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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 20, 1952

Page

5

Canada Farmers Debate Britain as Best Long Term Market

Farmers during a March 10 forum favored Great Britain as Canada’s best long term market for farm products, with the United States seen as a short term or proximity based buyer. They urged improved product quality, targeted advertising, and government help with handling transport to needy countries to build future markets.

Great Britain United States Britain Department of Agriculture Minister of Trade and Finance

Halifax model city built by Boy Scouts under Sliver

Civil Defence and Traffic Control authorities plan to use a large scale Halifax city model projected in a cooperative effort with Boy Scouts and leaders led by District Scout Commissioner Paul D. Sliver Halifax The model features scale reproductions of buildings streets highways docks rail and transportation facilities

Halifax N.S Boy Scouts Paul D. Sliver

Auction Sale of Livestock Farm Implements and Car

Public auction at Nassagaweya Township on March 25 at 2:00 p.m. will offer a Hillman Minx sedan, mower, plows, rake, cultivator, slush, wagon, sleighs, cream separator, mixer, hay equipment, fence stretcher, wheelbarrow, and other small items. Livestock includes a bay mare four years old, several cows and calves, white shorthorn heifers, and Durham steers. No reserve. cash day of sale. Hindley and Elliott, auctioneers.

Alex. Pringle Nassagaweya Spexside Side Hillman Durham Hindley and Elliott

Antique Display Showcases Riches of Two Centuries

A Limehouse W.A antique tea event in Memorial Hall featured a large display of items dating back to 2100 years. Curator Mrs Smethurst highlighted items such as a 1755 Cook Book and a 2100 year old Chinese bowl while prizes were awarded for oldest article and apron.

Limehouse W.A Memorial Hall Christ Smethurst Scott Europe Asia Scotland New York State Germany Italy Australia Stewarttown Clay Tracy Ireland Bobby Burns Hourne Miss Ivens Black Georgetown Fryer A. Norton Mrs. Osborne Danny Hewitt

Acton May Enter Lacrosse Again

Acton may rejoin lacrosse after years of absence if a Tuesday meeting at Braden Hotel draws business leaders and sports enthusiasts to discuss forming a U L A team. The arena needs minor alterations and support is growing, with a session planned at 7 90 p m at the Station Hotel.

Acton Gamia Braden Hotel U. LA

Baxter Laboratories Triumph In Georgetown Semi Final

Baxter Laboratories won 6 to 1 over Rufn's Transport in Georgetown in the Georgetown Industrial League semi final. Goals counted by Somerville Timmins Marshall Zajac with assists from Stewart and Masters. George town arena hosts a longer format playoff schedule for Monday evenings.

Baxter Laboratories Labn Georgetown Rufn Transport Smith and Stone Baxter Jants Somerville Stewart Timmins Marshall Everdell Zajac Masters Seaneone Jack Kentner Geareetown Hockes Dens” Raiders Elmira Polar Bears Elmira Acton Elmurra Polar Bears Raiders Poulse Emmura Milton Oakville Lakeshores Oakville 0.I. A Banter Labs Firtually Burn Tvtransport Olan Bob Marshall Mew Yafe

Re Elect Officers of Halton County Baseball

The Halton Baseball Association held its annual meeting at Hawthorne Lodge on Saturday March 15 with a chicken dinner. Officers re elected for 1951 were President Peter McMullen Milton Vice President Bob Lane Georgetown and Secretary Treasurer J Waldse Milton. Clarkson withdrew as their ball park was taken over for land development.

Halton County Baseball Association Acton Clarkson Hawthorne Lodge Peter McMullen Milton Bob Lane Georgetown J. Waldse Halton Baseball Association O B.A B.A. Oil Co Waterdown Oakville Brampton Campbellville Streetsville Carlisle

Halton County cattle outnumber people in 1951 census

A Halton Ontario census shows 39 700 cattle to 40 654 people in 1951. The dairy heavy county reports 24 000 swine, 4 040 sheep and lambs, 2 575 horses, and 17 500 cows and heifers two years and over for milk. Butter production nears 50 000 pounds.

Ahadu Halton Ontario Department of Agriculture Tro Department of Agriculture

Acton Baseball Plans Move Forward at District Meeting

Acton not invited to Halton County Baseball Association meeting, but Acton Intermediaa baseball club to hold its town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss unfinished business and current season plans. The district eyes lacrosse revival alongside baseball with local recruits invited and an UlA entry considered.

Acton Halton County Baasball Association Vnhead Acton Intermediaa Town Hall Reagan Aston Lhat Intercat Ontario Bantam Mit

Canadian Shipyards Pile Up $250 Million Program

The Financial Post reports shipbuilding under construction and orders in Canadian yards total about $225 million with repairs refits and overhauls estimated at $35 million, for a combined program of $250 million. Much work will await material availability, especially steel and equipment.

Financial Post

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