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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
18
A collage of death notices and memorial blurbs from Guelph and surrounding towns. Entries honor Frederick Boles Janet Alexander Francis Scriven and others with dates in February 1947 to 1987, listing family relations and funeral details.
A rough February week brings a snow storm after a cold snap. Triplet lambs arrive on the Van Gils farm near Acton amid subzero temps. A chimney fire at Harry Thompsons Lake Avenue draws the brigade. The US hosts about one thousand commercial mushroom growers with a third sold fresh.
Funeral service conducted by Archdeacon W. G. Thompson for Mrs. Charles Hoare held at McClure Funeral Home Georgetown. She died in Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton after a stroke. Born Ida May Kelly in 1891, she married Charles Hoare four years ago and left a large family including ten children and thirteen grandchildren.
Congratulations to Mrs Kirkwood Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Lindsay on recovering at home. Welcome to a son for Mr and Mrs Mouffe. Fred Allan Kirkwood operated for appendicitis at Guelph Hospital. Hillsburg hockey team wins Allser Cup under Arnold McEnery and Lloyd Marshall. Two car accidents near Peagawk School and Hogshack cause no injuries.
Up to the minute reports describe the first annual Father and Son Banquet at the Y M L C A in March with a keynote illustrated talk by RCMP personnel. The evening includes a prepared meal and other entertainments. A new Junior Leaders Club will be formed as part of YMCA Canada. The Actos group received the national Crest with Bill Staling John Cunningham Russell Arby and All McHugh named. one more candidate on probation. The club meets Saturdays at 9:30 for lectures and training in physical education. A prep class for boys and girls age 8 to 12 starts Friday and runs weekly. Swimming for the boys group postponed to next Tuesday. A new intermedate Boys Basketball League is planned with an award for the MVP. A Friday dance party for Junior boys and girls with hillbilly dress and lunch is on the program from 7 to 10. The Senior Badminton Club hosted the Guelph Garrison Club with a return visit planned.
Council discussed by-laws on taxi cabs pool rooms and ages for workers. Amendments proposed to fees badges and minimum driver age were debated with a vote on changing pool room age limits. Garbage collection snow shoveling property purchases and park arrangements were reviewed for action.
A jumble of sale notices includes powder blue taffeta edging, acetylene outfit, coal oil burner, white skates, apples by basket, baled hay and straw, canned goods and farm items. Also poultry chicks, Canadian approved chicks, seeds, grasses, and garden supplies. Also help wanted and a lost money note.
Early Motors announces a sale featuring Ford sedans coupes and convertibles from 39 to 46 models, plus a 10 truck in good shape, Ford pickups, tractors, plows, manure spreaders, tires and tubes, batteries, bicycles, refrigerators, and surplus garage equipment including jacks, fast chargers, welding gear. Multiple items available for immediate purchase.
A fragmented entry lists repairs and sharpening tasks including weaving mats, reworking tools, and reclaiming or rebuilding items. Mentions St Thaves Ave and Ithone Jobe in unclear context. Contains multiple garbled names and locations, limiting precise interpretation.
The Mackenzie News Nest reports Acton hosts a father and sons banquet for ages from one year through high school. Constable Oxahorm of the HCMI speaks with a Royal Canadian Mounted Tohoe talk and film. Tickets are 150 per father and son, including turkey dinner and program.
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