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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
8
In loving memory of Charlotte Waterhouse who died April 18 1048 at rest in God’s hills. Also John W Akitt died April 4 Mas. Frank Marshall died April 21 1037 and Lily who rests beside him. Messages from family express grief and enduring love across years.
Winter lingers and Easter crowds fill churches as trout season starts with April dates. Roads improve gradually while drivers hope for faster clearance. Drew Leishman, son of Mr and Mrs Allan Leishman, was in a minor auto incident on Mill St though he escaped serious harm. Shirley Perkins was treated at Joseph's Hospital and is expected to recover.
The Campbellville Grace Mission Band hosted a Good Friday evening in the Sunday School room with about sixty five mothers and daughters. Marilyn Moore presided as Easter programme opened with worship and prayers.
The community mourns the sudden heart attack death of Lottie V Mason after a Saturday return home to Frederick St. She was the youngest of twins with sister Hazel also deceased years ago. The Masons and friends remember her musical talents and sportsmanship. funeral was held at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
The annual Won pee Institute meeting was held Wednesday at Limehouse Memorial Hall. President Mrs EB Millar was absent. twelve members paid their fees. Reports covered correspondence, prize lists from Milton and Georgetown Fair Board, and an invitation from Norval for April 16. Officers elected: President Mrs Smethurst, vice presidents Mrs Mell and Mrs Corbett, Sec Treas Mrs Ellerby, and various district and branch directors. The meeting closed with God Save the King.
Auction notice for a mixed livestock sale on April 24 at Burwell Fox farm Palermo village. Percheron horses including mares and a stallion, Holstein cows and heifers with due dates in summer, York hogs and poultry, assorted implements and farm equipment described, cash terms with no reserve, retiring owner. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott. Clarke: Rod McGill clerk.
A grocer asks his clerk to test eggs by feel and judge if they are fresh, joking about whether they’re cool enough to peel. The quirky line reflects old time shop talk and humor about produce freshness.
Deer Brand alfalfa clover and grasses stock limited buyers urged to act. Numerous tractors trucks and farm implements including 1948 Ford Coupe 1950 Morris car Massey tractors and more listed with contact Tom Hewnan Georgetown. Lost wallet and sewing machines offered for sale with service and repair options in Ada and Toronto notices.
The Township of Nassagaweya calls for tenders to paint and redecorate the interior of the Township Hall at Brookville. Tenders must be received by the Clerk by April 29. The lowest tender or any tender may not be accepted. L. W. McMillan, Clerk Campbellville, Ont.
Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of Elizabeth Joe widow deceased of Acton Halton County must be filed by April 22 1960 after which date the estate will be distributed only with filed claims. Solicitor C F Saetherland Acton Ontario solicitor for the executors.
Mackenzie News describes a new fuel furnace installed at a Lake Avenue house. The unit burns fuel efficiently and uses Thermostatic controls, priced at 550 dollars, with a display for visitors. A Home and School square dance at the Y was announced for Monday night.
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