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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

8

Birth and obituaries at St Joseph's Hospital London Ontario

Announcement of the birth of a son to Paul Oakley and Mellma Oakley at St Joseph's Hospital London on a Thursday January 19 1950. Obituaries note the deaths of Georgeber Oakley May 1645 and Catherine Morte Feb 1, and a memorial verse expresses remembrance by Georgina and Pear Morton and family.

Nasgooden Tack Dorothy Exeter Ontario Erepgreenge Thuly Norwan. &T Oakley Whamory Mellma Oakley Albert Arthur Oakley Georgina Pear

Local notes and upcoming openings in Acton area

January weather shifts and seasonal changes marked by farm auction easing and ongoing Main Street sewer work. Official opening of Lorne Gam er Motors in Acton scheduled, infant baptism at Knox Church, and staffing swap at Brampton theatre highlight small town activity.

Lorne Gamer Motors Acton David Norman R. Ho Armstrong Knox Church James Clarke Toronto

Government Aid as Handicaps in Farm Markets

The Scene argues that government aid can hinder farming. It says research, grading standards, and free markets promote growth, while compulsory marketing schemes suppress production. Earned profits drive better practices, and freedom to profit yields more food at lower costs with preserved land fertility.

Dublin Women's Institute Mat at Home of Mrs Ferguson

Dublin Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs Ferguson with Mrs Watkins in charge. Roll call answered with yes good sake. Ten dollars to March of Dimes in Toronto and $30 to Agriculture for children's equipment at Lowville Park. Committees reported. Mrs Ven of Canadian Industries and Agriculture spoke on the program. Mrs Melntyre discussed foe prices and Mrs Storey described a factory trip. Adam and Miss quilting planned for Thursday at Mrs Watkins. Lunch and social hour followed.

Dublin Mra Storey Plastc Adam W. Watkins

Special Nights At Acton Y M C A Bring Fun And Plans

Groups at the Acton Y M C A enjoyed a Junior group evening with modern and square dancing a house work demonstration a skit and plans for February 15th and an adult social on the weekend with bridge music lunch dancing and entertainment announced by the program committee

Point of No Return in Politics and Life

A lecture on a life turning point where habits and benefits deter action. It compares wartime pilot choices with public policy in New Zealand Australia and Britain, then cites Deep River Canada where citizens failed to form a local council. The piece warns that government provision can remove initiative and lead to a personal toll gate you cannot pass again.

Ufe New Zealand Australia Canute Holland Menzies Britain Deep River Chalk River Deep’ River

Dionne Quintuplets First Week Survival Recalls Digest

Keith Munro revisits the Dionne quintuplets early days in Toronto Star style notes from The Aspirin Age. An improvised hot water incubator kept Marie Emilie and siblings alive as electricity failed. Dr Dafoe faced delicate crises, treating with careful restraint and low handling to preserve their fragile lives.

Patience Dafoe Keith Munro Toronto Star Marie Emilie Toronto Star Dianne

For Sale Old Car Lot With Various 1940s Models

Antique car sale listing includes a 19580 Custom Deluxe Sedan and multiple 1940s Ford and Dodge models. Prices range from 400 to 14950 dollars with varied terms, some weekly or monthly options. Two light trucks and a Terraplane are offered among the batch.

Hill Holloway God aon Hutt Stew Elliott shine Friday rink

Machengis News highlights Hill Holloway God aon Hutt and Stew Elliott for their efforts keeping youngsters engaged when weather allows. A home improvement note touts Birch flooring as a durable affordable option with Birch at two cents per square foot and inland linoleum tile or carpeting as comparably priced alternatives. See weather reports for planning.

Hill Holloway Godaon Hutt Stew Elliott Cay

Fine country home six miles from Acton

A spacious eight room two bath brick house near Acton offers hydro and steam heat with hot water, electric hot water heater, full basement, hard and soft water, three piece bath, garage and garden. Suitable for a retired couple may suit boarding or caretaking. contact Geo Fletcher Real Estate Broker Erin Ontario Phone 4306.

Acton Adoo Geo Fletcher Erin Ont

Auction Sale of Valuable Farm Property in Acton

The undersigned as instructed by MRA Clara M Clarke will sell by auction at the Dominion Hotel Acton on Saturday at 2 o clock. The Cameron Ramshaw farm comprising about 130 acres with bush and workable land features a stone house bank barn drive shed and telephone hydro. Possession at lease expiry April 15. Terms ten percent cash day of sale balance in 30 days. Auctioneer C F Leatherland Acton.

Clara M. Clarke Dominion Hotel Acton Pamabrie Cameron Ramshaw F Leatherland

Notice to Creditors Eatate of Albert Edwant Cross man

Notice to creditors for the estate of Albert Edwant Crossman late of Nas angaweya Halton county and Hat- Farmer who died about November 5 1419 requests proof of claims by February eleventh. The county distritute trust has rights to claims filed. Dated Acton Ontario January seventeenth AD WM.

Albert Edwant Crossman Nasangaweya Halton Hat- Farmer Solleiloe Acton Ontaria Kenneth Cox Nasagaeweya Georgetown Marion Pearl Barer Chorn Dale and Bennettt Georges Town Ontario

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