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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
12
Mrs. Rache Nuntlete is under treatment for a leg injury in Guelph hospital. Clarence Allan returned home Sunday after a brief Brampton holiday. Allan Machrie of Guelph is holidaying with his cousin Clarence Allan for a few days.
A collection of brief items mentions Rive Dore Mitchell at Sparco Lake. families visiting Wanags Beach and Lake Couchi ching. recent visitors including Ted and Filene Morsan, Pietamas family of Brookfield NY, Mulder and Raines of Toronto, and Jill Mitt with Susan. A WMS meeting was held at Mere Fiterbson home. prayers led by Mrs Smeethurst and Mrs Nortory. Abe Beriproce and Mr Norton noted. August 28 event listed for Best Serv. Sunflower plants reach nine feet as drought continues. A Junction Diner sale reported near BRranp ahead of Wednesday changes.
Local column lists visitors from Guelph Oakville and Toronto spending days with families in Ospringe and area. Hosts include Mrs Archie Sinclair Sr Mrs Stewart MacDonald and others. A Ladies Aid meeting featured Mrs Rennie speaker on a new song and prayers.
Mr and Mrs J J Kennedy hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Min Albert Stephens and Mr and Mrs Win Coates from Milton. Visitors listed include Mr and Mrs Co Davenport and Mr and Mrs W Keanlmy at a Nassagawaya Federation of Agriculture executive picnic near Huraide Trail Path.
The report records visits by Professor Das and relatives to Alfred Tal bot and Mrs Jestin at a Gurtph farm, including other locals such as Mr and Mrs Harve Jestin, Mr Harold Martin, and Mrs Margaret Towel. It mentions grandson Geng Boles, visits to John Alten’s home, Alf Boles's grandson, and multiple Sunday or weeklong visits around Barrie and Cannaville with various family members and neighbors.
Sunday service at St Johns Church featured gladioli on the altar in memory of George Ware who died in the war. The rector Rev WOOD Luxton presided as Mr Patterson of Toronto assisted with Holy Communion.
Deepest sympathy is extended to Mr Peter Verguson on the death of his wife at Guelgh Hospital. Funeral was held at Georgetown Cemetery. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Tom Curcie and Mrs Blanche LaFave of Toron. Police report notes Clifftont Kenny rushed to Toronto Hospital with polio, now mild.
A dated discussion on President Truman naming an Emergency Fact Finding Committee to resolve a dispute between American railroads and labor over requiring a second engineer and fireman on diesel locomotives. The piece argues against the need for extra crew, citing history of automation boosting employment and public benefit, and contrasts with earlier protests over mechanization.
Culbin near Nairn on the Moray Firth, a 6000 acre tract long a barren desert, has begun yielding lumber. The Forestry Commission has planted 4000 acres with Corsican and Scots pines and the Lodgepole Pine, aiming to turn the wind-blown waste into Britain’s forest productive. The 1604 gale devastation and centuries of erosion are cited as context. The remaining two thousand acres will be treated similarly to complete the forest project.
A man claims he is 100 percent to blame when a child suddenly darts into the road, recounting two close calls where he stopped within two feet of a child. He argues drivers must anticipate children from behind and that accidents happen despite care.
Card notes a public auction near Rockwood featuring a four year old black Percheron mare and a jack Percheron stallion plus Ayrshire and Holstein cattle. Cattle include heifers and cows bred in May June with several open calves. Terms are cash. Auction held Friday evening with sale clerks listed.
An auction at its Netterside near Hamilton Highway Aberforte offers farm equipment, household goods, and a substantial two storey dwelling on about TS acres. Items include tractors, wagons, tools, furniture, kitchenware, and garden gear. Real estate sale features a two storey house with basement and about TS acres pasture, with reserve and terms. Hindley & Eliott, Auctioneers, Rockwood 1993 Milton.
Moy Scout group announces open applications for twelve year olds to join and organize a new troop. Leaders plan an early start to form a functioning unit with training and participation from new members and potential volunteers.
The August Scotch Block W I met at Mr. J Peddie’s home with D Irving presiding. Mrs Chas McArthur spoke on Social Welfare and teen responsibility in homes and schools. Mrs Irving read on Institute Work and district social welfare report. contest won by Mrs. Charles McArthur. Lunch followed.
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