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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 11, 1948

Page

8

In fond memory notices and family tributes

In owtnut memory of WO Raszell who died November 8 1041 sun fadea shadows fall but sweet remembrance abides Always remembered by his wife and family NCQ In loving memory of Marion Nicol who died November 7 WH and sea in peaceful sleep memory we shall keep Sadly inslaid by husband and family Norton In loving memory of Howard and Perry who died November 7 147 Tia sweet to know well meet again Ever remembered by Marjorie Harry and Dad Cards of thanks The family of the late Mradel McDonald thanks friends and neighbours for sympathy and floral tributes

Raszell Sunshine Hia Wite Kanily Howard Perry Tia Marjorie Harry Dad

Remembrance Day and Holiday Hopes Amid Delayed Snow

Remembrance Day is observed today as Christmas sales loom in six weeks. Snowfall is delayed this year and residents hope for further delays. Many from this district attend Yee Capades in Tororito, with Royal Winter Fall expected next week. Citizens urged to conserve power to avoid interruptions with Hydro. Free Press offices and mechanical staff close earlier daily due to power shortages.

Tororito Hydro

City life woes show why simple tasks stall

A bachelor travels to a summer cottage with his wife’s instruction to sharpen grass shears. He visits three hardware stores failing to get service before a maintenance man at his office sharpens the shears in three minutes, exposing common delays in city life.

Tourists Spending Rise Affects Canadian Jewelers and Woolens

A Financial Post survey shows tourism driven sales up 10 to 33 percent over last year across jewelry chinaware and woolen knit wear outlets. A leading Canadian firm with outlets nationwide reports U.S. tourist sales up 20 to 35 percent. A woolen goods official notes turnover also ahead of last year.

Financial Post Canada U.S the Post

Obituary: Catharine McMillar Montitant Dies at Home

Catharine McMillar Montitant died quietly at her home on Mare Way in Newibee tat Mare Builth vam borin. She was daughter of the late Jats Neolss and Lachlan McMillar and a member of Know Presbyterian Church. Survived by daughter Joan and a son Mae. Funeral Thursday at Dr Mothebwan officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers listed: Donald McDougall, Gorton McDougall, Lachlan McMillan, Russell Keelea, Morley Boake, Dr John McDougall.

Catharine Millart Montitant Ae Carrick Ave Thrulite Mare Way Newibee Tiropita Joan Mae Wineral Mothebwan Fairview Cemetery Acton Donald McDougall Gorton McDougall Lachlan McMillan Russell Keelea Morley Boake John McDougall

Versatile Equipment Grabs Power Global Projects

A North of England firm of grab tinkers claims a leading world position in vital production. Priestman grabs are used to remove boulders in the St Lawrence river repair trade routes in Teneriffe Harbour and move cargoes from palm kernels to peanuts. They handle cement in India coal on docks in Spain and more across Africa Asia and Australia.

England Grab Tinkers Priestman St. Lawrence Teneriffe Africa India Spain Scandinavia South Africa Spitzbergen Brazil Porte

We Want to Know By Joseph Lister Rutledge

Canadian voters seek clear stance from major parties on freedom and opportunity. They demand open positions on government size, self reliance, and resisting bureaucratic control as they decide whom to support. a notable statistic notes 57 percent home ownership among Canada’s 2,625,500 households.

Joseph Lister Rutledge Canada Alinasike Bunyan Europe Land of Opportunity

Making Stimers Wrofit and the Profit Dilemma

An essay argues against price controls by showing how consumer demand and scarce goods drive profits. It notes farmers and distributors, urges fair pricing, criticizes black market profiteering, and warns that restricting markets harms both producers and buyers.

Why Not Painted Barns

A column argues for painting barns to brighten rural scenery and preserve structures. It notes few farms are painted, cites pioneers as a reason, and envisions red barns under trees with whitewashed stables and colored roofs as profitable, long lasting improvements.

America Europe Alice Arthur Enterprise

FOR SALE AND WANTED ADS INCLUDE VEHICLES AND GOODS

Classified notices list numerous items for sale including Ford and Dodge coaches tractors and farming gear from Thomas K Hewson Georgetown and Ferguson plow shares Also two job requests a home based mailings task and a sewing/piece work offer plus requests to buy old glassware and antiques with contact details in Georgetown Fergus Ontario and surrounding area.

Dodge Ford Wal- Ma Centeur Magsey Harris Thos. EK. Hewson Georgetown New Hampshires Light Sussex Fergus Ontario P.O Keith Barber King and Union Streets

Lost headight for ca day night in Acton

Lost item notice from Acton seeking return of a headlight or similar object. Contact A W Allen via phone 164713. offer to cover reverse charges.

Acton A.W. Allen Milton

Community Dinners Draw Big cheers and thanks

Orville Brown reports two recent turkey dinners were a roaring success. Church ladies showcase prowess by outdoing themselves theme. Storm sash orders rise as production begins next week with limited slots. Reverend Jock Anderson returns to Army, best wishes from Macken and Bon.

Orville Brown Unose Jock Anderson MEC Bar Acton Macken & Bon

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