Births Noted in Community Ledger Despite Missing Data
Fragmentary local notice records births with unclear details and incomplete names. Officials note the entry may be followed by corrections in future issues as data is verified.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 11, 1950
Page
8
Resting Service at Greco Anglican Church Friday
Public service announced for Friday May 1 at 1 30 pm at Greco Anglican Church. Interment to follow at Bt John's Norway Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacNeb
Local notes and community updates from the week
Sunday Mothers Day services marked by church events. Spring rain aided growth while road repairs continue after break-up. Auditor’s Report for 1649 available at Public Utilities Office. Natan County rate rises from 55 to 70 mills this year. YMCA to show Par Breakers film on Friday May 13. Road allowances from government seen as cut. Jang family moved to Main Street new home. Six year old Keith Andrews injured in a Willow Street collision but escaped serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Office
YMCA
Keith Andrews
Harold Andrews
Victoria Avenue
John R. Leishman
Willow Street
ArcY program features table tennis tourney and events
The Yo program lists a ladder table tennis tournament open to all ages with separate boys and girls events and nine awards by age and ladder position. A larger tournament follows with multiple classes. Also planned are a Circus and Gym Display on May 25 and a June 1 anniversary dinner addressed by Mr R S Hoskings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R S Hoskings
YMCA
Geress
Canada
USA
Reds
Rob Hruce
Macks
Scottie McCristacll
Blues
Don Dawkins
Golda
Dick Woods
Blacks
Res
Golds
Gunner Husband Keeps Quiet Valor Hidden in War Tale
A Mrs Worlitt recalls her husband, now a gunner in the army, who has served in that role since their marriage. She notes men in the unit asked if a gunner would amount to much, yet he has not shown notable deeds to worth mentioning.
Public Farm Auction of Horses Cattle Hogs by Hindley & Elliott
John Randell announces a public sale at his Esquesing farm on May 23 at 2 oclock. The catalog lists Percheron horses harness dairy cattle Guernsey Holstein Jersey and mixed breeds including cows heifers steers and calves, plus York mature sows and chunks. All stock offered cash on sale day with no reserve due to the proprietor’s ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Randell
Con
Tan
Guernsey
Jersey
Port Guernsey
Bec
Durham
York
Hindley & Elliott
FOR SALE Pasture Seed Mix and Farm Equipment Listings
Mixed farm sale listing including Peel Brand Pasture Mix with alfalfa clover timothy and grasses. Also house for sale at Mill St with features and possession terms, plus a long catalog of tractors plows mowers and farm implements for immediate delivery from Acton and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Taiwan
Aldcovse and Sons Ltd
Streetsavidle
Ontario
Ha. Hada Oe
Mackesizie News Coal Price Policy Cut Aims at Summer Demand
The article reports a coal price reduction to encourage summer work at the monastery and to stockpile fuel. Prices will stay flat until late July, then rise by a cent per ton, with a further 50 cents per ton increase from September. It notes prior wartime price effects and upcoming supply plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monesty
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G H Gray
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J A VanFleet
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Pola
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Infertatien
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Tom Wewson
Randell and
Morley
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