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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

15

A Woodley Agricultural Diploma Presented at Town Hall

Milton Town Hall overflowed for the Halton Agricultural Society euchre and dance. Howard Armstrong announced winners: Mrs Cecil Jarvis and Mrs Olive Baldock for ladies high, Ken Elliott and George Brownridge for gents high, Mrs Charles LeRiche and George Somerville travelled prizes. J E Whitelock presented an agricultural service diploma to A T Woodley for meritorious service to agriculture. Mills Orchestra provided the music as the evening closed.

Addison Woodley Agricultural Service Halton Agricultural Society J. E. Whitelock Milton Town Hall Howard Armstrong Cecil Jarvis Olive .Baldock Ken Elliott George Brownridge Charles LeRiche George Somerville A. T. Woodley Millers Ail

Stan Hall Remarks On Debate in House

Halton county junior farmers debating team was referenced in the House of Commons on Monday when Stan Hall provincial M P drew members attention to their achievement. The M P for Carleton congratulated Halton after the county lost to Halton in the finals.

Halton County House of Commons Stan Hall Ounty Carleton Halton Alssé

Life of Nassagaweya Resident Joseph Frank Remembrance

Joseph Frank of Nassagaweya Nassagaweya township died at his Rockwood home on March 27 after a life spent on a Nassagaweya farm. Born 1871 to Christian Frank and Ellen McGlaughlin, he married Edith Gilmour in 1904. Survived by eight children, grandchildren, and many relatives. funeral March 30 in Acton. Interment Nassagawega Presbyterian cemetery.

Nassagaweya Joseph Frank Rockwood Christian Frank Ellen McGlaughlin Edith Gilmour Christian William Nas$agaweya Joseph Minnie James Georgetown John Acton Laura Silcock Merrickville Howard Earl Port Credit Wilfred Ebenezer United Church Rumsley Funeral Home W. F. Slimn Karl Oscar Locker Gordon Silcock Bud James James Brooks Aubrey Carnahan Alex Frank Roy ‘Donald Howard Donald Ken Bullard Nassagawega Presbyterian Cemetery

Precautions Urged in Farm Sale by QC Expert

George Elliott Q.C. urged Ligny and Pine Grove farm forums to read contracts carefully and consult a lawyer before signing any papers. He warned about land changing ownership for various purposes. The meeting also featured the film Enough and For All and musical numbers by Audrey Brown and David Howden, followed by lunch.

Internea George Elliott Q.C Ligny Pine Grove Farm Pine Grove School Elliott Audrey Brown David Howden

Rolling Room tops Beardmore standings with hard win

March 26 updates show Rolling Room defeating Upper Leather to seize first in Beardmore while Chrome clings to third as Beamhouse and Cutsole trade wins. J. Turkesz leads with 729 in trundling. league tallies list Rolling Room 44, Upper Leather 41, Jome 40.

Beardmore Rolling Room Upper Leather Chrome Curry Works Beamhouse Cutsole Trundlers J. Turkesz A. Ratcliffe K. Papillon H. Lambert J. Dunn J. Robson Jome Legion Gals Dim Wits Half Wits Doodle Bugs Fireflies J. Bullough S. Turkesz A. Wheeler M. Cooney P. Jordan E. Roach M. Irwin K. James E. Bowman E. Duffield C. Ledger His Hers Baxter Lab Tigers Clobtering Braves Ganger” Williams Ross Morton Dodgers Indians Don McMulkin Ab Robinson Handy Andy Hufnagel Yankees Athletics Acton Ladies Dot Earle Helen LeSueur Hep Cats Femmes D. Krapek M. Pope C. Morton M. Marks SL Martin R. Halford Acton Dominion Hotel Vagabonds Tiger Cats Combines Carrolls R. Morton M. Bennett C. Ryan H. Earle C. Spires

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