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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1954
Page
4
Halton notes a well known figure authoring a strong book. Critics find Fall of a Titan surprisingly good and engaging. Acton readers report they could not put it down since its library arrival.
In June 1951 Hornby School hosted a reunion drawing over 50 former pupils from near and far. A notable eight who attended had started at the school in the 1480s era, in a two‑teacher, two‑section building with about 80 pupils. Dr Frank O Gilbert, now a minister and doctor, recalled his poverty‑stricken youth and a 25 cent monthly allowance from Miss Armstrong for cow rounds, plus nightly pie treats.
The passage notes Gou Zenko’s intimate portrayal of ordinary Russian family life, highlighting his characters as thoroughly real and vividly drawn, offering a rare glimpse into domestic life in a country seldom covered.
The article recounts Dr. Anthony Fox the Hornby physician who practiced from 1869 until his death in 1888. It notes his tireless rounds during epidemics, his strong convictions, and the esteem of former patients. It also shares memories of Frank Gilbert and Wilmer Boyd as little barefoot mourners at the doctor’s funeral and mentions Gilbert’s 1952 Toronto reunion with other surviving classmates.
Esquesing township council met at Terra Cotta on September 23 with Henry Pitchall to discuss a road into his Terra Cotta property. Acting reeve Walter Linham presided with Currie Sin clair and Wilson present. Council agreed to start building the road to access Pitchall’s brick plant as soon as construction begins.
L O L observes its 100th anniversary as Stewarttown hosts a multi lodge gathering on Monday October 4 with vestors from six districts, including Dis trict Master Ernie Wilson and County Master Jack Fox, and Lodge representatives from Hornby Milton Georgetown Campbellville Acton Oakville. The highlight was the Royal Arch Purple degree exemplification for candidates George Gremth and John Beattie.
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