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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 06, 1953

Page

12

Acton News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Oddities

Heavy rains flatten oats in the district on Tuesday evening. Edwin Watson of RR 1 Campbellville is in the shopping section. No more poliomyelitis cases reported. three total in Hai ton County. Deputy fire chief Jack Newton and crew attended a three day firemen’s convention at Thorold. An unusually triple yoked egg was shown at the Free Press window. J Delaney judged Waterdown Flamboro crop contest. Acton police holidays canceled due to truckers’ strike. Five Acton boys attend Camp Ruddy at Port Ryerse. Residents on holiday over the Civic Holiday weekend. popular spots listed. A car collision in Guelph involved John Dawson and Donald Gardiner with minor damages.

Jack Newton Henry Bitter Bill Chisholm Acton Brigade Thorold Miss Em Hawthorne Miss Hawthorne Free Press Office Free Press John Dawson RR. G

Burlington council halves township fire assessment this year

The Burlington Town council decided to cut the Nelson township fire assessment by half a mill for the current year, shifting costs as Nelson forms its own fire brigade. Rumors swirl about harbour development and a CN rail spur, while Oakville’s west side banks compete for business in a trailer office.

Nelson Township Burlington Oakville West Side Canadian Bank Commerce Bank of Montreal

Fall Fair Dates Announced for Ontario 1893 Events

Ontario Agricultural Supervisory Branch releases dates for the 1893 fall fairs. Acton September 18 10 day schedule includes Milton September 25 26 Georgetown October 2 3 Aberfoyle September 22 23 Arthur September 29 30 Bolton October 2 3 Caledon September 25 26 Erin October 9 10 12 Markham October 1 3 Orangeville September 15 16 Shelbourne September 22 23 Streetville October 2 3 CNE August 28 September 12 Royal Winter Fair November 69 21.

Ontario Department of Agriculture Acton Milton Georgetown Aberfoyle Arthur Bolton Caledon Erin Markham Orangeville Shelbourne Streetaville C.N.E Royal Winter Fair

Births and Deaths Notices From Local Papers

CORNER Mr and Mrs Tom Corner announce birth of daughter Heather Flin beth at Women's College Hospital on Saturday August 1. McDOWELL Mr and Mrs Telford McDowell Acton announce the arrival of daughter Bonnie Lynne at the Natality Home Acton on Thursday July 30, 1053. A little later for Paddy and Jimmy.

Boen Rowles Bob Rowles Jeffrey Robert St. Joseph's Honapital Guelph Tom Corner Eleanor Does Noronte Heather Flinbeth Women's Colle: Hospital

In loving memory of Messi Christina Reid

In loving memory of our dear mother and wife Messi Christina Reid who passed away on October 10 1040. Her two brown eyes a loving heart to make others bright. The family thanks friends for help flowers tributes and kindness. Special thanks to the printer and staff of Guelph General Hospital.

Reid Miother Messi Christina Reid Dane

Coming Events From August Open Enrolment For Fall Term

The article lists multiple upcoming events and notices including enrollment at the Office of Reib non Business College for the Fall Term starting September 10. It mentions various local gatherings and performances with scattered references to community organizations and speakers.

Officr of Rebinnon Business College Norval Junior Farmers Dan Muttanyitle Fark Madernair- Jes Ofchestra

For Sale Notices From A Local Classified Page

A jumble of sale notices lists items including an Eveready refrigerator a 41 Chev a 12 seat Buick a 42 Cal car and a cabinet with heavy shelves and other miscellaneous goods. Several listings mention car parts tires and used merchandise with vague contact hints and locations such as Acton Lakeview farm Milton Ait and Heras Wy.

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