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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

7

Halton Halton Junior Farmers win at public speaking event

A crowded Millon High School auditorium hosted the Halton Pain Interest News and Views event with contests for young ladies and men. Jean Chester Norval won the girls section and Ernest West Acton claimed the boys prize while Palermo Juniors earned amateur entertainment honors. The Halton Federation of Agriculture presented the trophy to Acton Club for winning the inter-club baseball series.

Nbstantie Herlton Lovet Vivian Catermin Tuiars Stanley Jay Milton Ernest West Acton Junior Farmers Club Palermo Acton Norval Edna Aitken Yhan Percy Merry Hornby Messrs Leo. Klein Geo Be Eliott Eliott Misa Jean Chester Palermo Club Tatton County Waterdown High School Une Halton Federation of Agriculture Falton Junior Farmer Hatton Federation J. F E. Whitelock

Halton Juniors head to Royal Winter Fair junior events

Halton Juniors will compete in multiple contests at the Royal Winter Fair opening November 5. Wm Alexander Ward Brownridge and Douglas Currie of Georgetown R A No 2 represent in the Jeffrey Bull Memorial Trophy livestock judging. Ontario champions Hank DeVeries and David Pelletterio lead the Dairy Calf Club team from Halton. Alex Buchanan and Evelyn McCann compete in Baby Beef Calf Club category. George Burkholder and Geo Wailsbn enter the Crain Club special section. Best wishes from readers for all the young competitors.

Halfton Jeffrey Bull Halton Wm. Alexander Ward Brownridge Douglas Currie Georgetown R.A the Royal Hatton Ontario Hank DeVeries Georgetown David Pelletterio Milton Halton Juniors Alex. Buchanan Moffat Evelyn McCann Milton Fair Acton Canada George Burkholder Freeman Geo. Wailsbn

Perspiration and clean living reminder from Ottawa health dept

A bulletin from the Department of National Health and Welfare in Ottawa reminds all people that perspiration is natural and healthy. It emphasizes the value of clean living, clean skin, and clean clothing for those who might otherwise offend.

Ottawa Department of National Health and Welfare Department

Wedding Anniversary Noted Amid Deer Hunt Plans

A wedding anniversary is celebrated by neighbors after a ceremony in the Cedarvale area. The event follows plans arranged by the Garey One Lodge at Mekellar for this season's deer hunt with a list of local members and supporters named.

Mroo Max Marvel Wooter Cedarvale Garey One Mekellar Win Gaipps Woo Manschuitl Jot Shyow A. Saubders A. Saubders Any Oxan Vert Berry C. McLeaughblan Wow al Marshall Detmer Beayey To Aitkens Bert Akite Advocate

Georgetown sees drive for TB X rays at mobile clinic

Georgetown council allocates funds to aid a cenotaph drive and a mobile chest X-ray clinic runs in town. The Lions Club sponsors the free screening with 1630 attendees from Georgetown and surrounding areas to combat tuberculosis.

Georgetovwa Howard Graft Pines Charles Street Misses Morrison Fred Webb Michael Anthony Webb Dird Lerihiy Theraint Lions Club Georgetown Geom Herald

Pheasant shoot disappointment and cadet moves noted in Burlington

The pheasant shoot over Friday and Saturday yielded few birds and disappointment for hunters. The Hoy Scout Group Committee planned an annual meeting in the hall Friday evening. The Burlington Nelson Branch of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets moved stores and equipment to their new Legion Hall building at Janes and Elizabeth Streets. Mrs. Iolonel Millen spoke at the November TOD meeting and reported on the provincial conference in Ottawa, highlighting fundraising and welfare efforts.

Hoy Scout Group Committee Olel Tow Burlington-Nelson Toyal Canadian Sea Cadets Lion ‘Duke East Burlington Janes and Elizabeth Streets Legion Hall Iolonel Millen TOD Millen Gazette

Milton Birthday Observed by Family and Friends

Mr. Robert Harn celebrated his ninety first birthday on October 31 with family at his daughter Mrs. Frank Crawford’s home. Also present were Rev. and Mrs. Ross Hare of Millgrove and Rev. S. W. Harn of Crediton. The piece notes Halloween festivities at the Rotary Club party and a Legion meeting with nine new members welcomed in a ceremony.

Robert Harn Frank Crawford Ross Hare Millgrove S. W. Harn Crediton

Plastic lenses promise clearer vision and durability

A London firm begins large scale production of plastic lenses claiming greater transparency and heat resistance than glass, reduced weight and cost, and near unbreakable quality. The lenses are cast in stainless steel moulds, require no grinding or polishing, and are described as equal to the best ground lenses.

London

Central travel patterns by car and mobile units report

A brief survey notes travel by car and other mobile transport modes dominates commuting patterns. The report highlights increasing passenger use and mentions notable figures in transportation planning.

Auction Sale at Acton Residence Offers Household Goods

Soone undersigned will sell by auction at his residence Guelph Street Acton NATURDBAY NOVEMBER 16 commencing at about noon Tables Chairs bedsteads dressers chests sorts of dining ware and kitchen utensils will be sold along with an assortment of bedding and baby items modern kitchen cabinet and other household goods. Auctioneer Wala Gthison Cuelp phone Fred Wetpht Clerk.

Soone H. Nokilagc Hin Guelph St. Acton Naturdbay Hedsteads Stowe

Furniture Garden To Be Auctioned At Hornby Home

The unnamed resident of Hornby Village will auction a large household and garden assortment on Saturday November 22 at her home. Items include dining room suite, piano, chairs, beds, kitchenware, tools, garden equipment, lawn mowers, livestock gear, and numerous household goods. Cash on settlement with clerk. auctioneers are Tindley and Elliott.

MRN. K. Hailey Vose Hornby Vite

Voters List Notice for Acton Ontario 1947

Notice proclaims compliance with the Voters List Act and posting of the voters list in Acton Ontario on November 1 1947 for MP provincial and municipal elections. Calls voters to inspect and to correct errors by November 22 1947 per law. Clerk Co F Leatherland 183 acts as Village Clerk.

Acton Ontario Legislative Assembly

Can Save Repairing Farm Machinery

A guide from the Dominion Experimental Station explains in winter months farm machinery repair is essential. A well equipped workshop with heat and bench space allows straightening grinding and cleaning, with parts removed washed and inspected. Regular annual checks prevent major damage and cheaper repairs than full replacements.

Howrey Dominion Experimental Station Motfort Sask

Crime Economics and Youth Roles in Theft and Robbery

The article compares FBI robbery statistics with local figures, noting the US average robbery profit around $160 last year and a near 9 percent rise, while burglaries yielded less profit. It highlights that younger individuals dominate crime involvement, listing age groups and pointing out January as a comparatively safer month for murder.

Federal Bureau of Investigation United States Qees Burghiry Joseph Lister Rutledge

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