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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 05, 1960

Page

3

Eden Mills Women’s Institute elects officers at annual meeting

Mrs H Buchan presided as president while Mrs J Gilbertson was chosen chair for officer elections. New officers include first vice president Mrs R Roy and secretary Mrs J MacDonald. Conveners cover public relations historical resolutions home economics education and citizenship agriculture and more. A June bus trip and a $200 Federation of Agriculture donation were planned. Earlier visits and local notices fill the town report with social events and a village grass fire response by emergency crews.

H. Buchan Mary Stewart R. Ray J. Gilbertson R. Roy J. MacDonald W. McLean W. Gilbertson R. Wright H. Gilbertson H. McIntosh J. Hamer Agriculture W. Lasby Federation of Agriculture Fred Gardiner H. Borden N. Marshall Borden Sobye T. Atkinson L. Tolton D. Beattie Cowell MacDonald The Wilk Wilson

Urge Bait Caution in Streams As Fishing Season Opens

Ontario Lands and Forests warns anglers to avoid live bait fish such as alewives carp dogfish garpike goldfish perch rock bass sunfish or smelt due to risks to game fish. Live lampreys are banned. keep minnows in flowing water away from air, use non-toxic containers, and discard overcrowded or moldy stock to prevent water contamination and disease.

Ontario Department of Lands and Forests

Fire Chief Talks Fire Prevention At Girl Guide Meeting

The Fire Chief spoke at the Girl Guide meeting on fire prevention and several members signed up as junior firemen. He shared tips to stop fires before they start and reduce damage if they occur. Cookie Day set for May 7 with canvassing of town and rural areas to fundraise. Meetings end with Day of Done and Taps.

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Sunday May Services and Baptism at United Anglican Church

The schedule lists May 1960 services including Morning Prayer at 8:00, Sunday School at 10:00, Morning Worship at 11:15 with nursery care for under fives, and a Christian Family Service at 11:00 on May 5. Junior and prenursery care provided. Y P Society meets 6:00 p.m. with a discussion on Love and Marriage. Also May 8 features Holy Eucharist at 4:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Martins worship. All are welcome.

U.mlc MM. Coles Stan Osborne Eastor G Potter Hamilton Dusuniey School Nevil Christ Ambassadors

Forgotten deposit helps Lorne Scots to Edinburgh trip

A 40 year old bank deposit, found in Port Credit, will fund the Lorne Scots pipes and drums to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August. The money, $289.22 from an old canteen fund, will be turned over to the Edinburgh Tattoo Committee via the Halton and Peel Trust Co. Officers and friends of the unit are underwriting transport costs. The bank notes prior deposits growing only by interest, with a small sum of $75.40 earned since February 1943.

Edinburgh F. J. Hamilton Peel Battalion England Port Credit Standard Bank Charles Urquhart William S. Son Ank of Commerce Lorne Scots Arthur Kemp Edinburgh Military Tattoo Committee Halton and Peel Trust Co Brampton Col. Hamilton Miller Port C Canadian Commerce

Livestock Production Week Highlights Halton Breeders Meeting

Halton County livestock breeders will attend a live stock week from May 30 to June 4 in Guelph. Sponsored by the Department of Animal Husbandry, the event features panel discussions tours and sessions on new developments in livestock production. Dr W E Petersen of the University of Minnesota speaks on Immune Milk and Future Dairying. Joint sessions include Sheep Industry of the Future in Ontario and Berl Cattle Day with Dr E J Warwick. Swine Day covers new swine industry developments and Cass competitions. The event aims to provide informative discussions on five stock sectors and is planned as the second annual condensed program.

Halton County Guelph Department of Animal Husbandry Ont:cultural College W. E. Petersen University of Minnesota Ontario Berl E. J. Warwick Beet Cattle Research Branch Department of Agriculture

Burning Desire Sparks Risk to Trees in Dry Grass

Foresters warn that careless yard bonfires fueled by gusty winds and dry grass can scorch evergreens and maples. A fire creeping through leaves near plantations may kill bark and inner growth, especially with a bare belt between ads and first rows. Prevention through fire lanes and timing is urged.

Ontario Department of Lands and Forests

Mother's Day 1960 Tribute Reflects On A Mother's Love

A reflective prayerful verse honors mothers, praising their pure divine love as guiding lamps through life’s trials. It imagines eternal life with God and notes a mother’s influence continuing after death. The poet fondly recalls a mother’s kindness and enduring example.

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