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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
12
Acton and surrounding communities saw a flurry of visitors over Mothers Day weekend. Toronto residents Boyd Clark and Harold Flute joined local families, while numerous relatives from Dundas Dublin Seaforth Woodstock Palmerston and Grassi attended gatherings at homes in Acton and nearby towns.
Acton announces the engagement of Ella Mae Milne the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Milne to Kenneth Ramsey youngest son of Mr and Mrs Milne. The marriage is planned for May first in Rock.
The Financial Post notes American tourists traveling to Canada spend heavily on fishing and hunting. It argues the tourism value outweighs the cost and suggests visitors bring wealth in silver and gold to cover trips for trout bass deer moose and bears.
The article notes a large sweet clover seed export volume but reports restrictions by early December. U S markets show high shipments while domestic use grows slowly and Canada harvests a full crop. Despite surplus, the United States posted one of its smallest crops in years.
Sunday schedule lists worship at 120 am and 1M am with sermons titled In Our Own Praan House. The Hour of Crimmon Worship and Congregation activities follow. Church School assembles at 10 720 pan, with welcome extended to all at any hour.
Sunday event notice describes a diving worship gathering with a theme They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. Readers should attend an afternoon session in the area program.
Do You Know continued notes customers used low rates for trips to visit loved ones over Mother's Day. The piece encourages spontaneous visits to parents and family on happy occasions and offers to book future trips.
Sunday services noted for May 14 14 4 PM. May 17 9 30 PM Young Women's Mission Drive Annual Meeting at Mrs Warner home May 29 church annual meeting and election of officers listed in local notice.
A letter by Heatherington argues against margarine and other substitutes, denouncing propaganda and urging strict dairy regulation. He accuses advertisers of exploiting consumers and stresses butter’s superior value and safety, calling for high standards and safeguarding farm products.
The article notes professors and experts lament the teacher shortage and cites a daily classified ad showing two posts: a Grades 5 and 6 teacher at 1500 dollars annually and a janitor at 1800 dollars, illustrating salary incentives.
Visitors from area schools toured the county council sessions as leaders debated land sales and hospital funding. The council approved various grants and budget items including 200 to Halton Whow Hian’s Association and 125 to Halton Juntos Meanemaker chus, while a land purchase offer was rejected and several by laws awaited final action.
The Industrial League playoff ended last week with the tannery curry team taking the cup. Wool Combing entertained Simpson's Knitling Co. of Toronto last Saturday and the event was enjoyed by all.
In Barbados an unusual harvest gathers sea urchins, called sea eggs, from reefs. Fishermen collect five golden spines per shell and sell cleaned shells filled with seventy rates of meat for fourpence each, with a May to September closed season to protect beds. The government protects this coastal delicacy industry valued at about $20 000.
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