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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
16
A fragmentary obituary notices a soldier Howard A. Webster killed in action in France on August 15th. It laments his loss and mentions grieving family including a son and brother, with a pained tribute to his memory and sacrifice.
Mr William Cooper extends thanks to neighbors and kin for cards kindness and support shown during illness and at home.
The town sees widespread home construction along with a third line adjacent development by Acton residents. A bulldozer works on Queen Street to prepare land for new houses as Acton braces for continued growth. In sports, Acton travels to Oakville for the Halton County Championship playoff opener against Oakville with more dates to follow. Douglas Mapleaden, a former service member, is mentioned in the last line.
A youth faced a large golden eagle during a local incident described as a tense encounter. The eagle attacked a nearby area as onlookers watched, with no injuries reported.
Magistrate Manisth Mo Langdas ordered a warrant for George D. Kemp after he failed to appear in Milton Court on a Canids Bea Act charge. Crown Attorney W S Dick said witnesses would be ready and the case adjourned a week. Poll tax payments were settled in court except for John Maysamach who pleaded not guilty and vowed to pay. the case adjourned two weeks due to the town solicitor’s vacation. Albert Galbraith received seven days jail, his operator’s permit canceled, and a three month car impoundment for drunk driving. Robert Currie received a suspended sentence bonded for 500 to keep the peace for one year after a prior conviction for assaulting his wife. Cecil Lloyd Potere was remanded to August 16 to appeal a charge of indecent assault.
The Department of Highways awarded a 250000 dollar contract to Thierren Construction Company of Toronto to build a 700 foot long concrete and steel bridge on No. 5 Highway at Tansley. The project includes removal of curves, grading of about one half mile, and 40000 cubic yards of earth moved. The bridge will have concrete piers steel girders and a 30 foot roadway with sidewalks. Work to start soon pending labor settlements and steel availability.
Woodside School District hosts a community event to welcome Sgt Charlie Burgess and his bride Edna Reynolds of Crow Lake Ontario. The program featured community singing, solos, a speech by Rev Findall, an address by Frank Freeman, and Archie Kerr presenting silverware to the couple. Charlie expressed gratitude for the homecoming after four and a half years overseas, followed by a social lunch and dancing.
North of England Scouts expect to host 120 European Scouts in the Lake District this summer. Scottish Scouts will welcome a similar number from northern counties, as travel links expand between Britain and the continent. British groups will also meet Denmarkとの.
The Ontario Department of Health announces a nine month nursing assistant training starting September 16 1544. Applicants 13 to 40 with good health and references may enroll. stipend covers maintenance during training and transportation for Ontario residents. Certification earned after successful exams with hospital placement. Forms from local capital or Nurse Registration Branch. Department of Health Toronto. Buck I hear Robinson is back in the hospital.
In Milton on July 17 1946 Justice N Munro Local Master presides over the judicial sale of the A T Mann farm east of a certain mile in Ezq Town Hall Halton County. The 100 acre property includes an eight room stone house two stables and a school nearby with 75 acres tillable. Sale July 20 at 3 pm with ten percent deposit and thirty day balance. Contact lawyers Leatherland Elliott and Dick or auctioneers for details.
Sixty-s exploits of murder and other crimes will be heard across Ontario including hearings in Toronto Hamilton Windsor and Whitby. Cases cover re trials murder slashing and attempted murder tied to shifts in crime investigations and court actions. Public health notes estimate polio risk peaks mid September with monitor plans and new birth certificates to replace wartime IDs upcoming.
Rockwood village and Eramosa township plan a World War II veterans ceremony on Sunday August 25 with unveiling of the joint monument. County and town councils organized the event and will present survivors with scrolls while honoring fallen soldiers with memorial plaques. Over 150 men and about 15 women from Rockwood and Eramosa served in World War II, about 10 percent of the local population. Reverend John Ward will officiate with local clergy assisting during the 1:45 p.m. ceremony, which also remembers World War I veterans by adding to the existing memorial.
Notice to creditors announces a claim period ending August 14, AD. 14 for the estate in probate. The undersigned will present a final account and distribute remaining assets only to those with filed claims by the deadline.
Mia Eileen Foley and her young son Alten arrived in Halifax and found the immigration inspection pleasant as an official, Al lan Foley, corrected their papers. The couple are formerly married overseas.
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