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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 16, 1950
Page
2
Town notes list Actonians visiting from London and other places, with relatives hosted over the weekend. Several residents attend funerals, visit relatives, or host guests at homes across Acton and nearby areas.
The AP Green Co expands with a new kiln plant in Acton. After firing crucibles and drying in a red hot tunnel, products are shipped to Kirkland Lake and Toronto, with orders from Chile Pakistan and China. The firm adds a full line of refractory products and plans an open house once cleaning ends.
A taxpayer and school board member Len Lovell urges strong support for the Public School expansion in Acton. He cites a 1950 preschool survey showing three more classrooms are needed next year and praises the school board for delaying funds until now to meet rising educational needs.
A woman died after a fall down a flight of steps last Wednesday November 6 in Acton. The deceased, a longtime resident known for her community ties, was hospitalized before passing away. Funeral and burial plans were announced with a local church service and interment at Paisley Cemetery.
The Framosa Township preliminaries for the Diane Chat annual public speaking contest were held at Braman School on a November afternoon. Shirtey Robinson won first prize, with Jorer Yepbum second and Carl Plummer third. Robinson later represented Framosa in the county Fergus finals.
A long local record recounts meetings at Aitken's Pines Lefer and Farm Forum events. Farmers discuss conservation, woodlot management, and a push against wasteful cutting. Prizes awarded to Doris and Thomas Fines. Miss Joan Aitken and Hazel Chester praised for vocal work at a Guelph festival.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Rye of Guelph hosted Saturday evening guests with Mr and Mrs J P Benham and family. Noreen Baker from Barrie stayed weekend with the Harolds Wrights. Duncan Kingsbury and Catherine joined the Jestins and Bobby on Sunday. Sunday visitors included the Altons with Robert Patten and Diane of Guelph and Miss M Dawes. Mrs W Head accompanied by Fred Murray and Kitchener Head with Valerie of Guelph. Colin Parker attends the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. T D McCutcheon and Ted Ireland hosted guests, while Mrs Arnold Wilson visited her parents with Alf Boles.
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