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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1961

Page

3

J K Gardiner Dies in Guelph Veteran Acton Jeweller

James Ker shaw Gardiner a jeweller and watchmaker who worked in Acton for 28 years died at home in Guelph on August 5 after five years ill. Born 1882 in Dundalk he trained in Collingwood before moving to Acton. He is survived by his wife Ferrol Livingstone a son John and sisters Nellie Gardiner and Mrs Robert Noble. Funeral and burial details noted.

Acton James Kershaw Gardiner Dodds Ave Guelph Asalatunt Sandra McEwan Weee Orangeville June John Balser McKavans Oliver Moran Robert McKayvan Lakeland Florida John Meek Harold Meek Evin Bonnie Hillis Grand Valley Robert Gem Ken Robertson Rexdale

Ladies' Aid Meets at Mrs. R. McEwan Home

The August Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. R. McEwan’s home featured devotional guidance on church faith and missions, plans for Rev. T. Maxwell’s September induction, readings on religion and life, and musical numbers by Gail Fuller, Beverley Bruce, Linda Mackenzie, with tea served by Mrs. Storey and Mrs. B. Bruce.

Ladies’ Aid T. Maxwell Toronto McKenzie Gail Fuller Beverley Bruce Linda McKenzie Jameh Storey B. Bruce

Phillips Faces Furrow Fight at International Plowing Match

Halton County Warden Alec Phillips accepts a plowing challenge from Wanton Hamilton of Hastings County for the International Plowing Match in Belleville on October 4. County councillors pledged support, praising Phillips and confirming Reeve Cam Sinclair of Esquesing as his coach for the road work.

Halton Alec Phillips Wanton Hamilton Hastings Belleville Ontario Warden Phillips Reeve Cam Sinclair Esquesing Sinclair

Mrs F Cunningham Died After Nine Week Illness

Mrs Fred Cunningham wife of Fred Cunningham of Cameron Street died in Toronto General Hospital after a nine week illness. Funeral service by Rev D A Powell at Rumsey Shoe maker Funeral Home and Everton Cemetery interment. Survived by husband daughter Dorothy Milson brothers William and George Steele sister Florence Scuce. predeceased by son Fred dy and sister Edith Harrington. Born in Guelph married there in 1927 member of Anglican Church.

Fred Cunningham Beatrice Steele Toronto General Hospital D. A. Powell Grace Anglican Church Milton Rumsey - Shoemaker Everton Cemetery Bob Anderson Charles Shultis Colin MacColl Wes Allan Jim Bradshaw Ben Rudy

Ghemplens Named Hay Oats Entries Tops Say Field Crop Judges

Ghemplens tops hay and oats entries in field crop judging. Frank Strang officiates at Guelph hay event while J M Cockbart and others judge. strong showings from Acton Rockwood Rodney and surrounding districts. Hay winner Catvit Althen leads a list of top contenders with numerous riders and farm names among the finalists.

Actus Agricultural Shyla

Stratford and Goderich harmoni 4-H club tour highlighted by theatre visits

Osprings 4-H members and friends toured Stratford and Goderich visiting Festival Theatre and local historic sites. Attendees included K Stubington, Doris Tines, Gail Fuller, Nancy McEwan, and many others. Visitors from the U S and Ontario towns joined summer cottage visits and social events with local families.

Stratford Goderich 4Th Club Festival Theatre Seline Salt K. Stubbington Doris Tines Gail Marlene Fuller Nanes Bullogh Sandral McEwan Jessie Kinnear Judy Buck Maryanne Robertson Tendros Laurel Stubbington Beverly Bruce John Stubbington Hugh Sinclair

First Anniversary For Lions Dances With Last Caesar Set

Friday marks the first anniversary of the Signs sponsored teen dances at the Legion. The event features Little Caesar and the Con­suls in their final local engagement before signing a contract to play every Friday at a ball. Weather this week stays cool for holiday crowds.

Legion Little Caesar and the Consuls

Busy Bees Display And Short Course At Hale

A local gathering features Busy Bees displaying items and short course demonstrations at the Hale market. The program includes music, memorials, and a prize presentation for community entries. Local clubs, volunteers, and children participate, with comments from organizers about ongoing community education.

India Mission Goal For Pastor Phe Meegettad Weitstgs

Residents gathered at a mission hall for a coordinated event featuring a pastor and a noted speaker from Man Gears CHragettneateca. Wagons and decorative symbols marked the gathering as participants engaged in communal activities and reflections.

India Mission Phe Meegettad Weitstgs Moanion Cerda Hall Man Gears Chragettneateca

Fragmentary Report on Local Meeting and Noted Attendants

Fragmented OCR text shows names such as Landebuugh Naley and Mer W Gbedon and mentions a report and roll call. Incomplete phrases reference a ceremony or talk from a chapter and possibly Angola, with scattered names and stray words. The readable content is unclear and provides limited actionable facts.

CG. Landebuugh Trefla

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