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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
25
Citizens urge action on overcrowded classrooms and unsafe school buildings. They cite health risks to Acton children, note fire hazards, and call for approval of a relief plan endorsed by the Public School Inspector and the Department of Education. Voters are urged to support the measure.
Judson Tansley, 50, of Carlisle, passed away last Saturday at his home. He was husband to Beatrice Thurtc and father to David, Hazel, Alice, and Mary. Survived by siblings Archie Gunnby, Fred Qlow, Albert, Eston, Ross, and Alvin. Funeral Monday at Kitching Funeral Home Waterdeen with Carlisle Cemetery interment.
Acton guests joined Rosella Irene Bass and Glen Williams at The Maples in Hillerburgh for the wedding of Rosella Bass to William Sander of Erin. Rev RoW Somerville officiated as music was played by Mrs Somerville. The bride wore white sheer over raven taffeta with orange blossom headdress and carried red roses with maidenhair fern.
Baxter defeated Norval 3-1 at the Georgetown arena last Tuesday night. Fyfe Somerville and Bill Fields with Vic Masters provided the pressure to the puck while Jack Stewart scored and Bob Marshall assisted. Norval’s lone goal came from T Blood. Norval’s goalkeeper starred.
Dan Stauffer president of United Cooperatives of Ontario addressed the Namageneys Federation of Agriculture in Brookville Hall. He urged farmers to fund cooperative efforts, urged unity against big powers, and discussed potential profits from cooperative investments while highlighting hunger and oppression issues.
Graham Tower of the Bank of Canada warns of higher taxes but the Ottawa bureau of The Financial Post argues against an immediate substantial tax hike. Revenues are already high and the aim is to curb inflation with a balanced budget or small surplus, avoiding special or confiscatory taxes. The government faced a previous tax backlash in 1647-48 and will avoid revisiting that political hazard.
Canadian importer James L. Cooke, currently visiting Britain, has placed a large order for 3 455 cigar items worth about a million dollars to be shipped by next spring.
Thomas Brownridge born 1889 near Milton died last November in West Vancouver after living in Ontario and the coast. He married Mary Jemima Buck in 1884 and farmed in Seneca Township Traldimand County before moving to Grenfell then West Vancouver. Survived by wife two daughters two sons nine grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Funeral from Chapel of the Chimes West Vancouver with Rev Dr Hugh Robson officiating. Interment Capilina Cemetery West Vancouver.
A two hour program at Haos Presbyterian Church featured the Videoettes and Commodores Male Quartette with Rev. RH Armstrong and Ted Jansen. The event opened by the Know Church Choir and included humorous ball ringing acts and a diverse song medley drawing a capacity crowd.
The Y Volleyball League has settled into competition after two rounds. The Independents, last year’s runners-up, top the standings undefeated with a three point lead over Micro Mastic. Returning players boost individual and team play as two teams drop and a four team circuit remains.
Miss Pearl Smith of Acton hosted twenty seven Georgetown Arts and Crafts members for an open home afternoon. Plans for the annual exhibition sale and tea were announced with a lucky draw offering handmade items in weaving pottery metal and painting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ratkin and Mrs Wolfe with Posteng assisting.
Friends from Acton and London hosted showers for Muriel Relston before her wedding. Guests wore name initials on quilt blocks, played games, and shared a luncheon at the Robt Loutitt home in November. Presentations were also made by local groups during October weekend visits.
Advice to ensure feverish child rests properly with gentle nighttime routines. Emphasizes regular bedtimes, a quiet well-ventilated room, and consistent feeding patterns to support early health. Use alecrp and onap as cautioned in home remedies.
Twin six week old Von cubs born at Barry Island Zoo Glamorgan Wales were flown to Canada by British Overseas Always Corporation Stratocruiser. They were sent to the Calgary Zoo and a stewardess cared for them during the voyage.
An English creation formed centuries ago from crossing the Spanish Pointer with the Spaniel. The hybrid produced a versatile gun dog with traits from both ancestors.
Acton election part meets in council nominees named for Mayor Reeve and council seats with Public Utilities Commissioner. School Board issues focus on need for new classrooms and central school plan with grants and by law debated. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm at Town Hall on December 4.
Scores from the Hit and Miss gym meet at the Yle thong show current leads by class. Preps Warne Richey 37 points Don Lindsay 16 Paul Fluett 160. Girls Ann Deforest and Judy Sargent tied 29. Marv Hunter 24. Midgets Don Wilds 414% points Don Fem eron and Michael Hurst tied a'. Girls Dorothy Dawking Sty points Joy Paul St Elaine Deforest 48%. Junior boys John Cunningham 31% Joe Jany 30. Hewitt Sims and Aran Thor arinson tied 33. Girls Peggy Oaks 45 points Kathleen MecCristal 40%. Frances Oakes Si prizes awarded to top scorers at season end.
Scientists from Belgium France Portugal South Africa and the UK will meet in Nairobi on November 1 to discuss how the sciences can be applied to support Africa south of the Sahara. They will form the permanent body the Scientific Council for Africa South of the Sahara whose functions were approved by the government last May.
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