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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 09, 1952

Page

2

Acton News Roundup Reflects Local Happenings

The Free Press notes calls to 1176 or mail to Acton office for column tips. Several items report local incidents from October, including Mackrum funeral home lights, road repairs, and standardized fire equipment. Other notes cover hunting and fishing trips, a St Joseph altar bingo win, a Chrysler theft, a broken window, school visits, and street improvements in Acton and Georgetown areas. Thanksgiving is observed as a holiday. World Series chatter ends the week.

Free Press Office Acton

Death of Wm. O. Ross Shocks Fort Village

The village mourns the sudden death of Wm. O. Ross reported from Fort William. His funeral was held Saturday from his home with Rev. John W. Oliver officiating. Interment was in Rockwood cemetery. Masonic members carried wreaths. pallbearers named. Community extends sympathy to Mrs. Ross and family. The article also notes a storm interruption at a Presbyterian anniversary supper and describes several local events and meetings in the village.

Fort William Wm. O. Ross John W. Oliver S. BR. Peart Wm. Peart Frank Day Herb Simmons Dave Gerrie W. B. Royce Rockwood Cemetery Ross Presbyterian Church Ockwood and Everton Bible Society Charles H. Harris Ross Gordon Fred Williamson Helen Bayne Preston Roy Kirwan Babe Hamilton Douglas Patterson Midland Stewart S. Royce Rockwood Community Club George Day Hallowe’en United Church Fort Williamber William Orio Ross Florence Chamberlain Thelma Eileen

Centennial quip about 98th birthday photo

A photographer captures an 98 year old man and jokes about photographing him at 100. The man quips that he’s healthy enough to pose again, prompting a light exchange about future pictures.

Canada Savings Bonds touted as best investment

Gordon Oder of the Bank of Montreal in Acton promotes the new Canada Savings Bonds as the best investment due to high interest and guaranteed face value. The issue offers 3.75 percent coupons, with a first 21 month period, and installment plans from $2.50 down for a $50 bond or $5 down for a $100 bond, aiming to fight inflation and build nest Eggs.

Canada Savings Gordon Oder Bank of Montreal Acton Canada Savings Bonds Mr. Oder Mc Oder Consumer Credit Oder Canada

Mothers Gather With Children in Kindergarten Open House

More than 70 mothers joined their children in the kindergarten room of the new public school addition last Thursday. The Home and School Association ran the event with Mrs. Shirley Dills answering questions on kindergarten work and training as displays showed current work and refreshments were served.

Home and School Association Shirley Dills

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Jeremiah Henderson

The estate of John Jeremiah Henderson of Nassagaweya Halton farmer died about July 6 1682. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned by October 18 1832 for asset distribution among those legally entitled. Dated Acton Ontario September 24 1982. 133 Cc. F Leatherland Solicitor for the Executors.

John Jeremiah Henderson Nassagaweya Halton Acton Ontario

BORN PROSSER TOOLE RICH LANDSBOROUGH MOFFAT MCCLAVISH

Births and deaths notices from Hanover Ontario to Fort William Ontario outline births at Chesley Memorial York County and Sunnybrook Hospitals. Marriages announced include Jean Marie Landsborough to Marvin Robert with officiant Rev Roelmer. Obituaries note William Orio Ross Enid Sylvia Webster Pearl Bell and thanks from families for flowers and condolences.

Prosser Chesley Memorial Hospital C. FR Prosser Hanover Ont Frances Dills Roderick William

Official opening of Acton Public School addition

Announcement lists events at Scout Hall and St Alban's Parish Hall with dates in October and November. Details include a 13-3 euchre fundraiser, a 14-2 anniversary at St David's Campbellville, and a Sunday evening service with Rev John Ross and soloist Mrs Maxwell. Target audience appears local communities in Acton region.

Acton Public School St Alban’s Parish Hall Betty Blight Toronto St. David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville John Ross Woodbridge Wm. Maxwell Guelph

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