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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
13
The page lists numerous visitors and residents in Acton and surrounding areas. Names include Hoyd Clark from Toronto Ruth Nelson Ahousatt and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or staying with families such as the McCutch eons, Swackhamers, and Macintyers.
Mr and Mrs B B McKinnon announce the engagement of their only daughter Blanche Coretn to Byron Seymour Bruce son of Mrs M M Bruce and the late W S Bruce of Whitewood Saskatchewan The marriage will be at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on Saturday August 23 at 3 30 p m
The United States Navy Band, 78 musicians under Lieutenant-Commander Charles Brendler, returns to the Canadian National Exhibition from August 22 to September 6. Two daily performances, a diverse program including British music and current hits, and a prolific lineup from Toronto Hamilton and Kitchener highlight the event.
Sunday services list morning and evening at Maartins Church. Eleven Sunday after Trinity worship at 11:15. Sermon by Mr John F Heap. Beginners class 3:15 pm. Church-School session at 7:00 pm followed by Evensong led by C O Ranney.
A summer wedding took place at the Perryman home in Acton at 3 pm on Saturday August 9. Dorothy Geraldine Moore wed Thomas Elwood Perryman with Rev. O R Findall officiating. The reception followed at the Perryman residence and out-of-town guests attended.
Frederick Joseph Spear, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Spear Stirline Erin, married Margaret Merle Anderson daughter of Mr Earl Anderson and Lovedore-Mre-Anderson of Ballinnfad Tre-tride at Baluinapad Manse. Miss Leona Joyce acted as bridesmaid. Best man was Sid Spear. The couple held a quiet reception at the Spear home and departed on a motor trip.
The article notes that annual Canadian output of steel pipe and tubes is vast enough to cover three transcontinental distances end to end, highlighting the scale of industry in Canada and its reach across North America.
More than 1,250,000 Canadian homes have no bathtubs or showers. Production of electric water heaters in Canada has trebled in the past ten years, signaling a shift to improve domestic hot water capacity.
Erin Township Council met on August 1 with full attendance except the deputy reeve. They struck the tax rate and school rate and adopted the 1947 assessment roll. Mill rates include county 31.2, township 11, general school 4.8, Orton P.A. 9, Hillsburg PLA 17.5, illary 2, with caps. No 1 school 6.8 and No 2 school 7 mills. The provincial grant reduces township and police millage by one. Auditing fees for 1945 and 1946 totaling 184 were approved. other payments listed for various accounts. Council adjourned to meet later in August.
Professor W D Tolton of Ontario Agricultural College Guelph was the featured speaker at the Nassaga weyn Federation of Agriculture annual field day at Brookville Hall. He urged community participation and shared humorous tales of local life as crowds enjoyed games, races, refreshments, and an evening program with local entertainers and dancing.
Doris Marle Smith married John Elwood Allan at the home of Mr and Mrs Ross in West Lorne. Rev McFarlane officiated. The bride wore turquoise blue with white accessories. bridesmaid was Margaret Ross. best man was Donald Ross. A small reception followed and the couple will reside in Acton.
Experts warn that bad food choices can cause headache nerves and irritability. They urge a diet rich in green and yellow vegetables with Vitamin A plus proteins from eggs meat fish cheese beans and peas to repair daily wear. Milk and whole wheat cereals are recommended for energy.
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