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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
7
A lilting poem describes spring returning after a harsh winter. It portrays snow dissolving, flowers awakening, and animals signaling the season’s arrival. The speaker notes birds, bees, and warmth returning as nature resumes its annual cycle.
Friday evening tribute for Mayor Justice and Mrs Justice marked their seventh wedding anniversary. A large Orangeville hockey crowd gathered, joining local team supporters after a tense Saturday night game in Waterloo as the three out of five series continued.
A Mil to Milton line train series paused Sunday afternoon for about three hours due to a freight issue west of the Inter Provincial Brick Company. Crowland reports Tolmeillor Norrington and Khoaselt visited the Unemployment Insurance office in Weston and proposed Milton offices be kept open one day a week with staff reductions in Milton.
Many Canadian farmers pursue ready money to fund improvements this spring. Bank of Montreal offers Farm Improvement Loans to finance equipment, buildings, drainage, livestock, and other upgrades to boost productivity and profits. Clayton, local branch manager, invites farmers to discuss plans and financing.
Grimsby faces Markham in the opening game as Ontario Hockey Association action features the Peach Wings and Millionaires in a strong mercantile style clash. Milton eyes a top civic spotlight as renovations loom at Milton Arena ahead of the series. Georgetown and Brantford open with Brantford roaring to a 7 3 victory at Waterloo arena.
The Central Seheet Home and Sebaob Association held its meeting with guest speaker Dr. Phun from the Department of Education. Merchants oppose the town council plan to install parking meters in the business district, arguing it could deter shoppers and harm business.
The Walton Tol stein Breeders Club and Malt en Producers Association joint program filled Princess Theatre seats. Notables included tenor Ron Stewart and Mary Meartsom with Seeth as pianist, delivering a varied classical and popular repertoire. An audience-pleasing event featured a poetry reading and a prize drawing, with Mr. Ross Seynsworth as master of ceremonies and praise for community support.
A terse river steamer exchange notes the vessel may rise or sink due to a bad boiler and a leaky hull, leaving the captain to joke about uncertain progress while reflecting on human evolution and a pedestrian who can jump three ways.
Public auction scheduled at the late residence on Sarah Street Milton for estate items including walnut settee, china cabinet, wardrobes, beds, kitchen gear, lamps, and silverware. Real estate to be sold with 10 percent down and possession on delivery. furniture cash on day of sale.
Local notes describe transport for a youth group to a regional event and thanks to volunteers. Tannery players host a game, while concerts and drama, photography and music shows run in town venues. Acton Teen aims for upcoming gatherings and badminton and club events feature among the season’s close.
A subdivision plan prepared by a Toronto firm was submitted with a letter seeking the council’s opinion on the project. The process notes whether Oakville residents have received such a plan and references the involvement of local groups and officials.
Acton residents gather as Mrs J B Mackenzie and others attend a Toronto visit. Lilliee's Beauty Salon, open 22 years, is sold to Mrs Diana Ryan with Mrs Lil lie remaining briefly to assist the transition. Sunday marked Mr and Mrs George Jurie’s th wedding anniversary with an open house at Langstaff home.
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