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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1953

Page

16

Doctors Study Virus Diseases Hear Of Polio Serum Plans For U S

At the Halton County Medical Society meeting on December 2 in Burlington with guests Prof C E Van Rooyen and Dr J C Sinclair of the University of Toronto, discussions covered viruses and polio serum plans. Dr J W McCutcheon noted major progress in studying tiny organisms while Prof Van Rooyen described jaundice outbreaks and serum-related jaundice cases and the cost and uncertain value of polio serum trials.

U.S Halton County Medical Society Burlington Has C. E. van Rooyen J.C. Sinclair University of Toronto J. W. McCutcheon Society Pasteur Sinclair van Rooyen Richvale

Jailed for Illegal Liquor Sales in MaguleS Court

Jack Bain of Acton was sentenced to four months in jail plus 15 days on a liquor sale charge. Four teenagers were fined 25 dollars each with 2.50 costs for underage drinking. A careless driving case against S Richardson of Gormley resulted in a 25 dollar fine with 26 dollars costs by Magistrate K M Langdon.

Magules Coury Jack Bain Acton S. Richardson Gormley K. M. Langdon

Three Transformers Cost P.U.C. $702

A municipal report lists payments and allowances including transformers cost 702 dollars. Other items cover maintenance, office work, electricity, and supplies for the highway garage waterworks and disposal plant. The note mentions wages for an acting secretary treasurer during an absence and the filling in of an old foundation on Willow Street.

Ruge Mason Willow St M. Nellis Tiveroyn Transport C. E. Smith Force Beardmore and Co Town of Acton Mpe

Forum Meeting Presents Gifts To Newlyweds Marion Lindsay

The store school farm forum held its December 7 meeting when members presented a lamps pair to Marion and Bruce Lindsay. Mrs Harry Marchington gave a Silver-Wood Institute vase as thanks and Bruce thanked attendees. Plans noted for Christmas cheer for shut ins and no further meetings until after the new year. About 50 members attended.

Store School Bob Miller John Glynn Limehouse Stone School

High School News Highlights From AHS Student Council

The Student Council and some teachers plan medals for N.H.H.S rugby champions with inscribed names and date. A big January At Home dance with Debonnaires orchestra is set for the public school auditorium. A December 22 Christmas party for AHS is approved, and a rugby banquet occurred December 4 at the Dominion Hotel.

Neil Benton N.h.hs Debonnaires AHS Dominion Hotel Kitchener

Knox Young People In Charge of Service

Knox Presbyterian church held an evening service led by Knox young people Mrs Doris Allen offered the invocation and Miss Bella May Rostell sang a solo Bill Bell gave the sermon on Path to Ushering were Albert Ford Doug Bennie LaVerne Allen and Renke Vilestra Jim Greer called the worship Joseph spoke the prayer of invocation Armstrong gave the benediction at the close of the service

Ames Knox Presbyterian Church Bill Bell Pathe Albert Ford Doug Bennie LaVerne Allen Renke Vilestra Jim Greer Doris Allen Joseph Bella May Rostell Armstrong

Entertain Friends at Euchre in Home Basement

Mr and Mrs Thomas Fines hosted about 40 neighbors and friends for a Monday evening progressive euchre in the basement of their new house still under construction. Prize winners were Mrs McArthur Alvin Fisher and E Fisher.

Thomas Fines Progressive Euchre McArthur Alvin Fisher E. Fisher Graff Bert Robertson Swain Stamford

Ospringe Women’s Institute Christmas Meeting Report

Mrs Arthur Mennies hosted the Ospringe WI December gathering on the 2nd with strong attendance. President Mrs David Robertson opened, readings and odes followed, and a Christmas carol was sung. Members approved the treasurer’s report, roll call yielded homemade candy, and prizes were awarded.

Arthur Mennies Ospringe Women’s Institute David Robertson Mary Stewart Wilfred Awrey Alrow Bert Robertson Howard Ralph Sinclair George Grundy Shirley Awrey Pee Fisher H .Howard Jackson Mra

Agnes Jane McKay Dies After Long Illness

Agnes Jane McKay died in St Josephs hospital Guelph after a lengthy illness. Funeral held at Victor B Rumley funeral home Acton with Rev Currey and Rev Armstrong officiating. Interment Greenwood Georgetown. Survived by husband Alex McKay Georgetown a brother Fred Cole Acton sisters Anne Ern Minnie Emma Acton and numerous relatives.

Victor B. Rumley Acton Agnes Jane McKay St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph E. A. Currey R. H. Armstrong Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown McKay Esquesing Margaret Jane Reid William Pauls Bal- Sinafad United Churea Alex McKay Fred Cole Anne John McLean Ern Minnie T Joby Kirkwood Emma Will McLean Wilfred Kirkwood Harvey Kirkwood Gordon Kirkwood James Kirkwood Archie McKay Marshall McGlaughlin Bert McMenemy Tom Alten Hob Miller Charlie Thompson Wilfred Harding Harding Price W. Norton Arnie McKay McLean Nitces Jim Libby Weatherston Marshal LaVerne McGlaughlin Toi Rene Allen Maurice Evtym Baker G. Bennett Sadie Thompson Donald Kathleen Millie Kirkwood Minnie Somerville Pearl Kennedy Daye Kate McKay Will Kirkwood Carol McPherson Angus Margaret Thompson Violetta Gwen Earl Isobel Billy Ron Alice Langford Ballinafad United Church Dora Stanley Starret Morrison Rob Stewart Miller Amy Dianne Williamson Kirkwood Bernard Miller Brock Miller Salvercrook Ballinafad Institute Esquesing Liberal Association C. MrCluskey

Correspondents Seek Early Submission for Weekly News

The notice requests correspondents to mail items of interest weekly starting now through the New Year. It promises faster delivery during the Christmas rush and notes postage arrangements will be made later.

Mission Circle Elects Officers and Notables In Community Notices

The report notes the Mission Circle meeting at the church with President Mary Denonnis presiding. Officers elected for 1954 include President Mary Jennings, Secretary Muriel Hills, Treasurer Vera Warne, and other posts. Congratulatory acknowledgments greet new babies in the community and a White Gift service supported the Scot Mission in Toronto.

Alex McKay Mary Dennonis Robert McEnery Elizabeth Gilean McEnery Mary Jenning E Presdent Muriel Hills Day Farner Vera Warne Helena Hil's

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