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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
17
Births and obituaries from Guelph area list Rognvaldson Flora Fisher Wilson Waterhouse Charlotte Hunter and others with dates around 1938 and 1948 noting family relationships, residences, and memorial sentiments in a traditional local notice column.
Plentiful April showers noted with nearby wildlife sightings including foxes and deer around town. Several residents report foxes and deer approaching residential areas in recent days. News items include real estate board president election, residents moving, housing unit handovers, and theatre developments with a US stamp bearing Wal Rogers’ likeness planned for release.
Henry Pell directs a public auction at his Esqueeing farm on Highway Bay 2 6 miles north of Milton on Saturday April 24 1048 at the gate. Items include a Percheron gelding farming gear furniture rgan less household effects and farm hardware with no reserve as the farm is sold. Hindley & Elliott 52 Auctioneers handle the sale.
The Penguin Club reports on the spring dance season and the upcoming Penguin Prom scheduled for May 28. Plans include straw lantern ambiance, decor work by volunteers, and invitations for two to all club members. The Easter dance impressed with a drama club skit and prizes for Jacqueline Currie and Roy Kirkness.
William Cromare was elected president of the Georgetown Lawn Bowling Club as the annual meet was held in the Arena last Wednesday. The note mentions community events and a church blessing for Rien Elizabeth Bielin at St George's Church by Archdeacon Thompson, with grandparents named. A health discussion arose from Dr. Berry's letter on chlorination of Georgetown's water, and Reeve Maclarene discussed swamp clearance to reduce reservoir pressure at Severcreek, proposing a site visit with Dr Berry. Miss Joan DeVries departed for a six month trip via Empress of Canada to Holland and England, with a surprise going away party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barber.
Erin Township conducts a March 1 special meeting authorizing warble fly powder purchases and appoints delegates to Toronto spraying equipment demonstration. A by law set daylight saving times, and council approves road work bids, finance actions, and a June 5 tag day for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.
A mixed set of classified items offering for sale and needs. Listings include an electric washing machine, a brick house, doors, a cultivator, a 1929 Chevrolet pickup, seeds and crops, a black Percheron horse, a semi detached bungalow, tents and farm equipment, a large Erin Township farm for sale, plus room and board and rental notices. Also lost hubcap and a leather wallet found.
Signage advertises new builder's hardware display on Church Street and invites customers to browse the store. The note highlights expanded supply of materials for building and remodeling excluding plumbing and wearing. Acton Ball and Bands Championship mention notes Acton Tanners as finalists.
Paragraph from by law states between May 1 and September 15 dogs in Acton municipality shall not be at large. Persons permitting dogs to run at large during the period face a fine up to 100 dollars. Harrop, Municipal Office.
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