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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

8

Wartime Housing gets cement and steel culverts this week

News brief notes cement and steel culverts are being placed in Wartime Housing this week. Other items mention a Toronto exhibit by Blow Press Limited, frost risk with no damage, and several local achievements from Camp Belleville to Acton and Guelph.

Blow Press Limited International Trade Fairy Toronto Joan Colling R.R. 3 Campbellville MacDonald Institute Guelph David Gray Albert Gray Rockwood Wellington County Ontario Liberal Association Georgie Elliott Acton Victoria College University of Toronto Guelph General Hospital Bertha Ingles Crewson’s Corners Fairy Lake

Rockwood Delegates Attend Meeting In Acton

A Rockwood report notes Presbyterians attended a Church School Workers Association gathering at Knox Presbyterian Church in Acton. The event included a supper for Veterans Land Act supporters from Guelph and district, with brief addresses by local leaders.

Presbyterian Church Acton Church School Workers Association Knox Presbyterian Church Veteran Land «Act Concern Guelph and Martin Bauer Sr Er. G. Wright Guelph Exhibition Park O.A.C Fred Edwards Fergus Hospital Douglas Patterson Midland Roy Kirwan Stanley Plummer Simcoe Nancy Waller Toronto Fred Day Hamilton C. Gordon Harris Charles Harris Manitowaning United Church McMaster University S. Hutchinson North Carolina Irene Hamilton Chicago Fairview Farm St. John's Church St. John’s Church Ralph K. Price Main St Watey Road Rockwood Kenneth Andrew Hewat Bride Ines Labesh Bossem

OSpringe Hive Of Activity As Work Begins

Highway work starts through the village with trucks and bulldozers at work. Ordination of Rev Allan Vair noted with congratulations. Residents attend Burns Church in Erin for the ceremony.

Allan Vair Burns’ Church Erin E. Fisher Gordon Aitken Ken Leighton Paul Mount Dennis Bert Craig Joan Lawr Georgetown Messsr J. Hunter Stat Pierce Alta Stan Klooster Will Stat British Columbia K. Klooster Marie Klooster Will Star D. G. Robertson Ken Robertson Toronto William Webb Guelph Township George Robertson George D. Robertson

Sudden Deaths in Campbellville and Brin Township

In Campbellville Minnie Laura Walker wife of Robert Inglis dies suddenly at home in her ninety third year with private service and church burial planned. In Brin Township Edith Tose Burt widow of David John Sinclair dies suddenly and private services were held followed by church interment. Donations and thanks appear for hospital staff and neighbors.

Inghig Campbellville Minnie Laura Walker Robert Inglis George and Dam Mia Roy Donaven St. David's Presbbyterinia Sinclair Jet 2 Concession A Brin Township Edith Tose Burt David John Sinclair Garnet Dean Ballinafad United Church Erin Cemetery

Hornby Ball Club Monster Garden Party and Local Notices

Community notices list events including Hornby Ball Club garden party on Thursday July 10, St Alban’s W A Christmas Bazaar on December 6, annual meeting of Acton M C A June 9 with guest speaker Cliff Schell, a Falh Bazaar and Sale by Friendly Circle on November 20, 1952, Open 7 Concert by Muriel Armstrong piano pupils June 6 7 at Rockwood town hall admission 40 and 60 cents, Rev BE Currey presenting pictures at United Church June 27 adults 24 cents children 10 cents, plus two sale ads: modern room planter cottage with kitchen and bath for 3000 and seed sales from William Couse & Sons Ltd Stre ville.

Hornby Ball Club St. Alban's W. A Friendly Circle Pulptls Muriel Armsturong Ajroclt Rockwood Town Hall BE. A. Currey S. S. Room United Church

Twilight Auction Sale at late residence near Acton

Formerly the property of the late George Nellis will be offered for sale at his former residence about three miles south and east of Acton on Wednesday evening June 18 at 7 o clock. DS. T Hindley and Elliott, Auctioneers. Rockwood or Milton.

George Nellis Acton Ds.t Hindley & Elliott Rockwood Milton

Milton Livestock Market to Host Evening Auction

Important notice announces a change to the Milton Livestock Market sale starting Thursday June 12 with an evening auction at 7 30 pm. Prizes include grand prizes for consigners buyers and sellers, inviting all to bring livestock furniture tools and more to the Milton location on Highway 25.

Milton

Used Tractors and Farm Equipment for Sale

Listing notes multiple used machines including a John Deere D tractor and 12 other used tractors. Also offered are corn blowers 14 inch, a row crop planter, a John Deere forage harvester with corn attachments, and related farm gear from LELC and LHC suppliers.

John Deere M.H. No

Pontiae Motors and Electric ad lists used cars and farm equipment

An Ontario dealer promotes a range of vehicles including 1948 Pontiae Coach and 1940 Willys Sedan, plus 1987 Dodge Coach and Chev. Sedan. It lists Ford tractors, Ferguson farm gear, and 42 International tractors, with Firestone refrigerators and other items. Contact Thos. E. Hewson in Georgetown.

Moppat Motors & Electric Moffat Ontario Mitton Sigre Rational Ford Ferguson Ford Ar ‘Orpuson Ford Or Ferguson International Combine Firestone

Local Classifieds: Sewing Machines Driving Yukon Trip and Upholstery Offer

Sewing machines sales and service by Ernie's Radio and Electric in Georgetown. Driving to Yukon around June 2 seeking reliable wood business partners. contact Walla MacKay. Kitchener Upholstery proclaims re-upholstery from $80 with prompt service by Acton. one week turnaround.

Ernie Roxy Theatre Georgetown Yukon Walla MacKay Kitchener Acton

Auction Notice for Pine Grove Orchard Equipment Sale

North of No 2 and south of QE Way on Wednesday June 11 at 2 o clock, cash with clerk. No reserve as proprietor leaves the community. N C Ranney, Prop. Hindley and Elliott, Auctioneers.

Sat NASA Bel State Mighty Clothing No 2 Vile No Reserve N.C. Ranney

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