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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

2

Acton News Roundup Reflects Local Events and Hatch of Examinations

Wenday evening began with notices of grade eight examinations underway since Thursday, while inter-school field day plans for Acton Milton and Georgetown were canceled for fall due to late exams. Acton police and local service crews handled a power fault and a vehicle collision.

Suramer Seymour English Miltom Bank of Nova Scotia Acton Corp. C. Tremnor Dundas Corp. R. Mason Provincial Police Corp. Tremnor Federation of Agriculture Halton Milton Georgetown Wellington County Holstein Breeders’ Club O A.C Marion Theaker Charles McNabb Harold Smith Rockwood Bill Wragg Oxpringe Ontario Veterinary College

Brownies Hold June Meeting Plans For Joint Picnic

The regular Brownies meeting at the scout hall on Monday, June 21, discussed closing picnic plans to be held with the Guides next Wednesday. After opening, the group played a Rome and closed with Taps. Pegry Bradshaw.

Rome

Miss Esther Taylor Named Assistant Librarian

Miss Esther Taylor was named assistant librarian for Acton Public Library replacing Mrs Norton who recently resigned. Taylor, chosen over several applicants, begins duties at the first of July. The article notes Petroglyph Park carvings on Vancouver Island remain of unknown origin.

Esther Taylor Acton Public Norton Miss Taylor Severa Petroglyph Park East Coast Vancouver Island

Auction Sale of Cattle and Farm Implements Near Norval Brampton

Auction held Tuesday June 23 1954 at 11 pm near Norval Brampton offers Hereford and Holstein cattle including cows calves and springers, plus 4 year old International W4 tractor, plows harrows binders rakes and miscellaneous farm gear. No reserve cash sale. farm sold as is with no removal before settlement. MS Williamson Clerk Herd M Reinhart Auctioneer.

WME Con West Ching Norval Brampton McCormick McCormick Mower Williamson Herd M. Reinhart

Auction of farm stock and equipment on June 26 1954

Andrew Johnston sells by public auction at his Erin township farm lot 3 con 3 on Saturday June 26 at 2 o clock. Livestock include Belgian gelding and mare, several cows and heifers with breeding dates, roan and red Durhams, Herefords, Jer sey heifer, and red pal t bull. Hogs poultry two sows and 40 hens. Farm implements listed with Ford tractor tools and gear. Cash settlement to clerk day of sale. No reserve as farm sold. Hindley Elliott auctioneers Fred Baptie clerk.

Andrew Johnston Con Township of Erin Durham York Ford Tractor M.H W. Mower Judson Hindley and Elliott Fred‘Baptie

Council Hears Plans About Subdivision Proposed in Limits

Council discussed plans for a local subdivision within township limits and noted ongoing or potential developments. The meeting covered tax and expense items, sewer projects, licensing transfers, public nuisance concerns, and a budget allocation for the North Halton Urban Board.

Engagement announced for Dorothy Beck to Robert Darby in Elora

The engagement of Dorothy Jean Beck of Elora to Robert Orval Darby of Acton is announced. The wedding planned for July in Elora was postponed to September. Local council notes include tree stump removal, a tile ditch inquiry, arena roof leaks, and efficiency concerns with a four man waterworks crew. Accounts totaling 1563.95 were approved for various services and suppliers.

Dorothy Jean Beck Footitt R. Alderson Cameron St Langford Arthur St Weick Hargrave

Anniversary Services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church

Anniversary services set for Limehouse Presbyterian Church on Sunday June 27 with Rev G L Royal of Norval as guest speaker. Knox Choir of Georgetown will supply the music. Two services scheduled at 1 am and 7 30 pm.

Limehouse Presbyterian Church G. L. Royal Norval Knox Choir Georgetown

Guthrie Guthrie announces birth of Bruce Douglas

Guthrie and Doug Guthrie announce the birth of their son Bruce Douglas at Guelph General Hospital on June 17. This brief family note lists a brother for Margaret and mentions relatives in Acton.

Guthrie Doug Guthrie Bruce Douglas Guelph General Hospital Margaret. Gibbins Gordon Gibbins Rodney Gordon Barbara Joan Fields George Fields Rachel Burt Lillian Donald Griese William Sydney John Acton Cook Vancouver Rebecca Rebie) Smyth Sydney J. Cook Mary Constance Katharine Philip Carrie Smyth Stout Douglas Stout Kent St. Guelph Jane Ritchie John W. Stout A. K. Thomas Ida Bockwood Helena McDonald Hamilton William Buchanan Edith Comber Frank Rockwood Douglas Roy Guelph

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