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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 22, 1949

Page

7

Burlington enrolment tops five hundred with gender split

The Burlington high school totals 425 students with 210 boys and 215 girls, the girls slightly outnumbering the boys. A water main petition failed as no supporters offered full funding, per the Inter-Urban Area Board report on Clarksdale Group. Archibid Hector Armastrong, Burlington resident of eleven years, died at Guelph General Hospital after a brief illness.

Inter-Urban Area Board Fisher Clarksdale Group Archibid Hector Armastrong Burlington Guelph General Hospital Gazette

Asbestos Mining Dominates Canadian Output Worldwide

Canada remains the leading source of asbestos, supplying major portions of global demand through its mining regions and export channels. Industry players and policymakers closely watch production trends as market dynamics shift with regulations and health concerns influencing future demand.

Acton Juniors Promote Baseball Despite Hardship

Acton Juniors, led by club executives and coaches, overcome funding uniforms and equipment shortages to reach the Ontario playdowns. Uney’s slow start, Simcoe’s 19 run edge, and Mawnt’s ineligibility shape a season of effort and late rallies. Harry Lawson’s return from New York camp boosts the pitching staff toward an Ontario title bid.

Acton Latern Tenn OTFA Ontario Simcoe Cubs Preston Galt O.B.A Mowat Harry Lawson Lawson New York

Georgetown Judy Wins Novice Class at CN FE Show

Judy, a six month old Dashhund owned by Margaret Villare of King St, claimed first prize in novice class at CN FE. The article notes lineage with Champion parents Dacha-Haven Melo die and Egyptian Matt, and mentions various local family and school enrolments and a wedding in Norval officiated by Rev JL Self.

Judy Lenair Margaret Villare King St CNFE Joyce Champ Pion Matt Une Teri Bernard Jo Maller Athoine Ballinatad Acton Miller Sidney Baker North York Graydon Chester Noral Mary Jean John Westey May Lawrence May Norval

Jersey cow wins silver medal on Beaty farm

Lindale Basu D Flash, a senior three year old from Maurice Beaty's herd in Milton Ontario, earned a silver medal and certificate from the Dan Jersey Cattle Club after tests showing 9 009 pounds of milk in 305 days and 534 pounds of fat with 0 percent fat test. She is a daughter of Beaty's Brampton Ral Ward line, whose offspring have won many prizes on the show ring.

Lindale Basu Maurice Beaty Milton Ontario Dan Jersey Cattle Club Flash Mr Beaty Brampton Ral Ward Rave

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