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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1961
Page
7
Classified items list rental, ride share, sale of sheafler pens, and upholstery services. Includes addresses at Churchill Road, Guelph, Acton, Mill Street, and Millan, with contact numbers 366-106583, 725-5676, 643-1, and TR 92 TR 9248 for property sale details and executor notice for The Can Permanent Trust Day.
Household furniture and real estate auction held at McLean on Wednesday September 13 includes living room set, dining room suite, bedroom furniture, cutlery and linens, plus a real estate offering at 3 40 o'clock with reserve bids and conditions announced at sale time.
A large auction during September 9 sale at Woodhill farm lists 22 registered dairy cows and heifers with high fat test, numerous farm implements including tractors and a hay mower, dairy equipment, household items, and a Ford pickup. Terms are cash with no reserves. buyers must settle for items and removal is not allowed. Albert McBride, auctioneer, Hilo BU 64642.
Practical advice for planning a family trip by car. Emphasizes choosing engaging places, coordinating hours, and involving children with maps, journals, and advance reading to stretch learning beyond sightseeing. Encourage slow pacing to allow curiosity and hands on discovery.
A local column lauds the Boy Scout movement as essential to national character and youth development. It cites growth from a few hundred to over 280 000 members, urges wider participation, and notes a Father and Sons Banquet invitation and a Senior Patrol forming for boys aged 12 to 18.
The Milton deaf school construction contract was awarded for 3.817 million dollars to Fund Construction Co of Hamilton. The Department of Public Works had estimated the project at 4.307 million.
Mary Lou Taylor from central Burlington advances to the Ontario Dairy Queen final at the Canadian National Exhibition. She won the semi final and previously reached the finals, earning prizes such as a salt and pepper shaker, a cheque, and a shield with a $25 bonus in earlier contests. The finals begin at 6 p.m. at the CONJE Coliseum with four other contestants watching.
AVERWOOD residents enjoy camping near Blind River and White River with catches including an eight and a half pound walleye and a five pound trout. Social and club activity includes Silverwood W T meetings hosted by Mrs. Clare Wilson and preparations for FA Club training in Milton. Families from Georgetown Milton Hamilton Toronto and Brampton attended the Wilson union at Hernby Park.
Mr and Mrs Frank Freeman returned home after a week in northern Ontario visiting relatives. Miss Diane Christensen of Ottawa spent the weekend with cousins Mr and Mrs Norman Turner. Arch ie and Brian Rinnie of Acton stayed with Mr and Mrs Charlie. Bruce Leitch is ill at Guelph General Hospital with pneumonia. Fred Thompson also a patient there for ulcers. Their friends wish them a speedy recovery. Mrs Norman Turner and Miss Christensen later went to Stratford.
The 129 Hall family reunion gathered at the Scout Hall grounds. A business meeting elected committee members including Ernest Hall as president and Won Hall as vice president, with others serving in roles. guests from multiple towns attended the event and a dance followed the afternoon events.
The Ontario Municipal Board approved a capital expenditure of 2 290 600 dollars to build the Halton County courthouse and administration building in Esquesing Township near Milton. Architects are to prepare final working drawings for council submission before tenders are issued.
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