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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 14, 1938

Page

5

Engagement Announces Quiet April Nuptials in Acton

Mrs A G Clarridge improves after hospital stay in Guelph. Miss Kathleen Baatrise Treanor of Georgetown engages to Neil William Gibbens of Acton. The couple plan a late April wedding in a small ceremony, with families and friends notified.

A. G. Clarridge Guelph Thomas Treanor Georgetown Kathleen Baatrise Neil William Mira Thos. Gibbens Acton

Easter Thank Offering Meeting of Knox YWCA

The Knox Church Young Women's Auxiliary held an Easter Thank Offering meeting in the Sunday School Room hosted by President Mrs. Francis Wilds. Donna Anderson recited An Easter Prayer while Mission Band girls performed God's Garden. A pageant titled O Tell the Gilad Story depicted the Easter tale and musical numbers by Miss Scott and Mrs Near with Mrs Lois Atkinson.

Knox Church Young Women's Auxiliary Francis Wilds Ohara Marguerite Roswell Donna Anderson Mission Band God's Garden Humbers Miss Scott Near Lois Atkinson Gilad

Brittania Man Dies From Hold-Up Wounds

Gerrit Lammerse a 61 year old service station owner died at Peels Memorial Hospital Brampton after being shot in the abdomen by a masked intruder late Wednesday night. A blanket warrant for murder was issued by Crown Attorney A Davis as officials prepared for an autopsy and inquest likely.

Gerrit Lammerse Peels Memorial Hospital Brampton A. @. Davis Lammerse

Presbyterian WMS to Meet in Galt With Mission Focus

A large contingent of Ontario provincial WMS members will gather in Galt at Knox Church April 26 to 27 for the Presbyterian Provincial WMS meeting. Young People's Work, with speakers Misa Pelton, Mrs. Holman, and Milas McMurchy, will feature, followed by a CQGLT pageant. Rev Dr Stewart Parker of Toronto will speak midweek, with secretaries’ reports and routine business to conclude.

Presbyterian WMS Galt Knox Church Misa Pelton Stewart Parker Toronto

Bloomsbury Society Hosts Dublin Literary Evening

Bloomsbury Literary Society welcomed Dublin Literary Society on Tuesday evening. Hoss Patterson presided and introduced Walter Linham of Dublin. Program included readings by Mrs Bracken and others, piano by Dorothy Frank, an orchestral set, a play Cheer-up Chad, national anthem, followed by lunch and dancing.

Bloomsbury Literary Society Dublin Literary Society

Third Annual Meeting of Children's Aid Society

The Third Annual Meeting of the Children's Aid Society of the Counties of Pref and Halton will be held Thursday April 21 1938 at 7 30 p m in the Sunday School Room of St Pauls United Church. Annual reports will be presented and officers elected. Miss Nora Lea supervisor of the Child Protection Department of the Toronto Children's Aid Society will address the meeting.

Children's Aid Society of Pref and Halton St. Paul's United Church Nora Lea Child Protection Department Toronto Children's Aid Society Miss Lea

Pipe Dream at Gregory Theatre headline

The Cavalcade of America's breathless years presents a film cartoon featuring Joel McCrea Bob Burns and Frances Dee at Gregory Theatre.

America Joel Mec- Crea Bob Burns Frances Dee

Gloves for Kitchen Work

The article argues that many women avoid wearing rubber gloves for short kitchen tasks, remembering the trouble of removing them, yet warn that kitchen work harms hands over time and gloves provide necessary protection.

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Million Dollar Beauty Crowned At Advertising Art Show

Virginia Judd wore nearly a million dollars in jewelry and clothing as she was named the most beautiful model in America at the annual exhibition of advertising art directors in New York.

Virginia Judd America Advertising Art Directors New York

Easter Puzzle Poem Riddle Leads to Coupon Code

A riddle from a verse puzzle lists positions of letters describing a word related to comfort. The poem hints at a solution connected to a coupon code phrase. The final line indicates the answer is a name or term tied to USE COUPON.

Gasoline Labeled Liquid Dynamite by Safety Group

A safety association warns gasoline used as a cleansing agent is a form of liquid dynamite. Gasoline vapor is heavier than air and lingers near the ground, creating danger in confined spaces. The group recommends combustible gas indicators and proper goggles to reduce injuries and fatalities. The report covers eye protection, proper handling, and conference plans in Windsor with over 1,500 delegates.

Industrial Joh Vernor Peterborough E. Burgess Toronto A. McMenemy Hamilton R. A. Clarke Windsor E. Morgan Ontario

Acton Recurs Triumph at Halton County Music Festival

Halton County Music Festival highlights include Acton and Milton entries with top placings across Rural Solos Choirs and High School solos. Judges led by G Roy Fenwick awarded prizes to Burlington Central and Strathcona participants with a wide range of vocal and instrumental classes.

Toronto Normal School W. Smith Burlington G. O Atkins Bronte J.A. Lockhart Russell Denyes Halton Ruth Bell Toronto Georgetown Milton Oakville Acton Bell Strathcons Fisher's Corners Pine Grove Palermo Limehouse Tanslay Zimmerman Nogeagawoya Palérmo Boyne Nelson Limastone Hig Bequeaing Trafalgar Milton Home and School Club Strathcona Home and S Acton Women's Institute Halton Women’s Institute Mountain Union Women’s Institute Hornby Women's Institute John Milton Chapter A. Pletcher Campbellville F. Matheson Acton Lode Betty Gibson Joyce Desserwalt Betty Paul Jane Early Shirley Brown Margaret Peace Strathcona Douglas Craig Burlington High School Frank Carter Georgetown High School Barcarolle Muriel Smith Wilma Johnstone Noma Marcellus Evelyn Vansickle Gertrude Morley Ruth Sergeant Sam Brunelle Charlie Allan Alexander Metcalfe Jim Bentley Burington Central Bill Gautley Charlie Henderson G Roy Fenwick Urban Selos Burlington Central Charle Henderson Strathcotia Aton Publo School Patricia Urban Selos Georgina Bridle Burlington Gentral Barbara Nixon Ivy “Tees Daphne Barbara McKay Oakville Central Barbara Culham Patricia Tiley G. Roy Penwick Dustis Mary [Eoatietae Margaret Craig Jacqueline Doris Prestham Prances Allan Marion Gastic Clas Hoya Betty White Clam Lunder Roy Chapman Stewart Maclaren Jack Sheppard Helen McGowan Ebien Fisher MM. Angus Burlington B Burlington A Cornet Joseph Wilcox Clark Crawford Bruce Matheson

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of William Sprow

Creditors of William Sprow late of Acton Halton County must send full names addresses and claim details to solicitor by April 30 1938. Executors will distribute assets thereafter and will not be liable for claims not yet noticed. Dated Acton April 15 1838. C F Leatherd Molbater for the Executors Willow Sprow Estate.

Willam Sprow Acton Halton RSO William Sprow

Estate of Charles William Lambert Notice to Creditors

In the Estate of Charles William Lambert of Erin Township Wellington County deceased creditors must send full particulars of claims and any security by May 15 1938 to Kenneth M Langdon solicitor executor Georgetown April 13 1938. After May 15 1938 the executor will distribute assets having regard only to claims of which notice is received and will not be liable for those not claimed.

Tae Charles William Lambert Orbout Guelph Welington Hia Georgetown Kenneth M. Langdon Charles William

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