Tweedsmuir history prize for Silverwood at area convention
The Acton Free Press reports Silverwood placed second in the Tweedsmuir History contest at the Guelph area Women's Institute convention held September 19 and 20 at the War Memorial Hall University of Guelph. Mrs. Marchington as curator noted this is the second second prize for Silverwood. Delegates heard from Mrs. Stanley Baird associate editor of the Kitchener Waterloo Record and Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario president Mrs. Small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Duffield
G. Henderson
H. Marchington
Women's Institute
Guelph
War Memorial Hall
University of Guelph
Dutfield
Stanley Baird
Kitchenee Water
Loo Record
Women’s Institute
Small
Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
Tweedsmuir
Silverwood
Marchington
Earlily
Halton
Russell Miller
G. Burn
Milton
Auction sale of 146 acre Erin farm and Holstein herd
The sale at 12 30 p m on October 1 features 55 registered and grade Holstein cows, 10 grade heifers, and calves. Farm assets include tractors, implements, hay, feed, household goods, and a 146 acre property with brick 8 room house, 3 room apartment, 96 by 78 barn, stalls for 56 cows, milking equipment, and bulk tank. Terms demand 0 down, 30 percent at possession, balance up to five years mortgage. no reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
R.O.P
Thorn Lea
Wellington County
Frank Dobson
Pedigres
Tractor & Implements
Fergison
Massey Ferguson
Ford
McCormick Deering
New Idea
John Deere
Ose
A. Gibson
Guelph
Henry Wheeler
Auction Sale of Cattle and More at Erin Farm
Auction sale of cattle horses pigs poultry and implements at the farm on the 8th Line Erin Township two miles north of Ballina and two miles south of Highway 24 commencing at 1 p.m. No reserve as proprietor is giving up farming. Proprietor or auctioneer not responsible for accidents on sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Twp
Ballinafad
No. 24 Hwy
Auctioneers O W Main Clerk Note
Auctioneers TUPFIN and C R R Roth with phone 8564246 and O W Main listed as clerk. The fragment offers no clear event, date, or location details beyond contact names and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H_TUPFIN
C_R. ROTH
O. W. ‘Main
Milton Agricultural Hall Sale Listing Items to Oct 1
Auction advertisement for a sale at the Milton Agricultural Hall Fairgrounds on Saturday October 1 at 130 sharp. Items include air conditioner worth 540 in June, bed and chesterfield set, Admiral TV, Viking stove and refrigerator, Hoover vacuum, ironing equipment, furniture, rugs, lamps, kitchen tables, chairs, and household goods. Owner Thal board and auctioneer Frank Petch disclaim accidents. contact 877 2864. 2013
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral TV
Viking
Hoover
Thal Board
Janet Aitken Bruce Huff Tie Knot in Knox Church Acton
Janet Aitken and Bruce Huff wed at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton on September 10 at 5 30 PM. The ceremony included a double ring rite by Rev A He McKenzie with the bride in a white silk organza gown and a cascade bouquet. They plan to settle in East Lansing Michigan where the groom studies agricultural economics at Michigan State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Aitken
Bruce Huff
Knox Church
Knox Presbyterian’ Church
Acton
East Lansing
Michigan
Michigan State University
Calvin Aitken
RR. 3
Frank Huff
Bloomfield
Ontario
Ontario Agricultural College
Halfon
A. He MeKenzie
Bo A. Hansen
Douglas Hedley
Casuga
Morris Hult
George Huff
Toronto
Jim Aitken
Parkview
Guelph
Picton
Belleville
Ottawa
St. Catharines
Orangeville
Harriston
Cooksville
Milton
Georgetown
Willey Studio
Acton Fair Honors Winners and Local Celebrations
Relatives and neighbors celebrated the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marchington with a surprise party last weekend, where a pole lamp was presented. Miss N Burnbelt is home again recovering from an operation 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. Burnbelt
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 entered Guernseys. Domestic awards went to Actonians Mrs Norm Robert son, Mrs George Young, Mrs Murray Scayne, and Mrs Vic Morris. MP George Kerr said the provincial agricultural museum would likely be near Milton Heights beside Kelso Conservation Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Fair
Acton
Stan Matthews
Choicelea Farms
Mel McCullough
Windows damaged at CN R station in Acton
Constable Nick Farion of the Acton O P P Detachment investigated damage to four windows at the CN R station Monday night. Four rear windows had been broken and it is presumed children threw stones. The investigation is continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Farion
Acton O.P.P
Cn.r
Auction and social notes from Brockville district
A busy week in the Brockville district features an OSPRINGE Auction sale drawing a large crowd despite fog at D. G. Robertson’s, where William Gibson moved items quickly. Mr and Mrs George Howard and friends visit H R Howard. visitors Len Buck and Mink Breeders convocation in Winnipeg attract attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howard
Brockville
Barl Howard
Susan Clarkson
H. R. Howard
Leonard Fitcher
Surrey
England
William Wragg
Len Buck
Winnipeg
D. G. Robertson
William Gibson
Emma Baldie
Corroms Esquesing bridge four hurt in Sunday crash
Four people were injured when a car hit a bridge on the Sixth Line north of 17 Sideroad Esquesing on Sunday afternoon. Anna Piarecka of Limehouse suffered the most serious injuries requiring 15 stitches after striking the windshield area. Her sister Wanda and Andrew Wisniewski sustained minor cuts, while driver Donat Fre of Toronto escaped with non serious injuries. The bridge is narrow and on a curves approach. Other district accidents last week left two drivers with total damage to their cars but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Sideroad
Anna Piarecka
R.R. 1
Wanda
Andrew Peter Wisniewski
Willowdale
Donat Fre
Toronto
Gardeners shield flower beds from early frost
Gardeners covered up flower and foliage beds this week to protect against the first frosts, aiming to prevent damage to plants as temperatures drop.
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Acton Free Press
Sheila Campbell
Tara Henderson
Lloyd Braiden
James L. Longstreet
Frank McHardie
Agricultural Hall
Milton ‘Fairgrounds
Frank Petch
Wim, Rorzak
ST. John Ambulance Brigade Division
Acton, Ont
Town Hall
William Leithead
Nettie Trossenaar
Shirley Cain
Margie Alpress
West Hill
CNR
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
AR Diaries
Oor Powell School
Dills Stationery
Mill ST. E
Acadian
Actian
Pete Masson
Ont
Queen St. East
Roxey
Sun
Edste
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