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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 10, 1961

Page

16

Fragmented OCR Letter Notes On Local Events And Street Scenes

Readable fragments describe a mix of local happenings at Acta Park Wie Springs Park Reserve and Chaat Street. Mentions include Heaviest tessisbed in this arts Tri Line Phatiane Hazell, stolen bicycle on Bei Duna, and a holiday on a Monday for Taven Watkin. Construction work includes Hell Telephone Dial Exchange building on Chunth Street with new display cases and publicity boards. Deadline for the deal is August 11 and Reg Arm shaw notes the wall removal.

Beardmore Tannery Tour Highlights Local W I Meeting

Warner's Institute hosted a post tour meeting at Mrs. GE Snow's home on Wath theo fustiumds with attendees from Acton. Members discussed tanning stages from hides to finished leather and planned social hours after business. returnees included Robert Hepburn from Sick Children's Hospital and Miss Marie Mitchell's hospital discharge.

Warner's Institute GE Snow Theo Robert Hepburn Childen’s Hospital Toronto Ballingtad Baker Bs Miaarifvar Miaatitl Hoathanstadl Mir del Linstead Mia Ken Roberts Melalle Church

Obituary: Retired Farmer Thomas Storey Remembered by Family

Thomas Storey a longtime farmer from Nassagawere township dies at age 82. Survived by wife Nelle Brown and children including Elsie Frank Melvin Altees Bergus Wilma Hallin Evelyn Kitchener Maxine Rockwood and many grandchildren. Funeral held August 8 at Knox Presbyterian Acton with pallbearers. burial in Fairview cemetery Acton.

Fairview Acton Peas Nelle Brown Elsie Andy Frank Melvin Camp Belville Altees Ray Marshall Bergus Wilma Mars Howard Hubel Georgetown Evelyn Reg Hallin Kitchener Maxcet Rockwood Heo Knox Presbyterian Church

Ghosts and a visitor in a long abandoned mansion

A visitor recounts a ghostly encounter in an old mansion as the host questions his tale. The guest responds with a puzzled admission that the story may be merely a tale, leaving the scene unsettled.

Porast Didlir

Husband Returns From Mist in Mysterious Event

A report describes a husband returning from mist and a woman, Hiahing-anil-eli-al-in, allegedly purchasing something then alarming others. Police and local responders arrived near a lake where the husband and companions were seen after a shouted warning. The fragmentary text lacks clear names and dates but notes a suspicious incident involving a family near a lake.

Apalleemay Huttalti Uekete Acton Pales Anil Pat Uchered Pal Tee Balke Tay

Ontario Grant of 143 500 to Finish Kelso Project

The Ontario government announced a 143 500 grant to finish the Sixteen Mile Creek Conservation Authority project at the Kelso Conservation Area. Work began at Nassagawagan Power ship site and aims for completion this year with construction costs largely covered.

Ontario Kelso Reglin Sixteen Mile Creek

Hillsburgh Hall Opening City Council Meeting Noise

Hillsburgh council unanimously approves paying Hillsburgh Auxiliary Institute 50 for opening ceremonies. Clerk instructed to send 1351.20 to Credit Valley Conservation Authority and approves general 935.10 roads 4184.9 and welfare 535.45 payments. Wounded by dogs and other line items noted.

Uel Dyald Hillsburgh Erin Township Coun Cub Credit Valley Conservation — Authority Othe Township

Health Unit Offers Childbirth Classes

The Tralton County Health Unit presents childbirth and parenting courses to expand understanding of physical and emotional aspects of childbirth and family health. Courses cover practical topics with individual and group participation and emphasize fundamental scientific knowledge for expectant parents. A request card signed by the family physician is required to register. For more information contact the local Health Unit office.

Tralton County

Collision on Monday Night In Rockwood Road Crash

A car driven by Gene De Bartel collided with a second vehicle driven by Mrs. Jessie Ramsden on Mill Street and Bower Avenue near Knox Avenue. Constable Ron Dunlop investigated. Estimated total damage to both vehicles about $300.

Gene de Bartel Bower Avenue Knox Avenue Jessie Ramsden Rockwood Ron Dunlop

Georgetown Hospital First Month Service Report

Georgetown Hospital served 114 patients in its first month and reported 29 babies delivered and 27 surgeries performed. The hospital noted some patients discharged due to a nonavian department. Staff included 89 from Georgetown residents and the report mentions a biweekly payroll and monthly totals.

Georgetown Hospital Phene Deere Ieee Gilhools Direstars Feisortal Jue Georpetowa Resi

Campbellville Village Welcomes New Residents and Visitors

A long list of_named residents, visiting friends, and extended family are noted in Campbellville as welcoming new villagers and detailing ongoing visits to local households. Observed names include McPheatean Katharine, Mrs Ddeyad Cpacefarad, and many others visiting at Abbey and Sever’s Pal among others.

Campbellville Ait Toronto Anil Mae Katharine Vricnis Clindes Haven Atul Csastetoar Dtakbay Mettal Otied Coben Crater Pake Anil Abbey Ane Willian Peter Heasen Steel Manteg Sted Fealies Asanteene Satiel Cate Mr del Mie Neal Qfatatess Karen

Government Lets IContracts Locally

An official contract notice reports local defense procurement actions. The Defence Department announced award details including a total value and contractor names, noting a Canadian context with references to Canadian locations and dates.

Funeral Interment Held For Mrs Anime Bo Leishonan Melek Jan

Funeral and interment conducted Saturday for Mrs Anime Bo Leishonan Melek Jan who died August 3 in Hynde Hospital. Born October 16, 1881, she lived in Petrolia and Acton before moving to St George. Survived by daughter Acntece, with burial in Cairview Cemetery Acton. pallbearers listed.

Anime Bo Leishonan Melek Jan Hynde Hospital Sompest John Agnes Mabentnag Petrolia St. George Acton John Ro Peishman Acntece Shae Mather Cairview Cemetery Gannce Milton John Barber Robert Apple Daha Dennis Leonard Lovell Or Als Buectourian

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