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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
14
Local shoppers rush to buy gifts early while weather yields light showers aiding fall plowing. Reports note hunters returning with fine deer and a grand Seventh Loan. Injuries occur after a collision at Mill and Main Street as bicycle riders suffer cuts and bruises amid poor visibility.
Rev A Russell Graham on furlough from India told a Joint Halton Presbytery rally that juvenile delinquency stems from lacking Christ and back bone to live his teaching. He cited persecution of converts in India and urged attendees to secure “Something” in Christ for crisis endurance. Over 200 attended with youth and adults, praise, and refreshments after an hour of worship and talk.
A local notice reports that administration of UEBEC CP has opened courses in publication. The item notes public access and the initiation of classes. Officials urge enrollment and provide dates and venues for the initial sessions.
John Cutting, a native of Erin Ontario and longtime resident of the district for nearly 80 years, died after a brief illness at age 79. He was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Henry Cutting. The obituary lists surviving relatives including Gregory Daley Wellington Cutting Harold Sauer and Leslie Acton C.
The Ontario civil marriage issue resurfaces with clergy and civic leaders weighing forms of civil ceremonies. Attorney General Leslie Blackwell pledged careful government consideration of church concerns as Ontario and Quebec remain without civil marriage.
G Hunter Freeman paid 91500 for an eight month old son of Montvie Rag Apple Marksman consigned by C J Cerswell Beeton. Bond Haven Rag Apple Hartog was bought by J W and E H Carney Georgetoon Keepele NY. W S Hall Oakville secured 730 for a three year old heifer Harold Bingham.
The Acton R Y P U met in the church on Tuesday evening with Helen Weat leading the Devotional Life Committee. A dramatization of Run Away Slave highlighted the program along with readings by Wilma West and a melody by Jean Matheson. Ken Gillespie sent a letter from the Inter provincial director. Mrs C Landsborough closed with a prayer.
Public auction advertised by J. A. Mason and Roy Hind lists horses cattle hogs sheep poultry furniture gear implements and building supplies. The sale on Lot 24 Concession 5 Exqueaing township starts 1 pm with cash on settlement and no reserve as the farmer has sold the farm. George Currie serves as clerk.
A terse scene shows Floerwalker urging an impatient customer named Jon, while Madame notes the sales staff are in conference and unavailable. The exchange hints at a wait during a shopping period.
Public auction at Hornby Store on a Saturday in November sells 3 piece suite oak buffet chestnut china cabinet piano electric radio bed sets chairs tables lamps. Cash terms no reserve as owner moves to an apartment in Guelph. Auctioneer J A Elliott.
The undersigned announces a public sale at his farm in Nassagaweya Friday at 12 o’clock featuring horses including Clyde and Standard bred mares, cattle such as 12 calved or in calf cows, a reg Shorthorn bull, and young stock. Harnesses, implements, furniture, lumber, and miscellaneous farm items will be auctioned with no reserve. proceeds benefit the farm sale. The Dublin Women’s Institute will run a refreshment booth. Auctioneer Robt. T. Amos. Auctioneer phone 1720-W-2.
A happy dinner at Mrs. Everdell's Lake Ave home on November 9 celebrated Mrs. H. Adama's return from Ontario to the west after 28 years away. Family members included Hugh Adama, Minnie McDaniel, John Hall, W I Jackson, Erwin Jackson, Albert McCutcheon, and Eileen Hall. The house was tastefully decorated with mums.
The November meeting of St Albans W A Guild was held in Parisa Hall with 20 members present. President Mrs Nelles opened the session and treasurer Mrs Currie reported $77.80 raised at the Bazaar and a balance of $41.22. Tea and cookies concluded the gathering.
On November 9 a meeting at Mrs Milne's home welcomed three new members. Acton group members attended along with several guests. Secretary Bruyns and treasurer Milne read reports. Plans were made for the forthcoming exhibit end sale.
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