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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
8
The article argues that high home maintenance standards uplift the whole town. Neat dwellings inspire others to improve, making the community more attractive each year. Visitors and residents alike are impressed by the orderly appearance and may want to live there.
A Maureis reflects that a successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt each day, emphasizing ongoing effort, commitment, and daily renewals in partnership.
A letter from Geo Reinhart of Kitchener praises Acton Ontario Fall Fair. The party toured exhibits including model ships and yachts, commends the layout, and notes plans to return for upcoming model build displays with a party from Kitchener. They thank the fair committee for a generous event.
Mr. D. M. Naismith now 88, a 1878 Ontario Agricultural College graduate, recalls at 15 drafting renderings for his father a railway contractor involving 500000 in present value. He argues contracts today are too complex for youths but many tasks suit young people who miss chances until middle age. He cites that many leave Canada because too many old people sit on opportunity.
People pause to study a baby pushed in a carriage and discuss the infant’s resemblance to parents. Observers admire the child’s charm and note the Canadian habit of enjoying outings despite occasional longing for “poing woes” on a small portion of time.
A fragment from a 19th century note argues that when two men in business always agree one of them is a pseudonymous hazard. The text also mentions window stops and restraints in a crude, cryptic tone.
Auctioneers Hindley and Elliot offer a public sale in Acton on Friday November 2 at 2 00 pm. Items include living room dining room kitchen and bedroom furniture, electricals, garden tools, a 1909 Ford Tractor with new motor, and a partly forested Duckett Survey property with real estate on Bird Line. Terms: 10 percent down day of sale, balance in 90 days or on possession. No reserve on the furniture. The seller is returning to England.
THOMAS WHITELAW & SONS sell by public auction at the Patsies Block farm near Wirhway, Nov 7. 3 miles west of Mary Hill. Items include McCormick implements, tractors, plows, wagons, grain, hay, kitchen gear, stock including Belgian horses, Suffolk sheep, pigs, poultry, harness and more. Cash on day. Farm seven miles west of the town. Auctioneers Tundley & Elliott. Clerk T. J. Gilchest.
Bert Peart known to radio listeners in Canada and the United States as plantat alugger and emecon of the Monday to Friday Happy Jung show on the CBC Trans-Canada network retires after ten years on the air.
The notice urges penny wise living and promotes a Bank of Montreal personal loan. It claims a $100 loan costs 27 cents per month, repayable in two installments with 6 percent annual rate and no extras. William Clayton is listed as manager.
The article reflects on vacations as a time for rest, travel, or home leisure. It notes happiness in shedding daily cares, enjoyment of reading and scenery, and social exchanges that can lead to lasting friendships. Vacation renews energy and spurs new ideas for work and duties.
Nature lovers note falling leaves from deciduous trees across the country as they shed color and shade. The leaves’ surfaces gleam in sunlight and their rustling sound blends like an orchestra.
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