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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1950
Page
15
Local notes report upcoming Yhankagiving and Labor Day observances, university students returning to studies, and hints of a mild Indian summer. Detours ease traffic while scouts resume activities at Hodeno sawnee next Monday. A drunk arrest and court appearance are noted along with a new advertising service for the paper.
The annual memorial service at the cemetery Sunday featured Rev Wo of St James Anglican Church Guelph as guest speaker who delivered a message to those remembering loved ones. The Salvation Army Band accompanied music and praise was given to caretakers Lowrie and Hrinklow for lawn upkeep while residents and visitors linked the holiday with family gatherings and school return notes.
The Financial Post argues that British and American goodwill suffers from misperceptions. A Canadian visitor notes English warmth when mistaken for American, but hostility returns once Canadian identity is revealed. The piece stresses Britain’s sacrifices in two world wars and America's shorter, lighter involvement and questions views of the Marshall Plan as charity.
At a lawn ceremony at the bride's parents home in Brantford Listraine Small married Heserend T GM HWisvan te George Calvin Locker in a white marquisette and taffeta gown. Attendants wore yellow and pink taffeta with gladioli bouquets as family relatives attended and a reception followed at the home.
Congratulations to Miss Shirley Burt Ruth Brown and their teammates for earning first group status in meat cookery at the CNE event last Thursday. The group included Mac Wingfield Jessie Wingfield Eleanor Stark and they posted a strong showing in Friday's judging.
Work on cementing the last digester tank at Acton disposal plant completed early Tuesday morning. Excavations proceed for five additional cement tanks as part of the disposal system. Water encountered hampers progress while the trunk line to the station is being laid and most sewer installations are nearing completion.
Birth announcements and notices cover births in Guelph Acton Newville and nearby areas. Names include Shortill Ayers Koh Tahoor Seville and others with hospital locations St Josephs General Hospital and local homes. Some entries note siblings and parental details.
A cluttered ad page shows numerous for sale items including kitchen ranges, seed wheat, hearing aids, cabinets, and furniture. It also contains obituaries and memorials for Hedvar Muller, Ryder family members, Nightingale, and others, with addresses in Acton and nearby towns.
Fragmented OCR text lists a tender call for testers and related work. It mentions Wednesday, September, and references control, specifications, and acceptance tests. The legible items imply a procurement notice seeking firms or individuals to perform testing duties and confirm conformance to specifications.
A fragmented OCR notice lists various rental and sale items including vehicles tractors tools and household goods. It mentions contact details and partial dates with names such as Mrs Hert Allan and references to locations like Kelmscott and Millan.
George Mc Smith Mrs Tom Ho Mason and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers chocolates cards and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Regular meeting Lakeside chapter Tuesday September 12 at Lagion Rooms. Harvest Thanksgiving at St John s Anglican Nassau Raweya September 10 1 pm and 7 30 pm. St Albans Guild Variety Fans Friday 6 30 pm Parish Hall. Saturday November 4 3 pm A Feast of the Seven Table Knox Church Ladies Aid Progressive Tea. Ebenezer United Church September 1 3 6 pm. Sun September 17 organ recital 1045 to 1200 am service 1100 am. Women s Association baking sale and afternoon tea SS room Saturday September 12 6 pm ladies asked to bring Poakong early.
Sewing machines sales and service for all makes. Local upholsterer offers prompt repair and reupholstering. Contact address and phone details appear in an unclear ad text from a local newspaper.
The note discusses school calendars marking fall and holidays. It reflects on how regulations, teaching, and readership shape formative years and the start of the school year. It also mentions insulation tips and materials like fiberglass paper and loose wool with prices.
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