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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
19
A Bank of Montreal money order offers low cost, nationwide reach in Canada. Payable anywhere in Canada except the Yukon, it gives full face value with no exchange charges for the recipient, and can be rushed via telegraphic or cable service if needed through William Clayton at the Acton branch.
A playful note on phonetic spellings heard in a Canadian town. The author jokes about mispronunciations and lists words shaped by ear, from umbrella to badminton, while warning critics may point out errors. The piece ends with a cautious, self-mocking aside.
Notice to creditors and others in the estate of Arthur MacDonald late of Acton Halton. Bricklayer died about October 10 1950. Send claims and proofs to the undersigned before December 23 1980 for distribution among those legally entitled, Acton Ontario. Dated December 5 1950 Acton Ontario C F Leatherland solicitor for Wiland MacDonald executors.
All persons with claims against the Estate of Robert Patterson late of Acton Halton who died about April 25 1980 must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before December 23 1950 for distribution of assets to those legally entitled. Dated Acton Ont this December 5 1980 CF Leatherland Solicitor for the Executor.
Farm Forum Radio reports from 15 Haltan forums show most communities find medical services adequate though nursing and hospital coverage vary. Dentists largely adequate, with calls for relief assistants. improvements include better pay for nurses, shorter training, improved telephone service, and a prepaid medical policy to attract doctors.
Police report in Readers Digest cites auto theft data from Hartford Courant Magazine. It notes 400 plus cars stolen daily in the U S with 60 percent left unlocked with keys in sight. Decatur Alabama reduced thefts after enforcing dormant law and public education cut activity elsewhere.
An officer of the Northumberland Fish and Game Association announced that 40 Bay Scouts from Cobourg and Castleton Ontario received honorary membership in the club. At the first meeting the Scouts heard an expert discuss the importance of trees in conservation.
Eager Hay Scouts of the Vat Malartie Troop solved a winter problem for Willam Bowman of Melartic Quebec. All 29 scouts worked after school and on Saturdays to split and pile eight cords of firewood, two a week, to help him stay warm this winter.
In the estate of Earle Ernest Davidsen of Acton Halton County deceased who died about October 1 1928 all persons having claims against the estate must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before December 20 1950 after which distribution will occur among those legally entitled based on filed claims only Dated Acton Ont December 5 1950 C F Leatherland Acton Ont Solicitor for Douglas Davidson Executor a 22 3
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