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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 12, 1963

Page

5

Eramosa Village Trustees Reappointed After Large Vote

An unusually large vote was recorded in Eramosa last week as Cameron Lush was elected reeve and Melum F Cox Wrindley and G Smith were appointed councillors. Rockweed reappointed all former village trustees, with the Junior Choir singing at United Church services for the past month. The United Church Ladies held a successful bazaar and tea, with Mission Band and Explorer tables. The annual Christmas pageant is set for December 15 at the United Church. Eric Hills married Betty Jean Al Tauibu. they will reside in Milton after a Niagara Falls honeymoon.

Eramosa Polla Cameron Lush Melum F. Cox Wrindley G. Smith Reei Ted Rock Weed Suntar Choir The United Church Ladies of the United Church Mission Band Explorer Eric Hills Betty Jean al Tauibu Niagara Falls Milton

Mary Alberta Brown obituary lifelong Acton resident

Mary Alberta Brown a life long Acton resident died December at St Josephs Hospital Guelph She was born December 26 1877 at the Brown homestead east of Acton and lived there most of her life She enjoyed flowers sewing hosting and reading She taught Sunday school at the Methodist church in Acton Funeral was held at Rumley Shoemaker with Rev 4 H McKennie officiating Interment Paris View Cemetery Survived by brothers Rev J Ralston Brown Turner Valley Alberta J Ker Brown Winnipeg and Richard No Brown Acton predeceased by T Brown and a sister Mrs Dr Alfred in Saskatchewan

Acton Mary Alberta St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Brown Homestead Sheenight Neton Rumley-Shoemaker H McKennie Alm MacPherson Robert MacArthur Mac Sprow William MacDonald Alex KO Mann Brida Fyfe Somervile Grane Allin Fab van Hoekelen Parisview J. Ralston Brown Turner Valley Alberta J Ker Brown Winnipeg Richard No Brown T. Brown Dr. Atfred Saskatchewan

Christmas cake draw at scout hall winners named

The Christmas cake draw at the scout hall on Friday selected Syd Lamb for the top tier with George Mason and George Lee winning the smaller sections.

Syd Lamb George Mason George ‘Lee

WoL Hosts Weekend Gatherings and Hospital Progress

The WoL met at Mrs. Paul Spitzer Institute hostesses home. Mr. Shirley Watson visited his brother Mr. Wray Watson in Grimsby. Mrs. Wik freyt Harding improves after surgery at Guelph General Hospital. Mrs. Frank Nunes Vas and Connie visited the Homans in Guelph.

Wol Paul Spitover Shirley Watson Wray Watson Grimsby Wikfréyt Harding Guelph General Hospital Aporo Frank Nunes Vas Connie Homans Gielph

Christmas meeting of Churchill U C W at Bruce Leitch home

The Churchill U C W Christmas meeting hosted by Mrs. Bruce Leitch drew a strong crowd. President Mrs. W Swackhamer led prayers and carols, with devotional readings by Mrs. W Thompson and a contest led by Mrs. J McCullongit. Gifts were exchanged and a light buffet served by the hostess and helpers.

Churchill U.C.W Bruce Leitch W. Swackhamer

Junior Farmers Hold Dance in Eden Mills Hall

Junior farmers sponsored a Sunday event in Eden Mills hall with a morning service at Baden Mills Presbyterian Church led by Mr. Mel Moffant of Knox Presbyterian and soloist Peter Harris in Dr George Atkin's absence. Corporal Peter Kidd of Formount RCAF visited, Mrs. Roy and Mrs. Hennessey remain hospitalized, Hevink recovering at home, and Mrs. Bo Wallace and her son plan Christmas visit with England relatives.

Baden Mills Eden Mills Hall Bo Wallace Mar England

Need Toys at Hornby Students to Collect

Sunshine School for Retarded Children at Hornby seeks Christmas toys this year. Six Acton students visited Hornby and found three or four items needed and agreed to donate all four. A wagon two toboggans and a jumping horse cost about $60. Roland students will save allowances to buy gifts on Friday December YM, with staff support.

Sunshine School Hornby Robert Littl Acton

False Fire Alarm Causes Night Siren at 148 MM St E

Firefighters answered a reported call at 148 MM St E around 9 15 pm to a false alarm. Residents were alarmed but later reassured as the crew found no threat and police warned that making false alarms is a crime with possible charges.

Actos Fale Alain Rec St. E Mick Rine Main St Hone

Sydney K Lamb Elected to Orangeville Board of Directors

Sydney K Lamb was elected to the Orangeville Board of Directors succeeding a member who served nine months. Lamb will assume office the second week in January and serves Caquesing Nassaguweva Ueto Dufferin part of Wellington and Braman Townships. Building permits for three houses were issued in Nassigaweva during November, totaling $20,800, bringing year to date to $209,700.

NameSydney K.lamb Enki Oeangeville Boal Lamb Fran Act Orangeville Caquesing Niassaguweva Ueto Dufferin Wellington Braman Towhebup Nassigaweva Don McMillan

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