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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 29, 1948

Page

5

Personal Notices From Toronto And Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Ken Thontonen of Toronto are visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs F Anderson after a major operation at Toronto General Hospital. Mr and Mrs John Lambert and John Jr visited Aylmer over the weekend. Mrs Anderson spent the weekend in Toronto and attended the Thompson Brown gathering Saturday evening. Miss Margaret Young is a patient in Private Patient’s Pavilion at Toronto General Hospital following gall bladder surgery. Mr and Mrs Nell McWronald of Acton and Mrs David Jornson of Journey attended Major H Cameron’s funeral in Toronto on Saturday.

Ken Thontonen Toronto F. Anderaont John Lambert John, Jr Aylmer F. Anderson _apent Thompson, Brown Watcring Misa Margaret Young Toronto General Hospital Goltre Nell Mc Wronald Acton David Jornson Jouelph Major H. Cameron

Engagement announced for Frances Margaret Lamb

Mr and Mrs O Lamb announce the engagement of their daughter Frances Margaret to Gordon Wesley son of Mr and Mrs Mer at Hart House Toronto in May celebration planning set.

Thompson Brown Wedding at High Park Church Toronto

Ruth Patreja and Kenneth John Thompson wed at High Park United Church Toronto with Ruth in palest blue sheer and a red rose corsage. Attendants included Hazel Thompson and Joyce Brown. Reception at Pacific Avenue home followed by a short wedding trip. couple to reside in Toronto.

Thompson - Brown High Park Church Toronto High Park United Church Ruth Patreja Arthur Brown Kenneth John Thompson J. F Thompson Hazel Thompson Joyce Brown Gordon Forsyth Pacific Ave Brown Thompson

Dripless Paint Promises Splash Proof Finish

An advertisement touts a new dripless paint that requires little stirring and brushes on smoothly, claiming no floor protection is needed. It notes ingredients create a jelly like texture and allows application over plaster wallpaper or old coatings. Kincardine Ontario notes a coat of arms with a Gaelic motto meaning Remember our forefathers.

Kincardine Ontario

May 2 1948 church schedule announced

The notice lists the Congregation of the Children of the Church at 12.500 pm and a Church School session at 12.10 pm with an Evening Service at 7.00 pm. On Monday there is the Halton County Male Chorus welcoming all attendees.

Woaralip Congregation of the Children of the Church Church School of Sension Halton County

Presbyterian Church Service at Knox Church Oshawa

The Knox Church Oshawa hosts a morning service at 11 00 a m with Rev Hugh Davidson of Knox Church Oshawa delivering the sermon on The Work of the Church In General and The Advance In particular The afternoon schedule includes Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12 15 p m and an Evening Service at 7 00 p m The theme verse They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength is cited.

Hugh Davidson Knox Church Oshawa

May 3 Community Service Schedule and Bible Study

Event slate lists a 11.30 a.m. program titled Riadeapdaae i TITAS eee along with a 12.15 p.m. Communion Service and an 8 p.m. Thursday B Y P A and the Story. A study on the Second Coming of CHRIST is open to all. Mon May 3 4 p.m. Community Young Peoples Service features Negro Spirituals in word and song by Rev L Keith Daniels of Hamilton, followed by a social hour.

Rolivia Community Young Peoples’ Service L. Keith Daniels Hamilton

Sunday Services Outline at Local Church

Rogation Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. Communion at 11.00 a.m. Beginner’s Classes at 11.15 a.m. Evening Prayer at 7.00 p.m. conducted by Rev. E. Rigby of Hamilton. church invites visitors.

E. Rigby Hamilton

Acton Bowlers Edge Milton In Night On Alleys

Acton Bowling team visited Milton on Monday lam and dominated, winning all three games. Jauck Morton, age 63, topped the night with a 261 average. Milton’s Dennia Rowley led Milton with a 435 series, while Tom Huddlestone drilled three solid games totaling 720 for the visitors.

Acton Milton Jauck Morton Dennia Rowley Tom Huddlestong

Burlington News Notes Local Life Membership and Youth Programs

Mrs Lionel H Millen of Port Nelson received a life membership in the National Chapter LO.D.E. at the opening of the Provincial 1.0.0 & annual meeting in Port Nelson. A training session for boys over 16, led by Constable Ken Scott, drew 30 plus participants at Scout Hall. The Red Cross fund drive totaled 2600 in subscriptions, above a 2300 goal. Police kept busy with nine people jailed over the weekend including three burglars, three drunks, two Indians for fighting, and one assault case.

Lionel H. Millen Port Nelson Lo.d.e Ken Scott Scout Hall Indiana Gazette

Deans Named Liberal Candidate In Provincial Lib Ed Plot

Dr. Murray Deans chosen as Liberal candidate amid campaign rhetoric blaming the Dorminion government for high taxes and stalled farm policy. He pledges tax relief and faster hydro development, criticizes old age pensions handling, and vows committee-led farming reforms. Delegates Dewvart Flemming Murray Mc Phail and Paul Fisher selected for Ottawa Liberal convention with alternates listed.

Drew Ottawa Dewvart Flemming Murray McPhail Paul Fisher Ed Mahon Edwin Harrop James Cunningham LeRoy Dale

New York Street Mileage Ties Halifax to Vancouver by Rail

A stubborn geographic comparison notes New York's street mileage matches the rail distance from Halifax to Vancouver. The observation links Canadian and American routes, highlighting transit scale and cross continental travel.

New York Halifax Vancouver Kenera

Joyced Joyce Bros Public Dairy Cow Auction Sale Details

Joyce Bros sells 25 head of registered and grade Guernsey cows and a heat sired herd at Lot 5 Con 3 Township of Eauesing. Auction May 12 begins 2 00 pm with Grace Guernsey and herd stallions, vendors dissolving partnership and no reserve.

Joyce Bros Con Township of Eauesing Milton Guernsey Dairy Maid Collean Secret Shirley Madeline Amelia Bertha Arla Audrey Elm Adaline Colleen Princess Twin Elm Avis Arlene Grace Guernsey Dee Allan Shamrock Ivanhoe Everett Langwater R.O Island RR. S Milton Hindley & Elliott Auctioneers

Penguin Club to Host Circus Themed Dance this Week

Acton students plan a Circus Dance at Camp Norval with clowns midgets and crowds. Five representatives may attend the Penguin Prom planning meetings led by John Gray. Dance programs are printed with autographs and class member listings to memorialize the event.

Yours Truly Penguin Club Camp Norval Acton Seniluwere John Gray Acton Penguin Pram

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