Contested Name Of Esquesing School From 1882
The Esquesing township school later called Lorne or Lorn prompts debate over its spelling. It opened in 1882 as a one room building near Acton, costing 1563.28 for land, fence, and fittings. Miss Anna Easterbrook earned 300 yearly. early pupil Dan Johnston is noted. Local board to decide if the school should be known as Lorne or Lorn.
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Lome
Lorn
Lorne
Trim
Esquesing
Alex Kennedy
Lachlan McMillan
Joseph Lasby
Donald Cameron
Charles Davidson
Anna Easterbrook
Dan , Johnston
Larne School
Lorne” School
Aga
Lorne Simpson
Lam School
Ro L Davidson
W. Dobie
Ruth Evans
Georgetown
Perhans
Schowl
Lorne Or
United church Mission Band Thankoffering Meeting
About 30 parents and friends attended the United church Mission Band Thankoffering gathering Friday evening with 30 children taking part. Leading the group were Mrs A Mercer Mrs M Lymon Mrs Ro Bean and Mrs W Waterhouse. Children marched in with candles singing Jesus Picts Us Shine. Peter Wolfe recited, David Smeth president gave a welcome address, a skit called Family and wider lands followed, hymns were sung and prayers offered.
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United Church Mission Band
Mission Band
A Mercer
M Lymon
Ro Bean
W Water
Peter Wolfe
David Smeth
Hyme Owas
Messian
Por Peu Katherne Garret
Tun
Reg
Oreading
Fe Fats
Tommy Mikopas
Ke Verge
Feenim
Ricky Lawee
Beth Wat Mu Wans
Presb
Anes Moss Hinatk
Norman Ela
General Meeting of Acton Soccer Club
General Meeting of Acton Soccer Club scheduled for this week at Legon hall. Potential players from town and district expected. club to enter in Souherr Omar Soccer League second division with 20 to 25 players anticipated for the Acton team.
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Tela
Legon Hall
Souherr Omar
Acton
Knox Girls Meet Hears Easter Theme in April Daughters
Mrs A Ellerby hosted the Daughters of Knox at her Acton home on April 12 with about 20 members present. Norma Wilds led as first vice president. Exeter as the Easter theme included Bible verses read by Margaret Toth Elizabeth Jang and Betty Green. June Watkins read the dogwood tres symbol. Prints of Passion Week paintings were shown by Mrs A Buchanan. A 20 Questions contest entertained and funds were raised to sew baby jackets for Korean children. Upcoming plans include a twilight event at Miss Ruby Clark's and a May graduation service.
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A Ellerby
Acton
Daughters of Knox
Norma Wilds
Exeter
Margaret Toth
Elizabeth Jang
Betty Green
June Watkins
A. Buchanan
Mes Po Bennie
Japan
Daftadioa
Ruby Clark
Anglican Palm Sunday Observances Across Churches
Anglican churches mark Palm Sunday with morning services at St. Alban’s and St. John’s Rockwood, including youth gatherings and a parish breakfast. Palm crosses are distributed. week continues with Matins Evensong and special services through Good Friday and Easter.
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St. Alban's Church
St. John's Church
Rockwood
Acton
Speedy turnout at Acton schools in drill
Fire chief Sam Tennant and brigade staged a tire drill at Acton's public and high schools. Five hundred twenty five public school pupils emptied the building in 60 seconds, while 125 high school students cleared out in 51 seconds. Tennant called the times very good.
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Acton
Sam Tennant
Tennant
Avton Home and School Elects Officers for Next Year
The Avton Home and School held its final meeting of the season at the public school on Monday April 12 with 70 members present. The treasurer reported. the nominating committee presented officers. installation followed by R Parker. The evening featured two violin pieces by Miss Shells Path with Tod d Hansen, humorous readings by Mrs Ballentine, and a talk by Standen Recreational Director for Mimico.
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Avtton
J. W. Wolfe
Voto
R. Parker
Thesraire
G Candler
1St View
2Nd View
Iy le Dary
S. Eisen
G Barbeau
R. Bean
C. le Pd
W. Mattocks
W. Frouler
E Huisman
Near 200 Masons At Walker Lodge Gather for Lodge Visit
About two hundred Masons gathered at Walker Lodge for a fraternal evening. dignitaries included Fergus judging panel attendee Len Grav Led and Earl Cooper, with speeches by A J Bucr and Dave Barilemar. John Calder, guest of honor, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to join the order.
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Acton
Walker Lodge
E. Milner
Fergus
M. C. Watson
E. S. Cooper
Actos
Maser
Omret
WooAny
Earl Cooper
YMCA
Oxpa
Ira
Bre
Ai Patterson
J Bucrana
Dave Barilemar
John Calder
Em S Snow
Northern Ontario Mission Described during church meeting
Miss Mar Brooks of Hagersville spoke at Acton Baptist church during the Young People's meeting after the evening service. She described the Rural Safe Mission and showed pictures. Miss Fave Gener presided as chair.
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Mar Brooks
Hagersville
Young People’s
Acton Baptist Church
Miss Brooks Tultoef
Fave Gener
County Rate Declines as Acton Contributes 13374
County rate lowered to support Thattun county with Acton taxpayers set to pay 13374.20 after a county council meeting. The tax table lists Oakville at 2780.07. other townships and many local club notes follow, including YMCA youth remarks and a 1946 club officer slate.
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Acton
Thattun
Regulie
County Council
Lawnest
Prafalwar
Oakville
Agtan
Young Falk
Wes Wolfe
Ed Fogutt
Jack, Greer
W. D. Elmer Smith
Doug Rogers
Relub
Quilts and Fellowship at United W A Quilts Meet
United W A Quilts unit met at Mrs D Lindsay’s home Tuesday with Mrs H Byrne presiding. Devotions led by Miss M Bynnett, pot luck breakfast, Easter project plans, and thanks extended to Mrs Lindsay for hosting and the lunch committee.
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Womans Association of the United Church
D. Lindsay
H. Byrne
Bynnett
W. Sterri
Co Dake
Fatt
Jennings
Lindsay
W Murray
W. Maddox
Bennett
Knox Camp Night With Galt Guests
Knox Camp Night at St Andrew's Presbyterian church drew Knox Young People and guests from Galt. June Watkins and Bob Ridsdale led the ping pour tournament, Jean MacGregor spoke on camp counseling, Bob Ridsdale led a song, and Jim Greer read Scripture. Bella Mar Rowell offered a prayer as Taps closed the meeting with a lunch of hot dogs and cuff.
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Suscovnitior
St Andrew's Presbyterian
Galt
Knox
June Watkins
Bob Ridsdale
Jean MacGregor
Gal
Ar Galt
Barbara Brown
Dus Watkins
Blind Carpenter John Henry Returns To Nassagaweya Workshop
On Page Three the Free Press profiles Nassagaweya’s blind craftsman John Henry who builds custom woodwork orders without sight. The feature highlights his technique and workshop adaptation enabling independent operation.
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Ito
Free Press
Nassagaweya
John Henry
Closed for Easter long weekend notice
The office will be closed tomorrow and Saturday to allow staff to enjoy the long Easter weekend.
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Thia
Sewing for Bazaar Handed In At Guild Meeting
A regular guild meeting was held in the Parish Hall April 7 after the Wednesday Lent service with about 320 members present. Mrs Cook presided. reports from the secretary and treasurer were given. Much sewing was handed in for the spring bazaar and the meeting ended with the Mizpa benediction and a delicious lineh served.
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Cook
Young People Play Staged at Halton Manor Indian Friendship
Acton Baptist church Young People's entry in the Guelph Association drama festival was staged at Halton Centennal Manor Tuesday evening. Other engagements are planned by the group. Sever friends travelled with the group to Milton for the performance in the Manor dining hall. Mrs R Costerus introduced the program, Mrs L Garner read the Bible story, Charles Landsborough played a cornet solo and the girls' trio. Helen Landsborough, Faye Garner and Mary Reid sang.
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Halton Manor
Acton Bapist Church
Guelph Association
Halton Centennatl Manor
Milton
R Costerus
L Garner
Charles Landsberough
Helen Landsborough
Faye Garner
Mary Reid
Closing Session of Nursery School Program
Mothers attended the nursery school closing program with games songs and rotations. Teachers led a sequence of activities as about 30 mothers watched, names and roles noted, and a showcase of pupils’ progress described.
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Iuny Tors
Tay
Amendment to Act Proposes Annexation Size Change
The town plans to revert to the original 1591 to 1597 acre annexation proposal after a constitutionally required population base. Hearing postponed as new applications are filed. current area could swell from 517 to about 2114 acres with population figures estimated around 2900 to 7800 acres of town land.
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Js Board
Acton
Fargic “Pais
Actons
Milton
County council debates grants and bridge work in Milton area
County council discussed funding for police association campaigns and a Centennial Manor grounds beautification project. A reinforced concrete bridge on county road seven was approved at 5840 dollars, with the county supplying materials. the bridge sits within Milton’s extended boundaries. The council also reviewed school visit programs, tree planting grants, and insurance premium accounting, with motions about grants to the Halton Agricultural Society and forest supervision.
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Cottey
Teve Emmerson Ford
Cuntadhan National Institute
Salvation Army
Larne Seuty Regiment
Hants
Swere
Centennial Manor
Heeve Marshall
le Errity
Police Association
Walton Centennial Manor
Leonard M. Arnott
Milton
Sage Wdo
County Catinell
J. J. Stewart
Roy Smith
Smith
Wentworth Council
Nelyee
Rus Mc Curtup
Halton Agrcultural Society
Eounairs
Ford
Trafalgar
Cargill Ap
Nassagaw
Cargill
Rockwood Orator Wins Wellington Elementary Contest
Eric Hilta a Rockwood sixth grader won Wellington county elementary class at the public speaking contest. Sponsored by Canadian Legion Branch 234 in Guelph the boy spoke on Democracy Begins with Me. He first won April 6 against rural district schools and then April 7 against Perth city public schools. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Donald Hilta of Main Street Rockwood. He has two sisters Joan and Donna. He hopes to compete in the June area contest in Kitchener.
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Eric HI
Hockwood
Wellington
Canadian Legion
Guelph
Eric
Pellh City
Wellington County
Donald Hilta
Main Street
Rockwood
Joan
Donna
Rockwood Village
Zune
Apul
Ritecheney
Area Farmer Joins Veteran Residents
Orville Johnstone, long time resident on a farm west of Ac, joins the Free Press Veteran Remd vers Club listing area veterans. The paper invites readers to phone write or drop by to share veteran status and help publish more names from town and rural areas.
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Anerex
Free Press
Orville Johnstone
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Lewes
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Burlington
Deans
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Cowan
Rockwood Orator
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