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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
9
The fragment references Beek urging beauty near thy feet and stars overhead. It speaks of bringing love and justice home, answering God's call, and finding paradise through earthly deeds well done. Poetically names Judson Stevie as a signature.
A damaged fragment argues that nations must not launch new wars and that the atomic threat requires a self reliant, homemade order. It emphasizes crafting a new world at home rather than exporting conflict abroad and restarting an old order.
A long sports column reviews hockey and baseball chatter around Acton and Toronto. It notes Toronto Maple Leafs shocking Montreal Canadiens in the NHL playoffs, previewing minor league and junior teams in the Acton district, with potential entries from Milton Oakville and Burlington and rumors of a town team and softball plans.
At a SAAN Chamber of Commerce event in Burlington held at the Estamineti on Tuesday, a new band received support and $50 was raised to start it. The article notes progress in local park beautification, hoardings and farm properties, with Holsters Morucelee Faria and related stables sold to buyers across Latin America and ships/planes used for export.
Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of David P. McEnery late of Esquesby Halton retired farmer died around January 31 1917 must file proof with solicitor by April 19 1947. Estate will be distributed after that date with regard only to filed claims. Acton Ontario dated second day of ADT AA 2 a CFL Leatherland solicitor for the executor.
In the matter of the Estate of MARION PHOEBE COOK of Acton Halton died around early May. The administrator Granton Aylsworth of Acton Ontario invites claims or demands against the estate by creditors and parties with a right to share the assets. Claims must be delivered to the administrator at Acton Ontario before a specified date.
Acton residents will compete in a two tier table tennis program starting April 29 with closed member matches on Mondays. May 1 features Legion vs. WOMLGCLAL and an open competition on May 1 with events continuing through the weekend. The article notes Canada’s Olympic team, summer games in London and a broad slate of athletic activities.
Fragmented text describes boys set out to play with uncertain purpose and rules. Mentions fate and parents influencing play. Indicates a struggle to justify actions and a call for fair opposition.
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