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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1958

Page

5

Former Resident Renews Acquaintance in Winder n

A former Olympic star and Rickwond area resident, Pred Mead ows of Windsor, has renewed ties with the village, appearing in Toronto and New York in 1908 and later racing in Virginia and New York. He stays at the Old Weotbine in Toronto since July 1, with notable finishes in three events. His wife Lalitan Hag gens from Rockwood, brother George Haggans visited last year, and two sons Frederick George and Harold Charles reside in Windsor Hospital.

Windenr Toronto New York London England An Itshan Taronte Demet Durando Haraces Warlag Old Weotbine Toronte Hua Lalitan Haggens Rockwood Hes George Haggans Frederick George Harold Charles Windsor

Porter Canada completes Acton plant expansion in Ontario

Porter Canada announces the completion of an 80,000 square foot aquate-foot plant on a 60 acre site in Acton Ontario. Production began August 3 with full scale ops August 12. The move consolidates Dusston division and Refractories division under one roof with 80 tons of materials moved in three and a half weeks.

H K Porter Company Porter People, Products Land Places Acton Ita Free Press Porter Canadas Ontario Dusston Recnuits Toronto Guelph Porter HE Ko Barter Canada) Limited Porter-Canada Wie and Cable Dusstan Divesion Canada Prumgipal Fraser

United Church Ladies Barbecue Supper Draws Community Attendance

The Churchhill United Church ladies hosted an eight meal barbecue on the Lawn with strong turnout. Mr Mae Sprow shared travel slides from New Mtr end Mrs Fred McArthur attended with family. Visitors included Neal Jones and Garry from Detroit. Sunday School set for the coming Sunday. Sympathies extended to the McIntyre family on the death of Arele feller, a former local truck driver. Archie Kerr hauled a grain wagon by fire last week. Miss Wana McArthur of Toronto visited relatives. Ernie Gratt of Part Credit visited over the weekend.

United Church Ladies of Churchhill United Church Mae Sprow Archie Kerr

Griffin Undergoes Operation At Hamilton General

Friends wish a speedy recovery for Herold Griffin after surgery at Hamilton General Mecapital. Bobby and Cara Ann Danton of Oz Springs returned home after a three week visit with their friend...

Herold Griffin Hamilton Bobby Cara Ann Danton Oz Springs

Explosion in Halifax Harbour Injures Four in 1917

Report of a ship collision explosion in Halifax harbour causing four injuries and significant damage. Details are sparse, but the incident is dated 1917 and highlights maritime dangers in the port area.

Open Season and bag limits for Halton game hunting announced

Hon JW Spooner Ontario Minister of Lands and Forests announces open seasons and bag limits for Halton County upland and small game. Ruffed grouse sharp tailed grouse spruce partridge Hungarian partridge and ptarmigan seasons set with daily possession limits. Warning on fire safety issued alongside hunting guidance.

JW Spooner Ontari Minster of Lands and Forests Sanduare Haltin Seston Ptarmigan Spooner

Iron Hitching Posts Removed in Georgetown Street Work

Georgetown workers remove two iron hitching posts that have stood along Church Street since the late 13th century to permit widening and resurfacing. The article notes Champlain died in 1638 at Quebec and founded the first college there.

Georgetown Church Street Champlain Quebec

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