In Memoriam and Notices From Local Columns
Mixed notices mention Symon in Vancouver hospital and Inglis at Guelph General Hospital with funeral details in Guelph. Memorial lines honor Christina Held and a mother’s memory with family signatures and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynglis
Guelph General Hospital
Aigual Yoth
Katharine Holmes
George Inglis
Maine
U.S.A
McLanaghan
Rosa
Norfolk Street
Guelph
Yoopie
Bodom
Nassagaweya
Reiwd
Rovwann Christina Held
Acton Notes and Local Updates From the Free Press
Three weeks until Labour Day and back to school. Brick work underway at Acton High School. Volunteers urged to finish the Acton Swimming Pool project. Free Press subscription now 2.50 in Canada 3.00 US. Highway 25 work advances with sod and paving. Acton shopping highlighted for no meters and convenience. CN Exhibition in Toronto advertises value with admission rising to 35 cents after decades at 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Farmers Meet Problems of Their Children
A discussion on the father child relationship describes fathers offering affection and care. It notes fathers provide for practical needs and guide children through difficulties while children respect and emulate paternal authority and advice.
Fall Fair Dates for 1048 District Events Listed
The Agricultural Societies Branch of the Department of Agriculture released dates for 1048 fall fairs. Notable listings include Toronto Aug 27 to Sept 11 and several Ontario towns with fairs spread across late August to early October, ending with Woodbridge Oct 8 9 11 and similar notes.
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Agricultural Societies Branch
Department of Agriculture
CLNLE
Toronto
Actonrs
Mimon Oo Ee
Georgetown
Mount Forest
Durham
Fergus Oo
Barrie
Bracebridge
Caledon O
Cooksville
London
New Hamburg
Sepp
Shelburne
Galtle Ee
Lindsay
Orangeville
Aberfoyle
Arthur
Waterdown
Markham
Bolton
Streetsville
Brampton
Erin
Grand Valley
Rockton
Teeswater
Woodbridge
Poultry Industry Big Business in 1947 Canada
In 1947 the value of all poultry meats and eggs sold or used off farm was 235.859 million dollars, up from 203.693 million in 1946. Eggs accounted for 147.881 million, poultry meats 64.993 million, turkey 14.565 million, geese 1.521 million, and other fowl. Domestic egg consumption rose and per capita chicken intake reached about 21.17 pounds, with turkey, pea, and duck slightly higher.
For Sale Classified Items and Farm Equipment Mix
A jumble of in text listings includes for sale items such as home furniture a 1929 Model A car a 16 inch electric stove trainers and a small coal heater plus Holstein calves Boston terrier pups and farm equipment including tractors plows mowers and a De Laval cream separator. Listings mention Acton Milton Georgetown and Cecil Chisholm and a range of contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Robinson
Milton
Dodge
Farmall
Massey
Ford and Ferguson
Ford- Ferguson
Hewson
Georgetown
Cement Shortage Hits Building Boom in Mackenzie
The Mackenzie firm notes cement is scarce despite increased Canadian production. Demand from new power dam and other construction outpaces supply, requiring allocation fairness and causing some customers to receive a no. The note ends with a sign off from J. Bo Mackenzie & Son.
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Canada
Solomons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Symon
Vancouver
BOC
Arthur Symon
Acton
Memoriam
Husband and Family
Acton High School
Alwys
A. Lot
Phint
Department OF Health
Rockwood Frigid
Rockwood Abi
Fergus
Victoria Park
Senson
Maple Leaf Brand
Bacon Tee
the Free Press
Ned
Prags-Canada
Air Lines
Edna_ Dechesneau
Kingshott
Diane Ford
Walrrave
Norfoles
England
Mrs
Dolly
Doreen
Canada Air Lines
Sale Moffat Eléctric
Hl Tratier
W. Little
Dt Ho
Rockwood
Stont
Warne
Haspin
Limehouse
Phare B. Freeman
Quebec
Stewart Sinclair
Iply
Tara Johnson
Actés
E. B. Mainprize
Ill Street
Coleman Oi
Ross Swackhammer
Mint St. Acton
Cornell No
Cecil Chisholm
Milton HK
Apply C. FL Leatherland
Reong Vial Barminton
Gore
Pply Station
Pf Wade Chick Hatcheries Limited
Ontario
Tite
Giao St. Hubert
Montreal
Baxter's
Blue Brand
Alexandra
Alter
Mackenzie News
Acton Park
Tra Eve J
Farnworth Memorials
Elora Ra
Censetary
Robt. R. Hamilton
Optometrist OF
G. A. Sirrs
Kitchener
Master Dry Cleaners
Joe Woods
Main ST
Ont
Fred Thompson Stewart Excavating
Traddng Contractor
Bowery Ave
Acton Ont
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