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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1947
Page
12
Bowling scores and standings at Acton Alleys highlight major league action. Storey Glove leads a tight competition with high marks and new records in a dense, period-voice report from the local bowling scene.
A week before Christmas the post office handles deliveries efficiently. The day after Christmas will be a holiday in Acton with all stores closed. Next week’s Free Press issue will come a day early on Wednesday. A Jersey cow named Double Dracomon Peg, bred by G. A. McPhail and owned by Don-Head Farmers Limited, has posted a six year record with 18408 pounds milk and 791 pounds fat in 465 days and may receive a God Medal Certificate from the Canadian Jersey Care Club if she freshens in tone.
The piece argues a world crisis can only be resolved by a vast renewal of a right spirit in hundreds of millions. It calls believers across faiths to practice charity and good deeds, saying material forces alone cannot save the world.
Broad catalog of items for sale including livestock such as cows and geese, a 1920 Chrysler Sedan, skates, a cream separator, dining room set, poles, harnesses, and insurance services. Numerous contact names and addresses listed with scattered pricing and delivery notes.
Multiple classified items seek old worn-out horses for mink feed and market price, ready to supply blocks for 1948 hatching season, and opportunities to start Rawleigh business in Montreal. Includes addresses in Acton Glenspey Farms Fergus Ontario and general contact details for bids and employment.
Municipal election notice for Seeve and Poor Councilor in Nas pawerye with polling Subdivisions in Orange Efatl Crnnebelty dhe Cha id. Returning officer Saou announces polling venues in Vreekeville Jatin Barly and Rootehbull Jobn Milne. Tax Collector to issue tax certificates at the Townsge Hall.
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