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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1948

Page

5

Local residents gather for weekend visits and sports

Mr and Mrs Alf Rolea hosted Everton Sunday visitors. Mr and Mrs Arnald Wilson came from Guelph. Fred Murray and Mrs Murray from Guelph visited with W Head. Harvey Smith of Toronto University spent the weekend with his wife and family. Muriel and Barbara Bonham of Guelph spent Saturday with J P Renham's family. Attendees from here went to a hockey game between Acton and Sundridge at Yeapler Saturday. Maitland Elfard visited Sunday with J P Renham and family.

Alf. Rolea Arnald Wilson Fred Murray Acton Sundridge Maitland Elfara J.P. Renham

Visitors and social calls noted in Georgetown area

Mr and Mrs Karn and Elanor visited in London last weekend. Mr Blackmore of Toronto assisted as student teacher with Mrs Harber at S S No 16. Mr and Mrs V Manser with children from Scotland visited the Karns. Spitzer family of Brenlan visited A Spitzers. W Greenleaf family visited the Bentons. J Noble and C Meredith visited R L Davidson. A group of W I Indies catered for the Georgetown C D E annual banquet on Monday. Earl Fuller of Erin visited the Mullers on Sunday.

BE. Karn Elanor London Blackmore Toronto Harber S. S. No. 16 V_ Manser Kenenity Earl Fuller Erin Mulder'’s Elsie Cairns Chapple's Guelph St. David's Presbyterian Church Wallace King Robert Elliot Murray McPhail Mr Phinn Milton Mary A. Moore British Nurses George Goldstraws Zimmerman Public School

Milton appoints Hall as dumps and refuse collector

Milton Council passed a by law naming Victor F. Hall as ashes garbage and refuse collector for Milton for the year starting April 1 1948 with a salary of 2500 dollars. Induction services for Rev Jas L Blair at St Pauls United Church were held Friday evening. Prof John Weall spoke to the Milton Canadian Club at the Milton Inn on home surroundings and plantings. Clarence G Riddell was re elected president of the Milton Baseball Club at the annual meeting in Town Hall Council rooms with over twenty five citizens present.

Milton Couneil Victor F. Hall Milton Jas. L.blair St. Paul's United Church John Weall Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Milton Canadian

Community Notes From Nassagaweya District

Mrs Davenport attended the WLI directors meeting in Milton and the district annual meeting is set for June 1 at Ebenezer Church. Mr and Mrs Arthur Davenport and baby Jimmie moved to Moffat. The Allison family relocate to Kilbride. A farm stock sale was held by Mr and Mrs Jos Frank with fair W I booth business. Maple sap and syrup work reports a fair season. Stan Robinson hosted Med Pent and children in Milton. Mrs Joyce visited Kennedy residence. Robinsons visited Mrs Rebipaca in Hamilton. David McPhedran mourns his sister Mrs Fisher Ospringe. Sympathies to the family.

FE Davenport WLI Milton Ebenezer Church Nasaiqtaweyar Arthur Davenport Jimmie Moffat Allison Joyce Eileen Kilbride Jos. Frank Stan Robinson Med. Pentfens Wm. Joyce Thos. Kennedy George Doris M. Rebipaca Hamilton David McPhedran Robi. Fisher Ospringe

April Mission Circle meets at Snow home in Guelph

The April Mission Circle gathered Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Ehwvogd Snow and Mixa Tydin Snow with good attendance. Miss Norma Me Keehnie led the evening and Miss Betty Anne Kerr spoke on Christian Stewardship. Mrs. Richant Shortill led devotional. Elwernl Shewhead contributed a watch-tower item. Plans were made for a bank offering in May.

Betty Anne Kerr Ernie McEnery Watch Tower Canada Leo. Jamieson

Rockwood Events Show Choir Concert and Community Loss

The Rockwood W C T U met at a Tuesday gathering with strong attendance. Ayles read The Influence of the Bible, and June convention plans were discussed. A quiz led by Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Blatherwick featured readings by Mrs. Blatherwick. A choir concert at Town Hall was chaired by Rev. John Ward with Mrs. Frank Stout directing a 30-member group drawing members from multiple churches. A bouquet honored Mrs. Stout, and Romeo and Juliet performances by Don McArthur and Joan Stout drew cheers. Mrs. W. J. Glendinning died in Guelph General Hospital aged 87. funeral was in Acton with Rev. Ward and local pallbearers listed. Weekend visitors included Roy Day and Mrs. Lloyd Hunter. Work continued on the new Frigidaire Locker building near the Post Office.

Rockwood W.c-T.ul Ayles Thomas Blathenvick Blatherwick Chas. Jalliffe United Church John Ward Frank Stout Barbara Ward John Rockwood Frank Guild Chas H. Harris Mrs. Stout Helen McCannel Don McArthur Joan Stout Romeo Juliet Miss Allan Toronto Hamilton Guelph Acton Rockwood W. J. Glendinning Gueliph General Hospital Glendinning Eden Muuls James

Camp Belle WOE Members Elect Offcers and Plan April

The Camp Belle WOE meeting at Mrs Martin’s home drew 30 ladies with June Keld presiding. Minutes treasurer notes, district meeting reported, officers elected for the coming year, and plans discussed for a Milton Fair exhibit and Disabled Veterans plan support. A district convention was announced for June 1 at Ebenezer United Church.

S. Calas Howlexa Norma Brown Marilyn Moore Joan King Lola Campbell Helen Agnew Calrna Phils Aunt Sue Norman Jows Ann’ Parker Phis Virginia Mitchell Caimsy Martin June Keld George Black Halton Farmers Milton Lloyd Crawford Ebenezer United Church Red Cross Julie Reid Frank Quintian Howson Lush Donald Martin Sec Treas Jane Reid Campbell Agnew Chas. King Walter Ferrier J. K. Mahon Eflower and Fruit Roy Parker Wihiliam Buck James DeForest Robert Elliott Gordon McPhail George Inglis Charles King Geo Inglis Thomas McPhail K. Mahon William Buck William VanSickle Jean McPhail Robi. Menzies Robert Inglis William McLaren

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