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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
12
Personal Noted columns list Acton residents and visitors including Janet Robinson in Windsor, the Haldwins in Windermere Muskoka, John Lambert with Mia Frank Howes in Sussex NB, and multiple families from Toronto Montreal Hamilton and Sudbury taking holidays or visiting Acton homes.
The 18 percent Rockwood Horticultural Society Show drew a good crowd at Town Hall on Saturday with quality exhibits. notable locals Harry Occomare of Guelph and William Brown of Elora attended. Obituary notes report Mira Robert Miller’s death at Guelph General Hospital after a brief illness. funeral held at United Church with Rev. John W Oldiver officiating and a large community turnout. Interment was at Johnston's Cemetery. Miller survived by two brothers and many relatives.
Limehouse girls teach meat cookery at the CNFE. Mer and Mra Ron Latimer and Glena return to the village after buying the Nobles’ former house from Mrs Gowdy. Nobles moved in last week to the house bought from Mrs Newton. Visitors and social rounds include Mrs Patterson and the A C Pattersons visiting Grimsby, plus numerous relatives and friends visiting from Toronto Detroit Breslau Montreal Islington Levack and Islington.
Knox Ladies Aid members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Bower Ave hosted by Mrs John Allison and Mrs Thos Stores. President Mrs Fo McCucheon led devotion in secretary and treasurer were absent.
Multiple engagements announced by families in Ontario and Colorado. Jean Marie Kirby to Gonton Kenneth of Rockwood with wedding planned September 1 at Melville United Church Fergus. Joan Marie McKinnon to Robert Bowles to be wed September 2 at St Georges Church Guelph. Mary Fliner to David Barbour to be married September 16 at Church of Christ Hillsburg. Mia Wanda Hutledge of Acton to Richard Gr Mree Harnet Greene of Denver, a nurse and ABA graduate, planning a spring wedding.
An auction sale offers registered accredited Holsteins cattle, a tractor, farm implements, dairy equipment, and feed. The sale lists valuable farm assets and related livestock and gear available for bidding.
The text advises adequate illumination for reading with a bulb of 60 to 80 watts placed to avoid shadows. Light should be shielded and not visible to the reader. A general room light is needed. Posture affects the eyes. sit erect with head tilted down and paper 13 to 16 inches away. Reading in bed is allowed only when seated and under proper lighting.
Social notes record farewell events for Dr and Mrs Browman of Montreal as they plan England bound duties. Local families from Ospringe London Guelph and Drayton attended and sent best wishes. A funeral for Mrs Davidson of Toronto was held in Erin with sympathy extended to Mrs Grundy and her family.
Mrs H Lush hosted the Women's Missionary Society of St David Church with Mrs F Cairns presiding. Reports were given, a memory moment observed, and a letter from Archibald Fowler of Edinburgh read. A quiz by Miss Tatra Black and a social tea followed, with 23 ladies and a child present.
The listing shows several fall fair dates and locations with mixed and unclear entries. Notable items include references to Waterdown and Woodbridge events, plus stray September dates and an October note.
The Hillsburg community mourns Jim Barbour who died at 76 in Guelph General Hospital after 44 years in the village. He was known for cheerful work ethic and kindness to children. Funeral held at Howes Chapel with FT Curtle officiating. pallbearers and floral tributes noted. Local connections and obituaries outline family survivors and past neighbors.
On Tuesday August 15 Miss June Brown hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home for bride Jean Holmes. Guests played simple games and the bride opened gifts before a pink and white decorated chair. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess.
A bridal shower at Tate School honored Jean Malmenville Hall. Guests including J Hoymes and G Hall received a variety of gifts as a program featured music and readings. The couple later responded to the gifts with thanks.
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