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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

14

Toronto Visitors Return Home for Weekend

Local society notes show numerous Torontonian guests visiting friends and relatives over the weekend. Mrs Mary Sirra Mr Boyd Clark Mr Jack Mainprize Mrs E Roadknight Mrs Fita Dilly Mr and Mrs J M McDonald Miss Daisy Partridge Mr George Elliott Miss Shirley Elliott Kay Brown and others were mentioned with travel from Toronto and Dixieland to Hamilton London and Fitzroy Harbour. Esther Taylor departed for Ottawa to attend the Progressive Conservative convention as a Halton delegate.

George Elliott Shirley Eliott Kay Brown Toronto Esther Taylor Lefty Ottawa Halton

Me for Me and the Threat to Industrial Society

A reflective essay argues that a threatened railroad strike exposed how power and self interest could destabilize civilization. It warns against the “me for me” attitude and urges collective responsibility to protect workers, safety, and the common good within an organized society.

Church Anniversary Weekend and Sunday Services

Church notes announce Morning Common Worship at 11 00 with 11 30 children of the church and 42 10 church school followed by an evening service at 06 panete. A dinner and musicale is planned. Church anniversary services are set for Sunday November 14 You are welcome.

Congregation of the Children of the Church Our Church School Ty Dinner and Musicale

Ferabyterten Church in Ganada Anniversary Service

The Rev. F. G. Stewart of Kitchener will lead the anniversary service at Ferabyterten Church Ganada on November 7. The program includes Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11:00 and Evening Service at 7:00 with a preparatory service at 8:00 on Friday Oct J at. They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.

F. G. Stewart Kitchener

Baptist Church Acton announces services and events

The Acton Baptist Church lists Rev. C A I A B R Gower as minister. On Sunday October 3 1948 there is Sunday School at 10 30 a.m. and Baptist Brotherhood at 11 30 a.m. Toronto speaker C T Wayman and soloist Geo Bulnco. B Y P U meets Sept 30 at the Coles home. Anniversary on Oct 31 and Brotherhood week Nov 1–7.

Baptist Brotherhood Group Toronto Ce.t. Wayman Geo. Bulnco Y.P.U

Trinity XIX Sunday Services Schedule

Sunday program lists 1000 a m Sunday School 1100 a m Holy Communion Corporate Communion Beginners Class 7 pan Evening Prayer led by Rev C A Johnson rector of Brampton Visitors welcome.

Trinity Holy Communion W.A C. A. Johnson Brampton

Salvation Army Drive to Aid Work Next Month

The Salvation Army launches an appeal from October 1 to 30 in Acton to support their charitable efforts. Yearly statistics show meals and eds provided across the county with thousands served in programs for children, families, and offenders, plus hospital and aged care support.

Salvation Army Acton Statiatics L.A. Howe Army French Sunset Army

Clearing Auction Sale at Inwardleigh Farm Rockwood

Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott advertise a livestock clearing sale on Thursday October 7 at 2 pm. The farm near Rockwood off No 7 Highway offers dairy cows stockers hogs and calves including Hereford and Guernsey stock in good condition with cash terms and no reserve. Bidders may contact Roctowood or Milton offices for details.

Ie Peel En Ett Nebo al Ote Rockwood No. 7 Ted Ayrahire Guernsey iGuernsey York Inwardleigh Farm Hindley & Elliott

Pleasurable Summer Activities That Delight All Ages

The article extols summer as the most popular season noting warm weather and open outdoor life. It highlights swimming and bathing at common spots, watercraft on lakes and seas, and spectators enjoying athletic plays. It emphasizes outdoor activity, sunny enjoyment, and the quick passing of summertime.

Vitamin Oils In Mixed Feeds Historical Note

The Plant Products Division of the Department of Agriculture tracks vitamin A and D guarantees in feeding oils used for poultry feeds. Early audits showed discrepancies with some firms often overshooting or undershooting guarantees due to blending and testing difficulties. With directed instruction, testing methods have improved and recent years show most firms meeting their vitamin guarantees.

Plant Products Division Common Department of Agriculture

Auction At Residence Of Frank Petcow In Georgetown

On Monday evening October 1 at 7 o clock at the residence of Frank Petcow Edith Street Georgetown a large assortment of furniture and household goods are to be sold cash terms. Items include bedroom suites dining room sets kitchen furniture electric appliances garden tools and more. Proceeds go to Mrs Woo Lang Win Gi Miarstath nearman brown and others. Auctioneer Frank Bpelch.

Frank Petcow Edith St Georgetown Toyear Depe Wataut Thor Electric Boyr Emeo Simon Ehory Baba Katy Westinghouse Woo Lang Win Gi Miarstath Snearman Brown Yus Norton Ebhers Cash Frank Bpelch

Open Letter Warns Acton Hydro on Power Quotas

An Open Letter from Acton Public Utilities Commissator warns Mr J McGondle that weekday kilowatt hour use must drop to allotted quotas or starting October 5 1948 feeders will be opened at intervals to reduce demand. If noncompliant, power may be interrupted hourly from dawn to dark for up to fifteen minutes. R M McKenzie Manager West Central Region.

Guelpft Acton Public Utilities Commissator Acton Ontario J. McGondle PTR R. M. McKenzie West Central Region

Whither Food Costs Amid 1939 Canadian Index Forecast

The Financial Post survey shows varied views on the future of Canada's food price index. A leading grocery chain head predicts a modest fall of about 10 points within a year, though he notes government actions could alter that path.

Financial Post

Kitchen Scoop Aids Funneling Sugar From Containers

An engineered tapered end plastic kitchen scoop enables easy transfer of sugar from orange containers into bowls. The Financial Post notes Canada produced more new prints this year than the combined output of the next five leading producer countries.

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