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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

3

Car Crashes and Deer Deaths Reported in September

A series of vehicle incidents is summarized with several drivers named. Mario Casarin’s car killed a deer near Speyside causing 300 dollars damage on September 27. David Johnson of Milton rolled over on September 25 with 700 dollars damage. Anton Richter and Allan McArthur collided head on on September ? causing 1750 dollars damage. Stanley Clarke and George Currie sideswiped on September 24 near Speyside causing 160 dollars damage. Edward Girard of Georgetown lost control on September 28 near Milton, plunging into a ditch with 800 dollars damage. no injuries reported.

Speyside Mario Casarin Esquesing David Johnson Milton Anton Richter Allan McArthur Nassagawega Stanley Clarke George Currie Edward Girard Georgetown Edquest Base Line

Vanishing Craftsman The Village Blacksmith in Ottawa Area

A reporter notes a sharp decline in Ontario blacksmiths from 5000 in 1931 to under 2000 nationwide by 1951 and fewer full time smiths in Ottawa region. Four known workers include James Quinn and three more near Ramsayville RCMP. apprentices are rare and aging smiths fear for the trade.

Ottawa CPH Canada Ontario James’ Edward Quinn Ramawayville Ont Ramsayville Clark Armstrong Central Experimental Farm John Dryer Ottawa Bread Company John Dunlop RCMP Armstrong Navan Quinn Dryer Dunlop Rockcliffe Barracks Eawville Mr. Quinn

Social notes of Milton and neighboring towns

Personal notes record numerous visits and greetings across Milton Oshawa Kingston Guelph Brampton and Toronto. Highlights include celebrations for Mrs A Symon and a retirement dinner for A dl Spry with guests from Winnipeg Edmonton and Oak Lake. LAC Ronald L King returns to Canada after NATO service in Europe.

Doris McLaren Toronto A. dl. Spry T. Eaton Co Lac Ronald L. ‘King Nassagawega Canada NATO Europe J. A. Bruch R. R 2 Georgetown Mary King Rockwood Comax B.C

Auction Sale of Farm Cattle Poultry Tractors and Gear

Public auction by Hindley and Elliott from J W McLimont holdings at Lot 19, Con 2 Trafalgar Township near Dundas, October 1 at 1 pm. Items include Jersey cows with calves, Short horn cattle, a J D tractor and lots of farm implements, feed and lumber, plus household goods. Cash on sale day. no reserve as farm is for sale.

J. W. McLimont Con Trafalgar Dundas Highway 7Th Line Puckering Valley Farm Colony House J.D Ml.h. Nanure McCormick Gem Empire Timothy Boy Hindley Elliott

Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Collection

Births announce Darlene Joan Holmes September 22 to Mr. and Mrs Chadles Holmes 13 Young St. Sharon Rose Fuatt born September 25 at Acton Nursing Home to Mr. and Mrs B Flatt 22 Vimy St Acton. Numerous memorials thank caregivers and friends with names and places in Acton Campbellville Dublin district and surrounding areas.

Holmes Mrs. Chadles Holmes St. Wish Darlene Joan Marie Fuatt B. Flatt Vimy Su Acton Sharon Rose Russell Perry Frank Ledermueller W. G. C. Kenney Walker Lodges Dublin

Community events and fundraisers listed for October and November

Local clubs and churches announce gatherings including rummage sale and exchange at Lux tons Memorial hall, a Baptist Mission Circle Thankoffering, a chartered bus to the Billy Graham Toronto Crusade, a Scout and Guide Mothers Auxiliary euchre, church bazaar with baking and Christmas items, and a ladies auxiliary bake and penny sale with lunch served.

Billy Graham Toronto Crusade Bible Society Scout and Guide Mothers’ Auxiliary

Robinson Business College Enrolment and Local Dance Events

Students may enroll on any school day at Robinson Business College Milton. Rummage and Penny Sale Friday September 30 in St Josephs Church hall under Catholic Women’s League at 730 p m. Holiday Dance at Sunny View Sunday midnight October 9 with Johnnie Siska and his Westerners Kitchener. Dancing 1205 to 3 00 am. One of the best dance floors in Ontario.

Robinson Business College Milton St. Joseph's Church Hall Auspices Catholic Women's League Sunny View Lora Johnnie Siska Kitchener Ontario

Lost Striped Gray Kitten Near Frederick Street

Striped gray kitten lost near Frederick Street. Contact at 4414 to arrange recovery.

Frederick St

For Rent Notices Mixed in a Local Classified Page

Several rental ads list rooms and houses for rent, detailing options such as two bright housekeeping rooms, room and breakfast for a business girl, two rooms plus a large living dining area, a seven room furnished house with furnace, and a four room self contained apartment. Contacts include multiple phone numbers and a box address in Erin and Acton.

Real Estate Deals Offer Brick Home Near Acton

7 left available for a storey and a half cut stone brick home with five rooms, attached garage, oil furnace, septic, storms, screens, built-in cupboards, finished second floor, and basement. Large lot 50150, small 20x24 barn, $65 taxes. Albert Lee and R F Bean Limited advertise with phones 748 and 585. Down payment $989, cash discount offered.

Albert Lee Dick Bean R. F. Bean Rockwood John L. Kingshott Acton No. T Highway

For Sale Classified Items from Acton and Brampton Areas

Numerous for sale notices from Acton Brampton include a two wheeled trailer china cabinet and chairs electric stove washing machine and underwood typewriters mix of items with prices and contact phone numbers many items in good condition similar ads from local addresses and businesses listing tractors plows refrigerators heaters and milking machines with phone contacts and locations.

Underwood Robinson Business College Mattar Sarge Horace Tomlinson West Brampton

Wanted Salesmen and Deadstock Sanitation Service Ad

WANTED salesmen tall or part time for Acton and district Apply Mr Bennett Cailligan Saft Water service 641 Woolwich St Guelph Phone Dot after 4 oclock. DEADSTOCK or removed from your farm promptly for sanitary. TELEPHONE Collect sefoxiety wit TH 7-247 of Elmira 504. DEAD ANIMALS 65.60 $5.00 each for drugs or disabled cows. One of our trucks passes your district daily. Call Relwood collect 2ill 24 hour service. George Gibbon all

Acton and District Bennett Cailligan Saft Water Ervice Woolwich St Guelph Elmira Relwood George Gibnon

Barber shop closure and upholstery services listed

The notice notes the barber shop will be closed on October 7 and lists upholstery services from COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC UPHOLSTERING promising low costs and one week service. It also mentions Mil dred Bell Fashion show ticket holders may claim gifts and references Acton addresses for upholsterers and re finishing services.

H. Mainprize Mildred Bell J. . Amcawson St. Acton Kitchener Acton

Notice to Creditors Estate of Mary nn Acton Halton Widow

Notice to creditors of the Estate of Mary nn late of Acton Halton widow who died about July 31 1955. Proof of claims must be filed with Solicitor Co F Leatherland Acton Ontario by October 10 1955. After this date the estate will be distributed with claims filed. Dated Acton Ontario September 16 1965. Solicitor for the Executors.

Ernest E. Harrop Esquesing Halton Acton Ontario Co. Therland Mary Nn Acton Ontario Co. F. Leatherland

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