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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1946
Page
1
Fragmented death notices for Thomas Francia and Charles J. Morton appear with garbled place names and dates. Francia is listed as husband of Mary Ann Crewford with unclear location St Josephs Hoopla Guelph. Morton, formerly of Acton, died at Highland Park General Hospital Detroit, aged 48.
The Free Press reports a butterfly at an Acton home last Thursday and $2 on display in the Free Free window. Toronto Conservatory announces Johanna Veldhuis and Christias Lamb earned piano honors. Acton Junior Farmers met February 28 at Leras School with low turnout due to bad roads and illness. Mr Liddell spoke on weed prevention followed by lunch.
The Erin Continuation School Literary Society hosted its annual skating party at the local arena last Friday drawing a large crowd of students who enjoyed a brief event then returned to the school for luncheon. W A Burchill reported seeing the frat robin in the community on Saturday morning March 2. Mrs Ross Vance, an English war bride, attended a fancy musicale hosted by Mr and Mrs Bert Weeks in Erin. A crowd gathered at the town hall Thursday evening as Mr and Mrs Mac Abbott were guests of honor for a local event. Mr and Mrs George Griffin celebrated their thirty third wedding anniversary at their home on Thursday March 7.
Funeral service held in Sheddon Ontario for Charles J. Morton 46, son of Thomas Morton Sr and the late Mrs Morton. He died at Highland Park General Hospital Detroit after ill health since last June. Survived by wife Mildred Lumley of London Ontario, father Thomas Morton Sr of Toronto, brother Thomas of Toronto, four sisters in Oshawa, Toronto, Georgetown. Veteran of 1914 18 war. Interment at Ione Cemetery.
A new United Artists release stars Claudette Colbert, Joseph Cotten, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Monty Woolley, Lionel Barrymore and Robert Walker. The film follows the Hilton family as a member goes off to war, portraying home front resilience with warmth and humor.
Milton shows strong season finishing with a group win and defeating Acton and Grinaby to end the year. Port Dover edged Milton by 23 in a Friday night playoff loss.
The Thayendanegea Chapter 1 oO marked its twenty fifth anniversary in Burlington. A Canadian Legion Post 60 gathering discussed a suitable war memorial for Burlington and district. Service Men Night at Trinity Men’s Club honored about 50 veterans and former church members. High School Board examined plans for an addition after Department of Education discussions. Yorkton pupils purchased war savings stamps totaling 22 755 since 1941.
The March birthstone bloodstone, a dark green quartz with red jasper spots, is linked to Christian legend of Christ’s blood. Historically tied to valor, heliotrope’s name derives from Greek words meaning turning red. Jewelers and museums, including the Royal Ontario Museum, showcase this stone and its famed red droplets.
The auctioneer Roy Hindley advertises an auction at Acton village on Saturday March 16 starting at 1:00 PM. Items include dining room furniture kitchenware bedding chairs tables a stove organ lamps and various household goods. Terms are cash.
Auction notice for EDGAR C. RINGHAM at his Erin Township farm Lot 14 Con 7 on Wednesday March 16 1946 at 1 pm. Includes horses cows heifers pigs sheep implements hay grain lumber and farm gear from foundation stock and current stock with terms cash. Auctioneers Tindley Ant Ellott and W F McEnery.
The Nassagaweya Busy Bees No 7 report five years of war work with receipts totaling 6205.08 and 1045 receipts amounting to 2104.25. They held 17 dances, bazaars, euchre games and made 42 quilts including one sent to Salvation Army. They collected 1145 for Good Cheer, sent care boxes and cigarettes to boys, plus various hospital and relief donations totaling 2091.25 with money on hand 2194.25. The report thanks all members and notes aim to support returning soldiers and allied charities.
Georgetown Council votes to include completing Ewing Street through Elm Street in the road expenditure budget. George town citizen Jake A W Kennedy dies at his Church Street home after illness since July. St Alban’s Ladies Guild concert raises 30 dollars for the Georgetown Recreational Council. Squadron Leader Charles Stockford to receive Air Force Cross at Ottawa investiture. Kerry of Toronto explains provincial funding support for municipal recreation programs.
The Y column notes the Table Teams Tournament on March 20 with the Haxter Trophy for the winning boy and girl. Seniors badminton names posted for the Force Electric Trophy with a March 27 elimination tournament and a post‑list for practice. The Hexathlon track event leads after night one with Melbourne Blow and Lorne Archie in front. Also reported a mill fire in Juniper NB causing 200 of 1000 villagers to lose work worth $200000.
Sale of horses cattle and farm stock on March 28 at 1 o clock. Items include Bay and Grey horses, multiple Grade Shorthorn cows and heifers with various ages and calving bred dates, Shorthorn and Jersey cows, hogs, fowl, and produce. No reserve. Cash terms.
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