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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
16
A new calendar promotion reaches residents this week after merchants distributed calendars for the upcoming Christmas season. The notice notes the timing and availability at multiple shops, urging residents to pick up their copies.
The last Cub meeting of the year was a Christmas party with games songs skits gifts and lunch. Six boys received neckerchiefs and badges while Bob Hinton earned his second proficiency star and two badges. The Yellow Six won the final competition and a new Cub pack will form next Tuesday under Akela with 36 boys invested.
The Georgetown and Hatton County Poultry Association euchre prize list notes three turkeys, two chickens, and two ducks won by attendees. A separate lucky draw added five more prizes with winners including Mrs Harvey Liety and Mrs Howard Copland Walkerton. Winners also included Mrs Robert Lane Garven Chappell and Mrs Lyrd Rouger among others. A later notice mentions Memorial University preparing new classes by January end in diesel and auto mechanics, marine engineering, wireless and machinery.
Donnela birth announced by Mr and Mrs Wilbur Donnel of Rockwood born December 1964 at Guelph General. Spear birth announced by Mrs Fred Spear Acton born December 23 1964 at Guelph General. Johnston birth to Mr and Mrs Johnston Acton December 26 at Acton Nursing Home. Robson memory note for Elizabeth Robson died December 30 1946. Gordon memory notes for Wilford died Windsor December 25 1944 and Pte W M Gordon died in Italy December 14 134. Thanks expressed for condolences and New Year wishes to neighbors and friends from Chase Landsborough family.
Lepen member and Iverts Davee announce New Years Eve events at Acton Lex yon Hall Goodemmatic and Eden Milla Fall. The Erin Fire Department confirms their annual firefighters dance on New Year Eve December 31 1884 with music by the Rhythmaires and admission set at 3 00 per couple.
Lost notice describes a black and tan male hound about eight lines north of George Town with a reward offered. Contact Mervin Newt at Acton, phone 24.
Old poultry ad seeks Hy-Line chickens and other breeds as well as standard crosses. Fisher Orchards advertises My-Lines stock and calls for information. Halton Poultry Products lists poultry and egg needs plus deadstock removal service in Georgetown area.
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