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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1951
Page
9
Readers may phone 220 or mail to the Milton Canadian Champion office for police reports. Weekend news covers auctions in Ern Ynosa, Halton Junior Farmers gathering at Brent Inn, and a benefit game in Georgetown. Roads on Acton to Guelph detour due to bad conditions amid sparse snow and deep frost returning.
The Knox Presbyterian Evening Auxiliary met on the second Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Cameron Leishman presided by president Mrs. A. Melsgac. Discussions included plans for Spring Thank Offering and Fireside Hour. A vote of thanks followed a social time and refreshments.
Three delegates from Halton County attended the first annual meeting of the Ontario Folk School Council at Stracee Hall University of Toronto on April 7. Dr. J.R. Kidd chaired the council with Ray Hedport and Cecil Beeya as officers. Dr. Alex Charters spoke on the importance of the individual as groups discussed future Falk Schools. Halton representatives included Mrs Rex Ellenton Miss Wilma Johnstone and Mrs Roy Coulter.
The Ladies' Aid of St. Davids Church met at Mrs S Cairns's home on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs George Inglis presided, opening with a spring poem. Devotions led by Mrs M Moore and Mrs W King, plans made for catering two events and for Lena Rivers play. Mrs Coulter spoke on housework as a positive task, with remarks by other members and a social follow up.
The article explains how the lens inside the eye thickens and hardens with age, reducing near focus after age 40. Reading becomes strained, read glasses provide reserve focusing power, and regular eye exams every two years are advised to maintain comfort and efficiency.
Canada has not had an ambassador in Russia since 1946, reflecting decades of limited diplomatic postings. The absence of a full ambassadorial role is tied to strained ties and the broader history of Cold War era relations.
The Millar Velma couple announce the birth of a daughter Heather Gauralne on April 15, 1951 at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Also notices include Pallant and Joram births in Acton and Acre, memorials for Moore Glennie Atkinson Waterhouse Marshall and family, noting deaths and anniversaries with interments and tributes.
We thank Dr. Waller Dr. Garrett neighbors and friends for cards flowers loan of cars and other kindnesses shown during our sad bereavement These acts will be remembered With appreciation to doctors nurses at Guelph General Hospital and Rev and Mr Currey Many thanks for flowers letters care and phone calls telegrams from Dublin Women's Institute and Milk Producers.
For sale heavy duty electric stove with side oven and warming closet. Minor repair to two burner coils. Wall delivery offered. Recessed bathtubs priced 50 to 60 with various colors and fixtures. Contact SV Johnson Streetsville Hard ware Streetsville Out Phare 241 evenings. Washer repairs by Ernie's Radio and Electric Georgetown phone 465. Roxy Theatre Building.
Local groups announce meetings, plays, bingo nights, and church gatherings through late April and May. Highlights include Scot and Guide Mothers association meeting in Ballinafad, Father and Son Baby event, Lena Rivers play at Ballinafad Hall and Rockwood Town Hall, and Oakville Halton Presbyterial Women’s Missionary Society sessions with an open public meeting hosted at St Johns United Church.
Fragmentary text mentions a Monday event, baseball season details, and several unclear phrases. It references possible names and organizations like MACKENZIE, but no coherent facts, dates, or actions are ascertainable from the readable portions.
A rough OCR fragment notes Acton Village by law restricting teen activity and other actions until the fifteenth day of Nav year with a fine of 100 dollars. The text references patrol or permit rules and penalties for noncompliance. The readable items show enforcement through a fine and a set period within the year.
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