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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

8

Township Officials Honor J. M. Bennett

Tanac M Bennett Esquesing township clerk for 25 years who retired this year was honored by present and past officials at a dinner at Hawthorne Lodge Milton Friday May Present were five township reeves and former wardens of the county, including Reeve Wilfred Bird as chairman. A signet ring and flowers were presented to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, with remarks by Councillor George Currie and others.

Tanac M. Bennett Hawthorne Lodge Milton Bennett Wilfred Bird Arthur Benton Mrs. Bennett Walter Linham George Currie Thomas L. Leslie George Cleave Howard May George Leslie W. J. L.hampshire Halton Sherriff

Plant Evergreens To Beautify Home

Foundation planting enhances architectural features and can conceal defects. Choose evergreen or mixed material for varied height, color, and massing. Avoid constant shearing, prefer lighter greens or gold tipped foliage against red brick, and use regular shapes for formal displays.

Canadian manufacturing profits per dollar sales in 1958

W E Weaver chair of the Education Committee of the Canadian Manufacturers Association reports profits on each dollar of sales in 1958 averaged 5.2 cents. The study, based on two months of work, split profits into 23 cents paid as dividends and 29 cents retained in business. Comparisons show 1952 and 1953 figures were higher or lower by small cents.

W OE Weaver Canadian Manufacturers’ Association

Whitefish Travel To Stock Northern Bay For Restoration

Two Whitefish from Kingseale hatchery were shipped to Port Arthur for distribution then moved to Northern Ortaca for estocking. The Department of Lands and Forests reports eggs were planted by cutting ice holes with 100000 eggs deployed at eight to 16 feet depths along six miles. Eggs were transported by departmental aircraft in wooden cases packed in snow and moss.

Kingseale Port Arthur Ortaca Department of Lands and Forests

French Dinners and Kitchen Tips Featured for Homemakers

A home economy column offers a French menu with Frenched Tenderloin and Potatoes au Gratin plus Vegetables Jardinere and French Ice Cream. It includes detailed cooking steps, a Q&A on paprika and freezing pumpkin pie, and club sandwich guidance.

Cafe Neir R. W British Columbia Europe Mia. W

Pasture Management Rules for Greater Farm Income

The Maritime Fertilizer Council outlines basic pasture management guidelines for cattlemen. Key points cover selecting prime land near barn and water, affordable fencing and rotational grazing, use of complete fertilizers, lime on acidic soils, cost efficiency of soil treatment, fertilizing per animal, promoting wild white clover, irrigation on dry soils, and avoiding overgrazing. It also notes oats sown with clover and timothy as a supplemental pasture and details nitrogen fertilizer rates for oats providing grazing.

Maritime Fertilzer Council

Matador Pacote Returns for Final Ring Performance

The renowned bullfighter Pacote, exhausted, prepares for one last ring appearance. In a tense setup his manager, dog, girlfriend, and a curious reporter observe as drama unfolds before the anticipated duel with the bull. The afternoon climaxes in a thrilling confrontation with suspense guiding the outcome.

Matador Iz Pacote Hia Hia Dog

Boer arms thrill fans with bold segs and neck move

A vivid performance titled All out, aby hollows SH up, neck way, body showcases daring technique and daring stunts. The crowd responds with excitement as the act highlights balance, agility, and precision from start to finish.

Canada Makes Gains in Tuberculosis Fight

Annual data show deaths and cases from tuberculosis decline in Canada. Public cooperation with extensive chest X ray campaigns helps detect cases earlier, enabling immediate treatment. New medical methods improve diagnosis and many cases are curable.

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