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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1955

Page

11

Acton Women's Institute Hosts Picnic Meeting

The August gathering at the home of Mrs. Wesley Mosales opened with the Institute Ode under president Mrs. George Fryer. A coal donation was approved for a family, games were played, prizes awarded, and a lunch served as rain limited activities. The next meeting is planned for September at Mrs. Earl Lambert's with apron contributions for the fall fair.

Sooneed Ai Wees Acton Women's Institute Wesley Mosales George Fryer Acton Earl Lambert

Nassagaweya School Section No. 3 Centennial

Halton’s Pages of the Past marks a centennial for School Section No. 3 in Nassagaweya town ship with a seven day event. The piece recalls early log schools, teachers like Tolchard, later two room growth, and notable alumni including doctors and public officials. It notes 75th anniversary reunion in 1930 and looks ahead to 1955 September class transfers to Campbellville.

Pioneer School S.S. No. 3 Nassagaweya Township Duncan_S Canada Cpl John Blair Clarence Carton E. H. C. Elsley P.O Clarence Elsiley Haltonvillé Moffat

Longtime Acton Resident Mrs Archibald Mann Dies

Mrs Archibald Mann born Mary Moore and a lifelong Acton resident died after a lengthy illness on July 31 in Acton at age 84. She was born in 1870 to James Moore and Margaret Reid and lived on a farm later on No 25 highway before moving to town. Funeral held August 3 at Rumley Funeral Home with Rev Lockhart Royal of Norval officiating. burial in Fairview cemetery. Survived by a brother James Moore of Acton.

Archibald Mann Mary Moore Acton James Moore Margaret Reid Ireland George Somerville

Travel Wardrobe Tips for Family Car Trips This Summer

Advice on choosing comfortable travel clothes for children to reduce wiggle during driving. Look for crease resistant, washable fabrics and labels like Dacron nylon blends in lightweight bardine flannel. For boys and girls select denim slacks or skirts, cotton knit T shirts, knit blouses, and a nylon dress if needed. Pack disposable diapers for infants to ease travel.

Orion Dacron Adrilan

Pulp and Paper Accounts for Seven Percent of Industry

The industry reports an annual product value of 1.2 billion dollars from pulp and paper, comprising seven percent of overall industry production.

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