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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 03, 1953

Page

8

Acton notes high school brick work nears completion and local events

The report covers brick work nearing completion at the new Acton high school and roofing progress. It notes upcoming paper editions, gift ads, and local notices including a Guelph Collegiate commencement where David Nellis earned a diploma and a welding award.

Guelph David Nellis Canadian Welding Society Kitchener Waterloo Paul Beer Venezuela Oakville St. John New Brunswick South America

Knox Ladies Aid Meet at Manso for November gathering

Mrs R Armstrong hosted a Knox Ladies Aid meeting at the Manso on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Fo of McCutcheon presiding. Worship read by Mrs DO Me Jan, prayers led by Mrs W McArthur. Plans for banquets and catering discussed. Special meeting to set plans planned. Officer election held with all officers returned for another year. Reading byMrs R L Davidean titled Our friends. Anniversary supper reports said to be gratifying.

Knox Ladies Aid Manso McCutcheen DO Me Jan Permon W McArthur FE Smyth McCutcheon R. L Davidean

For Sale Vintage Cars and Discounts at Garage Display

A garage sale lists several classic and older cars including a 1983 Chev Coach M2 Pontiac Sedan 1981 Meteor Coach 1950 Ford Club Coupe 1947 Mercury Coach and 1940 Hudson Sedan. Prices promote $100 off on cars over $500 and $50 off on cars under $500 with a special on display.

See A Philosopher Consoles Himself Over Spilt Milk

A humorous columnist reflects on car owners’ priorities while noting a display of Chrysler and Dodge models including a 46 International 1y ton and a 44 Fargo ty-ton. The piece stresses safety and uses playful language about water and salt.

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Wedding Guests in Guelph Saturday Attendees Named

Mr. and Mrs Raymond Law and Mix Petey Smith attended the Roth Law wedding in Guelph on Saturday. Mrs Smith visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Haptle, Mr and Mrs Farr Van Norman and Mrs Van Norman, Acton.

Guelph Raymond Law Mix Petey Smith Roth Law Mra Wi Smith Fred Haptle Mra Farr van Norman Mra. van Norman Acton

Sunday Visitors at Guelph Meeting House

In a brief community note Mr Min and Mrs Fred Murray of Guelph hosted Sunday visitors including Mr and Miss Jot 1 with Bephaw and Wills. Mr and Mrs Jack Morrell and Hicky attended along with others in a local gathering.

Hayoond Law Mae Peery Min Min Fred Murray Guelph Vitor Mean Mex Bre Bephaw Wills Jack Morrell Hicky Sph

Births and Deaths Notices From Acton District

A compilation of births marriages and deaths includes Allan Ellery announcing Robert Allan born at Guelph General on a Tuesday in December plus Perry man Georgetown announcing Marilyn Jane born November 29 at Acton Nursing Home. Other notices report Lynda Anne Harris born November 30 1953 and Agnes Jane McKay born November 27 1954 at St. Josephs Hospital Guelph. Funeral details for Melvin W McCutcheon Carlisle Findlay Albert Elsby and others given with resting places interments and service times in Acton Georgetown Hillsburgh and Toronto.

Ellery Allan Ellerby Robert Allan Guelph General Hospital Strokov Marie Tony Dueaday Perryman Georgetown Marilyn Jane Acton Judy Sandra Bobby Harris Harald Hares Main St Lynda Anne Helen Donnie George Mather Crye Pch Ron Melvin W. McCutcheon Hock Isabella Dear Albert Stewart Roy Ella H. McMillan Victor DB. Rumley Funeral Everton Cemetery Carlisle Robert A Carlisle William and Mary Carlisle Mary Hobt Patterson Victor B. Rumley Oelock Huxley Eleanor Macdonnell Meen Asabeth W. Wood Elizabetha AL. Ambrose Mary Hamilton St Andrews Torome Mount Plaorometer Campbellv Dle Albert Elsby Charlotte Ann Lylian van Sckle CampbAllynte Laura A Boies CampbabeRe St Divd's Church

In Memoriam Landsborough and Van Norman

In lov memory of Ronald Landsborough and Rov Norman who passed away in 1950 1952. Lovingly remembered by family and friends with lines of devotion and enduring remembrance. Other notices include St Albans WA memorial and Woodside event details with service timing and community notices.

Landsborough Sen Ard Beeth Ronald Landsberou van Norman Lov Ngory Rov Vin Norman Jack van Norman Earl and Wera

Wanted Cattle Feeders and Salesman Position Notice

Wanted to take 10 head of young cattle for winter feed with ensilage and begging. Mervin Hillard contact at phone 412 Erin. Urgent salesmen needed for new and used cars with high commission. Apply to Dick Riddall M-fars Georgetown. No phone provided.

Ensilage Mervin Hillard Erin Dick Riddall M-fars Georgetown

Miscellaneous Opportunity Advertised for Home Business

An old notice offers a chance to establish a permanent home business with specific location details and contact, mentioning Mr Watkins Company and Montreal connections. A second item expresses heartfelt thanks from a family for kindness during illness and bereavement, naming Rev Currey and several individuals.

JR Watkins Company Montreal Mr. Eliot Currey M.ed Ryder Marguerite Fred Cleave Ethel Eliott Famiy

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