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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1954

Page

18

Nassagaweya By law on cattle vaccination passes

Nassagaweya township council met on April 3 approving payments of 626 dollars and road vouchers of 1786.06. A Brucellosis Act vaccination by law for all female calves was read and passed with a committee including Dr Harold Worton and J E Whitelock. Papers for Tax Sale of Lands 1954 to be signed next meeting. Meeting adjourned on call of the Reeve.

Nassagaweya Township General Accident Assurance Co A. T. Moore Campbellville Harold Worton J. E. Whitelock Halton County Robert Laking Charles Thomson L. W. McMillan Acton Milton Halton Conner

Will of a Rich Pauper From Cook County Probate Records

A centuries old will found in a Chicago poorhouse inmate’s death is read before the Chicago Bar Association and ordered probated. The testament, written in a firm hand on scraps, bequeaths to children and lovers poetic gifts, songs, memories, and nature, with Burns and Shakespeare among the volumes for the aged.

Chicago Burns Shakespeare

From Tramps to Tourists and the Changing Everyday Era

The text reflects on shifts in social roles and habits across generations. It contrasts old, simple travel and dress with modern trends, noting how women move from girlhood to refined attire, while elders like grandmothers adopt bolder styles. It also traces evolving small possessions from crochet and safety pins to handbags with cigarettes and travel basics.

Erin Council to Issue $20,000 Debenture For Ospringe School

Erin Township council met in Hillsburgh with full membership. Tenders called for gravel reads and cement work for Ospringe School expansion. The Ada Machinery Co received approval for a new grader. A bylaw to fund taxes was introduced and debated. A $20,000 debenture to add a classroom at Ospringe School was approved in principle to be repaid over 20 years.

Erin Council Ospringe Erin Township Coune Hilsburgh Department of Haga JD Ada Machinery Co

Acton Churches Welcome New Members on Sunday

Jarrett a former Acton Baptist member joined the local congregation on Sunday April 4 in Acton England. Holy Communion and reception of new members were observed at Knox Presbyterian and Acton United churches with large turnouts. In Presbyterian services 2% joined by profession and 13 by transfer while 3% united with Acton United Church.

Wars. Jarrett Acton England Knox Presbyterian Church Acton United Church Presbyterian Church The United—church

Basket of Gifts for Bride to Be

About twenty Gil fiends gathered at Mrs. Wesley Storey ny ota honour Miss Evelyn McDonald on her coming marriage. After contests a heavy basket of gifts was presented to the bride to be. Friends admired the hostess and enjoyed a lunch, bringing the event to a close with warmth.

Wesley Storey Evelyn McDonald

Baldwin and Wallace to be paid for convention delegates

John B. Baldwin and Geo. Wallace to receive $10 each as delegates to the rural municipalities convention. Road superintendent ordered to alert patrolmen to store snow fences in divisions and report counts of rolls. No fence lent for private use. Erin township to observe daylight saving time with neighboring towns. C B Swackhamer’s bid for township treasurer approved, duties to start after audit. Accounts passed for payment. adjournment set for May 3 at the reeve’s call.

John B. Baldwin Geo Wallace Erin C B Swackhamer Orehef Suisbe Mert Pricor

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