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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1950

Page

5

Easter Week Visits Across Towns Noted

Mrs Mary McAuley stayed in Lucknow with friends over Easter week. Numerous visits follow including Graham Kennedy and Wong MrEachern at their home, Desboro resident Marjorie Welsh with the Cripps family, and Duff Corfield with Norm McFarchern in Forusto. Toronto and Chatham residents are seen in visits, plus travel to Florida and Saskatchewan for holidays and funerals.

Mary McAuley Lucknow Graham Kennedy Mr. Wong MrEachern Hame

Engagements Announced in Acton Involving Waterhouse and Matthews

Acton couples announce engagements of two daughters. Joan Elizabeth Waterhouse to Murray Albert Hood with a May wedding. Mary Joan Matthews to William Richard Knight with an April 1 ceremony. Knight is son of Mrs Gibbons and the late William Knight of Acton.

Harry Waterhouse Acton Joan Elizabeth Murray Albert Hood Marvin Hood Milton G.S. Matthews Mary Joan William Richard Knight Mra Gibbons William Knight

Busy Her Institute Holds Annual Meeting at Elmer Coxe Home

The Busy Her Institute held its annual meeting Wednesday at 2 pm at Elmer Coxe’s home. Mrs McLean opened the session and officers were elected. Members approved gifts to Crippled Children’s Fund Red Cross Cancer Fund and March of Dimes. The group discussed purchases for the school and accepted new officers and directors. Members reported on finances and committee work while neighbors noted local moves and spring frogs.

Her Institute Elmer Coxe McLean W Kennedy Crippled Children’s Fund Red Cross Cancer Fund March of Dimes George Smite Peter McLean View Stephen Coxe Mel Win Tuck Vas Tach Dredge Stanley Robinson Fd Davenport Rotondsay Elmer Co Ftors Wo Renney Wenders Mes

Ancient mangel traced to 3000 B.C. roots in harvest lore

The mangel is noted as one of the oldest cultivated crops with origins around 3000 B.C. An ancient plate from an Egyptian tomb shows a labourer offering a large root on a table as a sacrifice, illustrating early agricultural practices.

Church Services Invitation in Galt

A church in Galt invites parishioners to Sunday School at 10:00 am and morning services at 11:00 am. Evening services are at 7:60 pm led by Rev. Andrew Laing with Rav Andrew Laing noted. All are cordially invited.

Rav Andrew Laing Galt

Presbyterian Church Service Schedule for April 28 1840

The Mintener Presbyterian Church in Acton sets April 28 1840 with Divine Worship at 11:60 am, Sunday School and Bible Class at 12:13 pm, and Evening Worship at 7:00 pm. The sermon proclaims the Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth.

Ilim

Reverend Char Be Gower Leads Miamaw Church Schedule

The Miamaw Baptist Church led by Rev Char Be Gower lists services for Sunday April 23 1950 with Sunday School at 9 30 am and morning service at 10 00 am The BYP U class meets Friday April 31 1080 200 with a focus on Christ.

Yaster UW Holy Communion Service Schedule

The notice lists church events with times for Holy Communion at 9 00 am 1000 am Sunday School 1100 am morning prayer and benediction 760 pm evening prayer A welcome is extended to all attendees.

Yaster UW

Frances Binnie dies at Karl Grey Saskatchewan

Frances Binnie died at his home in Karl Grey Saskatchewan on March 3 1650 born May 10 1857 in Quebec City eldest son of Peter Binnie and Sarah Knowles he moved to Erin Ontario then to Hegina in 1882 he was predeceased by his wife in 1830 survived by six sons and four daughters eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren funeral at Longlaketon United Church on April 3 with pallbearers and grave side rites observed

Frances Binnie Karl Grey Francis Binnie Saskatchewan Quebec City Peter Binnie Peebles Scotland Sarah Knowles Cork Ireland Erin Ontario Hegina Hinnle James A. Yronk John D Earl Grey Archie Creven Charlee Peter Acton Sarah K. Margeret Janet J A W Meedanald Port Orey Wow Johnston Southey Jamee Sarah Joe Sharps Brampton Longlaketon United Church 2D Thomahill Bilton Hey Woh Tingey Cupar Air Pone

Far East Air Force Provides Wedding Dresses for Airwomen

Two wedding dresses in white figured satin with orange blossom wreaths are issued for airwomen who may marry during their tour. A five dollar cleaning fee is charged to cover laundering costs for the loan of these outfits.

Far East Air Force Weil

Estate of Gordon Joyce Auction of Farm Property and Livestock

The executors announce a public sale at Lot 10 Con 1 Trafalgar NDS featuring horses and harness cattle including several Percheron and Holstein animals, cows and heifers with various breeding dates, hogs hay grain and straw, tractors farm implements and assorted furniture. Real estate offering 146 acres with a brick house and dairy barn, terms cash on chattels and reserve on real estate day of sale, no removal until settled. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott assisted by Lamont & Lamont Solicitors.

Gordon Joyce Toach Trafalgar Nds Pickett's Mill Jersey Dee Durham York Hindley Elliott Rockwood Or Lamont and Lamont Temple Bidy Faron

Only 4 of 9 Municipalities Have Assessment Ready

Campbellville council report notes four of nine municipalities prepared for assessment. The meeting covers local election topics, by laws, County Court of Revision plans, and budget concerns, including jail improvements and education grants.

Campbellville

Silver Dinner Ensemble Presented At Community Social

The community's happy couple received a silver dinner ensemble. The bride and groom responded fittingly. Social evening was organized by Mrs. James Wallace Miss Rita Hubbert and Mrs. Ross Carbett. Refreshments followed. Also noted is the return of a patient and a Hamilton Normal School student, Mr. Good.

Ladies Aid Helt St . David Artets Messrs Murray Jack Neil McPhail Hobt Anderson Mir Mr Wart G Wack Jas Wallace HW Ramshaw Stewan Porrett St .John's Church Murray McPhail Crawford Charles King Robt. Ingles Eucire Fis IM Moore Jame Deforest Wallace King Douglas Cramp George Ingles Ross Carbett Stewart Cramp Garnett Whaley Guelph Junction St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Waite Ferrier St. Joseph’s Hospital Robert Barren Mro Fred Peters Cleveland Ohio Thacher Burlington S. S. No. 10 George Michle S.S. No. 10 Ron Roberts Anna Arbor Michigan Charles Roberts Lloyd Crawford E. D.—Mahon Waa James Wallace Rita Hubbert Hamilton Normal School Good

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