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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

13

Missionary Granted Life Membership at Knox Church Meeting

Miss M. E. Anderson on furlough from British Guiana spoke at the Easter Thank Offering meeting of the Senior W.M.S. Knox Church. She received an Honorary Life Membership Certificate after a short address and gifts from the Mission Band Explorers and other church groups. Guests from nearby centers and Long Branch attended the social hour. South African farming area land values have risen.

Knox Church Mra.i. Malnprize R. M. McDonald KE. J. Haessard J. Ingles A. J. Melanue Fblow M. E. Anderson British Gulana R. Armatrong J. Davidson Margaret Brown Mev. H. L. Bannle Anderson Mission Band R. O'Hara In. Armatronig Miss Anderson A. J. Buchanan Long Branch Elars Room

G W Murray Obituary Highlights Acton Leader and Farmer

G W Murray a well known Acton resident died in Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday April 8 He was born in Erin Township and married Donalda Mann in 1908 before settling in Acton He farmed near Esquesing then retired to Mill Street Acton He served on the Acton Fair Board and municipal council and was honored for meritorious service to agriculture The Murray Memorial Y M C A in Acton was built under his direction He is survived by his wife daughter Velma and granddaughter Heather, with a sister and two brothers. The funeral was held April 10 from Victor B Rumley Funeral Home.

Acton George Wesley Murray Guelph General Hospital Erin Township A. 4. Murray Murray Donalda Mann Fequesing Mill Street Ekaquasing Exquesing Murray Memorial Y.mlca J. A. Murray Acton United Church E A. Currey C. L. Poole Victor B. Rumley Heather Millar Fred, Denny Edward Murray Miss Workman Andrew Murray Elizabeth Jean Moffat Dugan Chas. McKeown James Moore Nathan Gray Alex Orr Geo. Currie T. K. Williams Martha Orr Robert Johnston Chas. Millar George Barnes Phyllis Bates Hart R. N. Brown Margaret Brown Mel McCullough Women’s Association of the United Church First Line Park Avenue George Currie Wiliam Gamble Charles McKeown Wilmer Watkins Orville Johnston

Glass samples flown from Canada for rapid analysis

Scottish authorities carry almost daily samples of glass from Canadian furnaces to St. Helens laboratories in Lancashire. Samples are drawn late and flown to Prestwick then delivered by plane and car. Within 72 hours the glass plants receive complete analysis of their products.

St. Helens Lancashire Prestwick

Representatives Discuss License Continued From Page One

Council discussed road grants of 23 460 from the Department of Highways and noted 71 to 75 percent of the roads had used crushed stone. Health authorities asked cleanup of the dump. damage traced to individuals leaving refuse in wrong place. Tax bills cut. near 5,600 in taxes collected to date. Fire and public buildings committees approved renting town hall to a religious group and granting Mondays for the Ladies' softball diamond during season. A by law to borrow 65 000 passed. Several accounts approved for payment including utilities, stone, and maintenance fees.

Department of Highways J. Stewart Wieck J. McMullen Rower Ave Reeve Hargrave Taylor South Main St North Main St J. Lambert Ontario Duke of Devonshire D.E Council Acton

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Edward Mille Mills

Notice to creditors and others in the estate of Edward Albert Mills late of Acton Halton County who died about March 17 1952 require filing proofs of claims with the solicitor by April 20 1982 after which date the estate will be distributed. Executor Charles Faxon by solicitor Co FY Leatherland Acton Ontario dated April 9 1962.

Albert Edward Mills Acton Halton Ontario Charles 3 Faxon Co. FY. Leatherland

Think It Over Poultrymen and Producers Urge Vote Rejection

A 1952 Ontario letter from Thompson's Poultry Farm urges producers to reject the Ontario Poultry Producers Marketing Scheme. It cites high costs from a levy, potential market manipulation, Board inspection powers, and possible egg withholding, urging action before the April May vote and asking for influence via personal networks and local press.

Thompson's Poultry Farm & Hatchery Corgetown Woodstock Ontario Pernansa Norman S&s. Schultz C. F. Luckham F. E. Ellis

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