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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 17, 1953
Page
15
The report shows Canadian labor income from manufacturing increased from 1744 million in 1838 to 3574 million in 1962. A doctor warns a young woman she has acute appendicitis and she replies that compliments can wait while she seeks a medical explanation.
Week-end visitors and visits recorded include Mr. and Mrs. T. D. McCutcheon hosting and hosting guests from Rockwood Kitchener and London. Mr. and Mrs. Jestin from Rockwood visited with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jestin and Bobby. Lois Black and Suter visited London. Duncan Robertson and Diane were among Sunday callers at John Alten’s home. Patten and Diane visited with Albert Alton in Guelph. Charles Fountain had a well drilled by Sprowl in Acton. Wm Head and Charlie Head families visited Weston. Edgar Ellenton of Lowville visited T. D. McCutcheon family on Sunday.
St Johns Church displays a new red carpet in the aisle and fresh paint on exterior woodwork enhancing the building’s dignity. Holy Communion was conducted by the rector, and the Presbyterian Church plans autumn services with guest ministers from Galt and Kitchener.
Mrs S Kirkpatrick hosted the WMS meeting with scripture read by Mrs Gisby and prayer by Mrs Smethy. Miss Ivens reviewed miracles from Life of the Goforths and Mrs Benton read a chapter from Yet at Onse Not Consumed. One dollar was pledged by each lady for missionary supplies. Local visits and weddings are noted along with a new baby at Milton Private Hospital.
Sunday visits in Rockwood include Mrs Sayers and Miss Minnie Gbbans and a string of relatives from Seattle Maple Creek and Hamilton. Toronto and Guelph guests attend the Pringle family reunion at Blue Springs Road with extended relatives from Neustadt Toronto Vancouver and New York A note ends about paper mills speed millions annually on forest fire protection.
The Busy Beca Institute met at Mrs. A. Allen’s home with the president presiding. J. E. Whitelock spoke about slides and the bus trip and noted upcoming displays at Acton Georgetown and Milton fall fairs. A pleasant anniversary visit to Mr and Mrs O Locker followed.
The article notes Canada’s forest objective to maximize annual wood fibre per acre and shield forests from fire insects and disease. It also reports the CBC chairman being appointed to a ten year term.
An auction of farm implements, cows and young cattle, building materials, tools, and related gear is set for Monday September 28 at 1:30 PM at the Hornby Township farm corner of Sixth and Base Line. Itemized lots include Suffolk sheep, Angus and roan cows with calves, building lumber and frames, pipes, fittings, and multiple farm machinery items such as a Waterloo Moline tractor, Cockshutt hay loader, and various attachments. Terms are cash. sale conducted by Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers.
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