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The Acton Free Press Wednesday August Mrs John hasnt lost her divining powers Jennifer Rain drluled on a greyhaired lady in gum boots tramping around the field with a forked metal rod Suddenly her arm started to flair wildly as if on a string and she stated calmly There are two crossed streams here Youll find water feet down but the rock Is over feet down Theres a small spring at feet and two larger ones at 165 feet and ITS feet Mrs John Sprowl of Acton one of the few remaining water diviners was at it again The occasion this time was erection of a new home on the sideroad property of the Mac Barrs and the ac companying search for a well site Mrs is very wellknown for her activity She is responsible for more wells than she can count She first became aware of her Inherited power at the age of eight and has taken it for granted ever since A welldriller husband and information from the University of Guelph have helped Mrs to learn much about land types and water tables but most of her knowledge comes from experience However there is no explanation for the uncanny antics of her right arm as she divines underwater streams or her ability to predict accurately depths at which water will be found I know she says vaguely It comes through my feet and I know Spectators including this reporter had a chance to touch Mrs Sprawls arm while she reared water and to hold one end of the stick while she held the other The effect was of some unseen force pulling and throwing her arm around It was also discovered that novice Mac had a fledgling divining power a fact which delighted him The forked metal stick Is a bent piece of aluminum Just something lying around the garage and Is used for defining the width of streams But the actual power originates with afk Mrs herself On request she held both a nail and a pencil over the well site and they behaved in a most peculiar fashion Fatigue or Illhealth affects Mrs Sprawls power adversely If she does a lot of housework on a divining day she feels tired and drained the next Fortunately Mrs Sprowl is In excellent health and looks it I Asked what would happen to a vanishing art if she ever retired Mrs Sprowl replied that she had Sue SWIMMERS at the Rockwood conservation Later the girt was found In the park allowed to do so formed a human drag machine Sunday unharmed by D Gibbon Theres too much demand for when it was reported a little girl was missing her kind of work OUR READERS WRITE Bouquet for outgoing Postmaster MRS SPROWL POINTS to the spot where diggers will find Photo Just a word of appreciation about our outgoing Rockwood Postmaster George Day He has served us many a year most faith fully and his personal polite service will be missed at our new and delightful post office We all liked to stand and talk to him at the wicket because he was friendly and genuine School village and vicinity are proud of him and wish him the very best of luck and happiness In his later years Yours truly MilUcentMilroy Ont Buck mows down grant Everton dam The province has announced that a grant to the Grand River Conservation Authority is for the acquisition of lands in the area of the proposed dam and reservoir Lands in the area are being acquired as they become available on the market Another grant to the Authority is earmarked Tor the Luther Marsh Conservation Area The Authority Is proposing to acquire a further parcel of some acres in West Luther township adjoining property previously acquired by the Authority The grants were announced through MP John Root TWELFTH ANNUAL STEAMERA MILTON ONT FAIR GROUNDS LABOUR DAY WEEKENO FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY SEPT SEPT J SEPT LARGEST STEAM SHOW IN ONTARIO Steam Traction Engtnes Antique Gas Tractors Antique Gas Engines Thrashing Antique Autos Full Saw Mill Models Antique Farm Machinery PARADES SOUVENIRS CONTESTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SHEAF TYING LOG SAWING Vlnce Mountford and the T Model Hillbillies Entertaining Daily in front of the Grandstand Grandstand seats Free ADULTS SI PARKING amis aspirin at Aylmer Salmon sets sights on second Rockwood Seniors doubled the score on Aylmer behind the five hit hurling of Bob Buck Shaw In the first game of their second round OASA Intermediate C playoff series in Rockwood Monday Second game was played in Aylmer last night Tuesday Mike Martin Harry Barber and Chick Milne touched starter Dennis for two hits each Barber broke the ice with a booming triple to the right field fence in the inning Bock hero Shaw was the hero of the deciding game of Rockwoods exciting first round series against He held to Just one hit a seventh inning single by Dolbel In a Rockwood victory Rockwood scored both runs off loser Jacques Paquette in the fourth on a single by Dan Arblc triple by Harry Barber and a two out double by Steve Redmond Arbic and Barber each had two of the six base hits Return of catcher Arlon Popkey to the lineup gives the villagers defence a big boost Popkey Just completed a summer course at university Seniors chances of overhauling Fergus Merchants finishing second in the Fastball league toe sum after the villagers suffered a defeat si bands of Glen Sunday night trails Fergus by four paints the standings Rock- wood bat league games left to and Fergus has four games Five Utter Glen righthander Dave set down on five bus and struck out 15 batters bombs Scalers JM last eight the third row f the OASA Intermediate either Saerkstoa Delhi Sooth paw Hake weal all way la recerd the win tor the Da Artie Hike Mfte Hart betted bene to ac cent I halt et the nan Dates for the next series have not yet arranged approves new building The Ontario Municipal Board has given the official nod to construction of the Grand River Authoritys administration building G M Authority general manager said Monday We received written approval today and construction will begin today The squarefoot building to be located in the Shades Mills Conservation area near Gait Is being built by Ltd of Kitchener n Sunday game Mike Kelly as the only player to Juniors in third round Rockwood juniors have ad vanced to the third round of the Junior A playoffs against First game of the best of three series was played in but night i Tuesday and the second is scheduled for Fisher- tomorrow Thursday I night Rockwood eliminated New Dundee in three games in the opening round and Ayr In straight games in the second round hit safely more than once He collected a single and a double Left fielder Bill Zilio cracked out three base hits for the Glen to lead a 12 hit assault on pitchers John Thatcher and Blake Hind Salmon confident In spite of the loss playing coach John Salmon la still confident his club can finish second We hope to win at least three of our four league games this week and we still have three to play next week he said will play In Fergus tonight Wednesday at home against tomorrow l night and in Glen Williams Friday night CHATELAINE LIGHTING W0 York Road Guelph Multi Bright Ideas for all your Lighting Needs EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF HOUSE FIXTURES Table Lamp Door Chlmei Swag Lamps Vanlly Cabinet Electric Heat Baseboard and Portable Central Vacuum Cleaning Systems Wiring Devices Fluture Parts etc Ventilation Hood Fans FREE PARKING OpenDallyBM Thurs Frl THflpm Sat Til During August