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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

2

Acton Friends See Visitors While Summer Crowds Pass Through

Summer in Acton brings visitors and notes of local events. A violent thunderstorm near Milton disrupted power with branches down but Acton reported no damage. The August mat service ads debut while Labor Day and back to school themes roll out. The Lorne Leow band performed as duty band at the Toronto Legion convention with Acton players featured. Ford Oakville plant workers take annual shutdown from July 20 to August 10. Local memories recalled since Laurier defeat, with wedding musical talent noted and plans for a Duke of Edinburgh visit drawing local interest.

Builder's Interest Outlined In Cobble Hill Subdivision

Council discussed the Cobble Hill subdivision plans including roadway levels and sewer allocation. A lot in Cobble Hill was sold for 300 dollars and an unconditional grant of 4605 dollars was approved based on the 195 census. The police report noted a claim by a local Justice of the Peace for past services.

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Workplace gifts and license refunds noted in local notices

Fellow employees presented Miss Danna Anderson and Johnnie Krapek with gifts ahead of their marriages at Heardmore and A Y Roe Mant, while a tobacco license refund of $36 and business tax $13.27 was approved after Barr’s closure. A North Haven Urban Board meeting discussed dumping site plans and portage concerns, with officials endorsing a three year plan. local pastry and high school accounts appear in the record along with salmon festival preparations in New Westminster for July 23.

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Bride and Groom Donna Anderson John Krapek Wed in Kin Mrestykreten

The couple Donna Anderson and John Krapek wed in Kin Mrestykreten Chath with a ceremony at tlawit Min Feed Acotecaon. The bride wore a satin gown with chantilly lace overskirt, a seed pearl headdress, and carried a mushroom prodent bouquet. attendants and family members attended, and a reception followed. The couple left for a honeymoon trip to the United States and the Northeast, after a reception at the church parlor.

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Smith Bell Reunion Held Civic Holiday

A Smith Bell reunion marked a civic holiday with community members gathering across Michigan and Ontario. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Uleck Jack Mack Tom Sanderwan and Dorothy Dredge visiting relatives in Chatham and Philadelphia area kin. Miss Margaret McPhaid and Mrs David Menderson noted family ties and local hospitality.

Motrar Smith-Bell Chatter Henderean

Junior Girls Plan Series Of Improvements At W I Meeting

The Naasagas Women’s Institute hosted an evening session led by President Mrs A Diamond. Members discussed purchasing a stove for the township hall kitchen and planned eight future sessions to fund bed improvements. Mary Freeman led the July program with readings by Doris Moffat and Mary Freeton, including a contest and a fish supper.

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Notable Acton Area Births and Obituary Notices Mixed

Births and obituaries listed for Acton and surrounding areas. Names include DeHaan family, Pearson family, Sayers family, Crewson family, and Britton family. Notices mention births at Guelph General Hospital and funeral services at Victor Rumley and Son Funeral Home with interments at local cemeteries.

Ciuewson West Flambury Village Acton Christin Wallace Dear Falls Jean Judy Harbors Marlene Sharon Sarah Ann William Edward Britton Victory Homle Nassagaweya Presebyterian Cemetery

Weas e 8 tae and reggnb for 29e meny nesses Dardown

We extend thanks for acts of kindness messages and floral offerings received during the loss of a husband and father. Special thanks to Rev Armstrong, Victor B Rumley Funeral Home, neighbors, relatives, and friends. Christing Bretton and daughters.

R . Armstrong Victor B. Rumley Christing Bretton

Mixed wood for sale and multiple items in Acton area

A garbled auction of various For Sale notices including vehicles such as a 1984 Chev Chadye Sedan and a 1248 Ford coupe in good condition plus farm buildings and modern barn with tied facilities. Also mentions Acton and local contacts, with broad variety of items and properties advertised for sale.

KOR Cape Motuteneda

Wanted rooms and apartments and poultry buyers sought

Fragmentary classified note seeks a 2 or 3 roomed apartment or office space and mentions poultry buyers and edge processing. Several unreadable place names and contact hints appear, with scattered references to Milton, Guelph, Meaulay, and other locations.

POW RENT 2 ROOMS UNFURNISHED HARNED HEATED

Compact classified ad notes two unfurnished rooms for rent in Harned with heating and wiring details. Includes contact via Trimedi phone 20 percent offer from Acton.

Deadstock removal prompt for farm sanitation

Fragment of a farm notice indicates removal of deadstock for sanitary disposal. Source text mentions Georgetown Texas area code 71 7141 or Elmira 564 as contact references. Unable to determine full details due to garbled OCR.

Old Morber Preelten Hatinas Steve Pecom Georgetow Elmira

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