10 May 1951
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
1
Poet Miriam Herman captures a playful scene as Mat invites Joe to go fishing with rubber boots tackle rod and reel. The banter hints at a fun outing though the plan faces delays and squirming worms.
The British Legion holds a national review in Hyde, London on May 12 to celebrate 30 years. Standards from about 8,500 branches will be paraded in the event.
Mr. Lloyd Harlock of Sutherland Schultz Electric Co Limited at 9 Nottingham St Guelph. Mr. Steve Yorik of Steve's Electrical Service at 12 Surrey St W Guelph. Mr. Walter Keeler of W W Keeler Co Erin. Mr. Ken Crow of Crow's Electric Morriston. Mr. Wilfred Brownlow of Mof fat.
On May 2 at the park, Crawford Douglas and Doreen Cole won senior high school championships. The event featured morning races, afternoon jumps and relays, with teachers and Rev. Luxton among helpers and a Roxy Theatre prize rumored for the winning team. Team standings listed Red 626% points, Gold 538 points, Blue 507% points.
Bank of Montreal customers face thin months after Christmas and insurance premiums. The article describes opening a special purpose account to deposit a fixed percentage on paydays, enabling heavy payments without strain. Orme Hunt at the local B of M branch offers to help set up such an account.
The Financial Post notes how many large companies began as small or non existent ventures. Five years ago a trio started a transformer business from huts near War Assets, with six staff. Now the firm employs over 700 and produces about 600 units monthly.
Following protests by a citizen’s committee Ottawa announces high tension lines of 10 000 volts and more will be buried in future power expansion. The policy aims to eliminate overhead wiring in the capital.
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