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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1952

Page

8

Acton News Roundup Highlights Easter Week Happenings

Acton residents planned Good Friday hikes to Whue Spring Scout Reserve and Easter festivities as area schools and services noted closures. Local figures include David Penet terle of Ash elected Ontario Junior Farmers President, and Alien Save of Guelph as Rotary speaker. BY.P.U. rally locals gathered in Stratford with attendees listed from Acton.

Whue Spring Scout Reserve David PeNetterle Ash Ontario Junior Farmers’ Association Halton

Easter Services In Village Churches

Easter services and Holy Week events are recounted in village churches. Archdeacon MacIntosh officiated at St John’s while Rev Miro Newton led at the Presbyterian church. a Young People’s Union pageant and Angola mission slides were shown at the United Church.

Rockwood Community Club Ralph Hodgson Ruth McLaren Mary Reid Norval Sacred Heart Church MacIntosh St. John’s Church John's Church Pat Linfoot Presbyterian Church Miro Newton St. Andrew’s Church Kittchener Fred Williamson Young Peoples’ Union United Church C.gult Angola Gilchrist Thomas OM. Mitchell Victor Bo Rumley Acton Kenneth McMillan Ste Andrew’s Presbyterian “Church Guelph Everton Cemetery George Charles Campbellville Rey Youn Campbell Main St Mary Jolliffe Waterford Alex Scott Fort Erie Ross Allen Toronto Roy Days

Mackenzies Plans and Supplies Promote Summer Projects

Springing plans for cottages and homes invite readers to visit Mackenzies for plans and supplies. The ad notes it is not too late to support Crippled Children through J B Mackenzie and Son.

Chinese Japanese War Problem Topic Contended For

Ballina and WMS held their March meeting at Mrs R McEnerys home. Mrs F Smuth led worship with the world is one verse. Temperance item read by Mrs Jesse McEnery from Youth Questions Alcohol. Mrs F J Shortill led the study on the hardships of Chinese and Japanese in this country during the last war. Reading and visits to the sick were noted.

Ballina and WMS R. McEnery F Smuth Earth Jesse McEnery F. J. Shortill

Community club events and fundraisers listed for April and May

Local notices list the Legion Auxiliary bazaar on October 25, a Fireside Bible Society event, a Boy Scout paper collection on April 19, a speaker from India on April 24, Euchre nights at Legion Hall and YMCA, a spring tea and bazaar at Alban’s Guild, hockey club dance on April ???, Lakeside May Day, Acton Home and School Theatre Night on May 8, and several musical and film gatherings with venues like Roxy Theatre Stewarttown Hall Limehouse and the Limehouse events.

Sv Alban’s Guild Hontaither Lakeside Acton Home and School Association Roxy Theatre

Births and Death Notices from Acton District

The notice lists births including Gordon McKeown and family announcing a son Jama Albert born April 10 at St Joseph's Hospital, and Folster family announcing David Arthur Hanney born April 1 at Civic Moxpitad. It also records a death, burial details, and obituaries with remarks of gratitude and thanks from families for support after losses and hospital stays.

Mckeown Gordon MeKeeown Jama Albert Lan At Joseph's Yiongitul Guelpty Folster Totin

In Memoriam Waterhouse and Frank Family Tributes

In loving memory of Charlotte Waterhouse dated April 10 commemorated by her family. Remembrances honor Frank Frank Wallis Alexander and William Alexander Frank with verses and lines of sentiment.

Waterhouse Charlotte Frank Wallis Alexander Frank

For Sale Highlights from Acton Area Listings

Many items offered including hay and straw, coal and wood for cook stoves, and farm supplies. Listings mention a road gravel service, a Ford tractor for hire, a brick house for sale near Creek Road, and various seeds and plants. Multiple individuals and local businesses in Acton and Campbellville advertise household goods, livestock, and farm equipment.

Georgetown Bareday Babe Alles

Quality Chicks At Reduced Prices From Thompson's Farm

Thompson's Poultry Farm and Hatchery in Georgetown Ontario announces price cuts on assorted chicks including Leghorn Barred Rock Sussex and mixes. Cockerels and pullets priced with discounts starting May 2nd, orders to be placed three weeks ahead. Contact details included.

Thompson's Georgetown Ontario

Building Supplies Guarantee From Local Store

If you have building worries, let us take over. We guarantee your satisfaction with our neat complete line of building supplies. See us about it.

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