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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1954
Page
3
The report notes cold weather harming game flowers and hopes for a warmer spell before Friday afternoon. Students still plan outdoor play, though conditions are chilly. School traffic remains steady with public and high school students attending distinct town ends.
A large congregation heard Ev. UG. Baumnerland preside at St David's as he offered his farewell sermon last Sunday. Mr. Sutherland drew on Acts 20 32, urging, And now brethren I commend you to God and the word of His grace. The audience sent best wishes for his new field in Formosa.
The notice lists fall term enrolment for Hobben Business College Milton and community events including a 12-3 Mible Society Fireside on October 10 in the Anglican parish hall, a Ladies Legion event on October Saturday evening, and anniversary services at Naaseian Presbyterian church on September 10 with Rev. James K. Sutherland. It also mentions a Night School curriculum registration at Calte Hate Volutional Institute starting October 18, with classes beginning October 4, plus a note about Canada’s highest mountains being in the St Edina Mountains in the Yukon.
Tent meeting details list a birth and marriage notice for Debra Lyon at Boel Memorial hospital Bram wooday September 11. A daughter named Debra Lyon is announced by Mr and Mrs Wesley Tory. Margaret Wilson widow of Joseph Benham dies at 90 Elizabeth Street Grampton in her health year.
Multiple obituary notices dated Septembers and July referencing Jane Perry Robson Lloyd Allen Aggie Elwood Mary Kingsmill and James Sprowl with thanks to Rev Currey floral donors and funeral services. Includes expressions of remembrance and gratitude from widows children and relatives.
An extensive farm sale from CHILCOTT on the Edenne township farm includes cows, a McCormick Deering 20 furrow tractor, hay tools, drag, mower, disc harrows, wagons, fence posts, and a large list of farm equipment. Poultry, household goods, and a 2 step sale schedule with cash on day of sale. All items must be moved by September 30. WM and GIBSON Auctioneers. Location details provided.
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