Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 07, 1950

Page

23

Fall Activities and Local Notes From Town Gazette

Thanksgiving comes next. Labor Day over and September underway. University students return to studies this month as frost appears and leaves turn. Hopes for a mild Indian summer persist. Fall fair reminders urge exhibits and prize lists. detours bother travelers. Scouting resumes at Hodenosewnee next Monday. a paper collection hoped for Sept 16. Jack Hain arrested for drunkenness and arraigned. fined $10. A new fall advertising service is available for advertisers with suggestions. October issue notes Milton and Anton under construction and paving updates.

Hodenosewnee

Edin Memorial Service Held At Cemetery In Guelph

A memorial service was held at St James Anglican Church cemetery in Guelph with guest speaker Rev Fred hamson delivering a message to attendees honoring deceased loved ones. Music was provided by the Salvation Army Band as members expressed hope for continued observance.

St James Guelph Bowery Fred Hamson Res Bro Pickersgill Ted Salvation Army Guelp Mesara Lowrie Hrinklow Diane Patsy Gullis Milton Mroo Will Mr Wallace Wetton Will McLean Gamet McKengall Ronnie Peter Wylie Affe Gonton Stevenson Montreal Donna Stevensen Dave Gilbertsen Mre Burnvick Toronto Fo Gantiner Mar Gardiner Gwen Partisan Corwhon Moss Lenora Watson George Wright Jack Chesley Mra Wright Toahn

Why They Arent Loved

The Financial Post argues that Anglo American goodwill erodes when Americans dismiss Britain’s important role. A Canadian visitor notes sincere British apologies when mistaken for American, then cordial cooperation after learning his Canadian identity. The piece cites Britain’s sacrifices in two world wars and U.S. shorter involvement, urging recognition of Britain’s contributions and the Marshall Plan as mutual aid not charity.

Financial Post Great Britain Britain United States

Lockers Tie The Knot In Brantford Lawn Wedding

Miss Sovalh daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Small of Moffat Octteen was married to George Calvin Locker son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Locker. The ceremony on the lawn featured yellow and pink decor with family members as attendants. Afterward a reception was held at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Brantford with relatives nearby for support.

Brantford Sovalh GM Wivan George Calvin Locker Oscar Locker Prank Small Moffat Aogteen Oateh Twithits Tarratnhe Hainan Orton Mary Moses Blorjette Charlie Ruth Catherine Fraser Gladiol Tom Kennery Rockevel Small Guelph Orton Rockwood Morriston Afra Locker Drantfort

Limehouse Girls Win Top Group at CNE Demonstration

Congratulations to Shirley Burt Ruth Brown Mac Jessie Wingfield Eleanor Stark who scored over 80 points placing them in the first group at the CNE last Thursday. They excelled in meat cookery with strong showings by the team and other contestants the judges noted. Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Henault Detroit and multiple Ontario guests while local families shared greetings and updates from Metamora Welland Toronto and Aurora. News mentions Harald Barber welcoming a son at Guelph General Hospital and a W A meeting at Miss Ivens home with reports of a successful reunion and paid bills.

Shirley Burt Ruth Brown CNE Mac Jessie Wingfield Eleanor Stark Mra Henault Detroi Mra Milla Wm. Brigham Minnehoma Manitoba Mra Roughley Miller Port Credit Mra Herrington Miss Beamabottom Roughley's Brigham Aurora Harald Barber Guelph General Hospital A. Hall W. A Ivens

Digester Tank at Acton Disposal Plant Finished This Week

The last run on the cement works at the disposal plant was completed early Tuesday morning. Excavations begin for five more cement tanks as part of the system. Water encountered hampers progress while trunk line to stations is laid and most sewer installations are completed.

Births Marriages Deaths and Etc from Acton area

Birth announcements and death and marriage notices from Acton and area dated around September. Names include Shortill Harold Nuarter Ayers Padre Cote Hoy Struiuhook Ryder Nightingale and others with details of births and memorials.

Wants and sales classified ad jumble with mixed items

A garbled page of want ads lists numerous For Sale items including a doll pram, kitchen range, heating equipment and honey products. It also shows WANTED notices for drivers, beekeepers, and various trades, plus requests for old items and tender notices, all with incomplete contact details and scattered locations.

Tenders Wanted Teeters for Vetted Vider Signiesd Contal

In early September an notice calls for bids on preservation and testing work. The document lists required materials and deadlines, stressing proper documentation and compliance for tender submission.

For Rent and For Sale Classified Fragments

Fragmented listings show varied items including rental notices and sale ads. Partial entries mention apartments for rent with cellars and sheds, farm equipment tractors and panels, and miscellaneous goods with prices and contact hints. The text blends housing, vehicles, and farm gear in an unclear notices page.

Thanks for kindness after bereavement

George Mc Smith Mrs Tom Ho Mason and family express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers cards sympathy and floral tributes extended during their recent bereavement.

Tom Ho Mason

Community Church Events and Meetings Soon

Upcoming gatherings include Lakeside Chapter meeting on Tuesday September 12 at 8 pm in Legion Rooms. Harvest services at St John’s Anglican Church Nassauw September 10 at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Knox Church hosts a progressive tea September 8 pm. Ebenezer United Church pipe organ recital September 17 1045 to 1200 am service at 11 am. Women’s Association bakingsale and tea September 12 at 3 pm in SS room. all ladies urged to contribute.

Lakeside TODE Ais St John’s Anglican Church Nassap Raweya O Ladies Aid of Knox Church Ebenezer United Church Sune Day Evers Woman's Association of the United Church SS Room

Sewing Machines Sales and Service

Une ota all makes. Bates to bachre Phone 460 Roxy Theatre Bids. KITCHENER UPHOLSTERY Have your chesterfield suite re up holstered for as little as and prompt service call 104 Acton One week's service.

Bates Bachre Roxy Theatre Kitchener As &&C Acton

The School Season Signals Fall and Holidays

The piece reflects on the start of the school year marking fall and holiday cycles, noting the regular rhythms of school life and reader habits formed over years. It mentions insulating homes as a seasonal priority and compares fire resistant insulation options with price guidance for paper rolls and wool.

Attica

Also Mentioned on This Page

Free Press Office Requisr Nake Jack Hain Tueday Orearning Anton Edin Mhls Aberfoyle Wa Arthur Bolton Brecebridge Bramptansmonnnen Ocl Drayton Fergus Georgetown Mulgore Limehouse Kroehler Maiden Douglas Street Sob McMullen Phane Klese Heuer Rogers Bros Lovelace Old Colony Rachlin Jewellers Ontario Gali A. E. Lins Mesager Gali N Hamilisn Ahlaf Essseniant Shortill Fred Short St Janeptse Hospital Guelph Bare Harold Nuarter Abe Arovael Guelpl Caenetad Fine Ayers Jo Ayles Mason Houlevard Patricia Jew Rick Mes Partin Hobert Pesderiek Sarl Batticie Striuahook WWE Pees BC Atvagetee Thyste Syatridas George Pasterteock Laue Pealves Yeue Reb Vel Cocadooh Goemeead Boestaw Segtenideer Petr Ptass Newalle Bacdon Malph Balesed Mache Mogaeth Oldehwand Ciarth Sen Mir Tid Memoriam Ryder Twomemers Hodtober John Fo Winter Moeterck Muller Dae Sreter Ryder Grant Patricus Sonophaw Red Reeder Stack Teaen Faresell Tomas Moms Dard Wryane Heder Tek Mo Hyder Sears Betty Frank Sugeskie Thomas Sherbore Sally Mussting Chiebe Bor Pieter Ke Nowy Clare Sewel FOI Sale Galson Het Bert Ware Ae Cuiecett Aden Ritetleon Agnes Speysate Moffat Ceate Seleanan Aleo Fearn Wepernen Ovenette Hakey Vege Young Keath Harbor Georgetown St Alers Uber Nigel Jesse Alban Skeline Peester Dever Farenall Megentsy Bath ‘Tetmouth Tor Heres Rity Agetensn Dhaene Roxy Centinseus Tarzan Harsm Dereon RFU Gamary Cha Paul Deugiss Tenteeg Petey George Mc Smith Batuus Gabe Sarseute David Farrar Haase Leen Eb St Albans Guild Fai The Acton Free Press Helstein Rowy Theatre Mackenzie News J. B MacKenzie & Son Farnworth Manumants Guelph, Ont
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication