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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1955
Page
5
Postmaster Frank Terry received word that he successfully completed his correspondence course in the theory of office management. The Civil Service Commission staff training division awarded a signed certificate as district director R. H. Reive congratulated him and praised the effort for the Postal Service's benefit.
Muckers defeat Wolf Hounds in two straight games 103 to 13 and 11 to 10 to advance. Hot Shots and Jets split with Jets winning 11 to 10 before Hot Shots forfeited game. Finals set to begin next Tuesday with Muckers awaiting winner.
The local L.C.L. 467 held its monthly meeting at Crewson's Corners with good attendance. District deputy master E. Rawson of Georgetown reported on his trip to Grand Lodge. A church parade was announced for September 11 in Georgetown and all members were urged to attend. The hall was scheduled to be painted next Saturday.
The Canadian novel follows Anna Doukhobor seeking a future beyond her strict community. She attends a dance and tea show despite her family's disapproval, faces money woes, and two suitors while longs to study and teach. The narrative promises insight into Doukhobor life and its sect that burns schools and homes.
The engagement of Rara Margaret Pendergast to Kenneth McLain is announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pendergast and Mr. and Mrs. James Adamson of Acton. The wedding is set for September 10 at St. Patrick's Church Toronto Gore at 10 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Harry Norton and children stay with Mr and Mrs W R Norton and visited friends in LA Mrs A Waghorn of San Antonio and Mrs H Hansen of Wheatley with Mr and Mrs R Corbett. Ernie Miller returned from a week’s trip east. Recent visitors with Mr and Mrs Ben Bakis included Violet Clark of Toronto.
The Limehouse Women's Missionary Society met at Miss Ivens's home last week. Mrs A Norton led scripture and prayers, read poems, and led singing. Cash was contributed for the supply base instead of garments. Several local visitors were noted and several holiday trips mentioned. Ontario has upwards of 250 000 lakes.
Merlin A Bishop in Addis Ababa writes to Acton YMCA boys praising their club naming and sending an Ethiopian flag and stamps. He expresses desire to stay in touch, visit on furlough, and hopes for a club photo and future correspondence. The display includes the letter, flag, and stamps in the Free Press front window.
Halton roads fatalities reach four for the year up to March while total accidents drop to 296 from 300 the prior year. The report notes 65 injuries this quarter versus 53 last year, with speeding and wrong way driving among leading causes and a large share of drivers involved lacking licenses.
In Canadian cities with populations above four thousand, 64 murders were known to police in 1953 and 51 of these cases were cleared by arrest.
76 year old Edward Lewis Smith sets off on a 1500 mile motorcycle journey across British Columbia to visit his four daughters three sons and friends. He plans some fishing along the route.
On August 9, 23 members of the Halton Beef and D P Calf Club met at Malden Farm owned by Dr W F James for their fourth meeting. J E Whitelock conducted the session in Art Bennetts absence with help from several fathers. Jim McKay gave a curling demonstration at the herd site Elen mere of Malden 99935. Duncan Campbell thanked the James family and the McKays for hospitality.
No injuries reported after a collision on No 25 highway a mile north of Speyside involving Bert Rennick Acton and F A Puracher Oakville. Police note $1500 damage estimate with other theft and vandalism reports on August 9 11 and nearby localities.
Edna Betty Mae Laver and Ronald George Burke were married at St Stephen’s Church in Hornby with Rev. J Maxwell officiating. The bride wore a white net over taffeta gown with a three quarter length veil and pearl crown, carried red roses. the groom is from New Brunswick. Guests came from New Brunswick Toronto Bolton and Malton.
A circuit of visitors attends the World Convention of the Churches of Christ in Toronto. Among those seen are Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McColl and two sons from Pontiac Michigan and Mrs. McColl from Windsor.
Attendees at the World Convention of the Churches of Christ Disciples in Toronto include Ada Currie Mrs George M Young and Mrs Robertson Mr and Mrs Arnold Sunter Gail and Dianne of Niagara Falls spent holidays with G Sunter and Miss E Baldie Mrs G Sunter to Niagara Falls for a two week vacation Mr and Mrs J Boersma and baby daughter of Brampton visited K Kloosters Mr and Mrs Ken Robertson and Lynda of Toronto visited with D G Robertson George Grundy and children attended Derry Day in Collingwood Miss Sharon Nicholson of Hamilton holidaying at Jack Johnsons Miss Barbara Harrison Erin visited with Audrey Grundy.
Auctioneer Lloyd Barden sells by auction at his Eden Mills residence on Bass Street. Items include Admiral television, Frigidaire range and refrigerator, washing machine, electric appliances, furniture sets, lamps, heater, toys, crib, stroller and sewing machine with cash payment. Open house until sale day.
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