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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

3

Recollections of Acton and Nassagaweya News Notes

Community notes from Acton and Nassagaweya Township record nominations for local offices, school and church events, births, deaths, and fires. Highlights include December 28 nominations for Reeve and councillors, a Nassagaweya council slate, a Knox Church Sunday School entertainment, a fire at Grindell's Machine Shop, and staff changes at the Free Press with local social活动.

Reeve W. H. Storey A. E. Nickolln H.P. Moore I. Francis Dr. Uren James Melcam W. FE. Smith Uren Wm. Brown Joseph Speight J. A. Murray W. TH. Denny IT Arnold John Harvey John Cameron James McLam Robt. Wallace Thos. H. Harding Cassie McPhail Acton Public School Ed. Loveys Johnstown N. Y Harry Jenner Nassagaweya John Marshall Messra. Beattle Stecgilban J. Erwin J. Kitching, Jr S. Bell A. McMillan Mr. Marshall Stella Gurney Zella Ebbage Harold Nicklin Mabel Soper Mamie Agnew Ella Gamble Willie Clark Olive Harris Edie Wiliams Ettle Matthews Ethel Coleman Howard Oram Blanch Diltls Lettle Moore Edith Nicklin Edith Wilson Charles Moore Free Press Albert College Bellville Iife Knox Church Campbellville Messrs Nell Charles McPhail Gollin Eliott Miss MacPhail Conan Rick Hineam Tle Woh Denny WF Smith Willams’ Brown D O T. Armold Seheal Board Wo Storey Hands Janes Mebam Robert Halmes PH Harding Wallace Vos AL Major McKinley New York Taimion Westminute Quehan Prince of Wales

Christmas visits and community notes from Eden Mills

Christmas was spent with families across Eden Mills including Mr and Mrs Bradley Fergus and Miss Pat Nunn Watery Colborne. Local residents hosted relatives in the McKnight Robertson and Lowrie households, with several trips to Toronto for Christmas Day. News also extends sympathies to families, reports a birth, and wishes a Happy New Year to the editor and staff.

James McKnight McKnight George Robertson Wo Gilbertson Jand n Wbertgan_nand A Anderson C Nable Guelph Pat Nunn Rs McDougall Tee ‘ “McDougall Hugh McPhersen Japah Aom. McPhersen Lowrie Tal Mahsett Melvin Wad Seneinehiaaw Prank Lemmer Lakeview Onit Theie Unt Anna Spinks Calhlon East Jean McLean Osatisf Russell Lowrie Tnes Pree Press Ata Regadere

Winter Hardships on Ginger Farm Chronicle

A letter from Gwendoling Clarke details severe winter storms and power outages. She notes frozen doors, telephone outages, car breakdowns, and reliance on a steel wheeled tractor, plus milked cows by hand. She contrasts Canadian hardships with England and laments coupon shortages and crowded housing conditions.

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Heavy Ice Storm Disrupts District Communications

An ice storm struck Friday evening, chilling wires and trees with ice. Telephone links suffer most in rural areas while hydro interruptions remain minor. Broken branches line roads as the sun returns, leaving the town and countryside sparkling with ice.

Invest in Health with Bank of Montreat Personal Loans

A historical ad promotes the Bank of Montreat personal loan plan to cover medical expenses and other needs. Loans cost 27 cents per month per $100 borrowed, repayable in twelve monthly installments with no hidden costs. Visit manager Mr. Clayton or accountant Mr. Hall for confidential, practical assistance.

Montreat Bof M Clayton Hall

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