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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

7

Wedding at St Albans Church For Miss Muriel Johnston

Miss Muriel Christina Johnston of Rockwood married Carl Banas of Toronto formerly of Guelph at St Alban's Anglican Church Acton Rev Ralph E Price officiated Mrs Frank Oskes played organ. Attendees included Mrs W Hawkes matron of honor and William Harrison best man. Reception at the bride’s father home drew guests from Toronto Clin ton Walkerton Ospringe and Saskatoon. The couple reside in Toronto.

St Alben’s Anglican Church Acton Muriel Christina Johnston Rockwood Carl Banas Toronto Guelph Andrew Johnston Frank Banas Ralph E. Price Frank Oskes W. Hawkes William Harrison Clintom Walkerton Ospringe Saskatoon Saskatchewan

Little Nellie and Mamma on an Empty Stomach

A short dialogue where Little Nellie states she has a stomach ache from being without lunch. Mother and a minister discuss hunger and headaches as they joke about feeling taller when the stomach is full.

Nellie

Favorite Sport Now Pastime All Year in Ontario

H W Clark Conservation Officer Lake Huron District says many sportsmen hunt year round using a summer licence allowing groundhogs crows starling and sometimes fox. Wing shot and riflemen find crow shooting with lures as thrilling as winter duck hunting, but warn that high velocity rifles are dangerous and may be safer in settled districts.

H. W. Clark Lake Huron Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Clark

Gouzenko Family Hidden From Soviet Police Since 1945

Igor Gouzenko escaped the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa in 1945 with top secret papers on uranium sent to Moscow. The Gouzenkos have lived undercover in Canada, using assumed names and constant moves, with only a few officials and a guard aware of their true identities.

Gouzenko Igor Gouzenko Ottawa Soviet Union Svetlana Royal Canadian Mounted Police Moscow Russia Europe Gouzenkos R.C.M.P

Racing pigeons bring profit to Britain from Riverside to Melvindale

Racing pigeons bred by a Leicester businessman are earning dollars for Britain. Four cocks and hens were sent to Riverside Ontario and another pair to Melvindale Michigan by Louis Massarella, who began breeding the birds as a hobby three years ago. Each pair sold for 60 dollars.

Leicester Britain Riverside Ontario Melvindale Mich Louis Massarella

Picnic For Blind Planned by Board

A meeting of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind board was held May 10 in the chairman G Frank Thompson’s office. Attendees included Mrs Ryrie Mrs Davis Mrs Bell Mrs Gowland Messrs Fearman Tier G E Elliott J E Whitelock Hill Riddells chairman W Stanley and the district secretary. A joint picnic with Peel county was arranged for June 23 at Applety College. The annual picnic benefits the sightless in Peel and Hatton counties. Milton’s Building Fund quota stood at about $1000 of $2500 pledged, with the campaign ongoing.

Canadian National Institute For the Blind G. Frank Thompson Ryrie Davis Bell Gowland Messrs. Fearman Tier G. E. Elliott JE. Whitelock Hill Riddells Thompson W. Stanley Peel County Applety College Peel Hatton Milton C. N.lb

Technicians Advise Care For Your Television Set

Experts warn home tinkering causes more damage than proper repairs. High voltages inside the set pose danger, and the back cover safety interlock prevents electric shock. A qualified technician or service contract saves time and money, while routine cleaning of cabinet and viewing glass is fine.

Uranium Boom In Athabaska Spurs Saskatchewan Mining Town

Prospectors flood into Uranium City after Albert Zeemel's record strike near Lake Athabaska. Gunnar Gold Mines Ltd stock soars from 40 cents to 12 dollars a share as plane access and high prices lure hopefuls, while government builds a rough frontier town with scarce services. The US Atomic Energy Commission bonds Canada’s uranium oxide future through 1963.

Dance Ine Gay Smivas Albert Zeemel Lake Athabaska Saskatchewan Zeemel Gunnar Gold Mines Ltd Gunnar Wall Street Ins Mune Athabaska US Atomic Energy Commission Dominion Canada

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