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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 14, 1955

Page

9

Auction of High Gloss Farm Machinery in Esquesing

A late 19th or early 20th century sale advertises a large on site auction of farm implements in Esquesing near Georgetown Ontario. Frank Petch auctioneer and George Currie clerk list tractors threshers belt drives combines plows headers wagons lumber and farm buildings along with motors tools and oats. No reserve as the farm is sold. The sale takes place Thursday April 21 at 12 o clock sharp.

Fleury Bissell Cockshutt Bueller de Villeis H.p Arter Leland Mc.d de Laval Ajax Frank Petch Georgetown George Currie

Queensmen Entertain About 200 In Concert At Knox Church

The Queensmen from Tslington entertained about 200 at Knox Church on Tuesday evening in their second Ac ton concert. James Crockatt received spontaneous applause for his solos while the group performed spirituals and secular numbers led by R. Shephard with Milton Dagg on piano. They closed with Our Best to You and were hosted by Rev. R. H. Armstrong who welcomed them and served refreshments.

Knox Church Tslington Acton James Crockatt Mr Crockatt Westering Little Jack Horner Verson David Goliath Simon Bbccanegra Queensmen R. Shepherd Milton Dagg Ohio State R. H. Armstrong

Erin Officials Named Petition Road Straightening Received

Erin council meets April 3 at Isburg with Reeve H L Griffin presiding naming Fence Viewers including Chester Burt and Jesse McEnery Pound Keepers list led by Robert A McEnery and Hugh Reid Livestock Valuators divided by division plus Road Superintendent duties to store snow fence and report rolls Tax threats to be collected Berry Hill road straightening petition supported Public School Erin to be paid 2425 for 1954 taxes refund issued for Jesse McLachlin and grants and accounts paid totaling 2473.13

Erin Ynship Council Isburg Reeve H. L. Griffin Chester Burt Jesse McEnery Geo. Davis Geo. C. Burt Archie McEnery Arthur Rowan Edward Cox Robert A. McEnery Hugh Reid John McDowell Ward Hamilton Hector Pinkney Heeler Kenneth Reid David Barbour Wilfred Awrey Norris Sinclair Wilbert McFee Clarence Bryan Earl Jessop Gordon. Jackson David Stewart Berry's Hill Ronald Moodie USS. No

Bronte to Supply Water for Trafalgar Project

Bronte waterworks will supply Trafalgar west of the Twelve Mile Creek to the Nelson Line and north to the C N R tracks. Trafalgar Public Utilities expects to lay mains. 30 residences on Radial Road east of the village to Hollydean Market will be connected. Estimated cost to pipe across Twelve Mile Creek is 26000 dollars. Township residents north and east of Bronte will pay water bills to the Township. Master meters will record village water use.

Bronte Waterworks Trafalgar Twelve Mile Creek Nelson C.N.R Trafalgar Public Utilities Gordon Leaver Bronte Council Hollydean Market Mr. Leaver Bronte

Pheasant Stock Plan For Grey Bruce and Durham Counties

Durham Ontario plans to stock forests in Grey Bruce and Durham with 7 000 pheasants over the next year or two. The program is drawn up by the county game and fish protective associations.

Durham, Ont Grey

Auction sale at Swiss Dale Farms Trafalgar Township

Public auction conducted by George Currie notices sale of cattle Holstein Jersey dairy stock and equipment at Swiss Dale Farms Trafalgar on Saturday April 23 starting 1 30 pm. Included are 2 Holstein cows 1 reg Jersey cow 1 reg Jersey heifer calves and farm equipment hay tractor and implements with cash terms and no reserve due to rental.

Eorge Muller Swiss Dale Farms Trafalgar No. & Highway Jersey Storstein Beig Real Stewart

Two New Members Join United Church Woman's Association

The Woman's Association of the United church met at Mrs. S. Harris's home with the president presiding. The group welcomed two new members Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Shoemaker. They discussed quilting and sent cards to the sick and shut-ins as well as hospitals. Sympathy was extended to the family of late Mrs. J Gibson and to Alzeria and Norman in England. Best wishes to patients Mr. Fetterly and Mrs. Beevers for a speedy recovery. Luncheon was served by several members and social time followed.

Woman's Association of ‘the United Church S. Harris Burn Pres G. H. Switzer Wilderspin S. Holmes E. Jennings J. Gibson Alzeria Walker Ingles Poole E. Lambert

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