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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
2
Ex-President of Fair Ninety on Thursday February 23 marks his 90th birthday at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Streetsa ville. Robert Lowrie, a former head of Acton Fair, is in good health and receives warm wishes for many more years. The Free Press joins in the congratulations.
National Farm Radio Forum discussed father and son farm partnerships. Groups urged a written, simple but definite agreement drawn up by a lawyer, with accurate accounts and a percentage based structure. A will to protect the son's interest was proposed. tax changes were noted as desirable.
Linch and presentations highlighted the closing classes of the week night school. Valentine events and Pancake Tuesday occurred with local humor and community notes. A large Act Square Dance Club crowd welcomed guests from Fergus Hamilton Guelph and Rockwood.
Custom drapes and slip covers with a wide fabric selection. Prices from 98 per yard. Free in home estimates without obligation. Phone collect Neighborhood Bewing ons Menten TR 7 2808 Guelph 4285 a tf.
Ayliffe-Ross announce the birth of Catherine Janeters on Wednesday February 1956 at Guelph General Jean Mother and daughter fine. Minnie McDowel obituary notices honor a wife and mother of three, service details and interment. Griffin memorials for George Griffin February 1955 recalled by family. Local thanks for flowers and kindness from Don White and others. Community notices include a Scout fundraiser, Blue Valley Country Music Night, Safe Driving Essay Awards Night, and a Home and School meeting with Dr Archie Bull speaker.
Public auction by Hindley and Elliott from V Kadar estate at 1 mile north of Milton on Highway 25 Saturday February 25 1856 at 2 o clock. Items include Holstein cows and calves dairy equipment Ford and Ferguson tractors plows and farm implements furniture and household goods. Cash with no reserve as house sold and owners moving to the city.
Russell Tilson sells on the farm 3 miles east of Brampton across from El Rancho Motel on February 18 at 1 00 p m. Items include multiple Holstein cows with calvings and due dates, blue cows, heifers, and calves. extensive farm machinery such as tractors, plows, disc drills, mowers, binders, wagons, and dairy equipment. hay and grain, cash on sale day. Auctioneer M E Auctioneer Snelgrove clerk Herbert Crawdred.
Classified sale notices include baled hay offered by Frank Thompson and John Meloughlin and manure available from John Kuipery. Also advertised is a Surge milker unit with motor priced at $297 and payment plans from $4 down. Contact details feature several local names and phone numbers.
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