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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 10, 1953

Page

4

Depositors by Mail Leading B of M Customers at Acton Branch

Gordon Oder, manager of the Bank of Montreal in Acton, says mail customers are the bank's No 1 audience. Depositors can range from funds transfers to bills by cheque, money orders, and safekeeping services, all via postal service. A banking-by-mail folder is available on request.

B. OF M Bank of Montreal Gordon Oder B of M Acton Mr. Oder Oder GMC

Mums Ferns Setting for Fall Nuptials at Eden Mills

Shirley Ann Roy and Harvey Delbert McGrath married in Eden Mills Presbyterian church in a setting of chrysanthemums and ferns. Rev. Williamson officiated. The bride wore ice blue brocade with a net overskirt and blue feather headdress. maid of honor wore yellow brocade. Best man Thomas McKeen and ushers Ernest Perry and Leonard Sinners attended. Reception followed with pink and white decor and a cake centerpiece.

Shirley Ann Roy Robert Roy Sr Eden Mills Harvey Delbert McGrath Russell McGrath Burlington Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Fred Williamson Margaret Roy Thomas McKeen Burlinston Ernest Perry Guelph Leonard Sinners Oakville

Mrs. Lilian B. Jolly Dies in Fort William Farewell

The funeral for Mrs. Lilian Beatrice Jolly aged 61 or 62 was held in Fort William after she died at her home on Thursday November 26. She was born in Acton and survived by husband Robert Jolly daughter Mary Morrison five grandchildren sisters Charlotte Bilton and Mrs Beavers brother George Bilton Interment was at Mountain View cemetery with Rev AH Johnston of St Andrews Presbyterian officiating. Flowers included white chrysanthemums and navy accessories noted during the service.

Lillian Beatrice Jolly Fort William Jolly Acton Lern School Robert Jolly Mary Morrison Charlotte Bilton Beavers George Bilton

Bereaved attend last rites as lodge groups honor deceased

The chapel was filled for the last rites as relatives friends and lodge members gathered. Representatives of the Canadian Daughters League Fort William and Port Arthur Woodman of the World Green Stone Rebekah Lodge attended in a body. A guard of honor formed as the casket was removed, led by Pe McGregor Tulloch Hugh Fulton Jee Cox Rowe Hamilton Wal ham Beay. The service was conducted by Mrs J Dawgs president Mrs J Tulloch chaplain and Mrs 7 Bruton past president.

Canadian Daughters’ League Assembly Fort William Port Arthur Woodman of the World Greenstone Rebekah Lodge Chapel Lodge Pe McGregor Tulloch Hugh Fulton Jee Cox Rnwe Hamilton Walham Beay Aapaudian Daughters League J Dawgs J. Tuleloch 7. Bruton

Epiphany Night Mirror Wife Myth Prompts Marriage Vision

The article notes a Christmas season custom among Mennonites lasting four weeks from December 6. On Epiphany Night December 6 to January 6 they burn three candles to honor the Wise Men and believe that a woman who looks in her mirror at midnight will glimpse the face of her future husband.

Damage at School Reported to Board

The North Halton High School district faces ongoing desk vandalism with tops broken and floors damaged. Principal and trustees discuss disciplinary action, repairs, and estimates for re‑roofing and eaves troughing. Grants and fees totaling about 1 939 and 24 045 24 are reviewed, with staff praised for a school plaque project.

Aacs Terutay Tues. v Mann Vy O North Halton High School Watson Jones Bradley McKenzie He Property Committee N. S.D.R Creighton

Fair tbs clash okeepek lead recognized

Recognition for leadership in girls work cited as Doris Fines attended Royal Winter Fair. Attendees included Mrs Barry Clarke and others visiting Awora and Fergus. Notes on district meetings, cosmetic party demonstration, a funeral at Forest Lawn Orangeville, and a 12th birthday celebration are mentioned alongside Winnipeg to Brandon railway mail route history from 1882.

Okeepek Fane Ace Doris Fines Department of Agriculture Miss Fines Barry Clarke An Brown Awora Lona Vander Polder Vanes Geort Vantted David Rennick Hamilton Trand Wilfred Awrex Bettie Fergus D. G. Robertson Helen Robertson Buffalo N.Y Forest Lawn Cemetery Orangeville Sunda Winnipeg-to-Brandon Canada

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