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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

17

Railways plan new trucklike rail service to meet competition

Canada’s CN and CP plan an overnight express freight service between Toronto and Montreal using highway track trailer units on rail flatcars. Trailers are picked up in daytime, transferred to rail cars, moved overnight, then reattached to trucks for final delivery. If successful, the scheme may expand nationwide.

Canada Canadian National Canadian Pacific Railways Toronto Montreal Cannadian National Wailways Toronto-Montreal Canadian Pacific C. TT

Everton Extend Sympathy In Sudden Passing

The notice expresses sympathy to the family of the late Mr. Will West who died suddenly last Monday at his home in Acton. The column records a string of Sunday and weekday visits by local residents to Acton and nearby areas including Mr. and Mrs. T. D. McCubhean, Charlie Newell, Harvey Jestin, Robby, Lloyd Cuttinis, Mrs Wilderspin, T. P. Smith, Joy, Charlie Dye and Mona Road, JBL Henham, Willa, Teddestin family, Rockwood, FE Ford and family, Albert Atten, Robert Patten and Diane of Guelph, and Wm Head.

Will West Acton T. DL. McCubhean Charlie Newell Carlisle Harvey Jestin Robby Tuesaday Lloyd Cuttinis Wilderspin John Alten Fred Murray Guelph Wm. Head

Mrs G Wagner Hostess To Circle Meets In November

Mrs G Wagner hosts Baptist circle meeting with president Landsborough presiding. Plans for Christmas party discussed and resignation of Mrs BL Dunk noted with best wishes. Mrs Chapman appointed secretary, devotions by Mrs He Helwig, scripture read by Mrs Garner Sro, prayers by Mrs Landsborough and Mrs Garner, and a session of fellowship over tea.

Gowlon Wanner Hasbas i Baptist Mbulon. Cire Mra He Helwig Wan Wm Garner Sro Landsborough Mra. Chapman Mra. K. Garner

Milton and Palermo Win Junior Games at Milton Arena

Milton defeats Acton 6 1 in opening junior match with Gillies, Devlin, Currie and Beaty among scorers. In second game Palermo dominates Norval Lipetos and Wilsons, with Pelletterio and Vivian leading positions as ref Clifford Newson oversees a tight contest.

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Ducks on display as tourist lure in Ontario

A local tourism effort names six ducks to be valued by the Lions Club for the Blanche River area. Scouts assist in valuing the creatures for display as a tourism attraction.

Noy Excouta Swastika Ontario Irda Lona Club Blanche Hiver

Fragmentary note on Mrs Jones and Mrs Hosborns

Incomplete text praises Mrs Jones as sincere and truthful, mentioning her weight and home. Lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable context suitable for a fuller summary.

Mra Jack Mra. Jones

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