Personal News From Across Ontario and Alberta
Mr J C Scallege of Calgary Alberta visited Acton last week. Mrs Peter Murray and Mr B Sloper visited Friday with friends in Guelph. John A Chapman returned this week from a visit with Mr and Mrs Phaff at Trenton. Fred Warren and Jimmie of Toronto visited at the home of Mr and Mrs John Wood on Sunday. Fred McMillan visited with Mr and Mrs Gordon Rawn and relatives in Hamilton over the weekend. Gordon Darby of Guelph visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Robt Darby. Joe VanDere of London visited the bride’s parents over the weekend.
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J.C. Scallege
Calgary
Alta
Acton
Peter Murray
B. Sloper
Guelph
John A. Chapman
Mrs. Phaff
Trenton
Fred Warren
Jimmie
Toronto
John Wood
Fred McMillan
Gordon Rawn
Hamilton
John Taylor
Gon. Gordon
Robt. Darby
Joe VanDere
London
Ontario
McDonald
Wheat Varieties Canada Grows Wheat Varieties
Canada expands wheat variety testing to boost flour quality and uniformity. Data from Fort William and Vancouver shows Marquis Thatcher Ned Bobs declines in some shipments while Redman Saunders seed prospects rise. projections suggest 13 million bushels Redman and 1 million Saunders for 1969 seed use.
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Llesaaing
Fort William
Ontario
Vancouver
Fort Churchill
Manitoba
Saya J. G. Fraser
Central Experiment Farm
Otawa
Sound Vegetables Storage Tips for Winter
The article advises storing garden produce like potatoes carrots and beets in a cool basement or storage room. It emphasizes using sound, undamaged vegetables, inspecting them often, discarding rotting items, avoiding sprouting, and transferring produce to the cooler area promptly to extend shelf life.
Church News in Gunnbs Ontario Holy Communion and Sermon
Rev. LOU FHICKXRRING will lead morning service at 11 60 am with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. An evening sermon titled The Significance of the Death of Christ follows at 7 00 pm. Rev AW O Foreman will conduct both services. All are cordially invited.
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Christ
Hoth
AW O Foreman
Knox Huron Acton Armstron Missionary Sunday Service
Knox Huron Acton Armtrong M A Mialstar hosts Missionary Sunday with morning worship at 11 am and evening service at 7 pm guest speaker Rev Carter HA. Anniversary services set for November 13 plus November 8 Sunday School at 10 am and 1 30 pm service. Communion Friday at 4 15 pm and Mission Hand 4 pm BYU Service Commission meeting planned for Nov 4 plus a Thank Offering meeting by Mrs Dengate. Do you have no church home worship with us.
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Kevin J Carter
Mission Hand
BYU Service Commission
Pues
Mladton
Mra Dengate
Sunday School and Evening Prayer Service Planned
Sunday schedule lists a 10:00 am Sunday School and a 6:00 pm Meginners class with a welcome for attendees. The note invites participation in evening prayer and a friendly gathering.
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Meginners
Swell Egg Boss Paid Extra Dollar A Week
In a Reader's Digest excerpt a carpenter recalls a boss on a contracting job who paid each worker an extra dollar per week to “set the pace.” After completion the crew celebrated and praised the boss for the incentive.
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Aoc
Reader's Digest
Bonn as West Germany's New Capital City
The note places Bonn in West Germany as the country's new capital, highlighting its role in the political shift following postwar division.
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Bonn
Bethoven
West Germany
Juvenile Offenders Decline in Britain in 1947
The United Kingdom Commissioners of Prisons report shows fewer young offenders aged 16 to 20 found guilty in 1947 than any year since 1940. Males numbered 16,670, down about 1,160 from 1946 and 3,500 from 1943. females were 2,682, up slightly from 1946 but lower than 1945.
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Britain
United Kingdom Commissioners of Prisons
Baseball Benefit Acknowledges Further Contributions
The Baseball Benefit Fund continues to merit support from many citizens with new acknowledgments this week. Previously acknowledged amounts include Dublin Volpe 500 Sailor 340 O1. Wright 560 Acton Creamery 1060 Anonymous 200 Mrs McDougall Guelph 200 Softball Club 1422 Anonymous 60 47
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Dublin Volpe
Wright
Acton Creamery
McDougall
Guelph
Banockburn Women's Institute October Meeting Report
Banockburn Women's Institute met October 16 at Mrs Evans home with fourteen members and one visitor. Secretary Mrs Russell filled in. report on the Young Brothers auction booth was read. convention delegates were reported by Mrs Duby. A special meeting at Mrs Russell's was planned to start a quill. A casual lunch followed.
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Bannockburn Women's Institute
Mra & Evans
Mra. T. Gordon
Russell
Young Brothers Auction
Duby
D. Russell
Warnings on Laxatives and Constipation Misconceptions
A Reader's Digest report cites Dr William Hoo Glatke warning laxatives are often overused and feared. He explains irritation from cathartics speeds bowel movement, risks include nausea and potential death from self treatment. Minerals like mineral oil may be safer but have nutrient absorption concerns.
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United States
William Hoo Glatke
Glatke
Glatke Ays
Trillania
Giafke
Britain Means Business on Dollar Export Drive
Floyd S Chalmers from London notes Britain shifts from speeches to action in boosting dollar exports. Firms previously trading with India Argentina and colonies now undergo market studies engineering investigations and sales trips to new markets as they reorient for practical export growth.
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Britain
Floyd S Chalmers
London
Financial Post
The
Post
Chalmers
Maclean~Hunter
Mr. Chalmers
Papp
India
Argentina
Colonies
Hollywood and Bricklaying Ryl Lewis Milligan
A friend recounts a humorous Hollywood on set delay caused by union rules over planks and spikes for a street scene. The piece contrasts film industry idle periods with bricklayers earning high wages and argues for steady work to keep homes affordable and workers dignified.
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United
Hollywood
Carpentere
Anya
Atudio
Bla Chaily
Orla Packet
Jatlinte
Leonard Wateman
Toronto
Jaye
S&t
Denture Boost Story From The Reader's Digest
An elderly woman visits a dental office with a full set of dentures yet requests new fillings. The young dentist is surprised but she explains she enjoys humor and morale boosts for new dentists, claiming she has worn dentures for 40 years and can assist their confidence.
Wodenosawnee Officially Opened as Scout Home
The ceremony marked the opening of the Acton Newut Scout Home with council members and many scouts in attendance. Leaders praised Middleton for organizing the event and presented honorary badges, charter, and membership cards to officers and guests. A reception followed with appreciations for contributors to the home’s erection and ongoing support from Scout groups and families.
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Wodenosawnee
Hill Coon
Middleton
Treas
Acton Hey Beout Association
Escey
Aston Neout
W Coan
F Daversen
K Gardiner
Thera Jonee Bo
Trier
A Trahman
K Machkenzie
J McMullen
S Nortan
Me Nartan
St. S
Mra Agar
Mina Kay Titowa
Mis W Coon
Miss Schott
Dilis
Joe Gay
W Middleton
There Jones
Kirknens
Leishman
G McKensie
KR Smith
Mia So Snow
Mere T Tyler
Mia
van Gile
Norten
T Watson
Wilma Charman Goy
Hansen
Woo
Acton Newut
Coral
Steves Reefing
Mim Kan
Doner
Bateheas
King
Ube
Tay
It's Your Money the Social Security Bill for Canada
A column notes Canada's Social Security outlays reached 790 million dollars last year, about one third of Ottawa's total expenditure and half the prewar budget. It argues funding comes from taxpayers and warns higher taxes will be needed if returns fall or trade worsens. Government spending, the piece says, must be financed by taking money from taxpayers.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Real Bravery: Tommy Stands Up to Bully
A mother asks about Tommy’s swollen eye and bruised lips. He explains he stopped a bigger boy from beating up another child, then reveals he meant the confrontation was with himself as the brave act.
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Tommy
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