Milton Seed Fair and Bacon Show Draw Large Crowds
Halton County hosts the 14th Annual Milton Seed Fair and Fifth Annual Bacon Show at Milton Town Hall. Over 180 seed entries and strong bacon show participation from townships with 300 attending a Saturday afternoon meeting. Stakeholders include Professor Knox of OAC and JA Whitelock on prize lists, plus Gordon LeFebvre and Bruce Reid of the Canadian Department of Agriculture. Nassagaweya farmers win top bacon honors. John Bewtley Georgetown claims Grand Champion top dog. junior judging trophies awarded to Geoff McNabb and William Brain leads senior and John Currie junior contestants. Continued on page five.
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Halton County
Milton
Rog Knox
Animal Husbandry Department
OAC
Probie Acres
Canada
Caeda
Beace
S McMullen
Canadian Department of Agriculture
JE Whitelock Ina
Hic
Halton
Malton Hog Producers Association
Canada Packers Limited
McMullen
John W. Bewtley
Camptellvle
Mary Berlanguet
Moffat
J. S. Norvizit Moffat Cutt McDonald
Georgetown
M Sproat
Joe Stokes
Fred. Dixon
Nelson
Mr. Stokes
Clifton May
Trafalgar Township
Johyn Currie
Halton Seed Growers
Eraser McNabb
Strathacona Orchards
William Brain
Norval
John Currie
Milton East
Satunday
Fo Ehtitiadiceund
Aval
Wittahire
Keith Merry
Hornby
Gordon Darby
Rockwood
Ward Brownridge
Woo Lawrie
Coummon Department of Agriculture
Ross Peare
Wool Combing Provides Broad Insurance Benefits
Acton Wool Combing Corporation workers gain expanded life, sickness and hospital benefits under a new wage agreement with Local 721 of the Textile Workers Union. The company covers full cost, with optional dependent coverage and added surgical benefits. the plan dates from moodasy and reflects a broader safety net for employees.
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Wool Combing Corporation
Acton
Textile Workers Union of America
Segutad
Beardmore League Concludes Bowling Trophy Playoffs
The Beardmore Bowling Trophy playoffs were held Tuesday at Acton Alleys. Curry Department captained by Owen Mosales won with 319.600. Chrome Department led by Chas Heard scored 293.7. Second place went to Cutsole Department, with Jack Morton as captain, followed by Beamhouse and Westing. Individual prizes went to W. Robertson for high average and Wes Allan for high triple. Gord Cunningham presided as master of ceremonies.
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Acton
Bn All Alph
Curry
Chrome
Owen Mosales
Chas Heard
Cutsole
Jack Morton
Beamhouse
Westing
Gord Cunningham
Andy Buchanan
Labet Upper Leather
Dutante Labour
W. Robertson
Owen Masales
Wes Allan
John Turkeez
Bob Parker
Aj Youngblut
Beardmore and—Co
Busy Rees Institute March Meeting Highlights
Mrs. David Henderson hosted the Busy Rees WI gathering in March. Members suggested a fall bazaar article shower, one article per member monthly, comfort items for the sick, a quilt, an emergency fire kit, and more demonstrations. Plans included entering the Milton Fair exhibit and stopping a Nassagawera Township Centennial booth in July.
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David Henderson
Rees WI
Bazaar
Anf
Millton Fair
Miss Collins
Ken
Henderson
Elmer Coxe
McLean
CWACs to Hold Toronto Reunion in Early Summer
World War II era Canadian Women's Army Corps veterans plan a reunion in Toronto, aiming to reconnect this summer with former comrades and celebrate their service. The gathering will honor members and share memories of wartime duties.
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CWAC
Toronto
District Governor speaks to Acton Y's Men's Club visit
District Governor Bob Ingles visits Acton Y's Men’s Club for an evening of meal and discussion. He shares practical ideas for better work and welcomes new members including Ray Thompson Ed Foottit Harry Arbert Lamoreaux Don Wiggins Tom Atkinson.
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Y's
Acton
Bob Ingles
Acton Y's
Wsdom
Bob
Quelph Club
Bill Denny Jed
Alf Ralph
Y Club
Bull Ruddick
Bull Benson
Ray Thompson
Ed Foottit
Harry Arbiert Lamoreaux
Don Wiggins
Tom Atkinson
Bui-Denny
Ken Mackenzie
Ren Rachlin
William Mainprize Sr Celebrates 92nd Birthday Today
Nanogenarian William Mainprize Sr marks his ninety second birthday today March 31 in Acton. He has hardly missed a day this winter moving about town from home to the Post Office. Family and friends extend hearty birthday wishes and good health.
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Wm. Mainprize, Sr
Acton
William Mainprize, Sr
Mainprize
Acton Juniors Fans Recognized With Dinner Presentation
Acton Junior Hockey Club plans a future presentation with a dinner to honor Acton juniors and fans. The Athletic Association acknowledges fan interest in buying windbreakers for the team and will direct financial gifts to the presentation. Dr. G A Serre will supervise contributions and ensure funds aid the event. A firm date is forthcoming. Pirates in the South China Sea face Malayan naval countermeasures and mine sweeper air launches will fight.
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Aston
Athletic Association
Canvons
G. A. Serre
Malasan Naval
Wil
South China Sea
Many Items Monthly Meeting Knox 10x Ladies Aid
Knox Ladies Aid held their monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. Ritchie on Church Streets with a large attendance. Mrs. Fred McCutcheon presided. Scripture by Mrs. Wm. McLeod. prayer by Mrs. A J Buchanan. Duet by Mrs. Alex Mann and Miss Margaret Brown. Grocery Contest won by Mrs. J. Dennis. Lunch by Mrs. Ritchie and lunch committee. Hostess thanked by Mrs. Harry Mainprize.
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J. Dennis
Ritchie
Harry Mainprize
No Appeals on First Supplemental Assessment
The Greenock WHE held a March ring at Mars A McKeown’s home with PI members present. Mirah Allen read the Scripture and a local Irish joke was told.
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Greenock
Mars
McKeown
Mirah Allen
Mir Bo Pearen
HL Dasidsen
Acton WI
Kiog
Jack Heergrave
Junont
Citienstap
Tony
Crown Attorney W L Dick Retires After 45 Years
Crown Attorney W L Dick plans relief from Halton post after 45 years in office. He will remain in practice with his son Kenneth in the firm Dick and Dick. He recalls early days without an official court reporter and notes few serious crimes during his term including a murder trial and Campbellville bank robbery prosecutions.
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Crown Attornesys
Ontar
Marel@ atat o
Halton
Keneth
Dick and
Osgoode Hall
Brampton
Malton
Campbellville
Han
Legion Donation Advances Acton Pool Fund
Acton Branch of the Canadian Legion contributes 132.60 to the pool fund, lifting subscriptions to 8241.10. The total shortfall remains 1880.00, a small per capita gap amid seasonal interest cycles.
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Acton
The
Canadian Legion
Notable Events and Meetings in Acton and Surrounding Areas
The minister's aunt is shown again April 30 at Town Hall Acton. The Friendly Circle hosts a gathering at Marguerite Taylor's home April 50. Euchre and dance at Lome School April 8 900 pm admission 3s9d gents ladies free. St Joseph's Baking Sale and candy sale Saturday April 2 Parish Hall Milton Arena April 4 Hamilton Skating Club show Knox Church Maple Leaf group. Acton Agricultural Society Euchre and Dance YMCA Acton March 31 8 30 pm prizes music lunch. Home and School Association Monday 15 pm Acton School travelogue movie speaker invited parents friends.
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Ladies of
Milton Arena
Hamilton Skating Club
Maple Leaf Group
Knox Church
Seo Bills
Acton Agricultural Society
Y.mlca
Acton
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