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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
12
Readers show interest in various local centers and Cosamunitica with several brief notes and updates. The column highlights community happenings and upcoming events across area venues.
Burt James of Brampton and friends Mir and Carman Griffin from Mishewaka visited locally. A flu has affected some in the section. Mary Curie spent the weekend at Caledon. September Cedarvale Walo meeting at Mire Fred Shortton Wellnesstas on September Wath featured readings and a contest with the National Anthem and a luncheon.
Mis Ghasely and Mia WoT Mills visit. many locals, including Mr and Mrs Benned, attend Tommy Millson funeral in Toronto. Limehouse Women’s Institute display at Millan Fair. Ebert Broswell Ringers perform at Limehouse Memorial Hall. Sympathy extended to Mille family. welcome Edgar Beeney and Elizabeth Beeney from Scotland. parade preparations for winter underway.
Numerous community notices update weddings, gatherings, and club activities. Beulah and Mrs Plot Prizehared attend a wedding while Miss Blanche McKinnon and Doris Fine lead a prizewinning Institute group at the Everton Show. Harvest Home services and Rally Day observances mark the church calendar with Rev McKenzie presiding.
Last Wednesday evening a band concert in Town Hall featured the Junior band led by Mr S Eooltt and the Hespeler Hand under Elmer Simmon with Mr Henry Hosking presiding. Also reported are hospital updates, church services, funerals, and local letters from residents including Mrs Reeve and Mrs Ostrander, with community sympathy extended to the Hamilton family and others addressing health and travel.
Everton and nearby households report visits and travel among residents. Families from Toronto Brampton and Speedside are mentioned visiting relatives. A hospital bound injury to Albert fell back at London trip is noted along with church services and a Women’s Institute meeting at the Ontario Agricultural College.
A noisy mix of classifieds appears with poultry for sale and ready-to-lay stock, moving services, firewood, plumbing supplies, and farm items. Notices seek home help, lost wallet, wanted positions, and real estate offerings with rents and tenders. plus a dog lost near Acton.
Georgetown notes the SPisons beat the Heats 11 to 10 in the deciding game of a three game Pee Wee League semi final series. A Baseball Club meeting cleared books and suspended activities for the year. The club reports a year end balance of 9290 with receipts of 1170 and expenses 69190 despite high costs for uniforms and equipment.
An Erin real estate broker promotes farm and town property sales and rentals. George D. Fletcher advertises a wide assortment of farms, houses, and town lots, offers descriptions by request, and invites buyers and sellers to consult him at his Main Street office or residence.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Harry Jeans late of Acton Halton deceased who died about March 18 1816 requires filing proofs with C F Leatherland executor by October 12 1946 after which the estate will be distributed based on filed claims only. Dated Acton Ontario September 24 1916.
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