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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1950
Page
6
The excerpt sketches small town happenings from Acton including church redecorations, upcoming Thanksgiving timing, paving progress on No 35 highway before October, and New Year wishes to Jewish friends. It mentions Acton Fair preparations, a fiddling contest winner in Glen Williams, and a shower for an upcoming marriage.
Miss Elinor McKinnon receives many gifts at a shower hosted by Mrs Ross McKinnon Hillsburg with attendees from Guelph Toronto and nearby towns. The wedding is set for Saturday September 16 and several local residents and visitors joined the festive tea and socializing at Cedar Valley activities and calls on relatives.
The Gay Teens Club of Eden Mills finished first and third in a Toronto intercounty demonstration. Under leaders Grant Ingles and Marshall, they showcased the Junior Homemaking course clothes close to up to date, sponsored by One Women's Institute. Achievement Day in Fergus awarded top placements and hosted a two day CNE visit. Ada Jennings and Darlene Hamilton led the chair and attended Annestey Hall. Mrs NOS Marshall joined the girls in Toronto.
A chaotic collection of birth and death notices names many families and locations. It lists births at Guelph General Hospital and references Acton Georgetown and local addresses, with dates in 1930s style phrasing and several family announcements mingled with memorial lines.
A family expresses thanks for the sympathy shown after a bereavement. They mention Dr Garrrett and Res FE oA Currey for their support, and acknowledge friends for flowers and cards.
The notice lists events at local groups including Acton High School Parents Night on Friday September 30 and a Euchre tournament. Legion Hadl hosts events on September 16 with lunch and admission. Aton Child Healing Centre holds sessions on the first and third Fridays. Masonic Divine Service at St Albans Church Sunday 7:30 pm with organ recitals 10:48 to 11:00 am. Ebenezer United Church welcomes visitors for organ dedication September 17 with service at noon and tea. The Women’s Association bak ing sale and afternoon tea at 3 pm September 16 invites baking from all ladies.
Acton High School notes Leno Braida in Grade XII has been awarded a Dominion Provincial Student Aid Bursary Type A worth $100 for academic promise. The school poetically wishes him success at Guelph Collegiate after leaving Acton High School.
Town of Acton amends dog bylaw to ban dogs running at large before October 31 each year. New rule tightens leash and containment requirements for dog owners citywide. Residents must supervise dogs and comply with revised enforcement provisions.
A chaotic list of sale notices includes used cars tractors furniture appliances household items and livestock with multiple contact numbers and locations in Georgetown Acton and Milverton.
Wanted male and female help. Apply Orvis Talk Phone not WANTED. Four adults require better re cent Apply Hox To Free WANTED TO HUY old china and glass ornaments samp a old jewellery sliver old dollar toys buttons old furniture etc. Phone or write Keith Harter Georgetown 47 a-eow 48-16.
Several rental notices describe furnished and unfurnished rooms available at various locations. Listings mention Acton 10 Main St and North 262 Main St with options for single occupants, breakfast arrangements, and basic conveniences.
An advertisement touts a new health gel for both men and women claiming increased vigor and double results. It markets low price 60 cents at druggists and promotes a fast selling “Bestory” product line with claims of vitality and youth.
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous car models and types including 1949 Mercury sports sedan and coupe, Ford sedan, Ford coach, Ford coupe, Mercury sedan, and truck/panel listings. The text appears as fragmented classifications with model years and body styles. The collection resembles a used car ad page item.
A 1850 model Moffat electric stove with four burners, Conrad element, large table top, clock, and automatic oven control is offered at 346 dollars. Also notes the last Saturday night season dance at the Arena with Merrymakers providing music. all aimed to attract buyers and attendees.
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