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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
2
Mrs. John Sprowl wowed CBC Graphic host Joe McCulley by blindfolding and guiding him to underground water courses on air. The Sprowls and engineer marked streams while she pinpointed drilling sites, using a rod branch or hand. She recalls water divining since age eight and often locates wells and even a natural gas find.
Former Winnipegosisians gathered at a farm south of town for their fifth reunion. About 50 attendees came from Oshawa St Catharines Parry Sound Toronto Oakville and Elora to reconnect with friends and reminisce. A few pioneers from Acton Parry Sound and Chilliwack BC are over 80 and still active in gathering. The Rognvaldsons and Schaldemoses reflect Icelandic heritage in local history.
Acton lost 8-4 to Brampton in a league game after Brampton scored seven runs in three innings. Winning pitcher Patton, Lawson pitched seven for Acton. Acton collected 10 hits while Brampton allowed eight. Lineups list Acton and Brampton players with positions and stats.
LANeAt her home R R 4 Acton on Friday June 22 Annie Poole Lane wife of Jonathan Lane and mother of Lily in New TeTh year Funeral service held in Georgetown Monday June 25 Interment Limehouse cemetery ANDERSON At Mount Sinai hospital Toronto on Wednesday June 27 1956 Wilma Everdell Anderson dear mother of Bunny of Ham ton daughter of Mrs William Everdell Acton and sister of Helen Toronto Resting at Rumley Funeral Home where funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 00 pm Interment Fairview cemetery The Gordon family expresses heartfelt thanks for flowers and kindness from all who helped through these days of sorrow
A Toronto dated notice states authority to dispense with a ratepayer vote on a proposed capital expenditure of 50000 for pavement on all Acton streets except those covered by Registered Plans 509 578 and 603 and parts of Main Mill Young Queen Willow and Bower Streets already paved. Approval of the undertaking and expenditure is requested.
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