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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
12
Citizens urge action on overcrowded public school building in Acton. Letter cites health risks for children, fire hazards, and condemned conditions. Plan approved by Public School Inspector and Department of Education. calls on residents to vote yea for relief.
Judson Tansley died in Carlisle last Saturday in his fiftieth year. His wife Beatrice Thurt, and four children Derid Maret Alice and Mary survive along with two sisters Mrs Archie Gunsby and Mrs Fred Qlow and four brothers Albert Rockwood Eaton Georgetown Ros and Alvin Carlisle. The funeral was at Kitching Funeral Home Waterdeen with interment in Carlisle Cemetery.
Rosella Irene Bass daughter of Mr and Mrs Hav Glen Williams united with William Sanders son of Mr and Mrs William Sanders of Erin at The Maples Hill burgh Rev R Somerville officiated. Bride wore white sheer over raven taffeta with orange blossom headdress and carried red roses. Bridesmaid Norah Mack acted as maid of honor in pale blue taffeta. Parents hosted guests. couple to reside in Erin after a wedding trip. Attendants included relatives from Acton Kitchener and Orangeville.
Baxters defeated Norval 3 to 1 at the Georgetown arena. Fyfe Somerville assisted twice, with Bill Fields and Vic Masters adding the final push. Jack Stewart scored the Acton goal with Bob Marshall assisting. T Blood scored Norval’s lone goal. Star was Norval’s goalkeeper. Baxter lineup listed with Harold Robson and Vic Masters among players.
Dan Stauffer president of United Cooperatives of Ontario spoke to the Namageneys Federation of Agriculture at Brookville Hall. He urged cooperation among farmers, cited a hypothetical $400 per farmer fund, and urged investment in factories mills and trucks, praising self reliance and democracy.
The Financial Post's Ottawa correspondent predicts no immediate substantial tax increases despite warnings from Graham Tower of the Bank of Canada. Government revenues are strong, and the aim is to balance accounts with a small surplus while reducing inflationary pressures.
Canadian importer Mr. James L. Cooke placed a large order for 3 455 British cars to be shipped by next spring in a deal valued at about a million dollars.
Thomas Brownridge born 1839 near Milton, died last November in West Vancouver after a life on farms in Ontario and Canada. Survived by Mary Jemima Buck his wife of 1884, two daughters and two sons, nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral from Chapel of the Chimes West Vancouver with Rev Dr Hugh Robson officiating and Interment in Capilina Cemetery.
A two hour program at Haos Presbyterian Church featured the Videoettes and Commodores Bell Ringers with Rev RH Armstrong and Ted Yansan. a packed crowd enjoyed humorous pieces and a batch of musical numbers by both groups including Gospel Train and Camptown. The event, organized through the Toronto Star Weekly, hoped to inspire future similar evenings.
The Y Volleyball League approaches full strength after two games per team. The Independents, last year's runners up, top the standings with an undefeated record and a three point edge over Micro Mastics. Many players have returned, improving individual play, though teamwork and new player integration need polish. Two teams were dropped this year, leaving a four team circuit.
Miss Pearl Smith opened her Acton home to twenty seven Georgetown Arts and Crafts members last Thursday afternoon. Plans were completed for the annual exhibition sale and tea, with a lucky draw awarding handmade weaving, pottery, metalwork and painting articles. Refreshments were served by volunteers.
Muriel Rolston received a house shower hosted by Mason Knit club at Mrs Robt Loutitt’s home on November 10. Guests embroidered quilt blocks with their names, played games, and presented gifts before a luncheon. In London over the October weekend, Miss Larston was honored at a Gamble family shower hosted by Mrs Ro Gamble with several presentations by Acton groups prior to her November wedding.
The HO HUM DEPT advises that fevers in small children require rest and hydration. Ensure the child sleeps eight to ten hours at night, takes a one hour nap in the afternoon, and goes to bed at a regular hour in a well ventilated room for a proper start. Regular sleeping and eating habits support healthy development.
Twin six week old Von cubs born at Barry Island Zoo Glamorgan Wales were airlifted to Canada by BOAC Stratocruiser. They were transported to Calgary Zoo with a stewardess in charge of care during the voyage.
The Letter describes an English dog breed formed centuries ago by cross breeding the Spanish Pointer and Spaniel. It notes the blending of traits to create a distinct hunting dog, highlighting historical breeding practices and regional development.
Nomination day draws attention to a local election in Acton with a council and Public Utilities Commissioner race. Incumbents and contenders speak on city services, school expansion, and waterworks, while residents await by law votes and a new school-building program.
Current leaders under the Hit and Miss gym contest include Warne Richey with 37 points and Don Lindsay 14 in the Prep division, Don Wilds leading the Midget class with 414% points, and Junior boys John Cunningham 31 and Joe Jang 30. Prizes go to season top scorers when the competition ends on Christmas Day.
Thirteen scientists from Belghe, France, Portugal Southern Rhod eas, South Africas and to UK will meet in Nairobi on November 1 to discuss how the srnmses can beet be applied to the basatt and development of Africa Seudia of the Sshsre They will Saree 0 permanent body, the Scisetific Council for Africa South of the Sehare, whose functions each comm osition were approved as an fadiar governments masting bald to Lae Gun last May.
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