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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1953

Page

15

Toronto Alumnae Dinner and Weekend Visits Across Ontario

Misa M. Gibbons attended the St Michael's hospital alumnae dinner in Toronto on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Perry Bowker of Grimaby visited with Miss M Z Bennett over the weekend. Mrs Howard Allison Mrs Thet ford and Miss Littie Moore attended the funeral of Mr Will Bayley in Milton on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J E Pearen and Mrs Calvin Aitken joined the diamond wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs T L Leslie at Georgetown on Saturday afternoon. Melvin Ho Bridgman of Beaconsfield Quebec and R Harold Bridgman of the RCAF Trenton port attended the Grey Cup game in Toronto then visited WD Bridgman’s home in Rockwood RR 2 before returning home Sunday night.

Misa M. Gibbons St. Michael's Hospital Toronto Perry Bowker Grimaby M. Z. Bennett Howard Allison Thetford Littie Moore Milton Will Bayley J. E. Pearen Calvin Aitken T. L. Leslie Georgetown Melvin Ho Bridgman Beaconsfield Quebec R Harold Bridgman RCAF Trenton Tmrport WD Bridgman Rockwood Roe Proce St John’s Church Joseph Murphy SS. Joseph's ‘Hospital Guelph John Lloyd Bessie Gardiner Norwich Frances Jolliffe

Public Meeting Attracts Large Attendance In Village

A Saturday public meeting on village and township elections drew a large crowd. It was held under the Women’s Institute and Community Club auspices. Also noted were the Veterans supper at Guelph and district, the United Church bazaar and tea, and local hospital and homecomings.

Women’s Institute and Community Club

Milton and Palermo Victorious in Junior Farmer Hockey Night

Milton defeated Acton 9 to 3 in Milton arena with four goal effort from Doug LeRiche. Graham Gillies Jim Gillies Charlie Gillies Grant Devlin and Clarence McLean added singles as assists went to Graham Gilles Jim Gilles Charlie Gillies and Doug LeRiche. Don Currie led Acton with three counters in a loss that left Palermo and Milton competing for league standings. Norval remains atop the standings with Melton and Palermo close behind as Acton lingers without wins.

Milton Acton Milton Arena Doug LeRiche Jim Gillies Don Currie Leonard ‘Thompson Fred Currie Palermo Don Vivian Richardson Don Smith Valley Village Norval Melton Palermo Ged

Four To Represent Township Schools In County Contest

Winners of the public speaking preliminaries in Nassagaweya and Nelson townships were Joanne Henry Nelson Elizabeth Dreger Claude Johnston Marguerite Small These four will represent the townships at the county public speaking contest The Nassagaweya preliminaries were held Wednesday evening December 2 in Brookville Hall Claude Johnston and Marguerite Small were chosen by judges Mrs Elter Mrs Goldstraw and Mrs Ramsay The Nelson rural schools competition was held Friday evening December 4 in Nelson hall selecting Joanne Henry Kilbride and Elizabeth Dreger Bells as winners

Nassagaweya Joanne Henry Nelson Elizabeth Dreger Claude Johnston Marguerite Small Brookville Hall Nassagawega Elterby Goldstraw Ramshaw Nelson Hall Mayes Cockburn Burlington Joanne Heory Kilbride Bells Nelson Townships

Moffat and Acton Tie In Dying Minutes

In Rural Industrial Hockey Milton arena hosts a 5 5 tie between Moffat and Acton. Moffat with one sub played a disorganized Acton making its first game. Acton tied the score with 1:45 left. One interference penalty called. In the second game Milton Milling defeated Hornby 5 1 with Hornby earning the game’s only penalty for tripping.

Moffat Acton Milton Arena Milton Milling Hornby

Candle Light Wedding Ties Acton Couple to Ottawa

Acton United church hosted the candle light wedding of Ethel Ray June Holmes of Ottawa and Cecil Robert Davidson of Ottawa on Saturday November 28. Rev. E A Currey united them. Attendants included Mrs Cranston Gri i and Mrs H J McAuley. Guests came from Chicoutimi Garson Petawawa Ottawa Niagara Falls Beachburg Baden Smith's Falls. The couple will reside in Ottawa and soon take a trip to the northern United States.

Acton United Church E. A. Currey Ethel Ray June Holmes Ottawa Cranston Gri i | Acton Chirke Holmes Mus O. Lampard Donna Black Garson Chicoutimi Quebec Petawawa Niagara Falls Beachburg Baden Smith's Falls United States

Young actor earns first job in a new play

A walk on young actor tells his father he has secured a role in a new play and has been married twenty years. The father responds with cautious pride. The article notes Newfoundland lies latitude north on the same parallel as France.

Newfoundland Canada France

Dominion asks farmers to return December livestock survey

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics distributes the farms for the December 1 survey of livestock crops and farm labor across Canada. Farmers are urged to complete and return the green schedule promptly. The data are confidential and used to form national and international agricultural comparisons and analysis. Canadian weather observers reside at Alert on Ellesmere Island near the North Pole.

Dominion Bureau of Statistics Canada Alert Ellesmere Island North Pole

Holy Cross Holy Name Society Meeting in Georgetown

Members of the Holy Name Society of Holy Cross Church in Georgetown hosted guests from Acton on Sunday November 29. Rev Father Sullivan of Brampton was the special speaker addressing the topic Government. Acton members extended thanks on behalf of the visitors.

Holy Cross Holy Name Society Holy Joseph's Church Acton Holy Name Society of Holy Cros Georgetown Father Sullivan Brampton Marks Xan

Thinking draws cold feet from Rives people

A fragmentary note mentions cold feet and a reference to Rives. The readable text hints at hesitation or fear but no clear event or outcome is given. No dates, places, organizations, or people beyond Rives are established.

Smart Hoy Johnny Seeks Clarity In Confusing Note

A fragmented passage shows Johnny urged to think clearly about learning and understanding ether. The lines mix phrases about teachers and knowledge, hinting at a search for guidance and certainty amid garbled wording.

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