Silverwood Tweedsmuir history places second at area convention
Acton Free Press reports Silverwood Tweedsmuir history won second prize at the Guelph area Women’s Institute convention held September 19 and 20 at the War Memorial Hall University of Guelph. Mrs Duffield, Mrs Henderson and Mrs Marchington attended as visiting delegates. Stanley Baird praised the Institute and outlined progress. Tweedsmuir history curator Mrs Marchington received the second prize, marking a repeat achievement after Halton area success earlier this summer. 4H leaders joined leadership talks in Milton with Miss Sheila Campbell and Minas Hinerson also taking part in junior Farmers tug of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Duffield
G. Henderson
H. Marchington
Women’s Institute
Guelph
War Memorial Hall
University of Guelph
Dutfield
Vosing
Stanley Baird
Kitchener Water
Loo Record
Small
Federated Women‘s” Institutes of Ontario
Tweedsmuir
Silverwood
Marchington
Earlily
Halton
Russell Miller
G. Burn
Milton
Sheila Campbell
Minas Hinerson
Massive Erin area auction sets 146 acre farm sale
A large clearing auction in Erin Township offers 146 acres plus a registered and grade Holstein herd of 55 cows with heifers, several young calves, and complete farming equipment. Machinery includes Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors, a 45 baler, planters, cultivators, a 36 ft bale elevator, and more. Real estate features a brick 8 room main house, a 30 room apartment, and a large bank barn with stables and milking setup for 56 cows, with a 1400 lb daily milk contract. sale begins October 1 at 12 30 PM, cash and mortgage terms specified.
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Erin
R.O.P
Thorn Lea
Wellington County
Frank Dobson
Pedigres
Tractor & Implements
Ferguson
Massey Ferguson
Ford
McCormick Deering
New Idea
John Deere
Wal A. Gibson
Guelph
Henry Wheeler
Auction sale of cattle horses pigs and poultry at Erin Township
Auctioneer offers cattle horses pigs poultry and farm implements at the farm in Erin Township two miles north of Ballinafad and two miles south of Highway 24. Sale begins at 1 p.m. with no reserve as proprietor gives up farming. Neither proprietor nor auctioneer responsible for accidents on sale day.
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Erin Twp
Ballinafad
No. 24 Hwy
Auctioneers Listing Note and Clerk Contact
Auctioneers H. Tuffin and Co. Roth listed with O. W. Main as clerk. Phone contact 8564246. Details appear incomplete with partial alphanumeric text and figures.
Modern Furniture and Appliances Auction at Agricultural Hall
A large Milton auction at the Agricultural Hall on Saturday October 1st at 1:30 pm features air conditioners, bed chesterfield, Admiral TV, electric stove refrigerator, Hoover vacuum, ironer, rug cleaners, lamps, dining sets, chests, rugs, tables, chairs, and kitchenware. Items described as near new or in good condition. Auctioneer Frank Petch notes the sale is better than average. hall board and clerk not liable for accidents. Tel 877 2864.
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Admiral TV
Viking
Hoover
Janet Aitken and Bruce Huff Wed in Knox Church
Janet Aitken and Bruce Huff wed September 10 at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony. The couple will reside in East Lansing Michigan where the groom studies agricultural economics at Michigan State University. The bride is daughter of Calvin and Mrs. Aitken of Acton. The reception followed at Parkview Motel in Guelph.
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Janet Aitken
Bruce Huff
Knox Church
Knox Presbyterian’ Church
Acton
East Lansing
Michigan
Michigan State University
Calvin Aitken
AR. 3
Frank Huff
Bloomfield
Ontario
Ontario Agricultural College
Halton
Douglas Hedley
Casvugan
Morris Huft
George Huff
Toronto
Jim Aitken
Parkview
Guelph
Picton
Belleville
Ottawa
St. Catharines
Orangeville
Harriston
Cooksville
Milton
Georgetown
Acton Fair Highlights Weddings and Local News
War at Acton fair ended with the winning side. Relatives and neighbors celebrated the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marchington with a surprise party and a pole lamp. Miss N Burnhelt is recovering from surgery in Brampton Hospital. Mary-Ann Barnes won second prize in the birth to six months class at Acton fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Fair
Harry Marchington
N. Burnhelt
Brampton Hospital
Mary-Ann Barnes
J. Barnes
Local exhibitors enter Milton fair
Milton fair drew Acton exhibitors and visitors last weekend. Stan Matthews and Choicelea Farms showed horses while Mel McCullough exhibited Guernseys. Domestic awards went to Actonians Mrs. Norm Robert son Mrs. George Young Mrs. Murray Scayne and Mrs. Vic Morris. MP George Kerr opened by noting a provincial agricultural museum may be sited near Milton Heights beside Kelso Conservation Park.
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Milton Fair
Acton
Stan Matthews
Choicelea Farms
Mel McCullough
Windows broken at CINR station by unknown
Constable Nick Farion of the Acton O P P Detachment investigated damage to four windows at the CN R station Monday night. Four windows at the rear of the building had been broken and it is presumed the damage was caused by children throwing stones. The investigation is continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Farion
Acton O.P.P
Cn.r
Auction Sale At D G Robertson Draws Big Crowd
Ospringe district news reports a foggy evening auction sale at D G Robertson's with a large crowd. William Gibson sold the articles quickly as guests include Mr and Mrs George Howard Brockville Earl Howard Susan Clarkson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howard
Brockville
Earl Howard
Susan Clarkson
H. R. Howard
Leonard Fitcher
Surrey
England
William Wragg
Len Buck
Winnipeg
D. G. Robertson
William Gibson
Emma Baldie
Four hurt in Esquesing bridge crash on Sixth Line
A Sunday crash on the Sixth Line north of 17 Sideroad Esquesing injured four people including Anna Piarecka of Limehouse who suffered the most serious injuries after a rear seat passenger struck the front. Her sister Wanda and Andrew Wisniewski were treated for minor injuries while driver Donat Fre of Toronto escaped with no serious harm. The bridge is narrow and on a curve. the Fre car was a total wreck. Earlier in the week, two other accidents in the district caused total damages of 275 and 350 dollars with no injuries reported.
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Limehouse
Sideroad
Anna Piarecka
R.R. 1
Wanda
Andrew Peter Wisniewski
Willowdale
Donat Fre
Toronto
Idk
Gardeners Cover Beds Against Early Frost Nip
Gardeners protected flower beds this week to shield foliage and blossoms from the first frosts, wrapping and covering plants to prevent damage and preserve spring growth.
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Acton Free Press
Lloyd Braiden
James L. Longstreet
Frank McHardie
Agricultural Hall
Milton ‘Fairgrounds
Frank Petch
Wim, Rorzak
ST. John Ambulance Brigade Division
Acton, Ont
Town Hall
A. H. McKenzie
King of Heaven
E. A. Hansen
William Leithead
Nettie Tryssenaar
Shirley Cain
Margie Alpress
West Hill
CINR
Willey Studio
Ospringe
Guelph Hospital
M. Jackson
Paul Donaldson
Marsville
Herbison
Lloyd Robertson
D. G
George Lang
Corroms
Bridge Four
Prlice
Frej
Jack Mellor
Wallace St
Vivian Susan Perry
Highway 7
Carole Roberta Shepherd
R.R. 2
Rockwood
Venus
HASTI
AR Diaries
Dills Stationery
Mill ST. E
Acadian
Actian
Pete Masson
Ont
Queen St. East
Roxy
In Color All Star Cast
Woody's
Sun
Charlton Heston
Ind
ALL Star Country Music
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