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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 14, 1946

Page

8

Fine Remembrance Service Held in Acton on Monday

Rain did not dampen Acton Remembrance Day events with Legionnaires, veterans, and residents gathering at Town Hall and Soldiers Monument. The service included readings by J. M. McDonald and Rev. E. A. Parker, with wreaths placed by local chapters and a second service at United Church led by Rev Urassant Smith.

Acton Heere J. M. McDonald Duke of Devonshire and Lakesle Lode United Church Forbes Thomson Wo Wallace EA. Parker H W Ravter Urassant Smith Knox Prebsterian Church Guelph Paire Perth Regiment Smith Giannwres Aervicecin Wittar Rani

Police Cases Heard This Week In The Acton Police Court

Magistrate Gordon Langdon presided as Cheltenham defendants faced intoxication and liquor charges in Acton Police Court. Condon Soper paid fines for public drunkenness and liquor in a non dwelling. Clifford Soperale paid fines for drunkenness. Horace Hakely faced beer ration book possession under 21. case adjourned. Frank Stansbury was charged with indecent assault and the case was dismissed due to lack of proof.

Hirace Hlakely Privady Toronto Frank Stansbury Hrantford Opinfan O

Unclear community notices at St Aweprs Church

Fragmentary OCR of last week events at St Aweprs Church includes names and locations such as Somerton and Creasany Street. The readable portions reference individuals Martha Gecrad and Fran Rew, with various meetings and gatherings mentioned but details are obscured.

Kelly-Luty Wenning ST. Aweprs Martha Gecrad Lew Ami Fran Rew Dante Lat Qasr New Viet Somerton Wemeet

Beardmore Employees Lead Canada Savings Bond Sales

Workers at Heantmore and Co Acton topped the war bond purchases in Halton and Peel counties with a high total for Canada Savings Bonds. The cohort achieved a record for local industry sales, matching the Ninth Victory Loan pace with no overage amid strong uptake nationwide.

Heantmore and Co Acton Canada Halton Peel

UNITED WOMAN S ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR

The United Woman's Association held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs J Syman's home on Tuesday with Mrs Syman presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs M Agar, Vice President Mrs S Syman, Secretary Miss E Hawthorne, and Treasurer Mrs F Cleave. Committees were appointed for church dateh en, par enage, visiting, flowers, and quilts with several members named for roles.

Wigoer The United Bath Symen Mos Absr Mra D Kaehapdsen Syman Fosbury Mia W Pareenage Ft. Axgar BO Veldhuis Flower Jo Symon Quilt N Lambert J Moore

Milton County Assizes Conclude Saturday Morning

Halton County Supreme Court adjourned part of the Milton session after Cec Lioya Peters AB faced an attempted rape charge. His lawyer cited four witnesses unavailable and asked for a adjournment, with Crown prosecutors noting usual procedures for notifying the defense 24 hours in advance.

Halton Gs Counw Anc Justin Ho Treleaven Iestrpadenar

300 Pound Deer Killed By Car On Seventh Line

A 300 pound five point buck deer was struck and killed on Noo Thigh Way about five miles east of Acton by a car driven by Chas. Currie. The deer came onto the highway at the bottom of Silver Creek hill and was fatally injured. the car sustained front end damage but no occupants were hurt. Provincial Constable Ray Mason investigated and had the animal removed. this is the second deer death at this crossing in two months.

Noo Thighway Acton Chas Yarnsouth Rd Boronto Silver Creek Hill Mr Currie Toronto Harry Boulton Ray Mason

A Small Ad Brings Happiness In Acton Loss Return

An elderly Acton resident lost a $20 bill advertised in the Free Press. A man from Newmarket found it and returned the money, restoring faith in honesty. No reward was offered, but praise is due for the return.

Acton Newmarket

Ear ly copy request noted for weekend events and updates

Early copy request emphasizes rapid availability of sour copy for weekend activities. Mentions Wednesday events and need for timely notes, with references to local streets, towers, and power-related notices.

County Council Reviews Jury Recommendations and Gas Station Rentals

The November meeting of the Halton County Garage Operators Association discussed nominating one member for Provincial Council. Rent increases by oil companies on service stations were raised, with concerns about excessive charges and pressure from oil companies. A county report covered finances, public buildings, and health, while Sheriff Roberts and the Grand Jury queried county property expenditures.

Garage Operators Association Halton County Odd Fellows, Hall Milton Oon Motnwis Novesitar Jed Walmsley Hianeh Iocusmon Oan Servier Statley Kentals Kent MacCaula Roberteuns Koebertaon Herve Smith Ferest County Wien Lee & Fae

Unclear OCR fragment from historical page

Fragmentary OCR text with multiple garbled names and phrases. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable subjects to summarize into a clear news item.

Council Holds a Special Meeting on Arena Operation

A fragmented report outlines a special meeting chaired by Bokkrets to discuss arena operations and gate revenue. Attendees named include Hersey Olu and other officials as the council weighs options for managing the arena and revenue strategy.

Council Atta Coen Bokkrets Abie Katt

Unable to determine: garbled OCR contest winner

Garbled text prevents clear extraction of names, event, or outcome. Readable fragments mention a winner, public speaking, and dates but lack coherent details. Unable to produce a reliable headline and summary with required entity density.

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Beardmore Knox Church Rev. F. Thomson Yemen Hay Ann Tsoenee Paw Tran Dees Wr Sager Fan Sam Avery Larena Thamesrot Terman Henal Annie Ll. Rimes United Woman's Association Claude Exeard Cecil Petar Spring Assizes Pocmee Asuwnor Reo Kelbaa van Millage Carnet Ube Whale Pepuly Meese Jhope Hsi Sith Arene A Tibet
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