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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
5
Acton and district residents shared social calls visits and greetings. Attendees included Pearl Holmes at Guelph General Hospital and Phillip Pickering’s Toronto graduation with family in attendance. The Ladies and Rotary gatherings were noted at Bigwin Inn Chaprail and Georgestown United Church with several local couples and guests.
Frevagements crowd Mary dni Severenle to Stuart Cooke in Hailetocy with June 4 wedding at Haitevbury United Church. Phyllis Louise Robertson to Victor Patrick to wed July 25 at Knox Presbyterian Church. Joan Margaret Fetterly to George Hollinger with marriage set June 7, both local engagements announced by families in Acton and area.
From 1849 to the present, wages and supplementary labour income paid to Canadians more than doubled, totaling over seven and a half billion dollars in the last year.
Sunday June 11 1940 lists 10 30 am Sunday School 1 30 am Leesons from Abram and Lot 8 30 pm Thursday Bible Study withdrawn. Pastor will be away. 5 pm Friday HYPU entertainment at Hilaburg Cheltenham and Georgetown.
Notice to creditors and others. All persons with claims against the estate of Sarah Jane Cripps of Acton Ontario must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before June 17, 1950. Assets will be distributed among those legally entitled. Dated Acton May 30, 1950. Leatherland, Executor.
Public auction of household furniture and effects from the estate of Mrs. H London at the late residence Mill Street Milton on June 11 1956 at 2 30 pm items include Chesterfield suite dining room set bedroom pieces and appliances Real estate offered for sale at the same time with reserve for the 9 room frame house on a large lot terms cash on chattels and 10 percent on real estate with balance due in 30 days or upon title clear.
An old Kansas log cabin reprint describes a March 1 1848 sale by ox team near Versailles Kentucky listing six enslaved people two women 40 and 30 years old two men 12 and 15 years old two mulatto girls 40 and 30 years old and bundles of household and farm goods including oxen mules bacon lard whiskey brandy books and tools with terms cash or note bearing four percent interest and surety Bob McConnel.
The Halton County Women s Institute district meeting featured officer elections led by Mir ML Webber. Officers include Honorary President Mr F Rinehart and President Mr Milton Brown with reports on federation agriculture citizen ship and health. A dinner, presentations, and a play titled How the Story Grows followed sessions and remarks from Mrs Anderson Acton.
Campbellville community news reports illness of Mr Jack Wheelihan with wishes for recovery. An accident Saturday evening at Ferrier's Hit involved Mr Orwell, Mitchell and Mr Ralph Anderson with heavy damage. Merc and Mrs Mainprizeve and family move to Miss Margaret McMillan's home. Mrs Hert Walton family spend summer in Western Canada. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mitchell begin new homes near Guelph Road. Sacrament at St David's Church officiated by Rev Bryant of Morriston. Mrs Hartley Anderson sang The Lord's Prayer. George Robertson finds wallet with stolen papers on Reid's bush walk.
The Toronto District Holstein Breeders Club marked its opening anniversary with a Twilight Barn Meeting at Maple one mile west of town. Archibald Cameron served as President with Stewart Chapman and Dr Jt Reeds in key roles. The event showcased top bulls, announced service expanded to five counties, and drew about a hundred attendees including visitors from Mexico. Comedian Doug Romaine entertained, Major Lex Mackenzie offered remarks, and J J F McCague delivered the keynote on selective breeding practices.
Reports show rapid results from classifieds with sellers noting swift sales. One woman listed a house on Thursday and closed Friday while another sold a table the same day and believed many more could go quickly. An ice box ad drew four responses before six that evening, suggesting easy money for advertisers.
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