Civic Holiday Observed And Local News Digest
Civic Holiday falls on Monday August 2. Mrs J Hargrave reports five Easter lily blooms this week. A new metal clad barn rises on S G Bennett’s farm on the seventh line. Acton High School receives light blue steel lockers this week. An electric fence unit was stolen from Charles Thompson’s farm off No 7 Highway east of here. Cpl R Mason, back from a leg operation, resumes duty. Cpl C Tremnor has filled his post for weeks. Spitfires beat Tiger Cats 13 8 in town league. they win 20 17 over Panthers to lead the three team league. Stratford’s Shakespeare Festival draws Actonians. Measure for Measure, Taming of the Shrew, and Oedipus Rex are on the schedule. Obituary notes add floral tributes for William Fryer from grandchildren Irene Dorothy Joan Lois Shirley Frances and Jeffery of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
No. 7 Highway
Here
Spitfires
Tiger Cats
Panthers
William Fryer
Guelph Hospital
Irene
Dorothy
Joan
Toronto
Lois
Shirley
Frances
Jeffery
Acton
Maltese Dog Breeder Dies After Generous Acts
Victoria report notes Miss E. C. Dorothy Hanman, a wealthy mining professional and dermatologist, died recently. Known for gifting Maltese dogs and helping salespeople, she refused cash for dogs and spent summers trekking with pack-horses and camping gear while painting watercolors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
E. C. Dorothy Hanman
Kootenay District
Dowtown
Acton Council Passes Debts and Licenses Amid Local Talks
Acton council approved several payments totaling 7784.90 for utilities street works and service charges while discussing a JP affidavits dispute and questioned a recently added Arthur Street light. Ruth Halford obtained a bowling alley license transfer after purchasing the business near Mill and Main, subject to bylaw compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation Research Council
Ruth Halford
Halford
Main Streets
PULC
Agnes
Willow Streets
Bo Hargrave
Hargravy
Arthur St
Acton PA
C_ hydro
Bell Telephone Rao
J.K Gardiner Baloney
R Hart Co
Marrage Register Bickles Seagrave Lad Whitham
Whitham
Bo Mackenzie
Soram MacDonald
Acton Woodcrafts
K. J Beamish
Nassagaweya Picnic At The Breezes Acton
Nassagaweya Presbyterian church school and congregation held their annual picnic Monday at The Breezes in Acton. A bountiful dinner followed by sports and races. Also noted were Mr. Robert Donelan selling at auction and plans to move to England. Edna Roberts vacationing in Texas. Mrs. Russell Elliott and Miss Gertie Currie touring to Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie. Bert Freeman family weekend in Stratford. E Melmer of Toronto visited Art Padbury. Dr and Mrs McKay of Newtonbrook spent holidays in Moffat.
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Nassagaweya Kirk
Nassagaweya Presbyterian ¢Ehurch School
England
Robert Donelan
Art Padbury
Mrs. McKay
Newtonbrook
Moffat
Legion Event Calendar at Limehouse School
Coming events list a July 2 dance for Legion members and guests, a joint reunion July 24 25 1954 at Limehouse School Esquesing, plus a weekend with sports horseshoe games pony rides and an 8 p m concert by Earl Scott and the Blue Valley Boys. Open air church service Sunday at 2 30 pm and Acton Citizens Band concert Sunday night all welcomed by Limehouse W A.
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Limehouse
Limehouse School
GS. No
Earl Scott
Blue Valley Boys
Acton Citizens
Limehouse W.A
Auctioneer Ad Seeks Household Effects For Sale
Household effects bought or sold on commission. Private sales from home or sales room. Phone 2051. Paul Auctioneer notes terms: cash or credit. Old Minor area listing.
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Paul “Auctioneee
For Sale Classic Ford and Fordson tractors lineup
A dealer advertises an array of used and new machines including 1953 Ford Custom Coach 1952 Ford Mainline Sedan plus vintage sedans and coaches from 1949 to 1934 and engines. Trucks and tractors list shows Ford models 1950 1948 1947 1946 plus two used Ford tractors and a 1953 New Fordson tractor with plough sold at 1895.00 Early Motors claims savings on every deal.
De Vries announces birth of Irene in Rockwood
DE VRIES Mr and Mrs Henry De Vries RA 3 Rockwood announce the birth of their daughter Irene at the Nursing Home July 16 Mother and baby are reported to be fine.
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Ongarato
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hamilton
Eva Pearson
Rinaldo Ongarato
Henry Holman
Carolina
Rockwood
Peter Parniak
Norina
Preston
John
Eganville
William Samuel
Edith
Jane
Guelph
Oliver Pearson
Milton
Ernest
Elsie
Gilbert MacIntyre
Dublin St. Guelph
Sacred Heart Church
Marymount Cemetery
Thanks for kindness after bereavement of Thorarinson brother
Mr and Mrs H Thorarinson express heartfelt thanks to many friends for kindness and sympathy during the loss of Mrs Thorarinson's brother.
For Sale notice assortment with vehicles and livestock
Several sale notices list a 1941 Chev priced at 41 dollars and 90 cent plus a second car, plus Anuiany pant Little Motors and 100 ready to lay Rock pullets. Also offered are 4 or 5 tons of hay in a barn with offers by Triangle 7-2382 in Georgetown.
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IM9
Anuiany Pant Little Motors
Georgetown
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S. G. Bennett
Acton High School
Cpl. R. Mason
Cpl. C. Tremnor
Stratford
Erin
Legion
Legion Hol
Lea Duby Goyhestrs
Crushed Stone CO
Early Motors
T.V
Wigo
Philips
Wigo” Radio & TV
Main St. Georgetown
Arnason
Toronto East General Hospital
Gudly Arnason
Nellie Jopp
John David
Judy Dianne
Trusl Funeral Home
Danforth Ave
Pine Hills Cemetery
Forbes
Toronto General Hospital
Eva Sheppard
George Forbes
J. Ambroise
Oak St
Evergreen Ceemetery
R. H. Elliott Acton
Frost King
Main St. N. A
Yorkshire
Wm. McPhedran
Lorne Johnson
A. Duby
R.R
Dodge
Kaiser
Packard
Lorne Garner Motors Ltd
Tyler
George Graham
Mill St
G. W. Goldstraw
Milton Phone
I . Wilmer L. Davidson RR
Bertha B Brown
Jinsul
Chesturefield
Quebec
Williams
Hindley and Elliott
W. Coles
Ds.t J McGeachie
Ontario
R. F. Bean
Ous
Kodak Films
Seiberling Bathing Caps
Velvetta
Cooper
E.S. Cooper
Phim. B
Flynn
No. 25 Highway
Willow
Guelph Street
Murray Scayne
Halton Poultry
Milton I
Halton Centennial Manor
Familex
Delorimier
Montreal
Freeston
Hannon
Steve Pecent
Free Press
J. E. Hartley
R.R. G
Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Fergus. Ont
Roxy Theatre
Michael Bennett
Guelph St. Acton
Young St
Triangle
Kitchener
Belwond
George Gibson
Elmira
Gor
Don Young
Alfred J. Bishop
Certified Public Accountant
Main Street
Winnipeg
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