Second class in St John Ambulance course held
Over 30 enrolled in the second class as the Montreal building tarpaulin was removed and progress noted.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1957
Page
8
Over 30 enrolled in the second class as the Montreal building tarpaulin was removed and progress noted.
Mrs Clarence Snow hosted the March WI meeting with strong attendance. President led opening rites, members wore grandmother era costumes, current events discussed, and a talk on historical research showcased by Mrs Lawr. Socials and a nine-table card session followed, with high scorers named.
Mrs Robert Parker opened the Knowchurch Ladies' Aid monthly gathering at her Park Ave home. Moar Wm McLeod presided as members joined in worship, reports were read, a treasurer’s report noted gains from tea and baking, and a flower convener was appointed to boost money making ventures with new group ideas.
An extensive clearing sale in Actan area features a dairy herd including Holstein cows, a milk parlor setup with pump and pipes for 30 cows, a Woods electric creamery mill cooler, milk cans, and Stewart electric dippers. Farm implements include a Ford tractor 1848 model, Dearborn cultivator, Massey Harris mower, and more. Cash settlement day of sale with possession on April 2. Auctioneered by William A. Gibson with Calvin Melntyre as clerk.
Norman Maxwell calls a public auction on March 36 at 1 PM for dairy cattle Holstein cows and heifers in full flow and bred animals, plus Holstein calves. Also offered are extensive dairy equipment and farm implements including tractors, milking gear, power implements, and a large array of machinery. Refreshment booth provided. sale under cover due to weather.
Mrs. F R Pinder of Guelph visited with the Co Dennis family while Jack Mainprize of Montreal stayed with his parents, and Toronto travelers C W Harrison and W Macdonald called on G A Dills after Caribbean trips. Fred Salt returned from Jamaica and the Dominican Republic where he observed a major earthquake and warm weather.
Fragmentary birth and obituary notices, including Paul James born March 7 1947 at St Josephs Hospital Chaelpi Molber and other family announcements. Includes thanks notices from widows and patients and scattered business solicitations from painting and decorating firms and job openings in Acton.
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