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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

4

Women Institute meets in Campbellville with new secretary

Mrs. Jane Reid and Mrs. M. Moore hosted the Campbellville Women’s Institute meeting. Five delegates were named for the District Annual Convention to be held June 1. Donations to Federation of Agriculture and Red Cross were made, a new secretary-treasurer appointed, and volunteers planned programs and social events. A birthday celebration for Mrs. James Deforest drew attendees from Hespler, Guelph, Milton and Campbellville.

Jane Reid M. Moore Women’s Institute Frank Quinlan George Black Federation of Agriculture Ebenezer F. Quinlan J. K. Mahon Campbell Agnew Jean McPhail William McLaren Wm. van Sickle Lloyd Crawford Wm. Buck Jane Rela Thomas McPhail George Inglis A. McPhee Toronto aNace- King Robert Inglis Chas King’s Moore J. L Reid Ladies Aid Mahon Hespler Guelph Milton Campbellville Milton Heights James Deforest

Milk Control Rules Limit Farmer Home Use in Britain

A British regulation restricts a dairy farmer’s household milk consumption and requires surplus milk be sold to the Milk Marketing Board. Citizens with one cow cannot give away excess milk. The piece argues compulsory marketing harms freedom and advocates cooperative marketing to ensure fair prices and adequate production.

Milk Marketing Board

Wheat pact reached with 36 nations on annual sale terms

Representatives from 36 countries finalize the International Wheat Agreement a multilateral bulk contract. It calls for 500 million in annual sales by Canada the United States and Australia to importing countries. The agreement runs from August 1 118 and ron for 2 years.

Canada United States Australia Lst

Rockwood Horticultural District No 7 Meets in Guelph

Report from Spring meeting at Norfolk Street Church Guelph notes pleasant attendance and full representation from all societies. Wm Brown of Eloora chaired. reports summarize past year activities and goals for the year. Also noted the death of Mrs Wm Croft of Era mos a township and funeral details in Rockwood Cemetery. Public speaking contest held in Bra mos a Schools with finalists named and judges praised performances. Kenneth Guild injured in a bus collision near Toronto recovering in hospital.

Mesdames Harris Copeland Root Hutchinson Eliot Horticultural District Norfolk St Guelph Wm. Brown Eloora Wm. Br. Croft Toronto Town Ine Guelph Road Fred Williamson Croft Robert Dredge Eramosa Township Fred Vancouver Moody Rockwood Cemetery Fred Croft Kitchener Robert Pearen John McAlpine Milton Swanston A. M. McPherson T. Mitchell Jas. Hawkins Bramosa D. D.gray S. Scott Elmer McCannnell Eramosa School Area Board Joy_Smith David Benham Patsy Dyer Bruce Hosking Rockwood Marion Oakes S.S Mackenzie King Julia Williamson Pauline Johnson Florence Cahill John Fleming Louis Pickering A. Orr Acton F Hamilton Guelph C. VL David Berham Julia Wiliamson L. Pickering D. D Gray Mary Reid Ss. 9 Ano Muse Irene Storie SS. 2

Legion Observes Magna Carta Week in Acton

Acton branch of the Canadian Legion plans a Magna Carta week from June 21 to June 2. Prizes will be awarded for school children's essays. A parade on Sunday June 20 invites all organizations to participate. no church service that day. Mr. FL Wright chairs the Legion committee. Further details will follow.

Acton Canadian Legion FL. Wright Legion

Religious Sound Film Returns to Baptist Church

The sound film Beyond Our Own will be shown again at 7 oclock Sunday evening at Atpan after recent technical difficulties during special services. Dr Hoskins of the RCAP and Mr Sid Johnnoh of Toronto will conduct the service and introduce the film scheduled for 8320. Hoskins, a noted speaker, has presented the film in many communities and aims to share its message clearly for all to see and hear.

Atpan Hoskins R.C.A.P. Iit Sid Johnnoh Toronto

Auction Sale In Acton Of Household Effects

Public auction held at E K Warrop’s instructions in Acton on May 29 at 1:30 pm DST offers a Chesterfield suite, piano, radio, dining furniture, beds, dressers, stoves, and lawn items. Cash terms, no reserve. Auctioneer Roy Windley. clerk W Coles.

E.K. Warrop Bower Ave Wilbur St Acton W. Coles Roy Windley

Auction sale of estate furniture farm tools and real estate

Public auction of the Walter Dennis estate at Lot 32 Con 2 Trafalgar N D S near Miton on May 22. Items include dining room furniture books records phonograph and appliances plus farm equipment and a 100 acre farm with stone house lease to Nov 1949. Real estate terms cash for chattles and reserve bid for farm with possession options.

Walter Dennis Uo Con Fralfalgar N.d—S Miton Edison Gramophone Trafalgar Toronto Hamilton Way Farm Dick & Nick Elgin Patterson Windley & Elliott

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