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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
15
Fragmented lines celebrate spring’s return with imagery of flowers, bees, and birds. The verse sketches a northern landscape waking from winter, with sun, warmth, and nature reasserting life amid a scattered, poetical rhythm from a historic newspaper page.
Friday evening the Justice couple hosted friends and relatives to mark their seventh wedding anniversary with Mayor Justice in attendance. Saturday night saw Orangeville hockey fans stranded by heavy snow on Highway No. 10 after a Waterloo trip for the quarterfinals, as two bus loads and many cars stalled amid a three out of five series.
Train service on the CPU line was suspended for about three hours after a freight car derailment near Inter Provincial Mrnek-Company. Councillor Norrington visited the Unemployment Insurance office in Weston and staff cuts were noted. Officials suggested Milton council reopen the Milton office to restore services and staffing.
Canadian farmers seek ready money to fund improvements via the Bank of Montreal Farm Improvement Loan. Loans cover equipment, machinery, electrical systems, buildings, drainage, and more to boost productivity. Local manager Clayton invites farmers to discuss plans and financing options.
The article reports on the Intermediate SR hockey finals with Grim sby vs Markham and Milton arena renovations amid local interest. It notes Brantford and George Town matchups and a seven goal Brantford win at Waterloo arena, highlighting standout players like Rhiales Storey and Shropshire.
The Burlington business community objects to a town council plan to install parking meters to address parking and business district issues. Merchants argue the meters could deter shoppers and harm commerce, despite general support for managing street use.
The Holstein Club and Malton Producers Association staged a notable program at Milton's Princess Theatre last Thursday. The event drew full houses and featured tenor Moan Stewart and soprano Miss Mary Morrison with accompanist Miss Seeth, plus instrumentalists and a strong orchestral segment. An attention-getting raffle and expressions of appreciation capped the evening, highlighting local arts support.
A nautical exchange describes an old canal boat with a bad boiler and a leaky hull. The captain weighs going upstream versus downstream and ponders the vessel’s reliability and fate.
Old curbside sale announced with extensive list of household items including furniture such as a walnut settee, Victorian chairs, bookcase and secretary, dining chairs, lamps, china cabinet, and a cook stove. Real estate described as a well built frame house with cellar and furnace, open for inspection two days prior. Immediate possession to purchaser. terms require 10 percent down for real estate and cash on furniture sale day.
A fragmentary report items a CHS event with players scoring, tournaments, and acts including April plans. Names and specifics are garbled but reference to student activities, performances, and community support emerge alongside mentions of a senior play and a championship consideration.
Residents attended a public hearing Monday evening regarding a proposed roadwork plan for Oakville west of Weagmahd Smith. The meeting, held under Ontario education and Oakville High School Rotary Club sponsorship, sought the public’s opinion on the project.
The notice lists families from Acton including the Mackenzies and Melktenozics attending a Tiberi Toronto visit. It mentions Lulier's Beauty Salon and a business sale, with Mrs. Deas Ryan linked to a past owner. A Sunday reception celebrated a 37th wedding anniversary at Langstaff with attendees from local families.
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