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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 08, 1956

Page

18

Rockwood Pot Holes Draw Geologists From Far Off

A Hamilton Spectator feature by Hazel Mack highlights Rockwood Ontario famed pot holes near Eramosa River. The 20 000 to 25 000 year old formations draw visitors and were formed by grinding water carved boulders. Plans for a provincial natural park and land control are discussed.

Rockwood Hamilton Spectator Hazel Mack Eden Mills Ontario Rockwood Village Guelph Eramosa F. F. Marwick Ontario Agriculture College Penton Ottawa Wisconsin United States Devil's Well Europe Rockwood Academy Prof. Morwick Lookout Point Gypsum Lime and Alabastine Co Paris Ont Grand Valley Conservation Authority Everton Village Ernest Benham Toronto Hamilton A. P. Coleman

Trout stocked lakes yield strong autumn fishing near Edmonton

In the Edmonton area autumn fishing is thriving as trout stocked last spring by the Alberta fish and game department draw anglers. Muir Lake shows especially good returns with rainbow fingerlings. anglers report nearly every person reaching the 11 inch limit. The program operates on a three year cycle with restocking after three seasons and occasional winter-kill reducing need for netting.

Edmonton Edmon District Alberta Fish and Game Department Muir Lake Fisheries Department Alberta

Bridge Reroute Near Ralph Dennys Farm Delayed Traffic

Construction continues on a new cement bridge on the fourth line near Ralph Denny’s farm. The bridge is completed but not open due to a needed creek reroute and tearing out the old structure to prevent washouts. Flood mitigation is the goal.

Ralph Denny Austin Young Young Robert Ware Acton Archie Kerr Robert Agnew- of Brantford Flint Michigan Elwood Harris Rockwood Mary Agnew Toronto William Bell Waterloo Robert Warne Alvin Fisher Erin R. Denny Robert Brampton Earle Leslie Parry Sound Hallowe'en

Costly Break-In Leaves Chilliwack Firm in Ruins

A $100,000 blaze destroyed a building supply company structure in Chilliwack British Columbia. RCMP said the fire may have been started by an acetylene torch used by safe crackers.

Chilliwack B.C Saffecrackers R.C.M.P

Milk for Canadian school children debated by farm forum

The 1956 57 National Farm Radio Forum began October 29 with Halton county groups discussing School Milk. They agreed on a national program to supply milk to all Canadian school children, considered refrigeration needs, and explored funding from government, parents, school boards, and social groups. Some suggested using June set aside funds for advertising milk and improving health. A separate note from Medicine Hat described a peculiar triple potato resembling a duck.

National Farm Radio Forum Halton Canada

Home Maintenance Supplies Ad Listing

A compact classified note offers high quality electrical appliances building accessories and home equipment for sale at lower prices. Contact details appear as part of the advertisement.

Support Prayer Needed More Than Ever in Africa Rally

A Halton Presbyterial sectional rally at Ballinafad United Church featured Melville WMS as hostess and Edith Choerke missionary to Angale Africa as guest speaker. She urged prayer and training for African youth to meet rising needs and adapt to local work.

Africa Halton Milton Foster Church Ashgrove Pryce

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