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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 22, 1948

Page

8

Obituary notes for Col Ballantine and Mrs Hodge in Ontario

Obituary items note Col Ballantine a former Colgate University professor and Halton Regiment commander who served in the Boer and World Wars and was honored with the Distinguished Service Order. Also listed is the death of Mrs Agnes Mary Chisholm Hodge of Acton, with detailed funeral notices and tributes from family and community members.

Calgate University Halton Cal Batlinthoe Georgetown Reserve Army Col Ballantine Greenwood Hister Fred

United Church Splendid Year Meeting Notes

Splendid Year reports summarized by W MAS of United Church. Monthly Dan tance meeting of that charity society at Mew Wood Heaton Tuesday with Mere et Cabhwetl presiding. Members and guests contributed clothing shipments and monetary support for Mission Hand. Lunch served by Mrs Beatty. society thanked Mrs Beatty for hosting.

Phe Ceqguier Dantaene Mindonary Society of Cha Chanel Mew’ Wood Heaton Mra J. Vickering Cleave Man Thetford Jazang Dobnion Mr. Caldwell Hoc Lery Foo Wan Mira Thennett Mrs. Beatty

Family notices from Campbellville area announce births and anniversaries

WARE Mr and Mrs Mert Ware Campbellville Wa to announce the birth of a daughter Desale Elizabeth on Friday January 31 at the Nursing Home Guelph St Acton also a daughter Shap Avon. REDMAN Mr and Mrs George Redman now Lorena Locker announce the birth of their daughter Karen Elizabeth Maude in January. SHAW In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Tinlad who passed January 7. MARTIN In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Mrs dng January 4. MARTIN In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother Mrs James Martin who passed away January 5th. Time passes on a year has passed Since death it a gloom. Sadly missed by husband and family.

David Hodge Actonan St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Ina Acton Wm. Chisholm Agnes Mary Chisholm Acton Public High Schoals Joan Frances Geo Tiddald Mac Mes Aubrey Gervais Anid John Aye Ray Johnstone and Runeley J Anderson Knox Church Fairview Ino Andympathy Jack Cooney Sam Brunele Pat Waldie Ales Frank Henry Cripps Bill Buckanan Bill Blanche Ken Blow Leo Close Norm Price Jane McDonald Neil Gibbons Dave Mom Hodge Fran Pordge Mae Aubrey Bus Lorna Rey Marion Riddad Arthurs Mary Purkosz Jack Qcoanes Maggie Stark Nette Wilson Nornman Chisholm Ethel Tom Chisholm Chisholm Ola Vie King Elma Char Robertson eBrock Main Canadian Legion Alex O Pos Puzes Jack Morton Stewart Lasby Frank Fowke Sam Brunelie Melvin Walker Jessie Muriel John Royston Tan Lucy MacDonald Mary Flatt Harry Asilla Waterhouse Miss Anderson Storey Glove Coo Dept Jess Norm Robertson Dat Ome Stapleton Dorothy Flamo Tournour Elsie George Lazenby George Green FL Cunningham Tinnys Jerry Masales Ray Grace Agnew Follow Bill Lee Royal Casey Hiltz Margaret Karen Eliabeth Maude Damoury Shaw Ia Eer Tinlad Martin Dng Min Janet Francis Jean Betty

January thaw nears as gate to home service charity urged

A damaged note recalls a January thaw quip and warns that a home protection plan remains $200 annually. It mentions John Agar’s injury from clothing catching fire near an electric heater on Mill Street and urges subscription now.

John Agar Mill Street

Skating Through Ages A Healthful Recreation

Skating ranks among the oldest human sports with roots in bone skates of ancient Norsemen. Metal runners emerged later possibly in the third century, enabling swift travels on ice. Modern skaters praise the healthful activity and rejuvenating thrill of gliding, while Britain develops colored aluminum skates for broader use.

Petitian

Local Council Approves By Laws and Appoints Officials

Three by laws were read and passed by council. Warden Geo Cleave and Miss Margaret Maxter were appointed to the Audit Board at seven dollars a day plus mileage. By laws for 120000 for maintenance and construction and 125000 for current expenses were introduced and approved. New board appointments to peel Halton Home and old age pensions were named. tenders for printing minutes and forms to be issued. The first session of the year is set for next week.

VansSickle Bo W. Smith T. _Annathony Chamihers W. LE Biggar Mary Pottit Wm. VanSickle W. Chaniers Alex Maclaren Geo Cleave Misa Margaret Maxter Boach IMB Ernity—Roads Hbridgea Mes DD Hartley Reeve M Pettice Mather Wanden Clave Norman Cray

Excavation of a Huron Ossuary at Ossossane Site

January display at the Royal Ontario Museum presents the durably preserved ossuary from Ossossane linked to Brebeuf accounts. The dig, begun in summer at Ta Conception, aims to detail Hurons burial customs and 15 year later European trade goods, revealing skeletons and grave offerings.

Royal Ontario Museum of Archaeology Wit Township Simecre County Inga Ossossane New Rochelle Reeoleet Jesuit Brebeuf Breboeuf Cahiague

Teen Town Talk Teems With Plans For Opening Night

A teen column reports on opening night delays and expected events while noting community efforts to decorate and celebrate. It references school groups hockey teams and local teens preparing activities and pondering political and social questions raised by John T Flynn.

Mauretania In Mayhem of Ocean Liner Notes

The fragment describes ships the Mauretania and Caronlin Cargest Mner, noting departures from New York and restricted routes. It hints at ongoing construction and a shared aim of pleasure cruising, reflecting liner development and maritime leisure trends.

Mauretania

Jade Nugget Found in Alaska

A fragment reports a nugget of jade discovered in Alaska. No further details on the finder or location are provided.

Alagka

Acton Junior Farmers Dominate Milton Entry in High Scoring Win

Last Thursday in the Milton Arena Acton Junior Farmers stormed past Milton with a 16 to 1 victory. Ken Allan scored eight goals as the Acton attack baffled the opposition and pushed toward reclaiming the championship for Acton.

Acton Milton Milton Arena Acton Junior Farmers Ken Allan Cackle Avton Farmers

Indications coffee price may ease in coming months

Indications in primary coffee markets suggest an easing in price may develop in the early months of 1965. Canadian Grocer notes roasted and ground coffee wholesale prices rose 2 cents per pound, marking the fourth rise since decontrol in August. The decline of non-British tariff cuts could not be passed to traders and consumers as roasters faced a price rise risk, with sentiment growing that primary market prices may have peaked.

IMS

FOR SALE Items and Offers Amid Hazy Notes

A jumble of sale notices lists boots and athletic gear, ranges, batteries, tools, and furniture. Names like Frank Toth Jr and Holmes and Son appear with vague locations such as Acton and Georgetown. The ad mix includes vehicles, appliances, and odd items, all in uncertain OCR form.

WANTED Old worn-out horses for mink feed

WANTED Old worn-out horses for mink feed. Beat prices apply. Phone Tan Adams, Acton 30011. Also WANTED fifteen calves on week, all sizes, contact Elodie and Sona. Milton collect. Brookville Ontario. Many garbled lines remain unreadable but indicate various wanted livestock and related ads.

Tan Adams Acton

Notice of Annual Audit Meeting and Officers

The fragment notes an annual meeting for the Auditore section of Offscem and Diyacore with a 200 o'clock time and mentions Howard Switzer as president and a treasurer acton on the 14th. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Hustneens Fy Strelclage Kenort of the Auditore Diyacore Huainennan Howard Switzer

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