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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1952

Page

3

Building Discussion Dominates North Halton Board Meeting

North Halton High School District Board met in Georgetown on May 19 to discuss insurance savings from fire door and hydrant installations, staffing resignations, and tender plans. The board set teacher salaries, approved bus route tenders for three years, and debated funding for cadets and building projects while aiming for unified school closings.

North Halton High School Georgetown Milton Lkely Gammie Acton Roos Elgwin Inn Ontario Urban and Rural School Trustees’ Association Milton School Georgetown High School J. Bell

Wedding Trends Shift to September and October Months

Fashion hint cites surveys showing September and October now top wedding months with June still strong. Causes include romance and favorable tax timing, while gowns feature street length sheer marquisette with overskirt and fitted bodice in pink or blue.

Canada

Weather and Waste Remembered on Victoria Day

A weather soured holiday as Victoria Day brought rain and soggy pastures while readers debated salvage economics for paper bottles glass and cans. The letter notes Queen's Plate broadcast bright spot and rural life anecdotes plus a squirrel Starling encounter and poultry care tips.

Sal Klemi Hamilton Fort Erie The Financial Post Partner

William J Steele obituary a Coulson Hill area woman

Mrs. William J. Steele died at home near Bradford in failing health aged 86 87 years. Former Emily Hudson born Newton Robinson Ontario married 1889 Cookstown she had four children and many grandchildren. Service was at her home then Presbyterian Church with burial at Coulson's Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons and relatives from Toronto Acton Lloydtown Schomberg Alliston Barrie Burk's Falls. Relatives attended from several communities.

William J. Steele Steele Comers Bradford Emily Hudson Newton Robinson Ontario Cookstown Thia Union John G. Anderson Lillian Burk Falla Olive Anger Toronto Murwood Steele Acton Aubrey Steele Patch Eliznbeth Carter Lloydtown Ont Presbyterian Church Coulson Bruce Steele Albert Leggett W.M.S Coulson's Hill HIM Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society Ladies’ Aid and Women's Institute Torranto Schomberg Alliston Barrie Burk's Falls

Obituary: Mrs Rebecca Allen Dies in Acton

Mrs Rebecca Allen born February 14 1864 in Wetford England died May 14 in Acton after living in Rockwood and Erin Township. Survived by four children Charles Allan Joseph John Elvina. two daughters predeceased. one brother David Sewell. Funeral held at Victor B Rumley Funeral Home with interment in Fairview Cemetery.

Rebecca Allen Acton l Allen Rebecca Marie Sewell Wetford England Canada Robert Marie Sewell Rockwood John Allen Hved Erin Township Acton Charles Joseph Owen Sound John Winnipeg Elvina J. Wilderspin Sarah W. R. E. Blair David Sewell St. Catharines United Church Hamilton Ridgeville Guelph Brampton Ballinafad Everton

Balsam Poplar Buds Provide Bees Wax Seal

Native balsam poplar buds exude a sticky resin that bees harvest as wax to seal cracks in their hives, aiding hive integrity and brood protection. The wax serves as a natural building material in the wild honeybee colonies.

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Chenille Bedspread Bargain From Factory to You

Advertisement offers chenille bedspreads at 5.25 dollars, claiming lowest Canada price. Fully covered with baby chenille, no sheeting, first quality, available in all colors and sizes with multi colored or raised center patterns. C.O.D. plus postage, money back guarantee, order one and more.

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