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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
16
The notice highlights municipal nominations due in November and provincial elections a week earlier, lists voters' lists printing, and mentions Halloween events on October 31. It also notes library shelving, an Acton Halloween party, and a Milton Hobby Show exhibit.
Many Rockwood residents attended anniversary services at Stone Church on Sunday. a supper and program followed. The Lord's Supper was observed at the Presbyterian Church, and a preparatory service was held Friday. Miss Minnie Nickell, Miss Enid McNabb, Charles Pollock, and others visited. Miss Reidy plans move to Hespeler due to asthma relapse.
The Nassagaweya Women’s Institute held a regular meeting at Brookville Hall with President Mrs. F Rinehart presiding. Mrs V Campbell organized historical research and current events and two contests were won by Mr F Rinehart and Mrs Anderson.
Preparations for the fourth annual Hallowe'en Parade and Party sponsored by the Ys Men's Club advance quickly. Citizens are invited to line up at Town Hall at 7 when ghost ridden streets await a night of movies stunts games costume judging and prizes ending with a treat.
The report lists tools and materials for sewer stoppage cleaning and pumping station windows. It notes frost risk in cold weather, missing coal delivery from J. B. Mackenzie and Son, and outlines recounts approved for payment to Hydro Bell Telephone Whitham’s Garage Masco Electric Canada Wire Can. Gen. Electric Neptune Meters and others totaling 88763 for various supplies and services.
Birth notices announce Boen Lemon and Cripps celebrate newborns Barry James and Brian. Betty Patsy Bobby and Billy named as siblings. Lemon infant Brian dies at Toronto hospital with burial at Fairview Acton. Obituaries record Charles Scott of Acton Limehouse, John Wesley Armstrong Sunnybrook Hospital, and Thomas Herbert Cook Limehouse with services in Acton.
In loving memory of Mrs Rose Tyler who passed away October 20 1941 a page in our book of memories is sadly turned today. In memory of Dr John McDougal who passed away October 26 1950 with a cheery smile a helping hand to all he was kind and true.
The listing covers multiple early 20th century local events led by farmers and clubs. Acton Junior Farmers Euchre and Dance at Lorne School on Tuesday November 6 at 8:30 with 35 cent admission. Euchre at St Joseph's Church Hall Friday October 26 at 8:30 p.m. 35 cent admission and lunch. Lakeside Chapter 10.DE Bazaar at YMCA October 27 with 2:90 p.m. afternoon tea 3–5. Halloween party October 31 at Arena with Y's Men’s Club. Cooking School November 20–21 Acton Town Hall with prizes, Grand prize electric mixer. Eden Mills Masquerade Dance October 31 9–10 at Eden Mills Hall with dancing and prizes. Halton County Federation of Agriculture meeting December 1 Milton with Mr Jack Brodrick as speaker.
Prominent listing offers a fine 10 room duplex in Acton with two 8 room halves, stone foundation, hardwood floors, hot water, insulated walls, and modern kitchen. One side owner-occupied, other side rented at $50 monthly. price around £3,000 with immediate possession and moderate cash down. Contact George D. Fletcher, Erin Ontario, phone 49rd.
The Administratrix for the Estate of the late Robert Anderson announces an auction at the Guelph Road farm adjoining Ebenezer Church on Saturday October 27 at 2 o clock. Catalog includes Percheron colt, cows and calves, roan and Halstein cattle, young stock, pigs and sheep, with terms: cash on day of sale. Auctioneer WM A Gibson. Clerk Tl McMillan.
Courage Jack Holmes announces moving business in town at Church and Elgin corner near the tannery gate. He solicits weekly livestock deals including stockers and requests buyers with cows, hogs, sows, bulls, calves and fresh hides. Custom slaughtering is offered.
Acton municipal council will, after one month, pass a by law to close an alley between Lots 19 and 17, Plan 7, extending from Bower Street to Lot 17 rear. The property will be conveyed to the owner of Lot 17, Plan 75. Notice issued under Municipal Act 1951. Dated October 1951.
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