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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1951
Page
16
Five Acton scouts and their scoutmaster attended the Boy Scout cyclorama in the Coliseum Toronto on Saturday. The same report notes school disease tests, road disrepair, and local house purchases.
The April IODE meeting at Mrs G Mason’s home drew good attendance. The Regent Mrs A Long chaired as cans of tinned meat and salmon were gathered for overseas shipment. A clothing drive was planned, with garments to be delivered at the next meeting at Mrs M Schroeder’s. A committee prepared greeting cards for Acton’s new citizens, while fundraising for a scar was discussed for future consideration.
Mrs. Robert Parker hosted the Knox Presbyterian Ladies' Aid at her Park Ave home with acting moderator Mrs. F. Anderson in the president's absence. Mrs. A. M. McPherson and Mrs. R. Davidson led worship, Easter message by Mrs. Ald Buchanan, selections from Quiet Comers read by Mrs. Jo Dennis, and a social contest won by Mrs. G. Somerville and Mrs. F. Anderson.
A humorous meditation on bed making and labor saving devices. It cites the Irish bed by Murphy, Canadian textile research, and Coleridge methods, noting mornings in South Sea Isles and a Chateau Laurier incident where parliament members stopped a strike after making their beds.
The Greehock Women’s Institute March meeting at Mrs H Turner’s home featured a report on Churchill United Church history by Robi Allen and historic farm notes by Mrs Chester Allan. Attendees heard about a Red Cross canvass and an Ospringe X ray clinic on April 27, with lunch served after the program.
The largest single class under MAT consists of business employees in Canada. It includes 1,737,898 taxpayers out of a total 2,368,546 income tax payers.
Birth notices for Peck Harding McMullen Leslie Courtney Chisholm Anderson and Reed and Lillie deaths for Kate Reed and Sarah Lillie from Acton Guelph Rockwood Everton and Calgary detailed with dates locations and family relations. Mother and baby statuses: all listed as fine or noted as stillborn. Funeral and interment details provided.
Coming events include a Knox Church choir ten and baking sale this Saturday afternoon April date. dance at Acton Town Hall Friday April date with Les King leading a 12 member group and 50 cent admission. two metal working classes start Tuesday April 1 with sessions 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 taught by Andrew Fussel of Toronto. Contact Mrs Wes Beattie at 208.
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