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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1946
Page
16
Mrs Wm McGlaughlin and family thank Mr Vo Bl iumsey pallbearers and all who sent flowers and messages after their bereavement. Mr Walter Bauer thanks friends neighbors and Heanimore Employees Association for letters cards parcels and kindness during his hospital stay.
In October 1946 Halton County planned a plowing match for Thursday October 1. The piece notes the memorable fall month and asks about Canada Savings Bonds. It mentions a newsprint price increase and eleven applicants taking a postmaster examination at Acton Post Office with civil service officials present.
Council reviews engineer report on sewage disposal and park works with payments to McKeown, Public Utilities, Bell Telephone and others. A by law provides 4000 for preliminary sewer and disposal system work as bond inquiries begin and council discusses housing shortage measures.
The Young Men's class meets Mondays at 6 30 pm with volleyball and short basketball sessions. Jack Lorgedale offers guidance on apparatus work. A football soccer rugby comparison and Senior Badminton Club workouts are noted. A Halloween program for Acton Public School children includes a parade to the Arena with contests and prizes.
Attendees at the Port Albert Province ial Prowing Match included Norman Mc Keane Jack Beamish Wilfid Ar tie George Burrows David Stewar Jeee Stewart Eddie Stewart Jack Sam and Alvin Fisher. Locals joined anniversary services at Knox Church Acton and Mrns Church Enon, with Sunter visiting. Ladies Aid and Women’s Institute plan a chicken supper and program for armed forces families next Tuesday. Mr and Mrs F Brydon visited JAdan Sunday evening.
A public auction at Main Street Acton lists a dining living bedroom and kitchen furnishings including a Rogers Majestic Mantel Radio and a Galt stove. Also offered are carpentry tools, coal, lawn gear, and a substantial brick residence with lot at reserve. Bid terms require 10 percent down with balance in 30 days.
Janet Ellen Lyd widow of Charles Henry Robinson died Tuesday October 1 at her son in law Sir Gordon Hallowell's home. Born in King Township she married Charlie Robinson over fifty years ago and lived near Kenilworth. Survived by three daughters and two sons with several siblings. A Presbyterian turned United Church member active in Ladies Aid. Funeral Thursday evening by Rev J Pratt. interment Aurora Cemetery.
The reader is urged to plan Halloween events a week ahead to ensure safety and enjoyment. The note highlights October as an ideal time for fall work and autumn activities, emphasizing responsible hosting.
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