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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
5
A long list of Toronto visitors and local hosts appears in Acton social notes. Names include Miss Jit Merner, Mr Jack Hollinger, Miss Bertha Brown, Mr Ernest Bewwn, Miss Fern Brown, and many more as they visit family and friends in Acton and surrounding areas.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F Spear announce the engagement of their daughter Viola Mary to a son of Mr. and Mrs Richard Shortill of Babinafad Ontario. Mr. and Mrs William Near announce the engagement of their daughter Muriel Ruth Eleanor to Donald Alexander son of Mr. and Mrs Lindsay Ferguson of Rockwood. The marriage to take place May 24.
Edward McKim was elected president at a Milton meeting of the Halton County Sportsmen's Association held in Oddfellows Hall. Over fifty members attended as the group adopted its constitution and by laws and chose an executive for the coming year.
On Sunday May 25 1947 the schedule features 110 00 a.m. Sunday Schools and Junior Bible Class, a 11 06 morning service, and a 7 00 p.m. evening service with the motto They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Church services set for Sunday May 25 1947 at St Albans with Holy Communion at 8 30 a m Holy Eucharist and sermon Beginners Class 12 15 p m Church School 7 p m Decimation of organ and pulp The sacrament of confirmation by Bishop L W Bi-Broughall Niagara May 27 10 00 a m Holy Communion
A notice announces a Recreation Conference to be held in Hamilton this week. A motion confirmed the Court of Revision decision and the assessment roll with changes made by the Court. Several accounts were approved for payment to local suppliers and services including Acton Utilities, printing, fencing, materials, rings, telephones, health insulin, and clerical fees.
County Assessor notes expansion of Acton map copies for assessment. Planning Dept reports new surveys. Acton Georgetown Public Health Nurse Committee requests 200 payment now. Levy for year halved due to County Unit start by July 1. 386 owed to be paid now. Sheriff recommends steel bank for town lock-up. Insurance coverage increases 141.50 with treasurer authorized to pay. Municipal dump full. new site to be found. Wartime Housing survey completed by Bowman surveyor.
Canada exports seed from a total production of 7 250 000 pounds plus a carryover of 1 900 000 pounds. The United States remains the principal market for alfalfa seed while red clover seed sales reach export markets with substantial totals.
In a letter to the Erie Box Dear Editor a newcomer to Acton extols the town’s Y M C A praising its role in shaping youth while criticizing local critics. He notes many officials were absent at the Y Work Display and urges more adult education to counter leisure culture and preserve youth welfare.
An accessory called the Pre set clock device will switch on a radio at a chosen time or switch off when the program ends. It can be added to any AC radio set and will be shown at the British Industries Fair.
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