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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
3
Ginger Farm introduces Jip, a purebred two month old cocker spaniel, weighing four pounds and lively with honey colored hair and brown eyes. The new puppy disrupts peace, befriends Mark and Tippy, and causes playful chaos as the family prepares for Christmas.
Recollections note Acton became incorporated in 1872 with a population of 750, enabling self rule. The first council included W. H. Storey Reeve and others, with J G VU as clerk, later succeeded by H H Moore. Knox YP S C E elected officers at an annual meeting. Electric light poles on Mill Street are being installed this week amid rough roads with deep holes.
In 1028 issue dated December 20, 1928, A M McPherson purchases Lester farm on the Rockwood Acton highway. Highway Garage gasoline tank knocked over after car skidded on icy pavement. Wm J Naxter, pastor of Baptist Church, receives unanimous call to Beverly Street Baptist Church in Toronto. Reeve and Mrs Mason entertain the Council and the new.
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