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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 04, 1960

Page

8

There’s A Shopping Centre In Your Home Through Want Ads

In loving memory of my dear wife, Sarsh Eo Cross, who passed away August 4, 1955. We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds. For here you are not far away, if all this world were ours to give. Your loving husband.

Cross Jovi Robert Cross Sarah Elmer Imosdonald Arion Jane McDona Flo Harry Jim Irene Buh Martene Sarsh Eo Cross

Minister Travels 3000 Miles To Beat Plumber Case

A minister reportedly journeyed about 3000 miles to confront a former Acton plumber. In a break in, thieves ransacked the Worrall home between Saturday and Sunday, taking piggy banks and other items while Mr Worrall was away. Local views express congratulations to Mr and Mrs Worrall.

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Minister and Plumber Duel in California Golf Match

A letter describes a golf challenge between Rev. AJH McKensie of Knox Presbyterian Acton and Mike Coxe of Acton, lasting across continents. The match ended 87-92 with Coxe prevailing, as McKenzie praises Mike's improved game though hampered by past habits. The piece blends personal notes, local neighbor disputes, and community notices.

Tairwiys Sienny Calitare AJ HL McKensie Knox Presbyterian Church Acton California Mike Coxe Hummer Acton Rites Imialch Ole

Odor Claims Residents Deprived Of Property Use

Residents allege property rights harmed by persistent odor affecting usable land. Report notes contested claims and local authority responses as residents seek relief and investigation.

Two Farm Acres and More for Sale in Prime Farming Area

Property offers 300 acres of cultivated land with 98 percent workable soil and current crop mix including grain corn and hay. Includes a seven room dwelling, multiple outbuildings, water access, and road frontage. Asking price 97 000 with possible down payment and financing options. another 107 acres with a modern two story home, large barn, water facilities, and school nearby priced at 25 000 with 6 percent balance terms.

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Brick Bungalow With Carport And Finished Basement

A brick bungalow features an attached carport, a ceramic tiled living room and large kitchen. It includes a high divided basement, full furnace heating, and a landscaped lot with 5 percent mortgage option from MHA.

Real Estate Ads Across Milton and Surrounding Areas

Property listings show an attached garage home priced at 10000 with three bedrooms a large kitchen living room plus a four piece bath full basement and oil furnace near town center. Another brick home with aluminum storms two baths full basement finished recreation room landscaped. A 180 acre estate on a 130 workable acre farm with a one hundred eighty acre lake and 200 foot depth asks 50000 full price. Additional properties offered by Milton Georgetown Malton Oakville Port Credit Huntsville and nearby areas.

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Fred Pfeifle Leads 10 Week Working Dog Club Trainin

North Halton Working Dog Club sponsors a ten week program starting August 10 with trainer Fred Pfeifle and an expert team from Georgetown Acton and neighboring towns. Chief trainer Lucas presides with Treble Livesin and Mrs. Tucis assisting. program covers practical obedience and basic canine tasks parallel to dog show standards. Prince of Flowertown, kennel club champion, is noted in an advertisement attached to the effort.

Prince OF Flowertown Fred Pfeifle Acton Pfeifle North Halton Georgetown George Laws Ry 1 Fred Pleifle Laura Treble R.R. I Livesin Lucas Peterborough Ossixwi Hamilton Guelph Burlington Pheithe Tucis Treble Hob Pleifle

Estate of Angus Thompson Creditor Notice Wellington County

Legal notice to creditors of Angus Thompson late of Erin Town in Wellington County deceased. All claims must be proved to the undersigned solicitor for the executrix by August 13, 1960, after which time the estate will be distributed. Dated Acton Ontario July 21 1960 C Leatherland QC Barrister for the Executrix Sechetter for the Executrix a-523

Angus Erin Wellington

Notice to creditors in estate of Amos Mason Acton

In the matter of the estate of Amos Mason late of Acton retired manufacturer. All persons with claims against the estate who died about June 1960 are required to send them to The Toronto General Trusts Corporation 233 Bay Street Toronto one of the executors on or before August 31 1960. After that date assets will be distributed among those entitled having regard to any claims of which executors had notice. Dated 28 July Toronto. James Ackers Moyer WOrvis General Trusts Corporation and William George Mason executors.

Amos Mason Toronto General Trusts Corporation Bay Street Toronto Guelh Ran Acker, Moyer

Grant Madill Appointed New Registrar in Hatton County

Grant Madill has been named Goal Regen for the Caugary of Bhaltan with Robert Shatill and Maj. Mary ret Gilbertsis as Deputy Local Registrars. The appointments take effect October 2, 1960, as the Attorney General’s Department notes Madill’s long service and qualifications. He and his family will relocate to Hatton County in the near future.

Stanley G. Wil Weerey Grant Madill Bhaltan Robert Shatill Maj Maryret Gilbertsis Genesee Madill Hatton Hare

Halton Sees No Polio Epidemic in 1960 Health Officials Say

Halton Medical Officer of Health Dr Archie F Bull reports no polio epidemic in Halton in 1960. Welfare figures and March of Dimes data suggest national polio cases rise yet Halton's immunity is high with nearly all school age children immunized. No Halton polio cases since 1958, Ontario rates declining, and vaccination clinics remain open.

Halton Althoryn Canada Archie F. Bult Lontaine March of Dimes Rehabilitation Foundation Howe Bull Hatton Ontario MOH Disca

Sunday Speakers and Visits Across Disciples Church

A fragmented list notes AVERTON H. Hansen and others visiting churches and families across Redgetouwe and Guelph. It mentions speaker Cenretees, Mi Abawlent, Mis Wan Mie Nell, Patsey ail Mins Oeyelery, Garnett, Mis. Hoy Timsley, Patriots, Mroaid Mex Thins Hartup, and several local families visiting from Kinston, Guelph, and nearby towns with names and partial affiliations.

Cenretees Hinsen Redgetouwe Church of Cuitst Mi Abawlent Coatars Nartiur Disden Patsey Tansey Hartup Hiizabeth Amin Haya Balebey Sirbey Will Mos Abin

Everton P O to Install New Faster Mail System

Post office at Everton plans a modernization with new equipment and faster hoses in key locations. Officials say the change marks a progressive step in postal service, though residents may miss the old offices as they adapt to the modern system.

Ted Fester Gcaratwe Eohey Rew K Sword Mesghene Jesun Sears

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