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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

8

Birth notices and family announcements from Brampton area

Births and family notices list several local arrivals and names. Mrs Allen announces a boy, Mr and Mrs Gordon Allen welcome a son, Jeanette Marie Davies born to Chas F Davies and wife, and Helen Jane Simpson birth to George and wife at United Church Varenage. Hubert Wallace reported in his 70s as part of Wallace family notices in Brampton.

Carveth Actua Twrestay Sllea Dumne Marton Davies Victay Chas FF. Davies Georgetown Jeanette Marie Ritpore Simpson United Church Vareanage Cith Bud Helen Jene George Simpeon Actan Henry ‘Theadore Nani George Hittart Kev A W Pasbury

In Memoriam Perrynman and Family Tributes

In loving memory of Lance A. Perrnyman who paid the supreme sacrifice on August 9 1044. Also memory of Annie Sagaakle who died August 9 1937. Augest month brings sadness for those left to remember and regret. George Holmes thanks friends and relatives for cards letters flowers during hospital stay.

Perryman Gear Lance A. K. Perrnyman Ragankiek Annie Sagaakle Wii Mary MreoGeorge Holmes

Acton Notes Holiday Dates and Local Projects

Labor Day will be the next public holiday and schools re open. Canada declares National Day for Thanksgiving on October 14 this year. Acton Fair is set for October 4th and 5th. A cement block addition rises at Lymon Hardware Store for warehousing. ILE forestry surveyor visits Acton for tree trimming work. Foundations rise as Earl S Cooper’s new brick and cement block store on Main Street takes shape. Knowles Construction leaves Main and Scene Streets in untidy condition requiring attention. A motorist, Miss Eva Ritchie, ran into a ditch and struck a telephone pole, escaping injury.

Lymon Hardware Earl S. Cooper Mui Street Knowles Construction Co

Ancient Iron Work Stands Time Test

Salisbury England report shows original 600 year old wrought iron binds the 404 foot spire while 18th and 19th century additions corrode. Rusting is splitting masonry though no movement or deflection in the spire is detected. Architects call the overall condition reassuring.

Salisbury England Salisbury Cathedral Iron and Steel Institute

Catherine Kennedy Dead in Chicago on July First

Catherine Kennedy of Chicago died July 1. She was the daughter of Paul Kennedy and Euphemia NeTavish and sister to Alex Paul Christina May and Effie Kennedy. Funeral services were held Monday at Foster and MacGarvey's Chapel with WT. Young officiating. interment in Batminton Cemetery.

Caturrine Kennedy Catherine Kennedy Chicago Paul Kennedy Euphemia NeTavish Cancoason Zaquesing Alex. Kennedy Christina May Kennedy Effie Kennedy Ekdminnton Foster and MacGarvey Young Batminton

Garbage collection tender awarded to Thor

At a meeting of Acton Couped on Wednesday the tender for the collection of garbage for the year was accepted. The amount of the tender was $1700 and the existing regulations remain in force. This year’s loan access of $200 is drawn from the previous tender.

THOR Acton

Strawberries From Seed At Chiatavtan Station Kentville

A summary of seedling strawberry performance at the Chiatavtan Experimental Station in Kentville Nova Scotia from 1040 shows dozens of varieties tested. Wild species such as Fragaria vesca and Virginia are used in breeding. results vary by male and female parent with some crosses yielding high quality fruit and vigorous plants while others suffer from June yellows disease.

Chiatavtan Fkoperimental Kentville N.S Aaves H. J. Hilton Dunlap Taw Nemati Leavat Frale Dremler Fairfax Darset McKenzie Dorset

Production Counts and the Bright Farmer

A farmer, a sharp speaker, and writer argues for higher prices, wages, and profits. The response says higher prices reduce production and wages cannot buy more. the government could raise taxes to offset gains. He may be right.

Darnat Bright Moe

Unexpected Visitor in Carleton Place Duck Released from Trap

John Thorpe found a northern duck trapped by a muskrat set. He freed the bird which remained alive and wore a Minnesota game association tag.

Carleton Place Ont John Thorpe Minnesota

Fire and growth mark Ontario news in 1919 report

Fire rangers battled wide acreages as algoma district blazes threatened towns and forced gravel bans across 14 townships. The piece also notes Canada's University of Toronto expansion with enrollments rising and new facilities, departments, and programs planned amid postwar growth.

Toronto Ontario Algoma McFadden Lumber Company Mistasune Mites Pugin Uimler Carrent Htallburton Ulan Tee Mallburton Sudbury Fort Arthur Fort Filleta Ontario Lands and Forests Department Kuiunlns- Cochrane Courais Wonebaniver

The Towns Reputation Drives Growth and Development

The article explains how a town’s favorable reputation spreads via residents and visitors. Positive talk boosts the place’s image, attracts new residents and entrepreneurs, and supports growth and development.

West Australia poised for growth says cattleman

William Macdonald a West Kimberley cattleman predicts a bright future for the north west of West Australia. He backs efforts to declare north west Australia tax free to entice white labor for development including iron and oil deposits irrigation projects and cattle industry expansion.

West Kimberley Australi Australis William Macdonald North Australia

Britain urged to boost silage use amid feed shortages

The British agriculture ministry asks farmers to adopt silage practices like Canada and the United States to compensate for reduced feeding stuffs this winter. The note references a North American study on silage and crop yields, and mentions police action against illicit alcohol production in Prince Edward Island.

London Hrittah United States Agriculture Ministry North America

Notice to Creditors in Will of William Frank

Notice to creditors of William Frank late of Powneblp of Raspueaing in Italion County. Creditors must prove claims by August seventeenth. Distribution to follow after inventory and settlement. Acting executor names listed in Acton Ontario.

Auction Notice for Mann Farm in Halton County Ontario

Judgment of May 16 146 proceedings in Milton Ontario directs Hindley and Elliott auctioneers to sell the A T Mann farm in Baquesing West half of East half of Lot 28 and South half of East half of Lot 29 in the Fourth Concession containing about 100 acres. Eight room stone house frame barn two arables two 24 by 52 cattle yards, school nearby, 75 acres tillable 20 acres bush lease to April 30 1947. Auction August 20 at 3 PM with 10 percent deposit day of sale and 30 days to complete. Terms per Supreme Court of Ontario. Contact Leatherland Harrister Acton Elliott Milton Dick and Dick or Milton auctioneers.

William Norkman Muniko Esquire Milton Ontario Hindley and Elliott Acton A .T. Mann Bnqueasing Halton Baquesing Supreme Court of Ontario C. F. Leatherland Harrister George E. Elliott Dick and

Attendance records set at Royal Ontario Museum

Attendance at the Royal Ontario Museum in February broke two records. The highest daily turnout was 9 562 visitors on February 10, and the monthly total surpassed 50 000.

Toronto Royal Ontario Museum

Newsprint Shortage Spars National Typographers Meeting

Edinburgh CP reports continued restriction of newsprint supplies for Briluds papers drew sharp criticism at the annual meeting of the National Electro Typers and Stereo Typers Society. The complaint said there has never been a time since the advent of popular newspapers when the public has been inadequately informed. Further constraints could harm employment and recovery of returned men, prompting renewed calls for balanced relief with other departments.

Edinburgh Briluds Nocset Fenapetind

Food for Europe raised un hurry bid for aid

A chaotic appeal describes a hurried bid for food for Europe with limited supply. It notes a town blast and fire incident delaying charity efforts while managers plan a matinee admission and a small food collection totalling 460 units.

Europe Wade Cote Ae Huw

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