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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 28, 1955

Page

6

Famous Trichologist Demonstrates Hair Growth Method

A Ontario event features William L Keele marketing a home hair growth treatment with a 30 day money back guarantee. Private examinations at the Dominion Hotel Acton on Friday April 29 run 12 noon to 9 pm with no appointment needed and independent trichologists touring Canada.

Acton Ontario Dominion Hotel William L. Keele The Keele Hair Experts Keele Halifax Canada A. E. DeWees Dominion

No Definite Plans For Hospital Drive In Georgetown

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce continues to study hospital options with no firm campaign plan yet. Visiting officials Hon James Allan Ontario highways minister M K Hampage and Mr Root described Dunnville’s 1951 hospital drive and fund campaign to local groups for reference.

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Dunnville James ‘Allan Ontario M. K. Hampage Mr. Root Dunnville Hospital Allan John Gunn

MacLeod Stokes Spring Wedding in Campbellville

Rev Ralph Porritt united Mary Laurine Stokes and Wellsley Henry MacLeod at St Johns Church Nassaagwega on April 9. The couple reside in Acton RR1 and plan a northward honeymoon after a reception in Campbellville with guests from Milton Acton Hornby Puslinch and Campbellville.

Ralph Porritt Mary Laurine Stokes Wellsley Henry MacLeod St. John's Church Nassaagwega Jim Stokes RR. 2 Campbellville Harry MacLeod R.R . Acton Edita _Stokes Mervin MacLeod Ivan MacLeod Leonard Stokes Mrs. Porritt L.O.L. Hall Milton Acton Hornby Puslinch R.R. 1

Hornby’s Orange History and Early Churches Past and Plank Road

Halton’s Pages of the Past surveys Hornby’s Twelfth of July traditions with the Orange Lodge, early Orange Hall sites, and the evolution of Methodist and Anglican churches. It details burial challenges, pioneer cemeteries, and the 1846 1850 Trafalgar Esquesing plank road project with tolls, costs, and downfall. It notes pioneer farms including John Coulson’s reforestation efforts and a Yorkshire reader linking Hornby lore to Hornby Castle in England.

Hornby Orange Lodge Red Lion McClennan’s Abraham Stark Fifth Line Trafalgar Orange Hall Orangemen Women’s Institute Hubert Black Bloomfield Cemetery Black Bloomfield Robert Black Edward Brigden Brownridge Brown Clifford Wrigglesworth Hornby Literary and Debating Society St. Stephen’s John Cowan Ontario Trafalgar-Esquesing Erin Road Bestun Trafalgar Council County Council Cunniigham and Brooks John Coulson Hornby West Coulson Lancashire England Halton Hornby Castle Farlton Thompson

Easter Services and Musical Evening at Halton Centennial Manor

Easter Sunday service in Halton Manor chapel featured Rev Orsbernh of Knox Presbyterian Milton. On April 13 Knox Auxiliary of Acton entertained residents with varied program including films, readings, piano duets, bagpipe pieces, and community singing. April 17 Oakville Citizens Band led by Frank Locksley performed marches Strauss waltzes and old favorites.

Halton Manor OrsBérn Knox Presbyterian Church Milton Acton Clarke Inglis Emma Cole R. O'Hara Clarence Coles Alex Mann R. Ho Armstrong Airs. Clarke the Manor Oakville Mr. Clarke Locksley

Ligny Dufferin Social Lunch Hosted by Farm Forum

Ligny Dufferin group held a final seasonal social at Mr and Mrs Cliff Brown home with euchre and a shared lunch prepared by the men. Winners included Leola Davis and Margaret Currie plus Pete McGibbon and George Irving. District residents report measles and mumps among children and adults. several Easter visits noted.

Ligny Farm Forum Cliff Brown Euchre Leola Davis Margaret Currie Pete McGibbon George Irving Chester Stephenson Dufferin Harris Flintoft Elda Flintoft St. Catharines Cairns Toronto John —Brown Vineland Ernie Gooch Ray Sutton S. J. Brown Edward Pinebrook Farm C. E. Melmer Mel Zimmerman Durdas Arthur Davenport Jim Vern Cole Guelph C. E.davenport

Campbellville Jackets Presented To Baseball Team

The Campbellville hardball team, Ontario champions, received jackets at their annual banquet held at Hawthorne Lodge Milton. Prizes were awarded to players including James Wallace Ezra Howlitt Audrey Hambly and Joyce Chester. The event included honors from Nassaxawega township festival and SS No. 10 school pupils.

Campbellville Ontario Hawthorne Lodge Milton Nassaxawega Township Brookville Hall Margaret Black Margaret McPhail Terry Moore Mary Helen Wheelman Larry McPhail Bandra Black Gloria Purdy Lois Inglis Donna Mitchell Sandra Turner Alvo Lata Aust Wm. Roberteun SS Nw 6 Aelos Don Ferrier Robert Harret Wm Pyckett Edigar Cairns Robert Hurren Walter Robin Campbell Agnew Cameron Watson Hinford Small Donald Campbrilville Baseball Club Masheldon Calvin Evans Jack Wheelihan Robert Inglis James Wallace Ezra Howlitt Audrey Hambly Joyce Chester

BC Government Considers Annual Mileage Meter Registration

Attorney General Robert Bonner told the British Columbia legislature the government will examine registering automobile mileage meters annually to prevent tampering with speedometer readings in used cars. The measure aims to ensure accuracy of odometer data and protect buyers.

Victoria Robert Bonner British Columbia

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