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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
12
Ballinafad Minsion Circle Meets With Low Attendance
Last Friday evening at Mrs. Norman Sinclair home the Ballinafad Minsion Circle held a prayer and devotional led by Miss J Sinclair. Eight members and one visitor attended with four New Testament books. Mrs Gondon Price read an engaging topic and plans were made to hold a bazaar. Mrs Patsy Edmonds led recreation and a luncheon was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballinafad
Norman Sinclair
J. Sinclair
Leo Jamionon
Watch Tower
Gondon Price
Patsy Edmonds
Elliott brothers and a distant death mark Rockwood notice
Sympathy extends to Mr. Andrew J Elliott on the death of his brother Mr. John A Elliott at his Milton home last Friday in his 60s. Funeral Monday at Knox Presbyterian Church Milton with Campbell Wille cemetery burial. Also death of Mrs. Sarah Soper Elliott of Harrice Street in her 95th year. Funeral Sunday at her late home with Rev. Fred Williamson officiating. Many from Brampton and area attended. Interment at Rockwood Cemetery. Rev. Charles Jolliffe led morning services at United and Stone churches. Bowling club visit and fundraising event netted $32. Navy sailor Arnold Maw returned to Halifx for a week vacation. Various local residents noted with visits and trips among Guelph, Toronto, Brantford and Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Elliott
John A. Elliott
Milton
Mr. Elliott
dnoknow-Presbyterian Church
Campbel- Wille
Alex Hunter
Sarah Soper
Epie
Harricé St
Slater
O'Brien
Fred Williamson
Amelia Weeks
Elsie Weeks
Jessie Pickering
Edna Hunter
Walter Hunter
E. Nixon Gowland
Chas. Cowie
T. Patterson
Pearl Westfall
Inez Westfall
Brampton
Ethel MacKenzie
Kitchener
D. Cripps
D. Hunter
Nelson Hunter
Iesabec Hunter
Acton
Ruthie
Darlene Urquart
Guelph
W. E. Nichol
Simcos
R. Cripps
G. R. Cripps
Wm. Harding
Toronto
G. Lewis
John Hunter
Arnold Maw
Navy
Halifax
Minnie Nickell
E. Nickell
M. Nickell
Mroo
Henry Hosking
Stanley Stewart
Pghway Dept
JA Battle
Boom Spencer
Mes Bell
Brantford
John Harris
Tathe Or Stord
Ate
Mere Aias
Pharris
Ken Leighton
Ken Paul
Thelma Smith
Robert HH. Trunter
Wiliam Paisley
Florida
Oho
Robt
Hi. Hunter
Old Coins Decorate Vase At Heys Ontario Museum
A centuries old vase on display at the Heys Ontario Museum features two silver coins embedded in its hollow glass stem. The piece, about 26 inches in diameter, was once blown with coins for decorative effect. A nearby Venetian plate, also from the period, traveled to China and helped spark an exhibit through an admirer’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heys Ontario Museum
Venice
Local Family Visits and Town News Roundup
Mr and Mrs Ed Dearing and family and Misa Melba Dearing from Toronto visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harvey Dearing and family. Albert Roazel spent time in Corbett with Alf Porter. Harold Le Rever end and Bruce of Toronto returned home after a week with nephew Bert Weeks. Hallam Wilford and child returned to Toronto after holidays with N A Denning. Draper Depew of Kitchener and James Newell and family hosted guests. Lloyd Millar and family spent weekend at Roche's Point. George Dearing and son Gordon of St Catharines called on relatives here. Wm Nevills opened a barber shop above Davison's store and plans to work three nights weekly. Stock threshing and harvest weather discussed as the week progresses. Ross Ballentine Acton and Mrs Keen Winnipeg visited at Wm Ballentine's. Kenneth returned to Brampton after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Dearing
Misa Melba Dearing
Toronto
Harvey Dearing
Albert Roazel
Corbetton
Alf. Porter
Harold le Reverend
Bruce
Bert Weeks
Hallam Wilford
N. A. Denning
Draper Depew
Kitchener
James Newell
Liobyd Millar
Roche's Point
George Dearing
Gordon
St. Catharines
Wm. Nevills
Davison
Ross Ballentine
Acton
Kenneth
Brampton
Local News From Everton and Surrounding Towns
Community notes report Mrs Hindley recovering from a heart attack in bed while friends in Everton extend well wishes. Several visitors travel between Toronto Acton Fergus Guelph and Niagara Falls to visit families and attend events. The Mission Band meets at Gordon Aitken’s home and the Garden Club attends Elora Achievement Day with spoons awarded to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hindley
Everton
Russell Gordier
Guelph
Lambert
B. Wilson
Acton
Douglas Robertson
Phyllis Robertson
Vic. Patrick
George Young
Marilyn
Townline
Shirley
Audrey Gun‘by
Fergus
Phyllis Foreman
Toronto
Gordon Aitken
Charles Williamson
Laverne Carter
Stratford
D. G. Robertson
Percy Handing
D. Stewart
Mission Band
Arthur Harris
Garden Club
Elora
Margaret Robertson
Jeanette Cornham
Preda Cunningtell
Margore
Shirley Chester
Mra WJ. Jackson
Theminas Fines
Mercon
Arnold Sunter
Todd Avid Danae
Niagara Falls
Ween Wath
Sun
Campbellville Society Notes Highlight Local Events
The Campbellville column records Misses Black hosting a Blair YW meeting with Mrs. J Robertson presiding, a reading on Dr. McQueen of Edmonton, and Ruth Buchannan readings. Harris reunion at Kilbride, wedding presentation at Christie Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Snyter of Hamilton, and local obituaries. Also notes about visits, base ball, open air theatre, and recent accidents.
Public Auction at Acton for Mrs J M Thetford goods
Public auction at the Thetford residence in Acton on a Saturday afternoon offers organ and stool, piano, tables, chairs, chest of drawers, trunk, wardrobe, mirrors, doll carriage, dinnerware, linen, quilts, blankets, and kitchen items. Cash with clerk. no reserve as home is rented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Thetford
Geek
Ave
Acton
Omateh
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