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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 28, 1949

Page

2

Nassagaweya Centennial shows strong community effort and leadership

The Nassagaweya Township centennial celebration near Brookville showcased robust planning including roads, parking, stage and seating. Reeve Wm Vansehkle and four councilors led a capable team amid notes on local hospitality and civic pride.

Nassigaweya Reomon Adauraton Nassagaweya Brookville Nassagaweyas Wm Vansehkle Max Storey Stan Norrish Edgar Ellenton George Stokes

Stay at Home Holiday Back after a Hoboty Wa

A personal reflection on staying home for a holiday, noting postponed plans, simple routines, and the appeal for those over fifty. It mentions lack of planning, casual meals, and the rise of stay-at-home camps for children who cannot travel, suggesting two-age group benefits with minimal travel.

Coates Ayton Thal

Construction on No 25 Highway 1 advances despite delays

The article notes steady progress on the No 25 Highway 1 project with permanent surface efforts across sections from Noo To sideroad to ANDroeway and Acton to No TO safteroad. Travel remains slow in places, crews complete culverts, and officials expect finish later in the season while emphasizing the road’s regional connection benefits.

Pernswenty No. 25 Highway 1 Thas Fold Noo Sideroad Androeway Acton Duffenochool Grady Quekly Thearey Costessl Anc

Editorial notes on the end of summer and upcoming school openings

The piece notes summer vacation endings and the upcoming September school start. It mentions Labor Day as a public holiday marker and anticipates Fall events around September 3 and October 1. It remarks on record heat, holiday safety, and calls for careful conduct to ensure a safe holiday period.

Labor Day Stans

Recollections of Acton Soe Esesprcor 1899

Recalled events from 1899 recount a local scene with Acton figures such as Captain Scott and players from Melatoan Tivater Cornett Rowin and Gurney. The narrative describes a street promenade, a dazed crowd, and a celebratory atmosphere as townspeople react to a notable outcome and the presence of civic leaders.

Opeah Guelph Tel Bare Toring Wien Couneilion Mio Pedsett Oopemides Acton Watsom Tyee Williams Scott Ceutre Peant Melatoan Tivater Cornett Rowin Gurney

Back in 1929 a detective crew at work

A damaged reminiscence notes a 1929 event with names and places including distinct persons and locations. It mentions a motor incident and references a death of a husband, Pauline, and other local figures amid a Mall Street setting and a public gathering. The text preserves a historical narrative with scattered proper nouns.

Elda Bark Stepdad Gistecet ALPES Uanigten Millen Voss Holmes Withamys van Vie Gadhia Colleton Occus

Local history preserved in Nassagaweya efforts spurred

Citizens work to safeguard historical books and records for Nassagaweya while urging Acton to install a double white line at Mill and Main to prevent accidents. The call is directed at the Department of Highways for immediate action on safety improvements.

Nassagaweya Acton Mill Main Streets Department of Highways

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