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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

4

Community Notes From Nassacaweya and Surrounds

The notice expresses sympathy to the family of late John A. Black. Dublin Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Alex Negr’s home last Friday with solid attendance. W F Darby of Knatchbull lost a Holstein cow last week. Local schools plan Christmas concerts and Sunday schools schedule events. Mrs. Reg Wilson and daughters visited Nas sagaweya over the weekend. Levi Elsley of Brookville returned home from Guelph Hospital improved in health.

John A. Black Dublin Women's Institute Alex Negr W. F. Darby Knatchbull Reg. Wilson Nassagaweya Levi Elsley Brookville Guelph Hospital

Everson and Friends Visit With Neighbors This Week

Sunday gatherings feature Mr and Mrs Alf Boles visiting Mr and Mrs Arnold Wilson. Several couples including Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon and Mrs Frene Walker attend in Acton. Royal Winter Fair in Toronto draws locals as others visit families and friends across town.

Alf. Boles Arnold Wilson T. D. McCutcheon Frene-Walker Acton Harvey Jestin Bobby Mfr Berl _Paltranenark Archie Lasby Duncan Kingsbury Fred Murray Guelph W. Head Alf. Couling Irvine Hamilton Bert Palframan W. Hi. Hortep

Local School Chorus Wins Third at Guelph Music Festival

pupils of the local school sang in a school chorus at the Music Festival in Guelph and earned third prize. Women’s Institute euchre at the school drew a fair turnout with prizes to Mrs F Leitch and Mrs Barber for high scores. Consolation awards went to Mrs George Robertson and Mr Barber.

Guelph Women's Institute F. Leitch Barber George Robertson FL Brydon Tolton Miss Roberts Eden Mills M. Cooke Karl Kalthoff States Mro Fred Baptle

Farmers Face Stimulus to Raise Output Amid Strong Prospects

The piece notes farmers respond to high demand and potential prices, but many remain cautious if they doubt national prosperity. Recent sentiment suggests better business outlook this year should bolster production as producers expect to find buyers for their crops.

Limehouse Cadre Draws Crowd and School Notes

The Limehouse cadre event drew a good crowd last Friday evening with Mrs H Norton and Mr J Rougley top scorers. Mrs Cyril Clarke won the door prize as May's Orchestra led the dance. Limehouse W L group staged Tea and Scandal for S S No 16 Farm Forum Monday. Sunday School reopened with 25 attendees under Rev C C Cochrane and teachers Miss W Ivens Mrs Gisby Miss Helen Gale. Limehouse W I packed food and clothing over thirty five pounds for England relief. Mr and Mrs Harold Spitzer and Anna visited Breslau Sunday.

H. Norton J. Rougley Con Gordon Wingfield Cyril Clarke May Limehouse W.L S.S Farm Forum

Rockwood Township Holds Nominations and Local Elections

Nomination meetings were held Friday in Rockwood Township ahead of next Mondays election for Police Village trustees. Reeve D D Gray was re elected by acclamation for a tenth term amid community duties.

D. D. Gray Eden Mills Presbyterian Church St John's Church W. G. QO. Thompson Georgetown Don McArthur Toronto Hydro Main St M. T. Smith Agnes F. Walker Guelph General Hospital McLanaghan & Ross Funeral Home Guelph Rockwood Cemetery

Campbellville Finance Club Hosts Card Party and Community Notes

The Campbellville finance committee hosted a Progressive euchre event at Christie Hall with door prize won by Walter Ferrier and prizes going to Mrs. Hilson Mrs. Morse Mr. Buck and Keith Lush. Community updates include residents visiting Toronto and Brampton transfers, anniversaries and birthdays, hunting trips and attendance at the Royal Winter Fair. Several families plan moves to Milton and new housing arrangements are noted.

Campbellville Christie Hall Walter Ferrier Thomas Hilson O. Morse Witliam Buck Keith Lush Sophia Patterson Fred Auckland John Hamman Lowville James Bradley Peter Brampton Bradley Army William Hurren George Mitchell Hart Crawford Judith Murray Gravenhurst Lloyd Crawford Neil McPhail Janet Jean McPhail Milton Bryant William Howson Lush George ‘Thomas Dorset Toronto Frank Quinlan Mary Theresa Ronald Roberts Charles Roberts Jack Laking Robert Laking George Inglis Robert Inglis Jack Harris Freelton George Harris Mroo Douglas Ingiis Awn LeRoy London School Farm Forum Edgar Calrna Albert’ Stewart John Howard Claude Inglis

Canada’s billion dollar surplus ideas for finance minister

In Ottawa readers offer views on how to use a potential year end surplus beyond federal receipts. Suggestions include debt reduction and lower taxes, public works, compulsory savings, or investing in farms and Europe’s recovery. the piece ties these to shifting production and national prosperity.

1Y.M.C.A Ottawa Searles Alberta Abbott Canada Europe Cunkind Marshall Qlan

Prairie Chickens Return to Ontario After Absence

A Royal Ontario Museum specimen found dead in 1920 marks the Prairie Chicken back in Ontario after years away. Since 1992 they have appeared on Manitoulin Island and at about 30 inland points, prompting a census by James L Baillie to assess breeding stock prospects and conservation. The birds are legally protected and protection will be enforced to prevent extinction like the Heath Hen.

Ontario Royal Ontario Museum of Zoology Fort WiNhim Manitoulin Island Department of Lands and Forests James L. Baillie Royal Ontario

Serene November Reflections on Nature and Time

The article contemplates November as a quiet month despite its cold and bare landscape. It compares the season to elderly workers enjoying years of effort and notes a calm serenity as nature rests on past achievements. It also states there are about 2,800 languages in the world.

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