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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

13

Churchill 48th Anniversary and Local Visits

Mr and Mrs D A Russell celebrated their forty eighth wedding anniversary with a quiet family party at their daughter Edith McEachern's home. Several visitors from Toronto Sudbury and Montreal joined relatives across the community in welcoming new neighbors and sharing Easter greetings.

D. A. Russell Edith McEachern Danny Haines R. G. Agnew Kerr G. G. Brook Toronto McEachermn Burgess Guelph Arthur Yoistin Sudbury C. J. Thomson Burd Brenda Mimico Warren Burd Montreal Pamela Joanne Brooks Mrs. Skeech Freeman Bruce Denham London Bob Kerr

Halton Manor Hobby Class Hosts Oakville Guests

Halton Manor hobby class entertained guests from St. John's United Church Oakville and Manor residents. Exhibition featured knitted afghan crochet doilies lace towels embroidered runners towels and decorated vases. Mrs E L Wilson led Oakville visitors and E L Wilson served as chairman.

Halton Manor St. John's United Church Oakville Manor Women's Association of St. John's Church Eric Clarke E. L.wilson E. L. Wilson Ray Moore My Bonnie Clementine Bruce Donaldson Garden of Happiness Little Gray West Moore Heaven George Gershwin Warren Pawley Rose White the Manor Nursing Staff

Oakville hosts visiting hobby class and Easter service

Miss White led slides of Pacific islands and beauty spots for Oakville guests. Muriel Thompson praised the eight week hobby class and invited further handicraft displays. Easter service at Manor chapel featured Rev R F Snyder delivering a sermon on Christ's intercession.

Hawaii Miss White Pacific Islands Oakville Muriel Thompson R. F. Snyder Emmanuel Baptist Church Milton Snyder Mr. Snyder Christ Our Lord Christ

Everton Hosts to Easter Week Visitors from Area Families

Many area families entertained guests including Walter Couling of Orangeville, Jo hn Alton Jennie Tovell and David Stewart Ospringe and William Robertson Patten Diane Kenny of Guelph, Ted Jestin and Hunter family at Dainsville.

Walter Couling Orangeville John Alton Jennie Tovell David Stewart Ospringe William E. Robertson Robert Patten Diane Kenny Guelph William Alton George Weston Ted Jestin Patsy Nancy Lloyd Hunter Dainsville Charles Fountain Bob Woodhouse Toronto Ted Fountain Grace Joyce Fountain Dan Hindley Hillsburgh Roy Hindley Wesley Lillie Jim Mooney Fergus Ken Smith Albert Ware Bert Ware Acton Edwards Billie Paula Bobby Betty Hamilton Joan Ted Jim Fort Hamil Jimmy Ware Mrs. Ware Harry Ware

Easter Services and Local Happenings at Ballinafad

The Ballinafad church held Easter services with Town send in the pulpit and Easter blooms on display. A baby son arrived at Guelph hospital for Richard Shortill, and multiple local families visited relatives. A. E. Cripps hosted Ken Cotton and family at Stayner. Mrs. Jesse McEnery is ill. John Snow sustained bruises from a fall in the barn.

Townsend Richard Shortill Guelph Hospital Stan Edge Howard Danny Hamilton Robert Arnold McEnery Syd Hayes Hene Dunnville Mary Swindlehurst Ken Cotton A. E. Cripps Stayner Jesse McEnery E. Adair Peggy Arnold McEnery John Snow Presbyterian Church D. Black Knox College Toronto D. H. Marshall Guelph United Church St. John's Church St. John’s Church E. H. Jones Newmarket Addison Johns Ada Waller George Waller Listowel Maurice Hurd Weston Roy Day Milton Greer Aldershot Fred Day Ancaster Bell Telephone Co Walter Hunt George and Oat

Rockwood Tractor Accident Leads to Amputation

A serious farm accident on the fourth line near Eramosa left Robert Hamilton with a shattered leg after his trouser leg was caught in a power take-off. His brother Ted halted the tractor and help was secured. Hamilton was taken to General hospital where the leg was amputated above the knee. Easter services and community notes follow.

Robert Hamilton Eramosa Ted Waller General Hospital

Engagement of Joan Patricia Chisholm to Peter Schipper

Mr and Mrs William Chisholm announce the engagement of their granddaughter Joan Patricia to Peter Schipper son of Mr and Mrs Jacobes Schipper of Glen Williams The marriage is planned for late April.

William Chisholm Joan Patricia Peter Schipper Jacobes Schipper Glen Williams

Ospringe Easter Visitors Hit District in Weekend Spread

The Ospringe area welcomed many Easter visitors this weekend. Families from Toronto Niagara Falls Guelph St Catharines Rockwood Streetsville and Kitchener joined locals for holiday gatherings and Good Friday visits. Milkettes met at Mrs Fisher home with Gruel and eggnog demonstrations.

Jean Nellis Oustic Fred Johnston Arnold Sunter Gail Dianne Niagara Falls G. Sunter E. Baldie Leo Nicholson Diana Sharon St. Catharines J. A. Bulloch Streetsville D. G. Robertson Douglas Robertson Sharon and Murray Guelph Ken Robertson Lynda Toronto Charles McDougall Rockwood Cliff McDougall Eramosa Margaret Winter Dustie Martha Jackson H. McEwan Ross McEwan Alex Huston Nan Huston M. Walters Jimmy Robertson George D. Robertson Joyce Robertson Kitchener New York Ospringe Milkettes Mrs. E. Fisher Mrs. Fisher E. Archibald Joan Aitken Shirley Awrey

Silver-Wood Euchre Parties Draw Big Local Crowds

A large turnout attended the Silver-Wood Institute birthday euchre at the stone school with twelve tables. Mrs. Somerville won the ladies first prize and Mrs. Ernie Miller took second. men’s high score went to Harding Price with Billy Wilson as runner up. Mrs. Mc Clure earned a luck prize while refreshments were provided by institute ladies. Ern Batkin returned from Toronto hospital after an operation but relapsed Saturday night and required further care. An another euchre at the Marchington home had five tables. prizes went to Mrs. Grieg and Percy White with consolations to Mrs. Miller and Edgar Beeney. Lunch was served by co-hostesses.

Silver-Wood Institute Stone School Somerville Ernie Miller Harding Price Billy Wilson McClure Ern Batkin Toronto Marchington Charles Grieg Percy White Edgar Beeney Shier Williamson

Executors Clearin Auction Sale in Eramosa Township

Executors sale of farm livestock implements and household goods at Lot 6, con 6 two miles east of Rockwood on Tuesday March 10. Cattle include Holstein cows and heifers with due dates and milking status. horses and gear. breeding ewes and pigs. farm implements from McCormick Deering and Massey Harris. hay and grain. household items. terms cash with no reserve. Auction conducted by William A. Gibson with details on login and notes.

Henry Maude Rockwood York McCormick Deering Fleury Harris Fleury Bissell Isc Massey Harris Verity Viking Quebec WM. A. Gibson Aljetlaresr

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