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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
12
Local column reports on Acton area items including street repairs ahead of winter and improved main streets. Fire equipment tested after alarm. A Chrysler at MacSwain Motors was damaged by theft. A World Series note and Halloween season remarks are included alongside community events at St. Joseph’s altar and local schools.
Sudden death of William O Ross mourned in the village with a funeral at his home led by Rev John W Oliver. Masons carried wreaths, pallbearers listed, Rockwood cemetery interment noted. Community extends sympathy to Mrs Ross and family.
An all star Acton softball lineup faced Streetsville in Streetsville on Sunday afternoon. Jean Harris Ivy Ritchie and Grace Cross led Acton with teammates from Acton Brampton Port Credit and New Toronto. The exhibition fundraiser supported Streetsville playoff expenses after they won the Ontario championship.
A photographer captures an elderly man at his 98th birthday and jokes about filming him at 100. The man replies that he looks healthy enough to pose again, prompting a lighthearted exchange about aging and longevity.
Bank official Gordon Oder of Acton praises the new Canada Savings Bonds for guaranteed full-face value and high interest. The bond pays 3.75 percent with a 21 month first period and annual coupons to 1983, with installment plans from $2.50 down on a $50 bond and $5 down on a $100 bond.
More than 70 mothers from the Home and School Association attended a kindergarten afternoon at the new public school addition. Mrs. Shirley Dills explained the work done so far and answered questions about kindergarten training while refreshments followed.
Notice to creditors for the estate of John Jeremiah Henderson late of Naseagaweya Wallen County farmer who died around July 6 1952. Creditors must file proofs by October 18 1932 at Acton Ontario with solicitor C F Leatherland to have claims considered before asset distribution.
A mixed notice lists births marriages and obituaries from Ontario Canada between 1950s and 1960s. Roderick William Prosser born October 1962 to CC Yu Prosser and spouse in Hanover. Various deaths and memorials for Landsborough Ross McTavish Bell Webster O Rourke entries follow with funeral details and family thanks.
An opening event at Acton Public School is scheduled for Tuesday October 28 at 8 00 pm with all welcome. A series of community notices follow including a Euchre gathering at Scout Hall on Friday October 10 at 8 30 pm under Scout and Guide Mothers, a St Albans Parish Hall engagement on November 6 at 8 30 pm featuring Miss Betty Blight, and a Toronto color stylist show promoting decorating ideas. Also listed is an Anniversary Services at St David's Church Campbellville on Sunday October 12 at 7 30 pm led by Rev John Ross with Mrs Wm Maxwell of Guelph providing soloist evening service.
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