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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
6
Notices report births for Garry Wayne Bristow and Judith Mary Ford, and multiple obituaries and expressions of gratitude from Acton area residents. Also includes memorial verses for Cranshaw, Malas, Marshall and Williamson, with thanks from families to local groups and hospitals in Ontario.
The notice mentions Boy Scout and Girl Guide week with special features planned for observance. It also notes Frank Das of Rockwood named Secretary and includes election results for the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada with Ketunsen reelected as director. A fire on Church Street in Regina was controlled quickly. Regina traders report no buffalo meat supply before Christmas despite rumors.
Mrs Elizabeth A Stuckey resident of Acton for 33 years died February 6 on Willow Street at age 28. She was born Hallinatad, daughter of the late Thomas and Shuda Bilits. She married William Stuckey. he predeceased her about 20 years ago. Survived by two daughters and two sons and many relatives and friends. Funeral held Friday at Altwan An. Shieh Mes Stuckey was a member Rew B Duther. Burial at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Many expressions of sympathy from relatives and friends including Gasonge Wookie Percy Art and Mrs Klero Weants.
In Rockwood many local names are listed among weekend visitors and travel notes. Rev McIv or conducted services in Guelph, with A O McNaughton of OAC leading in town. Frank Guild returns from the Pacific and a war posting, while Captain John Rockwood visits family.
Cub Pack meeting led by Akela with thirty Cubs present and on Inspection Parade. Frankie Pink earned his First Star and the Star for MAATNesS. Scouts scheduled for Scout Week to meet at Town Hall Sunday evening and parade to St Alvan's Anglican Church for service. Good Hunting.
The February meeting at Mrs Wm Dunbar's home had seventeen members. Roll call cited a home craft item from Guelph. Members recalled the April 26 Health Rally in Everton and donated wool bundles for quilt batting. Miss Dunbar to attend Federation meetings. book club activity completed. Mrs Wim McNabb presented a Canadian Industries program. Mrs Harvey Boyne led topics on paper and pigment uses. An instructional contest, led by Mrs Nat and won by Mrs Douglas Nabbo, and a note of thanks closed the gathering after thanking the host and saving the King.
Executors announce a public auction at Lot 1 Con 4 Erin Ospringe on February 21 1906 at 2 pm. Buyers can bid on a dairy herd Holsteins Ayrshires Jerseys beef cattle hogs poultry and horse gear plus threshing equipment implements and household items with no reserve as the farm sells. Local auctioneers Roy Hindley A E Elliott and others oversee the sale.
Notice to creditors and others to send particulars of claims against Frederick S Blow late of Acton Halton Manufacturer who died around December 25 1918 and whose estate will be distributed February 16 at Acton Ontario Solicitor for Administrator notices filed under a statute require claims by a set date.
Unreserved auction Monday February 18 1940 at Eramosa near New Diglway south west of Hockwood selling cows calves heifers cattle pigs poultry hay grain tools and miscellaneous farm gear. Cash terms no reserve stock to be paid for before removal. Elliott & Hendley auctioneers Albert Gray clerk. lunch on grounds.
Public auction to sell horses cattle hogs hay grain implements and lumber on Wednesday February at 1 00 o clock. No reserve. cash with clerk. Auctioneers J A Elliott Roy Hindley L Mexfittan. Fronted by Finney Farm owners.
Plans are under way for a skating carnival at Acton Arena on Wednesday March 6 featuring races and fancy costumes for all ages. An exhibition of flys ure skating by snvifing artests and a dream ball contest between "TNO TERAME OT TOCA STALE" are listed as attractions.
Fire destroyed the Aberfoyle general store and post office leaving only the shell and part of the second floor. Neighbor aided, cause under investigation, with Grace McFean the postmistress and Miss Meglean among survivors.
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