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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1948
Page
8
In loving memory of Adeaine Barberos wife of J W Ranberee and sister in law of Mrs TT Elliott who passed away February Wh 117.
At the Shorthorn sale in Guelph last week the top price was 220 for Scotsdale Argentina, bought by an Argentine buyer. The animal was sold by S. G. Bennett of Scarsdale Farm near Acton.
Local column reports a Nassagaweya quilting bee held at No 7 led by C E Davenport and a St Johns W A gathering. Mentions a Farm Forum review night condemning oleomargarine, a progressive euchre game, and condolences for Mrs Copeland plus community visitors.
Mrs. Join Rar of Acton died February d at home of daughter Mrs J Snyder in London. Survived by five daughters two sons and many relatives. Funeral held at John Stone & Rumley Funeral Home with Rev J Anderson. Interment Fairview Cemetery Acton. Also noted Andrew Bell Cheyne of Brampton Township died January d at 86. Reported as longtime Acton resident with farming career in Guelph Erin Township and Peel County. Memorials to family and church services mentioned.
A cluttered OCR listing shows numerous classified sale items and notices in Acton and surrounding towns. Items include farm implements and tools, furniture, household appliances, a truck and tractor, seed stocks, and real estate parcels, with various contact names and phone references.
The ancient city of Athens was moved inland from the coast amid fears of pirate raids, reshaping its harbor access and urban layout as part of a defensive shift. These precautions reflected persistent threats from maritime raiders influencing early Greek settlements.
Tender call issued by Evans and Lee Trens for Township Serial Area No 1 Anquesing Gearpetown Ontario. Specs require cutting maple and other wood into 12 inch lengths, 24 cords of kindling, and delivery with piling at Finiseng schools. Bids due February 20.
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