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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
16
In loving memory notices for Charlotte Waterhouse who died April 18 and John Witt who died April 4. Frank Marshall died April 21 1037 with Lily. family remembers them with lines of grief and enduring love.
A damp start to spring with winter lingers though trout season begins Saturday April 1. Roads slowly improve but remain below ideal conditions. Easter Sunday services drew large crowds across town churches. An auto collision on Mill Street injured Drew Leishman lightly, and Shirley Parkins suffered burns at the Station Hotel and was taken to St Joseph's Hospital for care.
The Grace Mission Band hosted a Good Friday event in the Sunday School room attended by about sixty five mothers and daughters. Marilyn Moore led the program with scripture by Anna Hurren and songs by Marianna and Lois Greenlees.Mrs Playford of Kitchener spoke on the explorer group work.
Lottie V Mason, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Mason, died suddenly after a heart attack on Saturday night returning home to Frederick St. She and sister Hazel were noted musicians active in local life, with three brothers remaining in Acton. The funeral was held Tuesday at Victor Rumley Funeral Home, conducted by Rev H W Avison, with interment at Fairview Cemetery and numerous floral tributes.
The annual meeting of the Wom be Institute was held at Limehouse Memorial Hall. Officers were elected with Mrs Smethurst as President and Mrs Ellerby as Secretary. The treasurer reported 1050.91 with 815.05 on hand. A poem by Miss Stull was read and the meeting closed with God Save the King.
Burwell Fox sells by public auction at Palermo on Wednesday April 4 offering Percheron horses cattle hogs and poultry along with implements and farm equipment. Items include multiple Percheron horses Holstein cows heifers york sows and various farm tools. Cash terms with removal after settlement. no reserve as owner retires.
A grocer jokes with his clerk about feeding the eggs to Georg and testing if they are fresh enough to sell, reflecting a brisk, humorous exchange likely from a local paper.
Various classifieds list horse and agricultural equipment for sale including three young horses, farmers gear, and alfalfa seed. Also offered are tractors, trucks, and farm implements from WILLIAM COUSE & SONS LIMITED with delivery in Ontario. Lost items include a brown and white lurcher terrier and a wallet found in Watsons Dairy.
The Council of Nassagaweya in Brookville invites tenders for painting and redecorating the Township Hall interior. Tenders must be sent to the Clerk by April 29. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. L. W. McMillan Clerk Campbelmville Ont.
Notice to creditors and others regarding the estate of Elizabeth Joe late of Acton Halton Widow deceased. Claims must be filed with the undersigned solicitor C F Leatherland on or before April 22 1950. After that date the estate will be distributed having regard only to filed claims. Acton Ontario April 1 1930. Solicitor for the Executors.
Mackenzie News reports a new fuel burning unit installed in a Lake Avenue house. The furnace, costing $500 complete with thermostatic controls, promises higher efficiency. Home and School notes a square dance at the Y Monday night.
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