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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 06, 1951

Page

4

Campbellsville Juvenile Team Rout Dundas 11 to 1 in Playoff Bid

Campbellville juveniles dominated Dundas 11 1 on Saturday afternoon delivering an easy win as both teams posted 11 hits. Yack Roberts pitched a one hitter for Dundas while Campbellsville hitters Cairns Wiltshire each had two and extras paced the offense. Dundas forfeit to Campbellville and will face Collingwood next Saturday in a best two of three playoff series.

Campbellsville Ontario Dundas Yack—Roberts Roberts Cairns Wiltshire Wingfield Campbellville Inds Collingwood

Complete Dispersal Sale at Knoll Farm Jersey Herd

Complete dispersal sale of the Knoll Farm registered Jersey herd scheduled for Tuesday September 18 1951 at 10 oclock DST. Fifty head of registered fully accredited Jerseys. Catalogues available from The Canadian Jersey Cattle Club Toronto. Knoll Farm Lot 7 Caledon Township on Highway 10 ten miles north of Brampton. Roy Hindley auctioneer Jack Elliott and Wm Gibson ringside auctioneers.

Canadian Jersey Tile Club Lawrence Ave Toronto Knoll Farm Caledon Brampton Roy Hindley Jack Elliott WM. Gibson

Rev Luxton Officiates Ay Balsillie Turner Wedding

The double ring ceremony for Joyce Barbara Turner and Yan Michael Balsillie occurred at St Alban's Church on a Saturday in September. Rev W G Luxton officiated with organist Mrs F G Oakes. Bride wore white brocade satin with orange blossom halo and red bouquet. heirloom pendant worn. Attendants wore green and pink. guests included Major and Mrs Christensen, Mr and Mrs Parkinson, and Reginald Greene among others. The reception followed at the bride’s home. couple to honeymoon then reside in Guelph.

Joyce Barbara Turner H. G. Turner Yan Michael Balsillie Balsite Balsillie London England St. Alban's Church W. G. Luxton F. G Oakes Edith Turner Diane Christensen W. Christensen Ottawa D. Parkinson Sarnia RB. Greene Montreal Stephen Bob Logan Stouffville Steve Klachine Galt Douglas Sents Ple Ronville Guelph

Auction Sale From Edith Homewood Estate Milton Milton Date

Executors of Edith Homewood estate sell by public auction at her late Milton residence on Saturday September 15 at 2 00 pm. Items include Chesterfield chairs Davenport console radio rugs lamps dining room suite kitchen table ice box day bed beds dressers linens glassware china silverware tools lawn mower and more. No reserve. Hindley Elliott Auctioneers phone 1913 Rockwood 1777 Milton 9 23

Edith Homewood John St. Milton Quebec

CLEARING AUCTION SALE OF FURNITURE AT J MILTON HOME

Public auction at James St Milton across from Dr Syer on Saturday September 8 at 2 pm lists oak dining set walnut tables chairs and cabinet pieces plus living room sets, beds, wardrobes, clocks, rugs, kitchen items, tools, instruments, sporting gear, books and more with no reserve. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.

Waldie James St. Milton Dr. Syers Jardiniere C. GE Riften

Campbellville Community Hails Newlyweds and Farewell Party

Mrs George Black is farewelled by the Free and Easy Group of Kelso at Mrs Neil Martins home before moving to Campbellville. Gifts include a lamp and tray. Also honored are Mr and Mrs Lorne Mitchell with a wall mirror and table. Community notices report hospitalizations and travels of locals and the opening of No 10 school with 45 pupils.

Kelso George Black Neil Martin Campbellville Donald Martin Howson Lush George Stokes Lloyd Stokes Black Jimmy Early Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto Robert Hurren Flint Michigan Murray - McPhail Tennessee U.S.A William Hurren Cleveland Fred Peters John Kabzey Eeds

Notice to Creditors in the Waldie Estate Acton Ontario

Notice to creditors and others. All claims against the estate of Donald McGregor Waldie late of Esquesing Halton Farmer who died about July 15 1951 must be sent with proofs before September 15 1951. Assets distributed to those legally entitled. Dated Acton Ontario August 30 1951. C F Leatherland solicitor for Jane Elizabeth Waldie executrix

Donald McGregor Waldie Esquesing Halton Acton Ontario C.F. Leatherland Ont Jane Elizabeth Waldie

Engagement of Ellen Marguerite Murdock to Robert Edwards

Milton couple announce the engagement of their daughter Ellen Dorothy Marguerite to Robert Gordon Edwards son of Mr and Mrs Walter Edwards Limehouse. The marriage is set for September 22 1951 at Grace Anglican Church at 3 oclock.

Andrew Murdock Milton Ellen Dorothy Marguerite Robert Gordon Edwards Walter Edwards Limehouse Grace Anglican Church

Three Year-old Lad Has Poliomyelitis

A three and a half year old boy Philip Bonus of Speyside was diagnosed with suspected poliomyelitis late Saturday night and confirmed Sunday. He was taken to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto but due to overcrowding was not kept there as there were no signs of paralysis. Of the four to contract polio in Acton, one has returned home from hospital.

Philip Bonus Speyside Sick Children's Hospital Toronto Acton

District Fall Fair Dates Released by Agriculture Dept

The Agricultural Societies Branch lists fair dates for districts and nearby centres. Aberfoyle September 18 19 Acton September 21 22 Arthur September 25 26 Barrie September 24 24 Holton September 28 20 Bracebridge September 13 15 Brampton October 4 6 Caledon September 28 29 Erin October 6 8 Fergus September 14 15 or 21 22 Georgetown September 14 1 Hanover September 12 13 Kincardine September 13 14 Leamington September 24 29 Lindsay September 18 22 London Western Fair September 10 45 Markham October 4 6 Milton September 28 29 Mount Forest September 18 17 New Hamburg September 14 15 Orangeville September 18 19 Paisley September 10 11 Peterborough August 20 35 Streetsville September 21 22 Teeswater October 2 3 Waterdown September 25 28 Woodbridge October 6 8 The Royal Winter Fair Toronto November 13 to 12h

Agricultural Societies Department of Agriculture Aberfoyle Acton Arthur Barrie Holton Bracebridge Brampton Caledon Erin Fergus Georgetown Hanover Kincardine Leamington Lindsay London Western Fair Markham Milton Mount Forest New Hamburg Orangeville Paisley Peterborough Streetsville Teeswater Waterdown Woodbridge Toronto

Glimpse of 1884 Life On Friday the 13th

Fragmented notes recall Manitobans working diamonds and champagne in colonial era mindsets. A Toronto classified ad echoes a sale offer for a central house with ten rooms and bath at 2800 dollars.

Mrs. H Ware Killed In Saturday Crash

Mrs. H Ware dies in a weekend car crash leaving husband Bert Ware and children Barbara Ann George and Jimmy. Survived by her mother Mrs. Beatrice Taylor and three sisters. Relatives and friends send flowers from Rockwood Acton St. Alban's Guild and various local churches and groups in shock and sympathy.

Ware Bert Ware Fred Elliott Richard Elliott Barbara Ann George Jimmy Mra Mra Fieatrice Taylor Acton Milas Esther Taylor Les Duby Alice Arthur Roy Beatrice Toronto Rockwood Flowera Wer Mom Xthero Art Lynne Roy Les St. Alban’s Guild St. Alban’s Choir Acton Council Fred Florence Elliott C. Bradley Anne Eldon Lambert Hilton Elliott Harold Eliott Bob Anderson Doris Fred Kentner St. John’s Anglican Choir Alfred Doris Duby John Ware Weasley Wolfe Georgina John Snowdon Art Roy Sr Grant Mary Allen Mervin Irma Nesset Wilderspin St John's Ada Ham Peal Bil Ruth Findlay Kay Timbers Mrs. Cook Elsie Dick Elliott Penny Vic Bristow Kay Bill Dinsmore Pauline Bell Jack Murphy Jean Jim Wilkins Gladys Harold Entwistle Chapman Madge St. John’s Arc ML Walinals Save Teeth Tandson Beardmore Employees’ Association F. McIntosh St. John's Choir Kay and Hughie -Graham Mary Gordon Gibbens John Josie Kentner St John's Anglican Church Beardmore and Co Thatcher Guelph Bannockburn W.J FL. Wright E. Rudson

Corn Roast Includes Pie and Wieners at Acton Rotary Event

Rotarian Art Padbury and Mrs. Padbury hosted Acton Rotary Club on Tuesday evening. Members enjoyed corn from the Padbury cornfield with wieners, apple pie, cheese and coffee. Organizers discussed Peanut Day and care for crippled children the club supports.

Art Padbury Mrs. Padbury Acton Rotary Club

Patch on Arm Aids NYC Woman After Day of Shopping

A woman in New York City wore an adhesive patch while meeting a friend at a restaurant. She, exhausted from shopping, found a Red Cross Blood Donor Center nearby, donated blood, paid half an hour of rent, and enjoyed coffee before continuing. Ontario Huragq Indians called themselves Quendats and Ouendake meaning One Land Apart.

New York City Red Cross Blood Donor Center Reader's Digest Ontario

Publicity Push for Club Reporters and Meetings

The weekly paper seeks to appoint club press reporters to cover autumn meetings plans and events. It urges readers to join and support club activities, fundraisers, and elections.

Berman Aviiwilies Sostatl Watt

Genevan Develops Watch That Floats

An American aluminium maker asked a Geneva Swiss factory to produce the lightest watch on earth. The result is a pocket watch weighing about 20 grams made mainly of aluminium with aluminum parts. It took over a year of study to create using nontraditional alloys, aiming for extreme lightness though not waterproof.

Waters Geneva Switzerland

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