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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 06, 1954
Page
7
Halton farm column notes the Canada farm price index drop from 268 to 206 while input costs rise to 242. Beef and processed milk prices declined steeply, prompting a shift from self sufficiency to diversified farm enterprises. It highlights farm management changes, the role of economies of scale, and forecasts tougher years ahead.
The Women's Missionary Society Easter meeting at Mrs. C. A. Elsley's home featured a Queen's birthday tribute, devotionals by Mrs. Menzies and Mrs. Halstead, reports from officers, and a guest talk by Mrs. Mainprize on the synodical Barrie gathering. She noted India quilts replace yearly and reserves receive the old ones, followed by song and prayer. Blair Evening Auxiliary also held an Easter gathering at Mrs. R. B. Elliot's home with a guest speaker Mrs. J. MerDougall describing Ethiopia, a solo, and a social close for 28 attendees.
The piece extols aluminum for its extreme thinness and strength, noting that a pound of aluminum can yield wire stretching 20,000 miles. It highlights aluminum’s potential across various applications, mentions ongoing research by Canadian manufacturers, and credits Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. (Alcan) for pushing new product development and coatings.
Nassagaweya born man Wim McGibbon of Grassy Plains B C died April 20 in his 78th year. He was son of the late Archie McGibbon once governor of Mis marriage and former Isabella Alton. Born 1876 on his father's Nassagaweya farm, he moved west 40 years ago, farmed, married Ila Noble, had two sons Blake and Archie, later lived in Monse Jaw New Westminster and Grassy Plains. He leaves wife two sons Archie and Blake two granddaughters Rosie and Shirley two sisters Mrs M J Carton Milton and Mrs Beri Hutcheon Ayr and a brother Archie Winnipeg who predeceased him in May 1953.
Mrs Robert Darby formerly Caroline Fletcher a noted Acton resident died April 28 at St Josephs Hospital Guelph after extended illness She was born May 17, 1887 in Easthop Township married in 1912 to Robert L Darby moving to Acton in 1926 Funeral held April 30 at Victor Bo Rumsey and Son Funeral Home Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton She leaves husband five children 14 grandchildren and many relatives The family lists brothers and sisters in Ontario communities as survivors
The Soldier Apprentice program trains 16 year old youths in 16 trades plus academic and general military instruction. Apprentices gain promotion prospects, Army benefits including 30 days leave, and half pay before birthday. Eligible applicants must be at least qualified for high school entry, have reached 15 but not 17, with September start and applications now open.
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