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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
19
The Rotary club held its regular Tuesday meeting with Fred Wright presenting on The Rotarian. Details for Peanut Day and plans for Ladies Night were laid out. W. Woodburn announced that $1000 had been received in the Easter seal campaign. Georgetown was mentioned.
The Rockwood community reports the Rockwood United Church Men's Club held its final fall and winter meeting with George Day presiding and Rev J Dilts leading. Dr Norman High of Guelph spoke on ap anone and displayed Scotland slides. A guitar solo by Edwin Watson followed refreshments and social time. Also noted are wheel thefts from Clarence Hartop’s mill truck, bridge repairs on Mooring, a Rockwood chest X ray clinic scheduled May 11, daylight saving time start, and a comment on church attendance during a hymn.
Loud morning crash in Limehouse led to broken front door plate glass and the discovery of a murdered suspect wedged between the doors. The pheasant with a broken neck is identified as the intruder. Social notes follow with births birthdays visits and gatherings among local families and guests in April through May.
A quiet ceremony at Rev. Arthur Foreman’s residence united Mary Elizabeth Anne Kerr and Robert Matthew Tyler. The bride, daughter of Acton residents, wore turquoise with orchid corsage. groom’s Phoenix, Arizona roots noted. Attendants include David Drysdale of Guelph. A wedding breakfast followed before a motor trip to Arizona.
Rural schools kick off the 24th annual county music festival in Knox Presbyterian church Milton with adjudicator Laughton Bird directing. Public and high school preliminaries run through Friday with trophies awarded. festival officers include Mrs R Coulter president and D Copeland treasurer.
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Cooke was held Thursday afternoon at the McIntyre-Wilkie funeral home in Guelph with many neighbors and friends in attendance. Rev. Baskier of Guelph conducted the service and interment followed at Everton cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Stuart Lantz of Carol Guelph visited the area with John and Doris to spend the weekend with local friends.
The Gra Y hobby show at the MC A oper house features many entries. Y secretary Bob Brayshaw reports judging of hobbies and a variety of special events during the open night with displays of model railways airplanes boats stamps knitting and cork work among others.
Mrs. A. G. Blow hosted the Knox Ladies Aid April meeting with Mrs. Fred McCutcheon presiding. Hat trimming contest and hats for sale sparked a colorful parade to music. prizes were awarded for originality, humor, and spring garden trim.
Mrs Ken Smith and boys and Ariss hosted guests as several families shared a weekend. Wesley Lillie and family welcomed visitors. Harvey Jestin Bobby joined Harold Wright family in Guelph. John Alton Jennie Tovell hosted Bev Hepburn family Milton Alton Ian, Guelph.
Acton residents report numerous homecomings from travels. Mr and Mrs H R Force and Joanne returned from a southern motor trip while Mr and Mrs Spencer Lee came back from Prescott. Several families, including the Hatfields of Connecticut and the Denny family, hosted visitors over the weekend.
A large crowd attended the Catholic Women's League event at Sir Josephs Hall on Friday evening featuring euchre and a penny sale. Prizes included items such as a vase, tea towels, glasses, groceries, a cushion, a cup, an apron, bubble bath sets, nylons, and more.
Donna Marie Papillon daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Papillon announces engagement to Michael Rafferty son of Josephine Rafferty and late Edward Rafferty of Belfast Ireland. Wedding planned for the later part of May.
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