plants were laid for a layette while members were gifted notepaper boxes. Ben Case and Stewart Scott drove to California with Saskatchewan detour. Ern Batkin hospitalized in Toronto.
At the March Senior Auxiliary meeting of the Knox Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society held at Mrs Moran’s home, Mrs H L Bennie presiding in Mrs A J Buchanan’s absence, the topic The Christian Mission in a Revolutionary World explored remedies for a sick world with nationalism and communism and secularism discussed by named members. Arrangements were made for the spring bank offering and a Georgetown Auxiliary visit.
The 1939 average weekly wage in Canadian manufacturing was $20. Current levels exceed $60 per week, indicating substantial growth in real earnings over the period.
Edmonton’s Chinese community gains its own Freemasons lodge with permanent quarters. Organized in June 1934, the Edmonton lodge now serves 63 members in the city.
The Arch Institute of the Hospital SF Sick Children in Teranta receives support from union life insurance companies in Canada. Funds from these providers help advance medical science with the aim of healthier lives for all.
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