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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
12
The report describes an Old Pupils centennial gathering with sermons by Rev. George T. Simpson of London. Simpson, a former student, emphasized spiritual guidance in today’s schools and noted his father was among the first pupils after the school was built in 1655.
The Nassagaweya No. 3 school reunion honored Levi Elsely aged 94, with a plaque for the school’s 100th anniversary to be placed inside. Five former students died in war honored with a wreath. a two minute silence followed. Monday night featured a Moffat Old Boys vs Haltonville Boys softball game 9-8, a pony ride for charity, a garden party, speeches by M J Carton and MP Sybil Bennett, fiddle performances, square dancing, and Terry Troopers entertainment.
Bowls at Lake View House Sutton hosted a mixed tournament on August 2. Miss Doris McLaren was on the winning team which claimed the house cup. A cup and saucer were awarded to each top team member. Miss McLaren’s name will be added to the trophy.
A long column lists Acton area residents and families visiting relatives across Ontario and beyond. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Wayrie Kelly, Les MacSwain, Marlee, Mrs. Ted Hassard ill, Misses Shirley Mason Laurie Ritchie bound for Glen Moor, Mr. J H Black in Fe gus, and visitors from Detroit Toronto Hamilton Port Arthur and Ottawa.
Swackhamer Leslie and Helen announce daughter Deborah Marlene born August 4 1955 at Guelph General hospital. Cripps Lyle and wife announce son Bradley born August 16 1955 at the Nursing Home Acton Ontario. Perry Frank died August 12 1955 Milton Ontario funeral August 15 1955 interment Evergreen Milton. Morton Charles died August 13 1955 Port Perry hospital funeral in Oshawa. Cross Sarah Elizabeth Rigby died August 4 1955 Guelph General hospital interment Fairview Acton.
In loving memory of Francis Joseph Lingard who passed away August 20 1954. Ever remembered by wife Ethel and son Donald. In loving memory of Ellsworth R Evans who died August 17 1954. God set him home but in our hearts he lives, remembered by his wife and sons.
The message expresses gratitude from Mrs. A Francescato and family for cards flowers and thoughtfulness during bereavement. Thanks extend to neighbors relatives friends Dr. Garrett nurses at Guelph General Hospital Mrs G Benton Rev Paul of Milton Rumley Funeral Home and the Legion ladies for support following the loss of a wife and mother. Mr R H Cross and family join in thanks.
The office will open afternoons in August for registrations as the fall term starts. A congregation event at Knox Presbyterian Acton welcomes friends of Miss Mary Ellen Anderson on furlough from Georgetown British Guiana for the Silver Anniversary of her mission services, Tuesday evening.
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