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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
10
A整理 veteran column lists Acton residents and guests visiting from out of town. Names include Neil Naddaneld of London Anne South, Br and Mrs Williams MaNalab, Glenda Miel, Ada Ramet Muist, Deanne Mins Taeure Sysoel, and many others. Social visits span Turumo, Bramery Creech, Ottawa, and Terante with relatives, friends, and hosts.
The AP Green Co announces a new plant kiln in Acton with a 2100 degree tunnel furnace. After firing, crucibles are dried and shipped to Kirkland Lake or Toronto, with exports to Chile, Pakistan, and China. Plant offices are refurbished and an open house is planned for locals to view the new industry and facilities.
Len Lovell, a taxpayer and school board member, writes in strong support of adding public school facilities. He notes a 1950 preschool survey showing three extra classrooms will be needed next year and praises the school board for delaying expenditure to meet this necessity.
Mrs Thompen, aged about eighty, died after a fall from a flight of pillar steps at her Acton residence. She had lived in Acton twenty years and was a longtime resident of the township. Funeral services were held at Know Presbytian Church with Rev H Ho Arms officiating. interment at Paistew Cemetery. Floral tributes came from many local friends and neighbors.
The Framosa Township prelims for the Diane Chat annual public speaking contest were held in the afternoon at Braman Thutev. First prize went to Shir tey Robinson, second to Jorer Yephurn, and third to Carl Plum mer. Robinson then represented Framosa in the county finals at Fergus.
A chaotic regional verslag details a Farm Forum at the Fisher home, awarding prizes for cards and singing, with discussions on woodlot care and government grants for larger projects. Attendees include Joan Aitken, Hazel Chester, Doris Fines, and Ken Muhimatnnee, plus local residents from Acton and Niagara Falls. The session covered conservation, church reopening, and social visits to St Catharines and Perth postings.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Bye of Guelph entertain with Mr and Mrs J P Benham and family. Weekend guest Miss Noreen Baker of Barrie stayed with Mr and Mrs Harold Wright and family. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Duncan Kingsbury and Catherine with Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Bobby. Others hosted or visiting family included Mr and Mrs John Alton with Diane and Miss M Dawes of Guelph, Mrs W Head with Fred Murray, Mr and Mrs Kitchener Head and Valerie, and Mr Colin Parker at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Mrs T D McCutcheon and Mr and Mrs Ted Ireland of Troy hosted Arnold Wilson and her parents, plus Alf Boles spouses.
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