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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1947
Page
12
Mies L Besny of Stewarttown spent new days with friends here. Mr and Mrs Norman Team returned from a fishing trip at Menford with a fulrenth report. Mrs John Duncan and son of Toronto visited here last week. A large new dancing pavilion has now been completed.
Mrs Bryant hosted a small Campbellville Mission Band session with Miss Joann King presiding. Scripture read by Mrs W Roberts, stories by Joan King and Mrs Bryant, roll call verse, closing prayer by Mrs McPhee, and records played for attendees. Revs Laird Kerr visit and future preacher plans noted.
Weekend visitors and gatherings trace through a network of families in Guelph Kitchener Erin Hamilton Rockwood and Toronto. Hosts include Mr and Mrs W Head Mrs Rup ert McCutcheon and others while relatives like Miss Lois Black visit from South Carolina and families such as the Hortops and Benhams host or travel in.
Notes from NASSAGAWEYA SS No 7 include a Brookville hall federation field day with several honors. Visits span from Toronto to Detroit and Guelph with guests at the Martin and Davenport homes. Safety guidance urges avoiding secluded pools and bathing when tired or soon after meals.
Gray and Mitchell renew acquaintances as Mrs. Parr Regina and Enoch Price visit on Tuesday with Mrs. Wm Ballantyne. Mrs. Parr recalls changes since leaving forty years ago while others, including Mr Cheater Shaw and Toronto relatives, spent weekends with local families.
Ballinahad township federation hosted an afternoon of ball games featuring Cedar Valley Blibabusge Dallinafad and 2nd Tine with Hillsburg winning. Tug of war and a basket lunch followed while Mr Rob Morrison spoke as Ontario Agriculture Federation vice president. Nearby baby band picnic and various visits noted.
A roundup of visits by families from Woodbridge Portadown Swansea Bradford and Toronto plus Windsor and Georgetown notes includes farm life reflections at the W.T. meeting hosted by Mrs S Norrie in Georgetown. Audrey Spencer leading a Leathorgraft short course at Limehouse. plans for Georgetown Fair and WOLD bazaar discussed.
In Rockwood Cyril C Anderson 4 died suddenly in the early hours. He had returned from oversea duties and served as section foreman of the CNL on the Hine. Funeral from his home led by Rev. John Ward with railway men as pallbearers. Also noted: death of Rev. Watt after illness, retirement of station agent Lloyd Fox, and many local updates including marriages, visits, and town improvements.
The piece celebrates summer family reunions as gatherings that strengthen kinship bonds. It notes a broad ecumenical spirit drawing people of one blood together to share memories, compare experiences, and reinforce common ancestry and beliefs.
Oil officials warn this year’s surge in domestic furnace production may push fuel oil prices up. W Dack notes price rises are likely soon with some predicting 15 cents per gallon in Eastern Canada. Refinery balances and the shift of fuel oil from by product to main product drive the outlook amid a volatile industry.
Oakville wins 8 to 6 over Acton to force a deciding fourth game in Halton Ball Championship. Pollock and Wimer lead Oakville with two hits each while Evans and Footlit contribute for Acton. Box score shows Oakville tallied early and held late as crowd crowded the park.
Andrew Nicol and Scotty were among runners in a 26 mile 385 yard event to select Olympic entries on a hot 85 degree day. Of thirty starters eleven finished with Scotty posting 3 hours 49 minutes, youngest and only Guelph finisher. Ab Morton of Galt won in 3 hours 10 minutes. Eleven finishers received medals.
Contest invites entrants to sketch a kitchen redesign. A $100 prize will fund improvements, making home cooking more enjoyable. Submit ideas and details at the exhibition.
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