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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 07, 1953
Page
7
THB Halton herds have joined Dairy Herd Improvement work over three years. The program, popular in the county, provides performance data and cost of production per herd. New rules require at least two grade cows to qualify, allowing more herds to enroll. Contact Milton local branch of Ontario Department of Agriculture.
Dr Norman High opened with a talk on Yesterday Today and Tomorrow stressing farming as big business and possible solutions. Delegates from Scotia Alberta USA Ontario joined a panel on Understanding One Another. Halton wins Provincial Debating Championship with Eleanor McKeown and Earl Snow earning a fifth straight title.
A bellicose dog is said to be tamed by a two foot aluminum rod used as a harmless electric shock. Alcan announces the largest stranded overhead transmission cable built at Shawinigan Falls to power a new West Coast news building.
A reflective aphorism notes a smile costs nothing yet creates much. It suggests smiles occur in a rash moment, but their memory lingers, and a smile cannot be bought or stolen until it is given away. If you meet someone weary, offer your smile to brighten their day.
A truck driver taking a civil service exam admitted previously belonging to a group seeking to overthrow the government in Ottawa. When asked which organization it was the applicant named the Tory Party, startling the examiner with the unexpected answer.
A vintage account recalls Acton field lacrosse in a park setting with young local players led by Darby Statham and Bill Sta tham. The piece notes rough play before substitutes, historic park landmarks, and a early crowd moving players off the field by bus after matches.
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