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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 06, 1949
Page
3
Gwendolne Clarke recalls a wild New Year Eve at Ginger Farm during a long blackout. She describes candle and flashlight chores, a calf birth, a risky late night milk check, wary dogs, and a snug fire while roads drift and hydro remains uncertain.
Grain markets show gains as fall wheat goose wheat and white peas fetch higher prices. Mayor Nelson reflects Acton pride after eleven years in Guelph and Acton hockey returns with a 6 0 loss in Georgetown. travel notices list workers bound for Canada Glove Works and other destinations.
The Free Press review notes numerous auto accidents during a week of icy highways. Community items include the Mason Knitting Co at Home event for staff and friends, retirements at the C N R station, a Baptist church farewell sermon, and several local marriage and obituary notices.
Oakville residents packed Gregory Theatre for a gala free event by local service organizations aiding children. The night featured performances and games, with revenues covering town projects including the new treatment plant. Consulting engineer BL Darling noted the plant’s 790000 gallon capacity and nine major contractors involved in the expansion.
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