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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
4
A writer recalls a chilly day in the city spent shopping with his sister and attending a Canadian Authors Association meeting. He notes rain that never arrives, a Luxury Liner film, and a talk by W. O. Mitchell about Canadian writing, love stories, and writerly restraint.
Erin rapid growth noted as many houses rise and residents plan new construction. A fatal crash near Salem killed 28 year old Willam Horovay after his car collided with a truck on a county road north of Salem. A 7 year old Ruth Borovoy suffered abrasions when thrown from a back seat. A Saskatchewan doctor and wife survived a forced landing on a farm field near Erin after engine trouble. the plane stopped near a horn and hay stack, with Dr. Ruthven and Mrs. Ruthven uninjured.
Oakville nearly fills all positions on the Legion's Intermediate A hockey team with practices expected to start soon at full speed. Howard Rings, longtime manager of Century Theatre and former Gregory Theatre manager, heads to Sydney Mines to run the Strand Theatre. Tower shut-offs begin in Trafalgar Township leaving electricity off nine to ten p.m. Mondays. Pete Sutton wins the Intermediate Championship at the COSSA track meet in Stoney Creek. Oakville population rises by 341 to 5,346, with total assessed value reaching 4 892 226, up 785 889 from last year. real estate and business assessments increase taxes by 630 194.
The Scene argues that voters bear responsibility for imperfect government as representatives and electors alike prevent any democracy from perfecting the common good. It notes Britain’s current government shows how internal disagreements hinder adherence to ideals.
Local Hydro Commission seeks voluntary shutdowns from industries and commercial consumers one day weekly to reduce power demand in Georgetown. A two thirds of normal consumption quota will be enforced, with households urged to cut usage as much as possible. The commission will act to enforce the limit if exceeded. Albert Simson to open photography studio in Diggins building on Main St. A quiet wedding at Knox Presbyterian Manse unites Tilanehe Nodraon Overland and John Wigan Lawr with Rev Alex Calder officiating.
The Trade Promotion Institute announces that 2.1 million hides in its possession have been sold for immediate delivery. Of the remaining hides, 600 thousand are to be exchanged through barter agreements for essential foreign products.
TheUnderaigned sell by public auction at Ospringe on October 16 housing a dining room set, chairs, cabinets, beds, tableware, linens, lamps, books, organ, tools, and more. Real estate offered with no reserve. two story store and warehouse on Highway No.24 at Acton-Orton County line. Terms 10 percent on day of sale, balance in 30 days. partial mortgage option may apply. Roy Hindley Everton and Jan Bryder Acton Ontario coordinate with Hindley Blunt Auctioneers.
For the first time India has issued a stamp bearing the likeness of Gandhi in four denominations. The release marks a historic honor elevating Mahatma Gandhi's image across postage values nationwide.
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