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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1953
Page
3
The article notes the first day of winter Monday and the shortest day, urges readers to get the Christmas Eve issue Thursday, and reports on school inspections and exams. Inspectors visited both public and high schools this week.
At Acton Rotary's meeting funds were discussed for upcoming projects. Acton Etset's hockey team tied Multon Regents 2 2 with two early goals, while Mullan logged later scores. Canadian troops and postal storm effects are noted amid a chaotic wartime town scene.
A neighborhood pot luck supper followed by a concert and Santa Claus at the hall on Friday night. The W.A. held its December meeting at Lloyd Marshall’s home with Mrs Kirkwood and Mrs McLean leading committees. gifts exchanged and reports given. Mrs Smith organist. Mrs McKnery noted for Meteor Fall. Mr Arnold McKnery announced a fall event. Mr Bell of Acton discussed ministerial studies. Albert Dance returned from England voyage. congratulations to Lloyd and Mrs Swindlehurst on the birth of a baby daughter.
Acton jutier farmers hockey team failed to win again as Milton arena hosts a heavy defeat. The charted scores include Palermo beating Milton 6-4 with goals credited to G Galas dhebiel and Gohest among others. Delegates Currie and ArCher attended the sun-bin for the wammer’s event.
A car expert team warns that sudden light failure can occur if battery wiring is subpar. Their skilled mechanics pledge to fix electrical faults and keep drivers out of the dark.
Murray Thatcher announce birth of daughter at Milton Private hospital December 14 1953. Joyce Smith of Everton born caravan 1235 December comber Guelph General peedus. Helena Lajutye born at Acton Nur Hawe December 8 1053. Wendy Michele Fryer born at Guelph General hospital December. Jeremiah Heal died December at Port onto funeral arrangements. Evelyn McDonald dies December 10 at Poplar Plains Rd. James Hertram Lawrence dies Sunnybreak hospital December 13. Funeral services listed with family and cemetery details.
A garbled ad page lists numerous for sale items including gowns phones furniture a tricycle kitchen suite child chairs and more Also mentions a portable typewriter and various household goods Many entries include partial addresses and contact names making exact details unclear
Classified notice seeks a good plasterer and a ready apprentice with wages offered. Also a plea for deadstock disposal services and a vague employment ad promising wages and references, plus a curious contact for Pamilex Deloriajer Dept 4 Manineal.
A partial housing notice offering six rooms for rent near Acton with immediate possession. Features include close proximity to a highway, contact phone details and nearby amenities. Also mentions a rented apartment and Christmas trees for sale with additional sparse local listings.
An OCR digest combines drug salves for relief with varied product ads and notices. The fragment mentions a George Gisson name, a Cr e ve address, radiator items, upholstery, domestic opportunities, and a range of prices. The text is incomplete and reads like a jumble of product pitches and classification lines.
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