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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 14, 1955

Page

10

Esquesing Society Directors Present Gift to Reid on Departure

At a meeting at Mr and Mrs John M Bird home last week the Esquesing Agricultural Society presented Reid with a fine Snorkel pen and pencil set as he leaves for a new farm south of Milton. The Reid farm was recently acquired by Delrex Developments.

Esquesing Agricultural Society John. . M. Bird Reid Unity Milton Réid Delrex Developments Georgetown Hydro Glen Street H.E.P.C. Brampton H-E.p.c University Ave Norval St Georgetown Herald Thos. Whill Ontario Municipal Board Milton Heights Quarre Hdae

Alberta censors reject five of 66002 films last year

Edmonton reports Alberta board of film censors reviewed 66 002 films during the previous year and rejected five of them.

Film Check Edmonton Alberta Board of Film Censors

Plant and seed sale ad from Brookdale area listing varieties

An Ontario market ad lists plants and seeds including Chinese elm, Rosa multiflora, red barberry and primrose boot. Prices shown per item and in bundles with free shipping offers. Contact Brookdale Kingsway War series in Ontario via phone for orders and delivery.

Rowmanville Ontario

Esquesing grants $150 to Acton Juniors hockey champs

Esquesing Township Council voted a $150 grant to the Acton Juniors hockey champions, payable to Bill Price, secretary treasurer, after a tied vote. The meeting approvedAuditor H A Lever C A presented 1954 figures. road and fire accounts were authorized for payment and tenders invited for a three ton truck.

Acton Halton Esuesing Stewarttown Bill Price Yeas Linham Sinclair Bird Currie Wilson H. A. Lever C.A. Lind Roy Johnston Iewe Duncan Waldie

New Post Office Clerk Appointed in May Start Date

Mrs Chris Britton arrives as the new clerk in the post office and will begin duties May 1 replacing Mrs Sonny Jacque. Canadian Red Cross reports over 152000 hospital patients received 224470 free blood bottles nationwide.

Chris Britton R.R. J. Acton Sonny Jacque Canadian Red Cross

Weekend at Ginger Farm Brings Easter Joy and Pets

The writer recalls a sunny Easter weekend at Ginger Farm with family visits from Bob Joy Honey and others. Davey eighteen months old enjoyed outdoor play with dogs cats horses and cattle while Honey explores the old home and Dave learns to sit when tired. After a busy week the piece mentions Sir Winston Churchill's resignation and Eden's rise to prime minister alongside local auction finds and a roasting pan bought for 1.25.

Bob Joy Honey Dave Davey Yonge Street Witton Churchill Anthony Eden

Tong-rumored sale of 310 acres eyed in Oakville area

The sale of 310 acres from the lake to Lower Middle Road and Oakville town line toward the Wo2 Highway bend is nearly certain with a buyer named within two weeks. The package includes 15 acres south of No 2 Highway giving access to the lake and a deep water harbor. No 2 Highway and Lower Middle Road host options. Lower Middle becomes No 122 four-lane with under way construction and direct Queen Elizabeth Way access via No 122. Estimated annual industrial assessment near 30 million total for Toronto township, plus 9.154 million assessment for the Ford Oakville plant.

Lower Middle Road Queen Elizabeth Way No. 122 Toronto Ford-Oakville

Four Day Blood Drive Collects 1512 Pints

In Lethbridge Alberta a four day Red Cross blood drive drew 1512 donors each giving a pint, supporting the humanitarian effort.

Lethbridge, Alta Red Cross

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