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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

13

Holstein Classes Continue With Strong Entries

In Holstein classes the entries include Ashville Farms and Ashville Farms Ltd led by Gordon Sinclair and J. H. Taylor and Son. Notable winners include Junior progeny of dam R. C. Alexander and Ross Segsworth with multiple top placements. Open progeny and senior herd honors go to Ashville Farms and Gordon Sinclair, with inter-township participation from Nelson Esquesing and Trafalgar.

R. G. Alexander Gordon Sinclair Ross Segsworth Ashville Farms J. Brownridge R. C. Alexander Ashville Farms Ltd Brock Harris J. H. Taylor Nelson

Durham Wins 5 4 To Tie Series With Campbellville

Durham tied the series 2 2 with a 5 to 4 win at home Friday September 16 called after seven and a half innings. Hamilton opened strong for Durham and Garvie shut down Campbellville late in the game.

Durham Campbellville Harry Hamilton Weis Hamiltoning Corbett Roberts Hamilton Faulkner Elliott Lloyd Jack Laking Henderson Bill Cairns Jackson Faulkner Garvier Wingrove McPhail Hamilton Capel Garvie

Left Handers as a Persecuted Minority

A feature on the social stigma against left handed people. Author Eric Hodgins argues right hand dominance shapes everyday tools and language, noting historic biases, psychological views, and rare positive regard for southpaws in baseball while highlighting lingering prejudices in speech and culture.

Eric Hodgins Mr. Hodgins Mr. Blandings

Canada tar and asphalt industry accused of price fixing

A three man restrictive trade practices commission in Canada charged the asphalt and tar cooling industry with illegal price fixing spanning about two decades. The report named 10 companies including Barrett Co Ltd Montreal Dominion Tar and Chemical Co Ltd Montreal Canadian Gypsum Co Ltd Toronto and Bishop Asphalt Papers Ltd Portneuf. Justice minister Garson will consult legal advisers before government action.

Roy Laberge Ottawa (Cp Canada Justice Garson Egal the Barrett Co. Ltd Montreal Dominion Tar and Chemical Co.Ltd Canadian Gypsum Co. Ltd Toronto Bishop Asphalt Papers Ltd Portneuf

Legendary Indian Fighter McLean remembered in Portage la Prairie

A Manitoba pioneer, John McLean, famed for trapping and bold baiting of uneasy Indigenous neighbors, is recalled in Portage la Prairie. The veteran settler, who arrived in 1837, became a legendary figure through daring tales and community lore amid early western Canada.

Portage la Prairie Manitoba Big John McLean Scot William Cochrane McLean Jory Davy Crockett Mr. McLean

Thompson and Griffin Shower Honors Couple

Mr and Mrs Arthur Griffin hosted a kitchen shower at their home on Friday September 23 honoring Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. Pink white autumn decor and flowers, euchre games, and a program featured readings songs and a joint address by Joann Smith.

Thompson Arthur Griffin Frank Thompson Harold Griffin Herb Taylor John Anne van Drappen Gloria Albertson R. L. Davidson Joyce Peavey

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