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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

2

Uppers Win Acton Bowling League Championship

Beardmore and Muskokas duel for runners up as Uppers clutch the title by sweeping the final series. Ernie Lawson and Joyce Buchanan star with 7/2 and 686 respectively while Bert Fowler leads Muskokas with 679. Season closes with awards to Ivy Martin and Jim Bullough and thanks to league executives.

Beardmore Leatherettes Helen LeSueur Eva Williams Kay Ritter J Buchant Harry Ernie Lawson Bert Fowler Pacers Lloyd Tinie Nes Devons Muskokas Muskies Triuph Joyce Buchanians Bert Fowler John Dennis Joyce Buchanan Bob Snyder Percy Woods Flarry Rogers John Robson Con Ivy Martin Adjos Amigas

Rural Urban Relations Plan Church Service Picnic In Halton

Kiwanis Kingsway club members in Toroto and Halton plan Rural Life Sunday with a Lowville United Church service at 3 pm followed by a family picnic in Lowville Park. Rev Oliver W Holmes leads the service, with Rev Arnold Wilkinson as guest speaker.

Kiwahis “ Club Kingsway Lowville United Church Serv Club Lowvllie United Church Lowville Park Oliver W. Holmes Lowville

Farm Tractor Oil Care Stressed By Engineering Specialist

Ontario expert G S Moggach explains why regular crankcase oil changes and oil filter checks are vital for tractors. He notes detergent oils suspend contaminants to prevent varnish and deposits, warns that small particles bypass filters, and urges adherence to manufacturer change intervals especially under poor conditions.

Halton G. S. Moggach Ontario Department of Agriculture Moggach Western Ontario Agricultural Ridgetown Imdre

Early Control Tips for Weeds in Lawns

Weeds in lawns, notably dandelions, respond best to early control. C B Kelly, an O A C botanist, notes extra benefits from spraying with 2 4 D during mid May warm spells. Early spring weeds like black medick knotweed chickweed and creeping Charlie are more susceptible before perennials grow and annuals transplant.

C. B. Kelly O.A.C

Spray Lawn Now For Weed Control

A horticulture note from John A Weall of the O A C Horticulture Department explains using 2 4 D to kill broadleaf weeds like dandelions chickweed and plantain without harming grass. Apply on windless days and keep separate sprayers for 2 4 D to avoid drift and chemical mixing.

John A Weall O.A.C. Horticulture Department

Junior Farmers Hold Weekend Field Day and Church Service

Halton Junior Farmers held a May weekend with a Homnby park field day featuring horseshoe pitching and boys and girls softball, a Palermo club team defeated Milton and Norval, and Palermo dominated the girls’ game 7-2 while 4-1. The Milton squad included Jean Hunter and Kathryn Ford among others. A Sunday church service at St Pauls United Church Milton featured Miss Edna Strong Ontario Junior Farmers president as guest speaker on time use and faith. The event closed with a fireside hour and gifts for organists and choir leaders.

Halton Homnby Park Afernoon Mitton Milton Act Norval Palermo Helen Biggs Louise Vivian Barb Biggar Mary Lou Taylor Nancy Biggar Mary Johnston Eleanor—Taylor St. Paul's United Church Bill, Wilson Ed Segsworth Seers Tary Joy Hayward J. L. Graham Edna Strong Ontario Peel County Christ Miss. Hayward Mr. Segsworth Courtney Agnew Lord Swith John Wilson Fhe Walton G. Newell Joy Hayward Barbara Biggar Aileen Harrop Aileen’ Harrop Tommy Hunter Jay Hayward

Toronto Milk Producers Hold Annual Ladies Night in Stewarttown

The District 12 gathering at Esquesing Township Hall Stewarttown on May 17 was chaired by Don McKersie with John Bird organizing. Guest speaker James L. Baker outlined marketing plans for cheese cream and condensed milk while J W Pawley discussed Toronto market developments. Conservation officer Ted Spearin gave an illustrated talk and entertainment followed by musical performances.

Toronto Milk Producers Esquesing Stewarttown Don McKersie John Bird James L. Baker Ontario J. A. Francis Halton J. W. Pawley Toronto Milk Producers’ Association Toronto Ted Spearin Credit Valley Conservation Authority Cameron Lush Clare Robinson Bill’ Watson da Benharb

Penny's Return: Compound vs Simple Interest Through History

A penny deposited at 4 percent compounding annually from year 0 would grow to about 1.6 x 10^33 by 1950, far surpassing the simple interest outcome of roughly 1.79 dollars. The comparison highlights the dramatic impact of compound growth over time.

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