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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1949
Page
5
Local residents and friends shared weekend visits from Toronto Montreal Niagara Falls and Kitchener as well as Acton. Notables include Mrs R M McDonald in Toronto and Rev L L Pickering gradually improving after illness. Mrs Fitzabrth Gilbans and Mr Cameron Leishman attended Remembrance events and church suppers.
A 2:30 wedding at St Marys Rectory Brampton joined Muriel Theresa Berber daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Berber Brampton to Kenneth Carlton Balleaping son of Mr and Mrs Wm Balleaping. Rev Father Sullivan officiated the nuptials, bride wore ivory gown with seed pearls and rhinestones, veil and long sleeves. A reception for 45 followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside on West RH 3 Brampton after a trip to New York and New Haven.
Britain publicly showcased color television for the first time at Radiolympia in London. The Pye organization of Cambridge England developed a three colour mechanical scanning system using rapidly rotating coloured discs in both camera and receiver to produce a full variegated picture.
The notice lists church services for Sunday morning and evening at Ly Peal's Cathedral in London. Rev A W Foreman conducts both services and is assisted by Mr Wm McBarten. All are cordially invited to attend.
Sunday November 20 1940 parish notes announce divine worship at 7 00 pm and Sunday School and Bible Class at 7 00 pm They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength reflected in the service announcements and devotional reminders
Sunday schedule for Bt Athua’s Church lists Advent Sunday services at 9 00 and 11 00 with Holy Communion and Beginner’s Class. Evening Prayer at 7 00 pm. W G C Larte, BA is noted. A welcome awaits worshippers.
Bert Beaumont, Director of Child Welfare for Ontario, urged Halton County Children's Aid Society directors to expand membership and broaden programs. He noted democratic local governance and provincial supervision with grants, and discussed financing, community interpretation, and boosting public participation.
Ontario highways report 671 deaths in the first ten months, up 17 percent from last year. Officials warn pedestrian hazards rise with early nightfall and poor visibility during peak traffic hours.
The 1819 honey crop in Canada is estimated at 31,288,000 pounds, a decline from the near record 45,145,000 pounds in the previous year, signaling a drop in production.
Five contractors bid on Acton sewers C1 on Victoria Avenue and C2 for Heardmore and Co plant. Starting with the lowest bid Toronto Construction Co led with 62 040 40 for C1 and 91 673 78 for C2, other bidders included Carter, Geo Hardy, Keystone, and Schwenger with varying C1 and C2 proposals.
Researchers classify alcoholism as a disease affecting personal safety. The report argues abstainers show immunity to related safety risks, outlining implications for public health messaging and workplace policies.
The Inter-provincial Company starts a 90 million oil pipeline from Edmonton to Superior Wisconsin with 1300 workers to be employed. Early work focuses on the Edmonton terminal and Ermine Saskatchewan pump station. Alberta land rights cover about 41 percent of the route and Saskatchewan about 18 percent with land options secured. Laying will begin next May and aim to reach Superior by October if no delays occur. Loren F Kahle, newly named vice president and director, reports progress.
At the fall sitting of the Supreme Court of Ontario the Grand Jury found on true bill against two Hamilton youths charged with rape of a Burlington High School girl in April. The session included various divorce actions and a report from the Grand Jury praising court facilities while recommending a kitchen refrigerator and improvements such as a jury room toilet and front door painting.
A reflective piece argues drivers must be defensive to avoid accidents. It urges calm behavior avoid confrontation and emphasizes caution over pride. The author notes patience, measured maneuvers, and minimal risk as the road’s top aims, even joking about eating raw to stay out of trouble.
The fragment notes an ancient weapon termed the alingshot as humanity's initial warfare tool. It presents a concise historical claim without broader context or corroborating details.
The Commodores male vocal quartet will perform at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on November 29 169 at 8 pm as part of Toronto Star Free Good Music Concerts doors open 7 pm all seats free. They boast a wide repertoire from classical to folk with soloists Harvand Redick Vancouver John Bingham Vancouver Donald Parish Wallaceburg and others. arranged by Carl Tapscott.
Friends at the Wool Combing Plant hosted a bridal shower for Elsie Swindlehurst, a bride of the month. The event at Miss Eleanor Allen’s home featured quiz contests, gift presentations by Marjorie Jordan and May Palmer, Elsie’s thanks, and a dainty lunch prepared by Eleanor Allen and Norma Marzo.
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