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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 25, 1955

Page

16

Busy Bees Hold August Meeting At Mrs Gran Robinson Home

The Busy Bees group met at Mrs Gran Robinson's home with Mrs Steve Coxe presiding. Mrs S Coxe gave the day’s thought and Mrs E Coxe presented a historical research paper. An exhibit was planned for local fairs while readings and a piano selection by Miss Anne Broomer complemented the program.

Gran Robinson Steve Coxe Mary Stewart S. Coxe E. Coxe Anne Broomer Mr. and P. McLean

Life-Long Acton Resident R L Johnston Dies at 87

Richard Lawrence Johnston of Acton and district died Sunday at Guelph General Hospital in his 88th year after six months of declining health. He farmed for 25 years and remained active on the home farm with his sons Orwell and Roy. He married Virena Ramshaw in 1898. a daughter Edna predeceased him. Survived by a brother Robert of Rockwood and five sisters. Funeral held at Rumley Funeral Home with Rev. R. H. Armstrong officiating. pallbearers listed.

Acton Richard Lawrence Johnston Guelph General Hospital Robert ‘Johnston Martha Leslie Yante Wilbur Street Virena Ramshaw Edna M. C. Overholt Orwell Roy Robert Rockwood Melissa Johnston J. H. Reid Wm. Gamble Ernest Near Toronto A. D. Bridges Victoria Richard Johnston United Church R. H. Armstrong Rumley Funeral Home Gordon Johnston Lloyd Johnston Mr. Hamlin Clarence Gamble Elwood Johnston

Leaving Area Feted In Dublin Before Departure

Dublin community honors Mr and Mrs Stewart Elliott at a school gathering. J M Steele led a farewell for the family who plan to move to Dainsville. Elda Fryer and others presented a wall mirror and floor lamp as gifts. Speakers included George Somerville Charlie Cutts Bert Davidson with music from local performers.

Dublin School Stewart Elliott Dainsville J. M. Steele Stewart Jess Mat Bouck June Elda Fryer Dublin C. Sprowl A. B. Rennick Don McIntyre Mac Sprowl Geo. Somerville George Somerville Errol Sprowl Elliot Charlie Cutts Bert Davidson Iott Allan McIsaac R. Spielvogel John Black W. Wheeler

Obituary of Thomas K. Nicol Died in Guelph at 92

Thomas Knox Nicol, well known in Acton and district, died in Guelph General Hospital Friday at age 92. A native of Inverkeithing Scotland born April 16 1863 he was parks superintendent in Guelph until retiring in 1932. Survived by daughter Jeanie Abbott of Guelph and sons John of Guelph James of Hamilton. Service 2 p.m. Monday at McLagan Wall Funeral Home followed by entombment in Woodlawn Mausoleum.

Acton and Thomas Knox Nicol Guelph General Hospital Guelph Mr. Nicol Inverkeithing Fifeshire Scotland Nicol Christina Hogg Albert Abbott Jeannie John James Hamilton McLanaghan-Wall Woodlawn

Dublin W L Sets Fall Fair Plans

Dublin Women’s Institute met at Mrs. W Watkins home with Mrs. William McIntyre presiding. Members discussed exhibits for fall fairs in Acton Georgetown and Milton and items shown included a quilt and fancy aprons. A wiener roast was planned for October and the meeting ended with God Save the Queen and a lawn lunch.

Dublin Somerville God Save the Queen

Bowling Greens Jitney Games Tops and Club Night Events

Thomas Hutchinson led bowling on the jitney greens last Wednesday with 39 points, followed by Albert Maltby 38 and George Saunders 27. Monday’s Lawn Bowling Club youth night saw Charles Petty win two 8 end games with 20 points, and Bob Lawrence and Ronnie Bastell tied at 18. Also noted are wedding announcements for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zimmer and Patsy Dyer, and various local visits and vacations.

Thomas Hutchinson Albert Maltby George Saunders Lawn Bowling Club Charles Petty Bobby Lawrence Ronnie Bastell Eric Hills Kenny Petty Dave Maltby Gary Brace George Maltby Eddie Desormo Gary Downes Floyd Meadows al Dodd Roy Young Toronto Russell Oke J. Dilts Dre K. B. Waller Allan Jackson

President of Halton District Woman Dies at 50

Mrs Max Featherstone, president of Halton County District Women's Institute, died at her Burlington home Sunday at age 50. She was active in local and county organizations and taught Sunday School. Survived by husband two daughters Ruth and Audrey and two sons Craig and Frederick. Funeral held from family home and burial in St Pauls Cemetery Nelson.

Halton County Canada Street Hamilton St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Tuck St. Paul's Cemetery Nelson

West Indies Visitors Holidaying With Local Residents

Community notes list the Venema family from the Netherlands Antilles Curacao visiting Mr. and Mrs. Klooster and family. Toronto visitors include Mr. and Mrs. George McMillan and Muriel who extended a week’s stay. Other locals host and hostesses include Mr. and Mrs. D. Stewart and family with Robert Sim and Jack of Toronto. Jack’s friends are glad he is recovering after surgery. Guelph guests Wilbert Matthews with Mrs. Martha Jackson. Joan Craig returns to Georgetown after holidays with her grandfather R. Hunter. Joyce Robertson travels with Wm Webb and family to North Bay for a weekend with George L Robertson and sons Loree and Ian.

Johannes Venema Reinke Netherlands-Antillan Curacao West Indies K. Klooster George McMillan Toronto Murd McCutcheon Muriel Robert Sim Jack D. Stewart Wilbert Matthews Guelph Martha Jackson Joan Craig Georgetown R. Hunter Joyce Robertson Wm. Webb North Bay George L. Robertson Loree Ian

Mrs Annie McKay Dies in Toronto

Mrs Annie McKay died suddenly in Toronto last week. She leaves three children Earl Jessie Archie and one grandson Bille and a brother Gilbert of Georgetown. Funeral services were held Friday at McClure parlors with interment at Greenwood cemetery.

Annie McKay Toronto Mrs. McKay Duncan Sinclair William McKay Earl Brampton Jessie Archie Bille Gilbert Georgetown McClure Greenwood Cemetery Townsend Jesse McEnery Helena Hills Mary Ann Maxwell

Limehouse Summer Visitors and Church News

Local families host visitors and plan church services. Mr and Mrs J Butterill enjoy holidays on the Sixth Line. Joe Brown vacationing at Waubashene with the Sanford family. Leferink boys recovering from summer complaint at Sick Children's Hospital. Rev M McFarlane of Georgetown to conduct Limehouse church services August 28. A West trip note mentions Rev W J Lane preaching in Yellowgrass, Sask. Mr T H Price reports good health on motor trip through the West.

J. Butterill Joe Brown Waubashene Sanford’s. Leferink Sick Children’s Hospital Gordon Greig Lois Ann Brantford Miss Ivens Newton Walter Thomas Port Colborne Linham’'s Alex Trotter Stratford A. W. Norton Bert Thornton Teeswater Wm. Gordon M. McFarlane Georgetown Limehouse Presbyterian Church R. Lane Jim Scott Galt Earl Milk Preston W. Hall Nellie Marjory Hall Acton Ted Morrow Toronto T. H. Price Yellowgrass Sask W. J. Lane Limehouse Plenty Price

Summer Wedding Vows in St. Pauls United Church

Marion Eleanor White and Leonard William Pickett wed in St. Pauls United Church with Rev. James L. Blair officiating. The bride wore an embroidered nylon net gown and tulle veil, carried pink roses, with attendants in pastel dresses. The couple, guests, and wedding party were noted, and they will reside in Milton after a motor trip.

St. Paul's United Church Marion Eleanor Marshall T. White Leonard William Pickett William George Pickett Campbellville James L. Blair Myrna Kearney William Oakley Jr Margaret Pickett William Watson Bert Gilmour Jack Inglis Eleanor Cairns H. McGee Points North Milton

New Research Head Named for Baxter Labs Inc

Baxter Laboratories announces the appointment of Dr. John F. P. Reinhard, 47, as Director of Pharmacologic Research at its Morton Grove facility. A New York City native with a NYU education, Reinhard brings 13 years in industrial pharmacology and prior leadership roles at Meat Johnson Research Laboratories Warner Institute for Therapeutic Research and Nepera Chemical Co. He is married with two children.

John FP. Reinhard Baxter Laboratories Inc Morton Grove Reinhard Meat Johnson Research Laboratories Warner Institute For Therapeutic Research Neperaé Chemical Co New York City New York University

Campbellville Takes 2-0 Lead In Ball Series Over Waterdown

Campbellville won their second straight game to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series with Waterdown. Rex Rawley pitched for Waterdown, while Harry Hamilton and Jack Roberts worked for Campbellville. The scoring included a four run fourth for Campbellville and a home run by Elliott.

Campbellville Waterdown Rex Rawley Harry Hamilton Rorke Jack Roberts Campbellvie Moore Henderson Water Down Finnamore Tindall L Dague Bailey Hamilton Camphbellville Brush Tindall Campbellvhle Elliott Dredge Burns Noseworthy Barney Bill Elliott Wingrove Bul Laking Ken Moore Seeney Jack Laking Bob McPhail J. Campbellville Elmer Dredge

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Neilson Watson’s Watsons Dary Eisens Mill ST ST. N R L. Johnston Robt. R. Hamilton Fred A. Hoffman Optometrists E. P. Head St. George's Square Thos. K. Nicol Luscious Ralph Staffen BLUE Halton County Women’s Institute Max Featherstone W.L Black Horse Canyon Ae Ernie Halton Ospringe A. McKay St. Paul’s Baxter Labs, Inc Bailey and Finnamore Hamilton, Roberts
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