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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 07, 1960

Page

7

Engagement Notice for Margaret Roseo Tolton

Aann and Mrs Errell Sunter announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Roseoe Thomas Frederick Tolton to James Tolton of Eden Mills. Mrs E Shortill is buried at Baltinafad after dying at home December 27 in her 91st year. funeral December 30 at Ballinafad United Church Guelph.

Errell Sunter Margaret Roseoe Thomas Frederick Tolton James Tolton Eden Mills E. Shortill Baltinafad Ballinafad United Church Elizabeth Shordll Divity Guelph McLanaghag - Wat Guelph He al Gnn Dublin Street Dublin Street United Irch, Guelph Rey A. E. Black Palbes John Kirkwood William McLean Feed Henderson F. W. Shortill William Near Alex Nuit C. A. Foster Miss Reams Bottom Limehouse

Births Marriages Deaths and Etc From Acton Area

A compilation of birth announcements, marriages, and obituaries from Acton area. Names include Lorne Simpson and Muriel Simpson announcing a son on January 5 1980 at St Josephs Hospital Hamilton. Laurel Agnes birth at Guelph General Hospital. Livingstone-Dan arrival of a son Brian Duncan December 23 at Guelph General. Death notices: Florence Aimee Bottomley January 3 London, funeral plans by Rumley Shoemaker. Russell Johnson January 6 Acton. Frederick John McCutcheon January 6 1900 Acton. Victor John Lorne January 8 Milton. Cecil Farris Furati service in Milton. Community notices list local meetings and events and classified ads for Ford sedan and household furniture.

Simpson Lorne Muriel Simpon Son Lorne See St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Steven Reirter Laurel Agne Bisoceah Hospital Livingstone Don Mary Town Brian Dun Cen Scott Guelph General Hospital Ramsden London Florence Aimee Bottomley John Ramsden Gordon West Pittston William Kenmore N. Y St. Bingham Rockwood Valley Falls Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral Home Johnson Guelphan Russell Johnson Acton Mai McEachern Russell Clarence Nelson George Isabell Tom Bonus Erin Rumley-Shoemaker Fundrs Churchill Cemetery McQutcheon Mill St. E Frederick John McCutcheon Annie Dearing Harvey Jack Alvin Guelph Wilbert Rumley-Shoema’er Fairview Cemetery White Esa Bronte St Iton Mon- Rh Janary Victor John Te Jean Nora Ueksensle Marlene Aflle Wie William Mino Malton Ie Lome Walters Elmer Hespeler Violetairs Cecil “Farris O Furati Met McKerale Milton Ever- Breen

Mortgage terms offered with 10 percent down and fixed rate

The notice states a mortgage offer with 10 percent of purchase price as down payment and a 6 percent interest rate for 25 years or less. For further information contact the office.

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Rural Property Listings with Varied Down Payments

Real estate brief lists homes including a 3 bedroom ranch bungalow with full basement and no second mortgage, a 4 bedroom home with large living room and dining space, a 2 acre lot with a 3 bedroom brick bungalow, and a 9 500 farm with barn and insulated brick home. Down payments range from 1 500 to 2 000 with full prices stated. Numerous more listings available.

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News Items Welcome at Free Press Office

The Free Press invites news items and ideas from readers. Suggestions or articles can be handed in at Dills Stationery in the old Free Press building.

Free Press Dills

Acton Hydro Office Staffing Details

Mrs Audrey Urquhart and reader Newt Hurst, ex PUC employees, join the hydro office on Elgin Street as secretary treasurer. Town staff remaining include town clerk administrator Jack McGeachie, bookkeeper Joe Hurst, Mrs J Preston, and Mrs L I Clarke who began in January to fill the Wallis vacancy at 124 Elizabeth Drive Acton.

Audrey Urquhart Newt Hurst P.U.C Hydro Elgin Street Urgdfart Hydro, Commission Jack McGeachie Joe Hurst J. Preston L. I. Clarke Clarke Wallis Elizabeth Drive Acton

Ceremony Opens Halton Agricultural Office in Mil ton

A formal ceremony opened the Halton extension office of the Department of Agriculture at the Center building on Main Street Mil ton. J Earl Whitelock cut the ribbon as about 50 guests toured the new quarters after a 1 30 p m ceremony with staff and officials praising the move to a larger, refurbished space and better service for farm people.

Halton Department of Agriculture Main St Milton J. Earl Whitelock Alton Francis Douglas E. ‘Jackson Earle F. Muir Ross Milne Francis Lampman M. G. Downs Tables Oakville Mr. Francis Howard Griswold Ray Olan Ken Harris de Tment of Public Works Allthers Better Service Extension T. R. Hilliard Whitelock J. E. Whitelock al Francis

Nearly 70 Pupils Attend Limehouse Puppet Show and Reunion

The Karena Association sponsored a puppet show for nearly 70 pupils at U.S. No. 9 in Limehouse Memorial Hall on December 22. E Karn chaired. the school board provided Christmas treats. A Christmas reunion for Mrs A B Clarke and family included six sons, daughters, and 19 grandchildren.

The Karena Assocation U.S. No. 9 Limehouse Memorial Hall E. Karn A. B. Clarke

Acton Council Letter Demands Full Publication

Acton Ontario resident J J Stewart writes to the Acton Free Press and Acton Council asserting his remarks at the December 1959 meetings were correct and requesting their complete reporting. He encloses a carbon copy of his letter to the mayor and clerk dated January 1960 and warns against misinterpretation by the press.

Acton P Council Acton, Council Acton J. McGeachie Acton Free Press

First High School Dance Of The New Year

The first high school dance of the year is set for Friday January 8 in the new gym. Rewards from the Hi- Club will be provided by Susan Wilson. Doormen include Roy Dunk Paul McGeachie Brian Cargill and Bruce Macpherson. Prices not yet announced. Jean Moffat oversees details before Friday. South Carolina secession note referenced.

Joan Susan Wilson Roy Dunk Paul McGeachie Brian Cargill Bruce Macpherson Jean Moffat

Girl Guide News First Meeting Sparks Energy For Year

The Rose patrol played a game to burn off energy while the Daisy patrol staged a humorous skit for everyone's enjoyment. The meeting closed with Davin Done and Taps as girls prepared for last minute study before their tests. Next week the Brownie flyup is planned.

Rose Patrol Daisy Patrol Davin

Ired Krantz Dies After Ill Health in Canada

Ired Krantz died after a period of poor health. Born in Sweden on August 30, 1876, he came to Canada as a child about 78 years ago and married Mary Bugg in 1896. Surviving relatives include a son Arthur and several daughters, plus a brother and sisters. Funeral held at Ramsey Showmaked general home with Rev. Gordon Adams officiating. Pallbearers were six grandsons.

Ired Krantz Fred Krantz Mr. Krantz Sweden Canada St. Marys Mary Bugg Arthur Milton Heights Bertha Acton Nora Georgetown Eller Harald DeForest Sr Walter Oshawa Edith Robert Thrower Flint Michigan Mabel Jobo Bilio Ellen DeTeHit Gordon Adams Ramsey Feneral Gordon Robert Keswity Harold Carl Donald Hartley PeForest

Your Hearing Loss and Your Life

A family member with hearing loss can strain relationships as misunderstandings rise. The text notes frustration, shouting, and feeling isolated when others struggle to hear.

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