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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 20, 1954
Page
11
A fire at the dump behind Baxter Laboratories was quickly put out by the Acton Fire Brigade on Sunday afternoon. Nearby activity included various local events and notices from community groups and organizations.
The town indicated a June start for sewer work and discussed renting the hall for bingo events. The parks committee will supervise park repairs and a health unit investigation was advised for a chicken nuisance near a local store. City council inspected the arena and urged locks, leaks, and lighting fixes before adjourning.
Guide and Brownies held meetings on May 17 and 18 at the Scout Hall. Tenderfoot pins awarded to ten girls, Golden Bar pins to seven others. Activities included acting, semaphore, and a sing along before taps and vesper hymns.
A pilot recalls his first flight carrying phonograph records when his landing gear failed during approach. The friend wonders about the outcome and the pilot confirms it was a record breaking flight despite the shock.
A dentist asks a Chinese patient about a 4 0 tooth and clarifies the visit time. The exchange shows a mix up on appointment timing and numbering.
Multiple notices announce births at Guelph General and St Michael’s Toronto, including George Douglas MCPHAIL-Kerwin at May 11. Melvyn AY-LOR at May 17. Robert Bruce McMILLAN at May 13. and a fourth sister for John Ho Sault’s family. Obituaries remember James William Davies, Gennie Anderson, and Connie Anderson. Local thanks and a list of sponsors for Acton Soccer Club appear.
Miscellaneous painting roofing and general building repairs advertised with Fever Sweatman contact phone. Cress Wart Remover claimed to work, with real product display. Druggist sells Cress Corn Salve for relief. Kitchener commercial and domestic upholstering services offered.
A historical car listings notice details Soback era items including a 1949 Ford business coupe 1951 pickups a 1949 Mercury half ton and a 1952 half ton Ford panel with HD transmissions rear springs and a 63 phone contact for bids or inquiries.
A miscellaneous Acton classified page lists numerous for sale items including heavy duty rangs and a 49 Ford coach, 12 pigs, a green Pontiac sedan, a sewing machine, a Dodge pickup, construction materials, a White Wedding Gown, and a dining room set. Also offered are Gladiolus bulbs, oats, a new brick house listing, trucks, bedroom furniture, started pullets and day old chicks, seeds and farm supplies from Thompson’s Poultry Firm and Seed sellers with contact details for Acton and surrounding towns.
The text appears fragmented and unreadable but indicates a notice to creditors and others regarding an estate or administration. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to specify parties or deadlines.
WANTED Housekeeper to do general housework Mrs. Peter A. Smith 75 Main St S Phone 67. 8 FLOCK OWNERS wanted for the 1955 hatching season We need more flocks to take care of our increasing business Can give you a year round market for hatching eggs Guaranteed price plus hatchability premium paid Were for full details immediately We also have Canadian approved chicks and turkey poults for immediate delivery Tweddle Chick Hatchers des Tatd Fergus Ontario 45-2
Several Holstein cows and calves of various ages and breeding statuses are listed for sale. The catalog includes dairy cows and heifers with farm bred dates, a Hereford and Jersey cow, veal calf, and four Holstein steers. Equipment includes an evaporator, grain and seed bags, and farm implements. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers. L. McMillan clerk. b-S0-2
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