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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 27, 1946

Page

4

Community notices and obituaries from a rural district

An obituary and local notices column describes a man killed by a road work vehicle and buried at Duff's Cemetery, plus community events. It notes visiting relatives, church services for cemetery upkeep, a musical festival at Brookville Hall, a farm auction, and teachers being assigned to No. 3 school. It also covers local residents returning from work abroad, a soldier’s homecoming, and two deaths in nearby towns with interments in local cemeteries.

Local notices from Nassagaweya mourn and report injuries

The item notesW Smarby of Knatchbull suffered an accident breaking both bones in her left ankle and was treated at Guelph General Hospital before returning home. It also mentions Emma HiMamond of Brookville hospital treatment for a facial injury and Mr Matthew Job's bereavement, with visits by Mr and Mrs George Stokes of Campbellville. The report adds that wheat crops look good this year.

W. OF. Smarby Knatchbull Guelph General Hospital Mia Emma HiMamond Hrookville Guelph Matthew Job George Stokes Campbellville Koatchbull

Mother's Day Theme At United Woms Meeting

The Woman’s Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mottl Agar’s home last week with Mrs Bod Cmeli in charge. Hymns honored mothers and Mrs Caldwell spoke on motherhood. Mis M. Hennell reported on the OAC conference in Guelph. A plan for a Minton and Harry Nand picnic was promised. A donation funded the planned activities and Mrs Agar was thanked for hosting.

Wonane Minionary Secets The United Church Mottl Agar Mre Bod Cmeli

Groundhog farm antics and hotel trousers misadventure

Ontario farmer Jack Clegg kept a groundhog as a pet at his Dufferin County farm and later played with the family dog at WHE. In Toronto Ole Gaudet awoke to find his trousers reappearing through a hotel transom, prompting a police arrest after a hurried exit and pursuit.

Grand Valley Ont Ontario Jack Clegg Dufferin Toronto Ole Gaudet Tle Gaudet Suimamond

Chronicles of Ginger Farm Summer Mowing and Mops at Chicken Pen

A lively rural diary describes summer days on Ginger Farm with mowers, a sunlit chicken pen roof improvised with a mop, and the garden’s weeds. notes include stinkweed and mustard spread, cows’ milk impact, and a National Clothing Drive donation of a winter coat and windbreaker amid farm routines.

Weince Pattner Ontario Partner Bob

Iams Demand Sacrifice Highlights Individual Duty

Editorial note argues that the Iams movement seeks the surrender of individual rights. Democracy relies on personal sacrifice and civic responsibility, linking collective welfare to voluntary submission.

Juvenile Baseball Schedule for Halton County

Four teams from Acton Milton Georgetown and Oakville compete in a juvenile league. A Tuesday game saw Oakville win 12 8. Upcoming matchups include Milton at Georgetown Acton at Oakville Milton at Acton Oakville at Georgetown and Georgetown at Acton.

Halton County Acton Milton Georgetown Oakville Miltan Actonat Wuemlay Tuemiay George

Oakville Wins First Juvenile Game 12-9 Over Acton

Oakville defeats Acton 12 to 9 in a juvenile game. PitcherLawcon and Dovad led Oakville with strong pitching and timely hitting while Acton relied on two pitchers Smothering the Acton attack. Umpiring noted as fair with minor argument.

Acton Lawcon Dovad Oakvillians Ibis Land Acton Lin Pownaley Mow Daweon Po Dhuval P. Coles Zajac Stewart Aob Papillan

What Worldly Goods After Marriage

The passage urges seeking friendly advice from a North American Life representative after tying the knot. It promotes estate planning to provide an assured income for the wife and highlights a practical plan tailored to the couple’s needs and finances.

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