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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
14
A man caught in a countryside downpour sought shelter in a hollow tree. The swelling trunk trapped him for hours, triggering a life review that spurred him to abandon self centered ways and lead a meaningful life thereafter.
Rockwood Rocket Tone won Senior and Grand Champion at the International Dairy Show in Chicago on October 13 and 14. Owned by the Quinte and District Cattle Breeding Association, bred by Rockwood Holsteins, he is praised by judge William Hepburn as one of the immortals of show bulls. Ontario topped the State herd class with Premier Breeder and Exhibitor awards going to Dr. Hector I. Astengo of Brampton.
The article explains aluminum exposure from drinking water purified with aluminum sulphate and its presence in everyday food packaging and utensils. It cites Oshawa’s 35 years of use and discusses aluminum's role in keeping foods and drinks fresh and wholesome, attributed to the Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd. (ALCAN).
An extensive 99.8 percent silica sand deposit on Black Island near Lake Winnipeg will be developed by a Winnipeg firm. Dredge culture will extract sand for moulding and glass, cement, and oil well fracturing. Three 1000 ton barges and the tug Amelia Mae will transport sand to Selkirk for processing.
Stanley Kramer presents Not As A Stranger based on Morton Thompson novel in a strong cast led by Robert Mitchum Olivia de Havilland Frank Sinatra and Broderick Crawford. The film debuts Monday October 31 at the Roxy through United Artists with notable performances highlighted.
Beadmore Curry secures first place with wins over Beam house as Rolling Room and Upper Leather also win and slip in the standings. Curry leads positions while P Le Sueur, T Masales and L Masales post high triples. league tallies list Curry 91 and Upper Leather 15 with others close behind.
A letter from Acton residents objects to children going door to door for UNICEF donations on Hallowe'en. The writers argue the tactic spoils the night's fun and degrades children, urging a responsible, community-led approach instead.
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