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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
6
Braida Family Announces Birth of Daughter Vinda Joanne
Braida announces the arrival of Vinda Joanne on May 26 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Guelph. Mother and baby are doing well. Also notices birth of Thomas Alton at the nursing home on Guelph Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braida
Mra
J. Braida
Vinda Joanne
St. Joseph's Hospital
Quelph
Hepburn
Myr
Mra. W. Hapburn
Acton
Thomas Alton
Nursinng
Guelph ‘Street
Morrow
Jack Morrow
Georgetown
Linda
Noralny
Guelph Street
Acton Items Include Local Sports and Theatre Updates
Georgetown defeats Oakville 7 to 4 in the opening game as a holiday glow lingers under cloudy skies. A park conversion at Gregory Theatre progresses to create two modern stores with new storefronts. Rotary talks cover vocational service and Rotary information. J L Royston and Harold Baxter speak. Roxy Theatre appoints E Robinson as manager after McDougall resigns. United Church Friendly Circle enjoys films on the Royal Family visit to South Africa, shown at Melean on High School grounds, followed by a luncheon at Mrs Go Rognvaldson’s home. William Adair Dale of Rockwood, Victoria College student, earns the Dr. Benjamin B P Wall Memorial Scholarship in classics from the University of California. he plans MLA and PhD studies next year at Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Friendly Circle
South Afric
of Melean
Tates
Go Rognvaldson
William Adair Dale
Rockwood
Victoria College
Benjamin BP. Wall
University of California
University of Toronto
United States
Dale
MLA
Obituary for W. Johnson resident of Georgetown
W Johnson a Georgetown resident died suddenly at his home on Saturday May 18. Born in England he served in the First World War with the 180 Noorbonan Battalion after a career with Northern Electric Montgomery as a manager and in Montreal Calgary and Toronto. He lived in Halifax prior to moving to Georgetown and was active in Rotary Nova Scotia Kennel Club and various lodge and telecommunication groups. Survived by wife Enn Pearson a daughter Norma and granddaughter Pamela the funeral was held Monday from McClure Funeral Home with interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Johnson
Georgetown
William Johnson
Johan
Halifax
Northern Electric Co
Wiliam
McNally
Edith Street
England
Northern Electric Organization
Montreal
Calgary
Toronto
Noorbonan
Fim
Greenwood Cemetery
James Evank
James Goodlet
Bo J. Hissard
Acton
Sam Mackenzie
Mowat Moore
Ralinafad
E. BR. Swagkhamer
Georgetown Leradit
Farm Auction in Jeramown Township Offers Livestock and Equipment
An Ontario farm sale on Thursday, June 13 1848 lists horses, cattle, swine, poultry, and heavy farm machinery from Massey Harris and Cockshutt brands. The owner sells without reserve, all items to be paid in full day of sale and removed immediately. Auctioneer contact via Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocuarlin Oakeh
Jeramown
Mighway
Cienaomilew
Rockwood
Catvon
York
Ieregny Coen
Colony Hotel
Massey Harris
McCormick
Monxsey
Harris
Blasell
Harrow
Pearly
Maunsey
Mount Forest
Marsey Harris
Jon Tiarroyes
Landry
John
Viking
Moffat
Philon de
William A. Gibson
Albert Gray
Guelph Taw
Local Visitors and Married Couples Share Weekend at Milton Homes
Mrs Win Gilbertson and sister Mrs J A Elle spent a day in Milton with Mr and Mrs RIMot. Various visitors including Hareld Taylor from Buffalo and Carson newly married at Brinklow home. Fergus and Toronto guests stayed with local families. Ontario residents from Guelph, Montreal, High River, and Chesley appeared for weekend calls and holiday gatherings at multiple homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Gilbertson
J. A. Elle
Mr. Rimot
Milton
Ate
Mas Hareld ‘Taylor
Buffalo
Min Robt
Borthavlek
Shea Stat Carson
CL Brinklow
Rooke
Carolyn
Kitchener
JL. We Freed
W. Cc. Bradley
Mias Naw
Fergus
Anna Coulson
Don McPhail
Sudbury
G. A. McPhail
Ben Field
Torotto
John Milne
Reeves
Ennotville
TA. Ingle
Ingle
H. MelIntosh
Frank Lovell
Toronto
Alex Melntosh
Montreal
Miss Aitken
Wright
John McAtene
W. Currie
George Thomas
Joan Frank
Nassagaweyn
Pat Nunn
Frank Lemmer
Mansell Lawrie
Lakeview
Mro
J. J. Lawrie
Madeline Kellington
Tiuelpl
Badwin Watson
Ma Watson
For Sale Items Span Wide Range of Household and Equipment
The listing catalog covers building supplies farm machinery washing machines tractors and power equipment for sale. Included are a modern white enamel stove water heaters farm tools and cultivators, garden gear, and a Dominion Day auction plan tied to July 1st. Various brands and models are noted with partial contact hints.
School Week Opens With Park Day At Acton
Local notes speak of a park day opening at Acton Park and mixed topics on summer weather and community meetings. The piece praises a Hall Club start and mentions Milton as a target location for an outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordentong
Acton Park
Hall
Milton
Oil and fat shortages to persist through 1948 worldwide
Shortages of oils and fats are likely to continue through 1948 and beyond. World exports total about 3 million metric tons against prewar levels, with major declines in Manchuria and India. Exports from principal producers outside North America and the Philippines remain well below prewar, leaving a large gap between supply and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Phillipines
Manchuria
Tadia
Classified Ad Promises Fast Income and Travel Gains
A garbled classified pitch urges readers to own a business with promises of high earnings and yearly travel. It cites a Montreal address and claims quick profits through selling opportunity and equipment use, detailing training and independence while pressuring readers to respond for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Sorview
Plash Hair Hemover advertised in Montreal circular
An ad for Kapex Products promotes Plash Hair Hemover claiming instant removal of unwanted facial hair for women. It promises a complete treatment for $20 with a money back guarantee if results are not satisfactory and lists a Montreal postal box as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Jeyu
Auction Sale Notice Missing Details
Fragmentary notice shows an auction sale item but lacks key details such as date time location and bidders. Readable elements mention the sale action and a principal party, but specifics are unreadable in this OCR segment.
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Optometrist
G. A. Sirrs
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Rob Martin
His
Orcheretra
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Bo Gm Dst
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Quebec
Cook & Coo
Hindley and Elliott
W. Randall
Audloheers
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