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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
8
Community newspaper records births and deaths from Sitadia and surrounding areas, listing new babies with parents and birthplaces and obituaries with names ages and burial locations. Information reflects local families and public notices issued by area cemeteries and hospitals.
Notices of births in Acton on June 11 1950 and May 31 1950 name McDonald Patterson Russell along with several obituaries and memorials from Acton Gilford and surrounding areas. Names include Francis Gardener Oakley Wanless and others with burial details and thanks notes to friends and neighbors.
e Councilon rested with no meeting this week while softball season nears and fans gather. The King's Birthday and a school holiday affect next week. Pioneer Cemetery renovations by tessa work look like improvements. Ernest Weat of Osgoode Hall featured in Kate Aitken program. Mal St painted white, highway workers applied a center line on No 7. A large turnout of bowlers and tennis players opened SCAM season at Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club. Road maintenance improves, trees better though more work remains. Shut-ins Sunday urges visiting the sick beyond annual visits.
A narrator, mid flood of a broken faucet, receives a telegram from Dartmouth stating arrival at 6:30 for the weekend with four boys. The message ends with a parenthetical note of affection, highlighting domestic disruption and emotional tension.
Friends mourn Gordon Airdrie who died suddenly in Barrie on May 1930. A son of Robert Airdrie and the late Ethel Damper, he was in his 50s. Born in Moffat, he lived in Speyside, Crewson's Corners, and St. Catharines before moving to Barrie with his father. Funeral held in Barrie with interment near St. Catharines. Pallbearers were four chums from the St. Catharines district and two cousins.
Mr W H Ratton hosted Dublin Women’s Institute with Mrs Watkins presiding The secretary’s report was approved and letters of thanks read as well as personal thanks given Mrs Watkins chosen convener for the booth at Lowsville picnic in June Delegates to district annual in Georgetown named Mr Robertson Mrs McIntyre Mrs Watkins and Mrs Barber Twenty five dollars raised for Benefit Fund after a fire Lunch and social hour followed
A history essay arguing that Eastern Europe is shifting toward total state control. It describes the suppression of private farming traders, state pricing, and coercive planning. It notes enforced conformity in schools and culture, and portrays the church as targeted. It cites communist regimes and potential long term Western hostility.
The Division of Animal Pathology of the Canada Department of Agriculture reports that tests on chickens infected with Newcastle disease found no virus in the droppings from those birds. The finding suggests the virus may not be present in waste material at this stage of testing.
Festival review continues from Page One detailing performances by students and teachers. Notable contributors include Sheila Paul violinist, Nancy Lambert, Peggy Oakes, Robby Armstrong, Martin Davenport, Maureen Kinred, Beth Williamson, and others. The Rural divisions feature young soloists and duets, with final pieces and the National Anthem closing the program.
Mission services at St Josephs Church continue this week conducted by Rev Connell McKeown of Tallamore Maryland with morning and evening devotions. In the absence of the pastor, Father Callaghan of Rock Wood assists, following each mass and during evening devotions. Attendance has been scarcely attended so far.
A reflective portrait of boys as varied, chaotic messengers of energy and wonder. The piece recalls their curiosity, appetite, and mischief, from pocket tools to wild imagination, and concludes with the comfort of a father’s greeting “Hi Dad” that heals broken hopes.
Handicapped youths including deaf and tubercular boys are enjoying Scouting in specially organized groups in hospitals and institutions across Canada. Eleven handicapped Scout troops operate in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia with tailored tests and games. Some Cubs and Scouts wear uniforms despite hospitalization or other circumstances. Nylon used to replace human hair on dolls.
The Financial Post reports Canada saw the largest automobile buying spree to date with passenger car sales in January and February three times higher than the prior year. Retail value reached 87.9 million dollars, with 30.6 million in 1949, while truck sales rose to 11,008 compared with 11,635. March and April are expected higher, with gains spread across the country.
A family retainer in Kentucky greets a friend using a sharp half-joking critique of colonel types. The dialogue distinguishes real Army colonels, governor-named colonels, and venal imposters who “just gives” two bits to spark conversation. Tulips note chilling planting timing as well.
Combination coal and wood range in first class conditions with preserver and warming closet offered for 2900 FOL life. Contact RR Hockwood by phone 413-.
Fragmentary notice references a clearing auction and sale by Prndeic at an unclear St Allan s Parteb Phat Sa site. Names such as Juan and TT Jotev appear amid garbled phrases and stray street addresses, with no clear date, location, or outcome provided. The legible pieces point to a public sale and tender process, but concrete details are not recoverable from the OCR.
A Saturday event invites Mackenzie and son to a dance at Paxihon Park with plans for an evening gathering. The notice signals local community engagement and family attendance.
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