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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
15
Two memorial notices express love and remembrance. Robert Blyth is remembered by his wife and family with a line about guiding and a date. George Thomas Lappin is mourned by his wife, children and grandchildren with a fading memory and enduring presence in their hearts.
Trees in blossom and lawns green brighten Acton as tennis and baseball draw attention. Cadet inspection at the High School, church shed removals after 75 years, and enumerators preparing voter lists mark the season. The CNR Westbound flyer now stops in Acton for daily passenger service.
At the Knox Women’s Missionary Society May gathering the Study Book Enter China was completed. Wis. Newel finished the chapter on Chinese Christians facing their task. Mrs. Anderson completed the final chapter And Now We Pioneer South of the Clouds. Mrs. Mainprize, Synodical Officer from Acton, will be guest speaker. many items were made for the Home Helpers and Sale.
The Financiel Post urges businessmen to publicize figures as profits stay slim. A study by National City Bank on 3000 U.S. firms shows net profit after taxes at 7.3 percent of sales in 1948 and 6.8 percent in 1947.
Bert Shane of Oakville was chosen to contest Halton County in the Federal election at the Milton convention held at Princess Theatre. Four candidates were nominated but three withdrew. Shane criticized both Liberals and Conservatives and pledged a nationalized bank policy and crown control of margarine profits.
Oakville audience fills St John’s United Church as the Oakville Choral Society offers a standout performance. A permanent foundation will be formed to raise funds for the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital endowment and activities. Hospital Association meeting in Victoria Hall approved the plan. About 350 students and parents attended the Oakville Trafalgar Home and School Association April meeting to hear local professionals discuss career opportunities and education requirements.
Multiple classified items including a seven room frame house for sale in Acton with water inside and cash price. a large array of farm equipment and used vehicles for sale including sedans tractors and pickups. poultry hatchery poultry and chicks for sale. various tools and workshop equipment. rental storage and vacuum polishers offered. contact numbers and addresses in Acton and nearby Ontario area.
A farmer seeks information on a lost black heifer calf and a red bull calf from Wine Springs Line. A tiny white fox terrier with brown head is also missing accompanying Mrs A Frank. A separate ad lists auto repair services and brake work.
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