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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 14, 1965

Page

2

Sheridan Nurseries expands as autumn activity peaks

At Glen Williams and the former Buson farm Sheridan Nurseries accelerates transplanting and planting as autumn work surges. The 7W acre operation hires more staff, with five redecorated houses occupied this spring and workers commuting from outside the area. Joe Poklads at Glen Wilbaum oversees the farm.

Sherno Een Walliams Farm Buson Sheridan Glen Enquesing Neament Lasly Arcs Joe Poklads Glen Wilbaum

Golden Ape Club Meets Amid Rainy Day Gathering

Nearly 50 members of the Golden Ape Club attended the regular meeting in wet foggy weather. The treasurer reported on a September 24 bake sale that netted 4150. Proceeds from a felt badge donated by Mrs. Cossar, won by Mrs. J Smith, totaled 660.

Golden Ape Club Cossar J Smith Guelph Garden Annie Akins Getwell Dasidian Farr Do Kennedy

Ground corn mix aids even seed burial

Mixing about 10 to 20 pounds of ground corn per 100 pounds of grass seed helps seed enter the soil evenly without plugging the drill.

Church Meeting and Visit Highlights Include Music and Readings

The newsletter notes a church meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs McDonald on Wednesday evening October 6 with limited attendance. Mrs McDonald led a poem and a prayer, a verse and chorus were sung, and a study book chapter was read. Residents praised the hostess for hospitality and a Halloween theme was planned for the evening. Nearby visitors from Toronto and London visited local hosts, and several families shared Thanksgiving weekend activities.

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Knox church installs new fuel oil tank at grounds

Over the past week a 500 gallon fuel oil tank was buried in the northeast corner of the church grounds. Donated by a church member, the tank had served since the furnace switch to oil last February and will be used in the future for forage storage in the former east room.

Cormer Roos Church

120 Years Anniversary Guest Speaker at St Andrew's Church

A 120 year anniversary event at St Andrew's Church Guelph featured speaker BF 1201 anni versery services of knots Prowby telan Chanh and MLA Thaaiswan. The program included congregational prayers and regional notices related to the actin comgregatugs fresten UGED.

Knots Telan Chanh Res Torbes Thaaiswan St Andrew's Church Guelph

Plan Campaign To Help Blind Readers In Canada

Campaign to aid blind readers in Canada launches with Aim to raise funds, recruit volunteers, and promote accessible programs. Organizers from national institutions announce partnerships and target秋 October events.

Junior Horse Show Trophies Donated

The Acton Agricultural Society presented trophies including the Dal fray trophy for the champion of the junior horse show. Donors listed in the pose divts were not published.

Dalfray Acton Agrcultural Society Poze Divts

Mino Family Marks 63rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Mino celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary with family, visitors, and a bake sale event. Local notices mention church, community groups, and distant relatives attending, reflecting a village record of social milestones and community activities.

William Mino

Chimney Fire at Gordon Home Reported

A chimney fire at the Gordon home on Main Street required firefighters including Taslighter Doug Melashern and others to respond noon Tuesday. Firefighters reported the blaze was contained with the aid of Thompson Motor and spare equipment.

Gordon Doug Melashern Rene Alvey Gordon Main St Mame Af Thompson Motor Iestaan Heales de Pare Tavest Ue Volase

Auction at Community Hall In October Silent Notice

An auction will be held in the Community Hall on October 21. The notice includes names and fragmented phrases likely referencing local individuals or donors. The readable text confirms the event and date with uncertain surrounding details.

Ontario Uld Mare Suck Greentow

Whitby Guests of Mr and Mrs Wright for Thanksgiving

Cobden guests Jim Henry and Jail joined Mr and Mrs Wright of Whitby for Thanksgiving dinner. Mrs Steven MOA hosted the gathering with local friends in attendance.

Whitby Misa Wright Jim Henry Jail Cobden Mra BR Steven Moa

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