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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
27
Local personal notes recount Knox Alert Group’s planned visit to Halton Manor tonight. Hospital updates list patients at Guelph General and family news covers travels, weddings, illnesses, and social events across Acton and nearby communities.
A district shower and social at Woodside marks Mr and Mrs Tom McCutcheon and two grandchildren moving to Preston in April. Local events include contests, a picture contest, group activities, and gifts. church notices mention Seaview Communion and visits from relatives, with meals and acknowledgments shaping a busy community gathering.
The Rockwood Women’s Institute held its March meeting with 12 members. Highlights included reports on the treasurer and minutes, a delegate chosen for the Officers’ Conference at the University of Guelph, a Lucky Luncheon fund report, and a plan for an “Aprons for every occasion” display at Acton Fair. The group discussed buying School No. 8 and planned further talks with local officials.
The Acton Brownie pack met at Mary Watson's home then toured J B Mackeavie and Son Ltd during last week’s meeting led by Mrs. Newton.
A Ladies Aid supper at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church celebrated the Birthday Cake Institute’s 15th anniversary in the Sunday School room with a talk by Mrs. Ed Cinetan on her travels through Australia and other locations. Guests included charter members, with memories shared and a cake cutting to conclude the evening. Families of local residents joined the event and several visitors attended from nearby towns.
A scrambled weather note describes a cold bright dawn and melting snow on high banks after three weeks of heavy snowfall. It notes March snow totals were unusually high, with winter warmth and sun following the cold spell, prompting questions about April forecasts.
Mrs Bula Tomlinson has taken over ownership of the Main Variety Smoke Shop in Acton downtown. She is a well known local, previously with Michigan Bulb Co, and will run the shop with husband Don Kwall while making minor interior changes.
Drivers report ongoing difficulties maintaining clean cars amid current weather conditions with mud splashes and dust buildup impacting visibility and aesthetics.
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