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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1954
Page
17
Incomplete items from this week’s issue will appear in the Free Press next week as editors acknowledge the delay and promise publication of held over material in the following issue. The note explains the scarce pages and ongoing editing process.
Auctioneer advertises sale at J. Chilcott farm three miles south of Eden Mills Nessere township on Saturday with cows including Blue Red and spotted stock, horses and harness, tractors and implements, feed and hay, poultry and equipment. Multiple lots describe milking stock, young calves, and farm gear. Sale details list assorted items and stock condition with dates and breeding notes.
The first Cub Proficiency Badges were awarded to two senior boys, Laurence Duby receiving two badges for Collectors and Toy Maker and David Teel earning a Cutters badge. David Peel earned the First Star. The pack then split into Sixers and Seconds for the opening ceremony, with patrols named by color. After the eruption period the group reviewed tests and instructions with a song and campfire story closing the meeting.
A list of upcoming events includes Fall Term enrolment at Robin Mintross Colleges Milton, a 2-4 Woble Society Firesite at Anglican parish hall with Alfred Wiener and Dutch choir, a Catholic charity draw at Stre ehurh hall, and a dance at Acton Legion Hall. Also noted are church anniversaries, bake sales, and a catty and baking sale at Cooper area. The text references war era disruptions and wind damage at power facilities.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Halton widow, late of Acton, Ontario, requires filing proof of claim by October 9 after which the estate will be distributed. The undersigned advocates for the executor request prompt action to settle outstanding claims.
Births and deaths from Guelph General Hospital and surrounding townships listed with names Gordon McCutcheon Shirley Hulton Agnes Peaking and others. Interments noted in Campbellville and Markdale cemeteries with dates in September and October.
A jumble of sale notices lists items from rifles and wagons to household goods. Mentions include cash on delivery, delivery terms, and various buyers and sellers across multiple unnamed locations.
A memorial notice collection honors James Hepburn and others, noting September 26 and September 20 memorial dates. It remembers departed fathers grandfathers and husbands with lines about enduring memory, thanks for condolences, and family sorrow.
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