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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1949

Page

4

Celery shipment and court action reported in Burlington

Burlington items note two choice heads of celery weighing five pounds from Maple Ave. and a general celery crop in good growth. Police report counterfeit notes passed in town. Pallce arrest Mil ton man P. McGibbon who faces Thursday court. Arena committee met Lions Hall presided by Gordon Blair to restart campaign and form a building and sale plan with a committee to report later.

Maple Gazette Pallce McGibbon Milton Peer Oliver Arena Committee Lions Hall Gordon Blair Gasette

LIMEHOUSE WMS Holds Meeting with Prayers and Fellowship

The Lima House Women’s Mission Society gathered at Mrs Smethurst’s home last week with Mr A Norton reading scripture, Mire Mitchell leading prayer, and Mrs Roughley donating a piano roll and completing the year’s studs book. Lunch was served. several relatives and visitors were noted including Miss Mo Swackhamer visiting To leo Ohio and numerous Canadian visitors from Toronto Bolton Willowdale Kitchener and Hamilton.

WMS Smethurst A Norton Lessor Mire Mitchell

Congratulations to prize winners at G C V 1 and essays

Miss Jover Chester and Mr. Malcolm Leitch won prizes for high standings at the G C V 1. Malcolm tied for first in an essay on My Canadian Heritage and received a cash prize from the Wellington County Historical Society. Sympathy is extended to the Evans family on the sudden death of Mrs. Martin Paddock.

Jover Chester Malcolm Leitch G.C.V.1 Malcolm Wellington County Historical Society Blair Acton Mim Marion Rennick Hamilton David Stewart DG. Robertson Brian Douglas Robertson Guelph Toronto LawrecWilliams Guelph Apent Ada Afr Errett Currie Musas Doris Fines Carman Griffen Indianna Ohio Normans McKenzie Elvena Winter Dustic W Or. Jackson Alex Tovell D. Stewart Farm Forum Alvin ¥Ishen Gordon Aitken J. Hunter W. Antey R. J. Matthews Gordon Robertson Thos. Fines Calvin Evans Martin Paddock Heapeler

Rockwood Remembrance Day Observed Quietly With Events

Remembrance Day observed in Rockwood with a flag at the cenotaph and a long weekend for the schol ar, plus an Afternoon Tea and bazaar at the Presbyterian Church. Local events included a sacred fanceet at Tower Ballroom and a Rockwood Community Club program to raise funds for uniforms. Notables: Mr Albert Gray chaired, Mel Armstrong led the Glee Club, and local residents such as Mr George Adamson and Garnet Petty were mentioned alongside new home moves.

Schoota England Princes Charlie The Presbyterian Church JE Pearen Rockwood Commourity Chub Procecds Techsy Usal Rockwood Albert Gray Glee Club Comter Mel DD Camstrong David Benham Leona Gibb Rockweod Sid Bcott Frances Gibb Mearm Kon Comfort Geo Willey Mr Osborne Catherine Linfoot Jatin Hockwood Marie Land Pat Linfoot Sacred Heart Choir Bell George Adamson Toronto Garnet Petty

Community gathering honors new Erin residents Kirkwood couple

A Tuesday night hall event hosted Mr and Mrs Kirkwood, now of Erin, with Roy Ferguson chairing. Mrs Archie McEnery read an address as gifts included a chime clock and table lamp, followed by singing and dancing. The Mission Circle met with Jean Sinclair presiding, and Farm Forum discussed rural recreation. A Thursday storm and a Friday wedding shower added local notes.

Robert Kirkwood Erin Roy Ferguson Kirkwood Archie McEnery Kirkwound Jack McEnery Billy Dick Sherrill Ao McEnery Mission Circle Muriel Hills Jean Sinclair Premding Shirley Thompson Robt. McEnery Ray Swindichant Lloyd Marshall Swindlehurst Harden Farm Forum Frank Smith ATI

One Sided Argument by Joseph Lister Rutledge

Labor seeks shared profits through wages as production gains. Canadian textile leader Sam Baran warns wage cuts to match British undercutting, refusing concessions even amid risk of strike. The piece questions consistency of economic justice beliefs amidst global trade notes. Europe is described as the second smallest continent.

Joseph Lister Rutledge Sam Baran Textile Canadian Congress Terbour Baron

Community quilting and social events span Campbellville week

Campbellville notes show Judes Aid finishing a quilting session at Mrs. A Y Moore's home with plans for a December session. Grace Mission Band held a social in the Sunday School room with songs, readings, and a lunch. No. 1 and No. 6 Farm Forums met with leaders and officers elected. Attendees listed include many local families and visitors to Toronto Ice Capades. Rev. John MacNeil will soon leave for a charge near Chicago.

Judes Aid Mra. A Grace Mision Anne Parker Marilyn Moore Aidle Kris Jane Smith Lois Greenines Donna Micha Anna Iurren S Norma Brown Mra K Coberte the Tate Anna Hurren Margaret McPhail Maureen Roberts Manulton Frank Quinlan Niagara Falls George Inglis Rochester John MacNeil Chicago

Opportunity for Advancing Career with Attractive Benefits

A bold recruitment note promises steady income and bonuses along with pension and group benefits. It highlights a chance to build a career aligned with one's talents plus personalized travel and assistance.

Coaxial Cable Seen As Big Save For Long Distance Calls

The article notes coaxial cable lowers costs for telephone traffic over long distances and the UK Post Office plans wider use. A two-tube coaxial line can handle 600 simultaneous conversations with clear speech, reducing metal and copper needs. It will link London and Horminghen via the British Broadcasting Corporation Midland Televistat service.

Great Money Saver United Kingdom Post Office Laondon Horminghen Britash Broadcasting Corporation Midland

Auction of Horses Poultry Implements and Furnishings

The estate of the late Albert I120W Ad Crokman announces a Monday sale at the Dublin road end, featuring a team of young horses, poultry and equipment, harness, tools, furniture, and household items. Terms are cash on sale day.

Albert Dublin Auta Odak Periheran Hi Minek Democrat Siena Sawa Crow Chaina Wrooder House Hrooder House Cockere Hopera Quebec Indies Elliott Rockwood Murton

Public Auction Of Kenneth Cox Estate Household Goods

Public sale announced for November 26 1949 at one o clock DST at Haltonville to auction household goods furniture and chattels including dining room suite clocks radio set kitchen range washing machine tools garden equipment and more Real estate portion a two storey brick house on Lot 16 Nassagaweya described plot near Fourth Concession Fifteen Side Road with terms 15 percent down and balance at closing Solicitors Dale and Bennett Georgetown Ontario for Marion Pear Barber administratrix of the estate

de Forest Itchen Moffat Acme Quebec Beatty Coleman Singer Carpenter Soldier's Monument Haltonville Hindley and Elliott Ph. Rockwood Mélton Naxsagaweva Nassagaweya Dale and Bennett Georgetown Ontario Marion Pear Barber

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