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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

8

Landsborough Family Births and Deaths Notice Fragments

Fragmented notices report a Landsborough birth at Guelph General Hospital with a daughter Doona Marie Bellamy and other entries mention a December 1946 birth, a Hancock family birth, a Kinclaine hospital reference, a Sinclair obituary, and a Black funeral notice with ages and relatives, all from a damaged page.

Landsborough Guelph General Hospital Chase Landsborough Doona Marie Bellamy Guelph Generelt Hotel Ho Betlam Jammie Hoth Gating Haancock Ted Hancork Gladys Hyder Ronalt Alsin Galt J Hospital Hothfine

Card of Thanks from Mrs Near Wishes Gratitude to Neighbors

Mrs Near wishes to express sincere thanks to her good neighbor for kind acts and to many friends for flowers fruit and cards received during her recent illness.

Mre Near

Christmas mailing ahead urged for timely delivery

The notice urges early Christmas mailings to ensure delivery before the holiday. It mentions first akaling on the pond, cold week weather, arena ice, and subscriptions paid status checked by a glance at the label. It calls for copy sent early and display ads by Tuesday afternoon. Recognition is given to thirty Lady Red Cross workers in Acton for war work with a special badge.

Lady Rew Cross Acton

Bells of St Mary's brings Crosby Bergman cast to stage

The article previews The Bells of St Marys a Rainbow Production for RKO at the Gregory Theatre. It notes Bing Crosby returning as Father O Malley and Ingrid Bergman as a nun with Leo McCarey directing a comedy drama about life in a parochial school. The story blends humor with gentle lessons as the priest helps the nuns and their pupils.

Ley McCares St. Mary's Soter Benedict Mass Herman OM Hlean Abe Patui

Obituary for Alfred Miller longtime resident and employee

Alfred Miller died suddenly at his home on Saturday. Born in London Derry Ireland December 30 Do you know the year He lived in Action and worked at Beardmore Co later Briethaupt Leather Co He attended St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Thompson on March 1 193 He is survived by son Thomas Miller three sisters Mrs John Robinson Beeton Ont and two sisters in Ireland plus one grand daughter Funeral was held Tuesday at the Ratz Bechtel Funeral Home with Rev Finlay G Stewart of St Andrew's Church officiating Interment Woodland Cemetery

Alfred Midler Kittchener Alfixad Miller S& Blucherst Kitchener Londonderry Ireland Thomas Miller

Nominations Move Forward for 1917 Election in Acton

The meeting chaired by W. J. Beatty reviewed 30 nominations with 18 seeking election. Officials discussed housing plans for ex servicemen, municipal finances, and local infrastructure including water, sewer, and streets. New candidates thanked supporters as council and boards reported progress and finances.

W. J. Beatty Neeve Kuykneras Heeve Gleaver Lota Ile Acton Kirkneas Oakta Creighton Scene Street Benson Acton Athletic Association Cook Acton Brigade J. B. Chalmers Opinew Gal Daly Dittet Vilvvens MNK Trans Rockwood School Board C Hansen Public Utilities Commission Poland Beardmore and Co Council and Utilities Commission Wilaan

Clearing Auction Sale Of Cattle Farm Goods And Implements

Public auction at Trafalgar on December 11 begins 1:30 PM. Dairy cattle including Ayrshire Guernsey Holstein and Jersey cows milking or due dates. 1 Holstein bull 3 years old. numerous dairy equipment items. tractors and farm implements. hay grain and feed. plus furniture and a piano. No reserve. sale to settle cash with immediate possession. Auctioneers Windley and Elliott.

Golow Trafalgar Pep Greg Gyra Soyre Ayrshire Guernary Guernsey Jersey Nev Hinman Brunner Shane Singer

Bush league hockey discussed with fan enthusiasm and nostalgia

A fan essay argues for a bush league or industrial league to develop talent lacking in intermediates. It recalls prewar cups, price gouging by scalpers, Leafs ticket woes, and strong junior talent like St. Mike's majors with Acton’s earlier success and Waterloo’s brief run, urging loyalty and restraint.

Acton Hefere Faith Begorra St. Mike's Waterloo Durham Durhamites

Nassagaweya School Area Board Hosts Social Evening

Last Thursday Nassagaweya School Area Board members and spouses hosted a social evening with teachers and guests. After contests and games, a chicken supper was served and prizes awarded to winners including Mrs Skuce Mr Dudley Mrs Bryant and others in euchre and related events.

Cod van Goozen Lydia Snow Nassagawesa School Area Board Shuee Scheel Skuce Dudley Bryant Carbett Euchre Aten. Near Do Young Vo Nishtingale Roy Lambert I. Smow To Sny+ler

Auction Sale at Dundas Street Farm Declares No Reserve

Lot 24 south Dundas Street Tra Falgar Township near Palermo to be sold Wednesday December 16 at 2 pm. Holstein cows due to freshen within 3 months 18 Holstein heifers not bred 8 York sows bred. No reserve as proprietor has no accommodation for stock. Cattle subject to blood test. R H Stewart proprietor Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.

Dundas Street Trafalgar Township Palermo William Johnson York Sons R. H. Stewart Hindley and Elliott

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