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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
15
Ebenezer United Church workers continue annual catering for thousands with proceeds aiding the church. A fifth straight Halloween party provides a safe, organized evening for children amid town concerns over witchcraft. Acton residents support Salvation Army drive through local volunteers
Acton Public Utilities Commission last Tuesday explained a lengthy power outage due to repairs at Guelph and a struck pole between Fergus and Guelph. The surge overwhelmed the local system while restoring power, leaving a section in darkness until a burnt fuse was fixed.
The Scouts organize a house to house scrap paper canvass this Saturday and request suggestions or help from the community. A work bee Friday will gather volunteers with shovels axes and hammers as needed. Apple day receipts totaled 158 dollars and 4 cents after costs, with praise for support.
Birth announcements from Acton and surrounding area include John Ronald Awee, a son to Elwood Allan and family at Guelph General Hospital October 24 1950. Other births listed for Hubble and Cole families with location Acton, plus numerous obituaries and memorial notices for Wilson Wansbrough Cole McDonald and McDonald families with dates and locations in Ontario communities.
For sale a selection of reconditioned used cars trucks and tractors with winterized readiness. Highlights include a 1941 Ford Sedan a 1940 Ford Coach a 1932 Ford Coach with a 1941 motor and a 1945 Ford Tractor plus Allis Chalmers and International tractors and plows. Campbellville listings.
A jumble of want ads lists numerous for sale items including a 1938 Buick sedan for 150 dollars, various coats and jackets, a Citrona car, a 33 Ford V8 sedan for 160 dollars, a Jersey heifer, chickens, radios, heaters, and multiple used tractors and trucks from local dealers and individuals in Georgetown and surrounding areas. Buyers and sellers provide contact names and phone numbers for each listing.
A series of heartfelt thanks from residents including Fergus Queen June Watkin Mrs Anna Smith Nellie Maudholland Dee hate Geo Chapman Selena Hostell and others. They express gratitude for cards flowers inquiries and visits during illness, sorrow, or hospital stays, and praise Dr Kenney and Rev Armstrong.
Local ad offers sewing machines sales and service by Tae pairs and Binies Hadtie with upholstery by McCalluns. George town area advertises reupholstery for as little as 89 dollars and a week of service with prompt, efficient work.
Acton calendar lists a Ronald Stewart concert at Acton United Church on Monday October 30 1980. Christmas tree festival by the Canadian Legion December 14 at Town Hall from 2 pm. Weekly Friday dancing at Oddfellows Hall with Glenn Smith and his Merrymakers. Halloween dances and masques across town with prizes, bake sales, and community suppers. Includes Acton High School commencement November 17 and various euchre dances with local organizations.
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