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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1965

Page

12

Auction Sales Continued at Cowmbins Burlington Farm Implements

Auction of farm machinery tools and household goods at Burlington Newton Township lists Ferguson and Massey tractors and several implements including combines grain elevators and wagons. Sale starts 1 PM with cash on sale day and no reserve. owner not liable for accidents. WM. A. oe Auctioneer and Fred Baptie clerk.

Combine Ferguson Wo Massey Arms McCormick Deering Ferguson Ferguson Mounted Chalmer All Crap Combine T.C Massey Morris New Holland WM. A Lipa Es Fred Baptie

Merry Maidens Study Vitamins and Meal Minutes

Members review vitamin notes and dietary tips during a meeting. Norma rereads minutes, Nettle and Tryssenaar discuss vitamins and disease prevention, Mire and McCulloch present on using leftovers decoratively, and base members prepare a foamy omelette.

Norma Nettle Tryssenaar McCulloch

Complete Dispersal of Dairy Herd Near Erin Ontario

The sale, on Tuesday April 3 at 10 p.m., offers 0 cows and balance of heifers of various ages from the Lor WO farm, 9th Line Esquesing, near Erin. Sires include Marden Moote King and lines from BR D Graham and Charlie Fox herds. Equipment includes Surge Milking machine and Laval electric cream separator. Frank Petch, Georgetown, auctioneer. Terms: cash.

Erin Glen Williams Marden Moote King Charlie Fox Guelph BR. D. Graham CR. D. Graham Champion Laval

Finance Firm Opens Office in Van Gils Building

Offi Opence Atlantic Finance Company will open a new office in the Van Gils apartment building on Mill Street. The move expands local banking services and adds jobs in the area.

Offi Opence Atlantic, Finance Company van Gils Mill Street

Smith Griffin 95th Birthday in Acton Community

Smith Griffin longtime Acton area farmer and cattle breeder celebrated his 95th birthday with a church gathering hosted by Churchill Church. A life member of the Acton Fall Fair Board he is known as a showman who works daily on the homestead with his son Harold. The elder Griffin, honored by the congregation on his 90th birthday, enjoyed games and family congratulations during the weekend and Tuesday celebration.

Acton Smith) Griffin The Churchill Ueew Horm RR 2

Birth of Daughter for Jhilts-Ene and Betty Hills

Mr and Mrs Jhilts-Ene announce the birth of a daughter at Guelph General Hospital on Wednesday April 14 1965.

Ene Betty Hills Alfinby Guelph General Hospital

New Judge Sprague’s Father-in-Law Has Long Free Press Ties

Alan B. Sprague was sworn in as Hatton county court judge in a ceremony with local flavor. Attendee Joe Lake, 80, former Acton Free Press back shop worker, editor and long time Powassan mayor, recalled a 60 year newspaper career and connections to Acton, Georgetown, and the North Hatton area. He cited Moore, Ditts, and city band days as memories from the Acton period.

Hatton Alan B. Sprague Belleville Spragne Joe Lake Acton Lake Acton Free Press HL P Moore Orillia Seaforth Georgetown Starf Georgetown Herald Powassan, Ont Powassan News Powassan North Halton H Po Moore Mr. Moore Mer. Lake Charlie Mason Mary Abraham G. A. Ditts Free Press

Laundromat Slug Racket Reported on Mall Street

Swindlers operate a slug racket at Easy era ane Mall Street coin machine. Victims reported about fiuds taken in change after quarters sized slugs were inserted.

Mall Street TY Pers

Georgetown Chorus Wins at Stratford Competition

Georgetown Barber Shop Chorus placed fourth among 16 groups at Stratford contests. Members from Acton include Jim Pope Gordon Currie John Barr Gordon Thompson and Chris Jensen. Director Duncan Thanswon notes funds support affliction aid and the motto We sing That wheel Shall Speak.

Fond Fustives of Arms Georgetown Barbershop Georgetown Acton Jim Pope Gordon Currie John Barr Gordon Thompson Chris Jensen Duncan Thasnwon Georgetown Group

Ontario Broiler Marketing Plan Endorsed by Producers

Ontario Vara Products Marketing Board announced approval of a proposed marketing plan. Of 344 producers voting, 64.9 percent backed the plan. Lingala County saw 93 in favor to 7 against from 162 ballots, while Waterino County reported 65 votes with a 7 to 8 margin in favor.

Gatario Ontario Vara Products Marketing Board Lingala Waterino County

Last Dance Set for April 24 by Acton Square Dancers

The Last Dance of the current aeries will be held April 24 at Exciter Square. Attendees from Acton and district were encouraged by last dame and organizers hope for a larger turnout to form a club in the fall. The Royal York Hotel in Toronto hosts the International Convention May 6 and 7 with Mr and Mrs Harris Roe attending. Acton square dancers may travel to watch. Cancer Month prompts volunteer canvassers.

Acton and District Jes Royal York Hotel Toronto Toronto and Distrit Square Dance Association Mn Haris Roe Acton Square Danners

When You Turn 19 You Must Get Individual Insurance

A notice explains that at age 19 you lose parental hospital insurance coverage and must obtain an individual policy within 30 days. Apply using forms available at banks hospitals or from the Commission.

Commission

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