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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
8
The Free Press reports Labor Day regarded as a holiday and rain aiding crops with hay transport incidents. It notes Fall Fair preparations, a new town grader on Main Street, bass in Fairy Lake drawing anglers from Hamilton and Toronto, and the Canadian National Exhibition beginning soon. Also mentions water prospecting on Main Street area, youth service at Acton churches, and a map of countryside beauty along Highway 25.
The Ospringe Women Institute August gathering included a school picnic with Greenock Institute members and families. Joan Aitken received a prize for year long progress as Jerm Fisher held honors, then races were held with numerous prize winners across age groups and events in the school yard.
The notice lists fall fair dates for towns including Acton Aberfoyle Arthur Bolton Bracebridge Brempton Caledan Drayton Drydes Fimire Enna Pergus Georgetown Ingersoll Landon Markham Milton Orangeville Watertown Woodbridge Ort Sept dates span September through October with multiple day ranges and some inconsistencies such as Sept 19 301 34 27 Sept w and Oct 7 9.
Perkens My end brs Tun Per Bun announce birth of bun at Geelon General Hospital. Harold and Joan Flute of Sy York Ha Guelph announce birth of daughter Juli Masie at Abe General Hospital Guelph on August 7. Marley Henry arrival July 27 at Guelph General Hospital. Denna VOM OK Me mid Mashert notice. George Gordon birth at Nur ang Mome August 12. Betty meat Milly Mate and Inet Jual f McCaig. Helen Imbetts Lauhman beloved wife of James Lac McCaig and mother of Jean McCaig buried at Park Lawn Cemetery after service.
A memorial notice without clear dates or locations honors Private Howard A Web ater who fell in action near Caen, France on August 15. The text expresses family sorrow and enduring affection, with names and references to loved ones and the ongoing loss.
A garden party at Churchill United Church is planned for August 200 at Churchill area events include a parade starting at 1 00 pm at the village south end and marching to the park where a music and drills program will be held If bad weather the events move to the arena The bands include Larne Scots Guelph 11th Field Regiment Mount Forest Acton Rockwood Alton Grand Valley and Halliburgh Two prizes offered Tailor made suit from Rond Clothes Shop Guelph and a Biltmore hat from Nichols Economy Store Admission MeC Children 25c.
Classified notices show numerous for sale items from farm tractors to furniture and clothing. Listings include tractors, cars, heaters, stoves, dining sets, clothing, and lodging inquiries with contact names and phone numbers across towns like Acton Georgetown Glen Williams and nearby areas.
Report notes cement demand outstrips supply across the border causing delays in paving work on the Second Line. Authorities say shipments remain scarce while prices rise and no strike resolves the shortage. Local projects face postponements as crews await material deliveries.
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