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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1949
Page
8
Fragmentary notices mention births and marriages with garbled wording. The readable bits reference a volume change and additional pastry for Messirism Nations, but most details are unclear and no specific names, dates, or places are established.
Obituary items list funerals and notices for several residents including Annie Ferguson of Guelph General Hospital and Norman Robinson of Freeport. Includes interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton, dates in August, and family relations with spouses and children noted.
A damaged clipping honors George Ware killed in France on August 6 1444 and mentions Jincry Harbara Ware GIBBONS In loving memory of Maul with Med on August 20 11Kt7. It laments loss and speaks of Heaven and memory. Lovingly remembered by Mum Daddy Sister Delaine and Brother Peter.
Mr and Mrs Lester Miller express gratitude to friends neighbors for cards and kindness after bereavement They thank those who sent cards letters and visits during hospital stay Special thanks to the Snow family and al chase for their help
Three weeks remain until achoo begins as town events loom. Acton reports its worst fire in years at the Porty barn and a 600 attendee picnic in Acton Park. Sergeant townsfolk discuss sewer plans. ongoing road work on Highway No 2 nears Acton.
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Norman E Robinson at Freeport Sanatorium on August 16 1849 aged 31 with surviving husband Gordon and daughter Marjorie Eleanor Mann. Also noted is the death of Duncan McDougall a longtime Acton resident (died July 12) with service details and interment at Fairview Cemetery Acton plus a farm produce note describing large potatoes from one hill.
Horace Mereford conducts a clearing auction featuring Hereford cattle, Shorthorn stock, poultry and equipment, horses, farm implements, hay, harness, house items, and furniture. Cash payment. no removal before settlement. no reserve as the farm is sold. Auctioneers Rindley & Elliott. Clerk Fred Fischer.
A large crowd gathered at Dublin school on Thursday evening to honor Mr. and Mrs. James Sayers on their marriage. Guests included Rev John Rowale and Mr Thomas Cunningham, with speeches and a bountiful lunch followed by dancing.
Numerous For Sale items listed from Acton and Georgetown Ontario including a hairy carriage blue blood condition 2M Mason Hird Acton, Spadia Cart price, Massey Harris 1A tooth cultivator, tractors, motors, pipes, cement mixer with gas engine, woodworking tools, pasture grasses, a seven room brick house, poultry stock, farm supplies, and vehicle listings. Contact names include Mason Hird, Thompson Motors, Laitoy Mic Arthurs, and Mo J McVanel with local phone exchanges Georgetown and Acton.
Wanted notice from Muttonville Egg Grading Station seeking buyers for poultry at up to 225 dollars. Advertises phone collect and references a hampered location. Includes broken address lines and garbled terms. May relate to a rural or small town posting.
A fragmentary notice from Baxters Drug Store lists miscellaneous items and services including car parts and trade services. The legible text references contact details and商品 categories but full details remain unclear due to the damaged OCR.
Mary Ritchie departs after over three years with the shop. The note laments her leaving while promising a smoother replacement, and urges customers to stay for a brighter, paint filled season. The War Memorial Committee seeks 45000 to fund renovation and an addition to One War Memorial, aiming to ready the site for Remembrance Day and asks for donor support.
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