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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

8

Remembering Connie Anderson and others in Obituary Notes

In loving memory of Connie Anderson who passed away May 5, 14. Loving memories from mother, father, siblings and family. Also remembered are Connie Abdsrean, Steve Cemahan, and a dear son and brother who died May 7, 1943. Remembered by family with lines of affection from Hamilton Ontario and surrounding.

Pwolloway Séth Anderson Connie Helen Hic Robby Garry Hunston Hamnilton Carnahan Steve Cemahan God Rome Ewey Ain Purrow Lamnert Timory

War on flies and local academic notes

Flies appear prompting talk of a war on pests. Mn L Pickering will teach at Shiloh School in Wellington County for the next term. Acton's post office remains a weekend crowd spot. Wild Towers in season dwindle. scarce gathering harms preservation. Andy Molozzi and four other Dominion scholars will work this summer with a government survey outfit at White River. Milton Music Festival brings Bobby Crozier gold medal in urban boys solo under seven. The Free Press apologizes for prior erroneous marks.

Andy Molozzi Dominion SPS White River Milton Bobby Crozier Freee Press

Red River Flood Relief Efforts Amid Destruction

Community drive grows as victims face bleak recovery after the Red River flood. Heliet Fund appeals for donations from individuals and organizations in Acton and beyond to support relief, with Rotary clubs, businesses, and citizens contributing, and a planned donation list to be published next week.

Acton Dunatans Asde Rotary Cluthee

Ballinafad Seeding Highlights Community Recovery

Ballinafad reports improving seeding progress while Mervin Dodds returns from rheumatic fever illness. Mae Mountain School was mostly closed due to illness of teacher Mim Dood. Arnold McFnery’s friends organized a neighborly aid with teams and tractors as he recovers after an operation in Toronto General Hospital. A projector was bought for United Church societies and Sunday School use.

Mae Mountain School Mim Dood Arnold McFnery Toronto General Hospital United Church

Good progress on tower installations with more machines addition

The notice reports promising progress on towerage installations next week as two more machines join the three already operating. It lists a schedule across streets from Frederick to Church and Mill to Mull, plus routes on Main Street near Reilney Trecks and Mill Street to Queen, with further links to Welling and Northern Ontario products.

Frederick Figo Mull Main St Reilney Trecks Young Queen Boulevard Mill Iran Young Wellingloo

For Sale Classified Fragments Across Town

A garbled classifieds page lists numerous for sale items including a 1660 Plymouth, a seven room cottage, kitchen suites, stoves, and electric ranges. Also notes a 1939 Philco radio and farm trial plot offers with hay and pasture seed. Lost items and wanted to buy notices appear with vague locations and contact hints.

Religious Drama Musical Program Well Received Here

A fine audience enjoyed the religious drama For He hath great possessions in the Town Hall Monday evening May 15. Presented by the Young People of Mimona Church under Rev Erla Currey with support from the Ladies Aid of Knox Church Acton. Violin solos by Miss Sheila Paul vocal solos by Mr George Musscle and duets by Mrs Gowdy and Mr Crawford Douglas. Accompanist Mr Ted Hansen with Rev Armstrong as chairman.

Mimona Church Erla Currey Ladies Aid Knox Church Acton Mias iSheila Paul George Musscle Gowdy Crawford Douglas Ted Hansen Revo Koh. Armstrong

Blue squad claims final league win in city tournament

Don Dawkins led the Blue team to a 41 34 championship over the Reds in a tight final. Dawkins scored 21 points followed by Rae Hutt with 13 as the Blues pulled away late. Losers featured Bob Bruce with 16 and Don Anderson with 10.

Don Dawkins Reds Blues Rae Hutt Bob Bruce Don Anderson Blue Ray Hutt Don Davidson Crawford Douglas

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