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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1949
Page
9
A somber memorial note expresses lasting grief for a loved one lost in tragedy. It notes deep pain and enduring sorrow, calling on friends and relatives to share in the remembrance and support the grieving family.
Allison thanks friends for cards and wishes during hospital stay. Mrs W Mi4den thanks for cards and wishes while recovering. Family of Emery Phillips thanks friends for cards and tributes at bereavement. Mr G Chapman thanks neighbors for kindness cards flowers and best wishes. special mention to Dr Kenney and Mrs Gordon. Mrs T J Mason thanks neighbors for cards boxes and flowers. thanks Dr Keaney and the Women’s Association of the United Church.
Spring temperatures and rains arrive on time with creeks rising into torrents on Tuesday. Maple syrup may appear soon in local markets. Vic Bristow spotted a scarlet tanager last Sunday as more birds return north.
A Winnipeg reader notes Ontario Hydro plans a 21 000 000 steam power plant for western Ontario and is negotiating at Windsor while Yawkey estate expropriation unfolds. Real estate bids ranged from 180 000 to 347 500 with owners claiming 248 950 as value.
A new foot X ray device named Primex from Savage Shoe Company was installed at EZ Braida Shoe Store this week. It is described as one of the latest models for improved shoe fitting with a fine grain wood cabinet trimmed in chromium and three vision panels. The control panel offers light medium and heavy penetration to fit men women and children foot thickness.
The Statistical Digest for 1644 47 issued by the Fuel Ministry shows that coal was mechanically cut in Britain at 75 percent last year. It notes 74 percent in the prior year and 12 percent in the year before that, indicating rising use of machinery in coal mining.
Emery Phillips of Acton died March 13 at his home on Rick Street after a five week illness. He was born in Warren, Pennsylvania and was employed by Beardmore and Bere. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Kaley, daughter Dorothy Weaver of Hamilton, and two grandchildren Linds and Susan. Funeral March 16 at St Joseph's Church Acton, with interment at Dublin Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Also noted is the unrelated death of Christina Dunbar Farries on March 17 at Bramsons Township Lot 2 3/4 Can 5. She was born Pilkington Ohio in 168% and lived in Erin and Eramos Township, with survivors including sons Robert and others. funeral March 19 at Victor B Rumiley Funeral Home Acton, interment Rockwood Cemetery.
Council discusses elevating Acton to town status and invites industry rep to next meeting. Letter from F L Wright on insurance commissions split and taxation basis. Insurance firms propose compensation for out of town fires and system improvements. Pump house upgrades and new auxiliary pump discussed. Fire by law enforcement through protective lighting and town truck reel hookup planned. Council adjourned after lengthy session.
Acton defeats South River 4 3 with key goals by Zajac and Kentner late in the game. Percival and Wharton spark the visitors in a tense match as Vaughan, Townsley and Fay contribute for Acton. Crowd erupts as Kentner seals the victory and Townsley adds insurance.
Por sale various farm equipment seeds and supplies including tractors hay tools manure spreaders and a 1947 Willys station wagon. Also offering household refrigerators bikes chain saws and tools with contact for William Couse and Sons and Mrs Grace Townsley Acton Ontario for pickup inquiries and rewards for lost papers.
The notice fragment mentions washing machine repairs by Dentry and Gillion Washers with trained mechanics and a hardware store contact. It notes Shoe Repair Stone of Frank lott closed for redecorating and reopening soon, Milton Motors property purchase with an upcoming opening and party plan, and Early's Ford Sales and Service in Campbellton Ontario with unclear details.
The Village of Acton Ontario calls a Court of Revision in its Council Chamber on March 30 1949 at 7 30 pm to hear appeals against the supplementary assessment for the year 1949. Notices dated March 1 1949 require appeals to be received by March 26 1949. Dated March 17 1949 Ing.
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