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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
8
At the Tuesday Rotary club gathering Fred Wright conveyed magazine details to members. Plans for Peanut Day were outlined and Ladies Night arrangements were set for later this week. W. Woodburn reported Easter Seal donations reached $1000 so far with Georgetown present.
Last fall and winter meeting of Rockwood United Church Men’s Club featured president George Day opening with a hymn led by Rev J Dilts. Dr Norman High of OAC Guelph spoke and showed Scotland slides. Edwin Watson performed on electric guitar. Wheels stolen from Hartop mill truck. bridge undercarriage reinforced. Chest X ray clinic announced for May 11 at Rockwood town hall. Daylight Saving began. one church attendee arrived during the final hymn.
A loud crash in Limehouse shattered front door glass plates as Roughleys searched for the broken stone. The culprit was found dead wedged between the doors, a pheasant with a broken neck. The report also notes local social entries and visits around April.
A quiet wedding at Rev. Arthur Foreman’s residence in Guelph Ont joined Mary Elizabeth Anne Kerr and Robert Matthew Tyler. Mary Elizabeth, daughter of J. Archie Kerr Acton, wed Robert Tyler, son of Matthew Tyler Phoenix Arizona. The couple planned a motor trip to Arizona after a wedding breakfast with guests including David Drysdale of Guelph.
Rural public and high school students compete in Milton at the 24th annual music festival held in Knox Presbyterian church. Adjudicator Laughton Bird and South Peel Education Board coordinate events with medals and trophies awarded. Officials include L. L. Skuce and festival presidents from Campbellville and Milton.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Cooke was held Thursday afternoon at the McIntyre-Wilkie funeral home in Guelph with many neighbors and friends in attendance. Rev. Baskier officiated. pallbearers included Fred Baptie Alvin Fisher Wilfred Awrey Jerome Hunter Roy Hindley and Jack King. Interment followed at Everton cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Stuart Lantz of Car ol and John and Doris Guelph visited over the weekend with local friends, sharing time and hospitality in the city.
Entries for the Gra-Y hobby show arrive as the Y hosts judging and a variety of events. Display items include model railways airplanes boats stamps knitting and cork work with focus on open night activities.
Mrs. A G Blow hosted the Knox Ladies Aid April meeting with Mrs Fred McCutcheon presiding. Hat trimming contest amusement followed by a hat parade to music, judging for most original and funniest hats, and thanks to Mrs Blow. Lunch was served.
Several visitors including Mrs Ken Smith and boys Ariss spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wesley Lillie and family. Harvy Jestin Bobby visited with Mr and Mrs Harold Wright and family in Guelph. Sunday guests with John Alton and Miss Jennie Tovell included Bev Hepburn and family Milton and Albert Alton and Ian in Guelph. Max Milne Joe Duby Rockwood visited Ted Jestin and family. Duncan Kingsbury Catherine visited Mac McLeod and family Thornbury. Mrs Wm Bruce visited sister Mrs Edwards in Guelph last Thursday.
Last week Mr and Mrs H R Force and Joanne returned home from a motor trip south. Mr and Mrs Spencer Lee returned to Acton after an extended Prescott visit. Mrs Spencer Lee is not in best health. Connecticut visitors Mr and Mrs Jo Hattel spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Denis and family. Miss Livara Wijes and Mrs FO Anderson attended a supper at Central Presbyterian Galt on Wednesday. April 7 Mr J and Mrs Clarence Rognvaldson and family with Mr and Mrs Gordon Rognvaldson visited Trenton for a smelting expedition. Attendees at the 26th Halton Presbyterial meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society on April 19 from Ayton United Church included Miss M Bennett, Miss E Hawthorne, Mrs J Moore, Mrs John Lambert, Miss M Mainprize. Mainprize, as literature secretary, accepted We award for reading. The meeting featured Korean girl September Monkey by Induk Pahk. Secretary Bob Brayshaw attended the Ontario Program Secretaries Conference in Peterborough, named to a commission on intensive study of adult work. Report to be presented at the Y in 1957 triennium. Mr and Mrs Gay Furlong visited Acton from Kitchener on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jack Reid, Nancy and Fraser returned home from their south trip last Friday.
Catholic Women's League held a penny sale and euchre night at St Josephs Hall drawing an excellent crowd. Winners included Mrs Les Davies for a vase and Mrs K Turkesz for tea towels and dresser items, with other prizes listed to various donors.
Donna Marie Papillon daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo eee and Michael Rafferty son of Josephine Rafferty and the late Edward Rafferty Belfast Ireland announce their engagement. Wedding planned for the later part of May.
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