Local Visits and Family News Roundup
Mr and Mrs R A Gordon and Nancy visit from Toronto. Miss Carole Anne and Matter John Lantz spend the week at their grandparents home. Mr and Mrs Frank Buchanan Billy and Doug of Comber visit the Elliott family. Dr and Mrs J J Mare and Susan from Morgantown WV visit relatives. Miss Dorgen Steele returns from St Josephs Hospital Guelph after appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Anne
Matter John Lantz
Frank Buchanan
Billy and
Doug
Comber
Mra R. O. Elliott
Familly
J. J. Mare and
Susan
Morgantown
West Virginia
J. M. Steals
Dorgen Steele
St. Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
Y Basketball League Opens With Four Teams Play
The Y Basketball Mouse League kicked off with four teams. In the first game Philip McCristall's Misch equid beat the Golds captained by Jack Pink 7 34 with McCristall scoring most. The Red team led by Rob Hruce defeated the Blues 45 12, Fred Euringer scoring 18. League games are Saturdays 3 0 to 8 30. A Junior Teen Age Party was run by the new Junior Committee including Marilyn Marks Marilyn Mellor Netty Mae Lambert BI McHugh Dill Skilling and Al McColl. An April Fool's Party is planned for Saturday April 1 with ghost story events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip McCristall
Misch Equid
Golds
Jack Pink
McCristall
Dick Wood
Rob Hruce
Don Dawkins
Bluse
Fred Euringer
Reds
Don Davidson
Blues
Marilyn Marks
Marilyn Mellor
Netty Mae Lambert
BI McHugh
Dill Skilling
al McColl
Halton Poultrymen Plan Organization And Hear Reports
At Linbrook Public School on Friday March 17 a meeting heard reports from the Ontario Poultry Producer's meeting in Toronto. John Arald chaired and was named to represent Trafalgar Township Halton County in Toronto. Heatherington was nominated to represent Halton County on the Ontario executive and district three. A proposed constitution was discussed and J Braid was instructed to call a Trafalgar Township poultrymen meeting for March 30 at Linbrook School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linbrook Public
Ontario
Toronto
John Arald
Trafalgar Township
Halton
RS. Heatherington
Arald
Halton County
Peel
York
Simcoe
J. Braid
poul+tyrmen
Trafelgar
Linbrook School
Why Not a Fence with a Hedge in Garden Design
An expert from the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa argues hedges offer privacy and background for floral displays, often cheaper than fencing. Hedge height and color depend on garden size, with tall green hedges suitable for play spaces and brighter low hedges emphasizing design, while texture and gloss affect perceived space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W Oliver
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Church Services Notice for March and April
Sunday School at 10 00 am with Worship Services at 11 00 am and 7 00 pm led by Rev. A G MacPherson Flesherton Ont Congregational meeting set for Wednesday March 29 at 8 00 pm Communion Service on Sunday April at 10 am all are cordially invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. MacPherson
Flesherton
Congregational
Wedness
Acton Rev Robert II Armatron MA Minster Service
Sunday service schedule for March 26 1960 at Acton MA includes 1100 am Divine Worship 1215 pm Sunday School and Bible Class and 100 pm Divine Worship with the verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Febrero
Acton
Robert II Armatron
MA. Minster
Bayottas t Church Rev. CULAR BR GOWER Fea March 26 1950
Sunday services announce Sunday School at 10 30 am and Women’s Mission Circle Thank Offering Meeting at 1 30 pm with special speaker Miss K Ford of Waterford Ontario. Mission Hand Thank Offering Meeting features visiting Miss K Ford. Event cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Mission Circle
Am K Ford
Waterford
Mislon
Miss K. Ford
Or Alben's Church Service Schedule
The notice lists services at Or Alben's Church Angiana with Rector W. G. Luxton BA. Tent at 9:00 am Holy Communion 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 am Morning Prayer 1:00 pm Beginner's Close 1:00 pm Evening Prayer Lenten service Wednesday at 4:00 pm A Welcome Awaits You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alben’s Church
Angiana
Rester
W. G. Luxton
Hudson's Bay Co 280 Year Empire Captures World Trading Fame
The 280 year old Hudson's Bay Company is described as the oldest trading firm, second largest fur dealer after Russia, with 203 trading posts. It shaped cities like Winnipeg and Edmonton, once controlled vast lands, issued its own currency and taxes, and even waged a decade long war against the French with colonial power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadson's Bay Company
Anys R. Gardner
Reader's Digest
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Victoria
Gardner
MacLean’s
South Africa
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Canada
Hudson‘ S Bay
Pierre Exprit
Hudson's Bay
Charles
North America
Ontario Fire Losses Drop in 1949 Report
The Ontario Fire Marshall's office records show a drop in fires and losses in 1949. There were 17 776 fires causing estimated losses of 17 880 085 dollars and insurance losses of 14 221 409 dollars, down from 18 418 fires 20 557 149 in property loss and 15 008 730 in insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Fire Marshall
Water Supply and Municipal Upkeep Review at Acton Council
Acton council discussed a water supply report and future sourcing options with N Walker resident engineer. They approved by laws on taxcana, sought bids for painting a water tank, and planned street work budgets while considering sewer installation and warding off parking issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Water Supply Co
N. Walker
Council
General Hospital
F Varrup
Acton
Duke of Devonshire
CNL
CNR
Central Mortgage Corporation
Thos Cook
Tony Seynuck
Jas Moore
W Davidson
Ines
Pioneers
First Town Council
Wm Churchill
Assensor
Immigrants Seen as Job Boost for Canada Says DP Use
Unemployed workers press unions to oppose further European displaced persons. The Financial Post argues that new skilled immigrants will create industries and jobs, countering native wage concerns. DP arrivals are described as creating employment for themselves and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Saya
Financial Post
Canada
HI Y Fellowship Club progress at Acton High School meeting
A HI Y Fellowship Club is forming after a Tuesday meeting at Acton High School. Attendees included Kitchener HI Y members, Principal, staff, clergy, Y officials, and Acton supporters who endorsed forming a focal club with another meeting planned to finalize organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
Acton
Gordon Rognvaldson
Rognvaldson
Orland Robbins
Don McLean
Bill Denny
Luxton
Armstrong
Bill Benson
Cliff Sutton
Cf Sutton
Canada
United States
Jonas Ringman
Kitchener Club
Biverys
Acton Hi
Ted Nansen
Girla 5
Halton Farm Forums Weigh Cooperative Farming Benefits
Halton County discussions on Can We Farm Co-operatively reveal strong independence among Canadian farmers. Forums debate co op viability for young entrants, various farming tasks suited to cooperative effort, and preferences on custom work versus owner operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton County Farm
Secmrd
N. Trafalgar
Ontario
Nannockburn
Omagh Forum
Mt Nemo Forum
Boyne Forum
Limestone
Carpet wool prices rise with devaluation impact
Carpet wool prices have advanced markedly since last September and, in Canadian dollars, run much higher than before the devaluation. The Financial Post notes a small price increase in early January and forecasts further increases if current levels persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Financial Post
Communicable Disease Patterns in Halton County
Halton reports outbreaks of mild childhood diseases with 1950 totals through March. Measles 113 cases, mumps 105, german measles 22. Oakville Trafalgar area sees sharp upswing. Quarantine removed. stay-at-home rules depend on rash onset and physician guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
Fisquesing Township
Kvilte
Trafalgar
Oakville
Nafalygar Township
Kerman
Oakville-Trafalgar
Oakville Teporta
Severn
Department of Health
Business Men Lead Volleyball League At Acton Y M C A
The Acton Y M C A volleyball night saw Business Men win two games against the Tannery Reds after a strong showing by Gord Beatty. Micro Plastics routed Ws Men 15-0 15-4 15-8 while Independents defeated Tannery Blues 15-0 15-8 15-5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men
Acton
Y.M.C.A
Tannery Reds
Reds
Gord Beatty
Tannery Blues
Independents
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Mra R. A Gordon and
Nancy
Halton Poultrymen Plan Organization
Church News
Walled Church of Canada
Asien
Ontaris Parsonage
Bower
Avesta Sins O. M. Lasupand
Bayottas T
Cular BR
Gower
Naists
Hudson's Bay CO
Hotland
Wion
Hi-Y News
Cecil A. Carr
Optometrist
Dougles St
Beatty
Acton Home Furnishings
Talbot
Gotham
Palcant’s Clothing Store
Cockshutt
D. J. Smith Sales Co. Ltd
Woolwich Street
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