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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
8
A brief item notes inclusion of In Memoriam notices and marriage notices in a column without charge. It mentions poetry sections and additional items for readers, reflecting a traditional newspaper feature for personal notices.
Mr and Mrs Cripps announce the birth of a baby boy, a little brother for Patsy Jean. Mother and baby are both reported in good condition at the nursing home on ue Street Acton.
Summer sports flourish with baseball bowling and tennis as schools close for vacation. Dr Paul Beer of Georgetown donated 1100 to G A Hogg of Thamesford for a bread heater. Miss Betty Lawson passed Preparatory Division exam. Jack Main Prize and Gordon Beatty also passed engineering exams at University of Toronto. Georgetown Council discussed North Halton High School District. editor notes the chat drifted from fact.
The Penguin Club in Acton ends its season after a history of Friday dances and Teen Town events begun in 1947. The column notes teen organizers faced both support and opposition, calls for future election planning, and urges individual teens to continue advocating for a stronger 1949 season.
A picnic at Mr and Mrs John Pell home in Fruitland on Sunday June six celebrated John Pell earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. About fifty friends and relatives from Acton Hamilton Erin Norval Milton Orangeville Long Branch and Brampton attended. Fred Kingsmill Acton presented a gift after lunch while Pell thanked guests. Pell formerly taught at Lorne School Acton.
Activities indicate Antom Datars delivered a provocative talk at the Leese Wwe Convention near Saskatoon. He was noted for engagement during his university visit and described enjoying the Netels and local eateries. Keaston urged members to attend the Dominion Day planning session sponsored by the Club.
Opportunity for an energetic ambitious person to join a fast growing company in Alexandra Montreal. Excellent earnings with future security and independence. Minimal capital required and travel equipment welcome. Write for details to FAMILEX Montreal.
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