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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1945
Page
22
A long list of visitors and locals traveling to and from Acton and nearby towns fills the week. Names include Miss Ruby Clark in Otewa, Mrs Wanetta Smith of Toronto, Jack Bruce from St. Hyacinth, and families from Winnipeg, Buffalo, Stratford, and Detroit among others.
Mrs P Powers of Rockwood announces Maude Caroline Powers to Robert Kelly son of H H Kelly Stranraer Scotland with wedding in Rockwood next month. Mr and Mrs Frank E Rawlings announce Frances Rachel to Herbert W Todd cargo youngest son of the late John Cargo Burlington with marriage planned for the latter part of August in Acton.
Morning worship scheduled for Sunday August 5 at 1045 and Sunday August 12 at 1100 am. Guest minister Rev. Robert Manning of High Park Presbyterian Church Toronto will lead the service. No evening service. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Ancient church bulletin lists St Alben the Martyr Ghurrh leading Holy Eucharist and sermon at 2 pm. An Evensong and sermon follows. Monday August 6 marks Transfiguration feast with 10:00 am Holy Communion.
Mr and Mrs George Lake of Langstaff with daughters Gwendolyn and Kathleen and Lieut Merton Lake RCM R were visitors last week to Mr and Mrs A J Feller. Wren Ethel Kemshead is home on 14 days furlough from HMCS Peregrine Halifax. Flying Officer Leslie M Clark elder son of Mr and Mrs Mark Clark Georgetown married Beatrice Anderson CWAC daughter of Mr and Mrs W Anderson Walkerton Ontario at 330 pm Saturday June 30 in London at the Chapel of the Savoy with Dr M Hromsey-Derry officiating.
Charles Litchfeld 19 handed a 10 percent pike from Slateen Mile Creek to establish a local angling record while Ken Russell and Gov Bill Ruel recently returned from overseas leave. Mary Husby leads thirteen Girl Guides to Dunnville camp. In a tight softball game Malton edged Basket Company 4 to 3 as Pte George Watson, ex 44th Highlanders, shines in the 1st Canadian Division meet at Rotterdam Record Star.
Local residents report visitors and family gatherings from Keswick Havelock and Toronto plus weekend guests from Gravenhurst Bolton and Guelph. Church events at St David's noted with Rev MacNeil away and WMS meeting at Miss Reid's home.
Canadian biologists investigate colchicine for its effect on plant chromosomes. The study explores chromosomal doubling and potential applications in plant genetics and breeding.
Notice to creditors and others of the estate of Hertha Harriet Speight late of Acton Ontario who died about May 19 1944 requires claims to be filed with the designated solicitor by August 11 1945. Assets will be distributed to those legally entitled after filing. Justice Leatherland Acton Ontario July 17 1945 Pancreas Hrown and Alexander Thurtell Hrown solicitors.
The Village of Acton council announces plans for local water line extensions on Main Scene Queen and Alice streets totaling 2290 feet with a 6000 gallon reservoir beside the town supply. Costs estimated at 22000 dollars with 20000 paid by the corporation. frontage cost 1 25 per foot. assessments to be paid in equal annual installments. The Ontario Municipal Board will review and may set a hearing date after twenty one days from first publication. Dated July 18 1948 Leathersland Clerk.
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