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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 28, 1946

Page

7

Youth and Age By John Vance Cheney

A concise verse fragment contrasts Youth and Age, depicting youth as summer and vigor while age anticipates winter's chill and quiet, with reflections on peace and uncertainty as seasons shift.

John Vance Cheney

Recollections of Acton 1896 County Council and events

The 1896 County Council met to wind up the year with nine of seventeen members to be elected under the new act. The council confirmed lighting the county buildings and jail by electricity and the judge's room renovation. Warden Woo Pettit presided. The Sons of Scotland event in Home TM featured Arthur's String Band and several performers. Open rink prospects appeared for Cheyne's pond. First Ash hatchery yields trout to London. Various by law committees met and provisions set building limits for freproof structures. Local travel and visits to Abingdon Glencoe were noted. Fisher Dick wedding reported at Eaquesing with officiant Rev JW. Mine.

Woo Pettit Sons of Scotland Iome A.C. McMillan Arthur's String Band Miss Walker Mina Sadie Turton H. A. Macpherson Donald Duff John Duff Uren J. K. Godden Akaters Cheyne Fintbrook London Reeve Havill Council Messra W. OH. Storey J. R. Pearson Hp, Moore Henry Grindell Ronald Johnston Gloversville N.Y Wm. Brown Howland and Kahy Henry Caldwell Abingdon Dr. Henderson Glencoe Henderson

Acton News Briefs from 1926 Winter Start and Local Births

Winter 1926 sets in Acton as Dr. Johnston opens dental parlors in former Gollop rooms. Rev. Tom Sykea spoke at Knox Church. Longtime railway agent Mr. Holmes retires after 58 years on the road. Nomination elects Reeve Mason and trustees by acclamation. council vote due next week. A daughter blessed to Mr and Mrs Alfred Fryer, and marriages noted for Marjorie Maud to William Anthony and William J. Smith’s passing at 61.

Johnston Toronto Acton Gollop Tom Sykea Knox Church So Holmes Actan Reeve Mason Hydro Electric Anthony Maud Eramosa Saturda H Caldwell Marjorie Pearl Mr O Mra Joseph Maud William EL Anthony

Canadian Homes Recovering Quickly

Canadian households rush to buy furniture curtains labor saving appliances using Bank of Montreal personal loan plans. A Gina loan costs monthly repayable over 12 months with substantial savings. Clayton manager of Mr Hall accountant invite prospective borrowers to finance home improvements.

Bank of Montreal Clayton Hall Bof

Modern Opponents of Christ Sunday School Lesson

The lesson discusses a riot in Ephesus over Paul’s preaching Acts 19 23 30 and warns that gospel truth provokes business interests. It stresses spiritual armor in Ephesians 6 10 18 with girdle truth breastplate righteousness shield faith and salvation and urges persistent prayer in all circumstances.

Veal Paul Gat Demetrius Vilage Dians The Ephesians Carrie Diana Satan Jesus Christ God Chet

Auction sale clears farm equipment and supplies

An auction at Lake Shore Highway farm sells tractors, implements, lumber, poultry gear, hay, potatoes, furniture and more. Items include Allis Chalmers blades, McCormick tractors, manure spreaders, fencing, lumber, poultry equipment, and farm supplies. Cash sale with no reserve. possession given after sale.

Renny Lake Shore Highway Hronte Lake View Farm Wednunday Horst Dawn Hindley and Elliott Heview

Clearning Auction Sale of Dairy Cows and Equipment Near Guelph

Auction at the Henry Dexormann farm on 24 Highway two miles northeast of Guelph. Sale starts 1 pm Saturday December 2 featuring Jersey, Hereford, Holstein cows and calves, young cattle, pigs and sheep, horses and harness, farm implements, lumber and building materials, dairy equipment, and miscellaneous items. Cash terms, no reserve. lunch served. weather permitting.

Henry Dexormann Thes Farm Guelph Jersey Yolstein Christy Shoats W. Binder MEEL McCormick Deering Chatham Quebec Fuller and Johnson Cotong House McClusky Utoka Wai Owetock Hindley and Elliott

Exhibitions Seen as Windows to Canada's Agriculture

At the Toronto annual meeting, Dr. E S Archibald calls exhibitions the show windows of Canadian agriculture. He notes exhibitions boosted wartime production, showcased wheat and dairy advances, and promoted better bread, cheese, vegetables, and eggs, urging vigilance in handling and processing to maintain quality.

Canada E. S. Archibald Experimental Farms Service Dominion Department of Agriculture Canadian Exhibition Association Toronto Dominion Eahibittena de. Archibald de Architald Chicago Denmark

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