This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
2
Regular Friday church services and YMCA activity in Acton. News on subscriptions, a minor injury from a horse fall, new furniture and chairs for the meeting room, and Rotary club visit details. Local student music recital, garden harvest notes, and Christmas gift suggestions. Names include Thoms on, Thomson, Ko Thomson, and various Acton residents with community happenings.
Wayne Currie reports the First Acton Troop held its December 7 meeting after inspection. The Sea Gulls Navy the Honor Patrol Flag and Cranes won a rugged game of Crows and Cranes. Scoutmaster Dave Dills led a compass lesson and tests. no hikes are planned. Lakeside Chapter LODE donated $40 to the Scout troop.
About 15 Acton friends gathered at Halton Centennial Manor to honor A. T. Brown on his first birthday. A birthday tea with cake was enjoyed, cards and gifts were given, and an azalea was presented by the WMS of Acton United Church.
Sir Kt ou. a. Brownridge elected W Preceptor of Royal Black Preceptory 895 for the coming year. Other 1954 officers include Dep Preceptor Sir Kt S Learmont Chaplain Sir Kt V Bradley Registrar Sir Kt J Graham Rec Registrar Sir Kt J Sampson Treasurer Sir Kt A Carter First lecture Sir Kt J McLenran Second lecture Sir Kt J Wilson First censor Sir Kt E Rawson Second censor Sir Kt D Douglas First St Bearer Sir Kt E Wilson Second St Bearer Sir Kt J Caan Pursivant Sir Kt N Dawille First committeeman Sir Kt G Peacock Second Sir Kn oe Brooks Third Sir Kt Douglas Fourth Sir Kt C Smut Fifth Sir Kt Ho Kelly Sixth Sir Kt Weller Seventh Sir Kt J S Ferrier
A social event organized by the couples' club drew members to a meeting held on a Wednesday in December. The gathering featured a light stoveletien and a toast to the host, with presidente Hao aint Vela Weel presiding and the evening ending with a noted afterglow.
The Men’s Club of Nt Albany held a bi monthly euchre event at the Luton Memorial Mall Friday evening. Tables were set and several ladies attended including Mrs Nicholla and Mrs Vie Heriatow among others.
An account outlines a gathering titled Exchange of Gifts at the Vetook Mine. It mentions attendees including Mra dian Mie Cieowiatha, Misa Natey Actelion, and others, noting family connections and recent visits.
A muddled notice records births marriages and deaths, with thanks for hospital stays and bereavements. It mentions Velina death, a hospital event in December, condolences to Jessie McChegor and others, and thanks from Mae Skeet PRE Ta Te Tate and Alex McKay Weldike for cards and kindnesses after a recent bereavement. The item references neighbors and local supporters in a community notice style.
Community notices promote upcoming events at Greenock school and local halls. A Christmas dance at Scout Hall on Friday features admission 50 cents and a turkey raffle, with proceeds to benefit designated acts. A Rexutae meeting and installation planned for the coming year are noted, along with other social gatherings at Crewson's Corners Hall and Son’s Corners Hall.
A jumble of sale notices lists items from space heaters and 48 gallon tanks to china cabinets, dressers, and kitchen cupboards. Also advertised are vehicles including a Meteor line sedan and an Oldsmobile coupe, plus tools, sheds, and fruit like MacIntosh apples. Contacts include Robinson Business College Milton, Guido Huse Acton, and Keo Adamson 22 Arthur St.
Classified notices seek buyers for a small house with conveniences near a long unnamed street, a dairy farm near Rockwood district with milk production, and other real estate needs. The ads list prices around 15 000 to 230 000 plus commissions, with contact by W F Hunter Realtor at 107 Main St.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.