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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
9
An obituary announces the passing of Mrs Annales Si on March 29, 1638, includes a note of Premature death of a daughter and expresses gratitude from Mary to friends and neighbors for cards, fruit, and support. It mentions Mr and Mrs Gordon and indicates remembrance by relatives and the return home.
The page features ads urging spring cleaning and selling unused items with buyers and sellers meeting at the office. It also notes upcoming holidays and weather impacts on sewer work, plus a press accident where Roy Kirkness injured his index finger, no bones broken.
A healthy attendance report was presented at the last YMCA Directors' Meeting. The Membership Committee noted ongoing solicitation for sustaining memberships and a well underway financial campaign to the industrial sector. Program plans included an Adult Social Evening and further YMCA support measures, with a focus on expanding services in the period ahead.
Halton council debated the Aged Home project with residents and officials voicing concerns on rising costs and safety. A motion to halt further major spending was approved while plans for a pension scheme and fire protection updates drew attention, along with health unit budget and staffing considerations.
A High School meeting on Tuesday March 21 at 7 p m will discuss establishing a Hi Y Fellowship club in Acton. Canadian Hi Y Clubs number 190 with about 3300 members, first started in Calgary in 1913, now active in all provinces. Delegations from Kitchener and Guelph Hi Y clubs will attend. movies and lunch will follow.
A noisy classified block offers multiple for sale notices and wants a wide range of items and services. Listings include tractors trucks and farm gear from Acton Ont as well as household items and needed personnel sought by local businesses and residents.
For rent vacuum cleaners and floor polishers at 100 dollars per day. Also for rent a six room house near a school with a good garden. Apply at 136 Hower Ave or call Milton at B6rl5s.
Notice to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate of Janet Alexander late of Acton Halton Spinater died on or about February 10 1900 are required to file proof with the undersigned solicitor on or before March 25 1950 after which date the estate will be distributed requiring claims filed to date. Dated Acton March 1 1950 William Coleman Sr Executor By his Solicitor Leatherland Acton Ontario.
The Home and School group organized a year ago to promote parent interest in school and facilities. Probation Officer Mr D Coughtin will speak at the next meeting on Monday night March 20 at 8:15. The talk is urged for all parents to attend.
Repair shop advertises services at M4 OME street offering saws lawn mowers and lawn mincers sharpening and repair delivery available contact phone EW.
Auctioneer Frank Petch advertises a clearing sale of farm livestock including Holstein and Jersey cows and calves, horses, pigs, and a large assortment of implements, harness, and furniture. Items listed cover cows bred in August and February, heifers and bulls, sheep and goats, plus Cockshutt and Oliver implements, a cream separator, and household furnishings. The sale, held by Hancock, proceeds indoors in bad weather with no reserve due to expired lease.
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