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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 10, 1949

Page

6

Halton Farmers Awarded in Soil Building Contest and Public Speaking

The Halton Crop Improvement Association announced a soil building competition with Acton Georgetown and Millan agricultural societies. Thirty to forty entries were received and judged on farm program factors. Also, Milton High School hosted the Halton Juniors public speaking and amateur entertainment contests with winners advancing to district competition and plans for a county choir.

Lytle Dedges Halton Crop Improvement Association Acton Georgetown Millan Newdens Acton Agricultural John M Bont Harvey Nurme Woo Ratton Juniors Milton High School Halton Junior Farmers Norval Eleanor Stark Milton Vera May Stuart McFadden Pelermo Jean Patterson Wm. Vivian Chas Watt Palermo James Kean Halton Juniors Eo Carson Ontario Jr. Farmer Lake Couchiching Ontario Halton Waterdown High School Miss Kean W.A. Young OAC

Burlington Election Hearings and Plans Stir Nelaon Township

Taxpayers in the southern Nelaon township vote on a 1600 expenditure for a new age disposal plant while Mayor Norman Craig signals another team removal in Burlington at upcoming municipal elections. The piece notes unsteady results and assorted local events including a junior high relay trip and mail delivery delays.

Nelaon Township Norman Craig Burlington Robinight Sun Warren GC Landing Warren Ohio Wil Nurlington House Tiestal Department Garette

Call to Vout for Atom Work

Fragmentary text discusses early 20th century science and industry themes. Mentions scientists, governments and societal calls for work in a postwar setting. Notes rapid growth in infancy and references to management or policy shifts.

Fergus lawyer Allan McNab Wilson dies of heart attack

Allan McNab Wilson a prominent Fergus lawyer for 18 years died Wednesday in his 40s after a heart attack. The report notes his prominence and the circumstances of his death.

Cheltenham Pitbburg Ballinafad Belfountain Iin Treents Erin United Church South Group Gonton McCandrews Mono Mills Allan McNab Wilson Tn Fergus

Oakville Water System Upgrade Progress Noted

Oakville's water department reports the final test of the new intake pump as part of a long term system expansion. A 1000 gallon per minute rise in pumping capacity has been achieved while the broader project continues toward full completion. Thomas Nelson Sumner of London Ontario dies after brief illness in St Joseph's hospital. Fire officers from Ontario and the USA attend a training course at the University of Toronto.

Oakville London Thomas Nelson Sumner St. Joseph's Hospital Jonton Bronte Mire Vreeman Wray Hood Scarrow Meredith Mekim University of Toronto Marta Ontario USA Trafalgar Journal

Government buys butter abroad and outlines surplus crop costs

A fragmented clipping notes federal government purchases of butter abroad and plans for surplus crop costs. It mentions the Dole and U S A programs and cites figures like 82,500,000 in a rough ledger context. Names and exact agencies are unclear due to damaged text.

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Fragmented 20th Century Trade Notes and Names

A dense catalog of people places and items listed in a fragmented 20th century trade page. Names such as Pedrosa Crayend and Owen mix with commodities like Walnut Drop Leaf Date Lables and antique wares. The text reads like a busy auction or catalog page with scattered references to rooms vendors and vendors and various items.

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Notice to Creditors for Edmbowe Estate

Notice to creditors in the Edmbowe estate requests all persons with claims to file them with the cavitatgte before December 1. The executor Grant Woo Poote of 4 Pecagias Street, Guelph Ontario urges prompt submission to determine the distribution of the estate.

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