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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 26, 1948

Page

8

Births Marriages Deaths Notices Update

Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths appear in the uma without charge. The page lists several birth announcements from February 1948, plus memorial notices for Barbara Lambert Cornell and Tommy Duby. An article titled It Could Happen Here recounts a tale of opportunity and a hotel manager. A reminder from the Ontario Highways Department urges careful walking and driving.

Soc Anil Ned Bee Barbara Harry Barbie Anne Geonmtle Ontario Highways Department

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

Mrs Arthur Cockerill and family express heartfelt thanks to friends relatives neighbors Baxter Lab Dr Kenney and Rev Pickering for kindness sympathy and floral tributes after the death of a husband and father.

Arthur Cockerill Famiy Baxter Lab Kenney Rev Pickering

Heat producing sound waves threaten living targets

The U S Signal Corps reports ultra high pitched sounds can cause extreme heat leading to death in mice after one minute. Humans can sense the effects though inaudible, with burns hard to escape. Tests suggest potential pest control for roaches flies caterpillars and yellow fever mosquitoes.

U.S. Signal Corps

Weather and local notices from a February issue

A scanned local column discusses March weather expectations, hydro consumption cuts at The Beardmore Co plant, and a controversial incident where a fan threw an egg at a referee last Thursday. It also notes a sleigh riding party hosted by Mrs. J. J. Stewart and Mrs. Jack Stewart Jr for the Friendly Circle of the United Church with socializing and lunch.

Beardmore Co Acton Hydro The United Church J. J. Stewart Jack Stewart Jr

Station Hotel Dominates Major League First Round Returns

Normile Marton led with three top finishes and a 222 average in 27 games. He had the high 379 series and a triple 883, while Norm Rouadhead was second with 337 points. Jack Morton trailed close with a 212 average as the second round began with Station Hotel still undefeated.

Station Minot Paints Normile Marton Norm Rouadhead Dominion Hotel Jack’ Morton Ed Jennings

Ideals of Work in the New Year

The text urges embracing high ideals at work in the New Year. It argues that doing the best possible work requires greater intelligence about one’s task, asking questions, and seeking the best methods to satisfy others’ desires. Those who communicate knowledge well leave a favorable impression and improve advancement chances.

For Sale Cars and Trucks From Scott Motor Sales

Listings include 1916 Chevrolet 1928 Plymouth 1942 Chevrolet 3 ton long wheelbase 1930 Chevrolet ton short wheelbase and more. Also available warm central bedroom to rent with shared bath preferred by Tan Free Dress. Phone 161 Georgetown.

Scott Motor Georgetown

Clearing Auction Sale at Nassagawega farm

Public auction announced by Ren Beavis at Lot 17 Con 4 Nassagawea Township near Brookville on March 4 starting 1 PM. Items include farm implements, teams, cows, pigs, poultry, hay, oats, furniture, stove, organ, and general household goods. Cash only, no reserve. auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.

Hannah Houch Moffat Nasnagaweyna Marcy Ltd Nassagaweya Ren Beavis Con Nassagawega Brookville Rockwood M.H M. H M.H. Diac Iba Brandle Trorham Ronn Durham Yorkshore Yorkshire Hindley and Elliott Erin Milton L. McMeian

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