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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 13, 1945

Page

15

Local social notes from Islingtos to Guelph and Toronto

Week end visits and travels circulate among residents including Kathleen Wood Islingtos John Wood Stewart McDowell Toronto Kenney Guelph Lloyd Robertson Lantz Vanetfla Smith ill in hospital at Guelph General Hospital Wishes for recovery. Kunnell and Weddy head to Duncan Vancouver Island for Meg’s move. Widespread greetings from St A Gordon Nancy Stanley Coy Sandra J Van Norman Sinc lair visits in Atlanta.

Vanetfla Smith Guelph General Hospital St A. Gordon Nancy Mia Stanley Coy Sandra Toronto J. van Norman Jack Sinclair Guelph Atlanta

Arena Tees Up Surface Prep for Acton Winter Hockey

Acton arena in Ace Tan begins preparing the rink for skating as cold weather returns. Weather will dictate readiness. many skaters and four junior teams will compete in Acton district winter program. Acton Athletic Association coordinates outfits and equipment as community sports grow.

Lee Acetan Carin Interlhietiate OWA jJuvenues Acton Acton Athletic Association Atrance Reali Aport

United Woman's Association Elects Officers for Year

The December meeting of the United Church Women’s Association at the Parsonage elected officers for 1916. President Mrs O Agar, 1st Vice President Mrs J Symon, Vice President Mr S Keil, Secretary Miss Botworthy, Treasurer Mrs FoCleave. A social hour followed with refreshments. a vote of thanks was given to Mrs Rostary for her home and hospital work.

Womans Association of the United Church Tuestaxy O T. Agar Br. Agar J Gardiner Richardson Mra Agar Mire J. Symon Os Keil Miss Botawthorne FoCleave Clairch FT Thetford Pinsanage To Agar Sirs Wo Vetdburs No Lambert Flower Mia Jo Viattine Avbiat Qheth Maes Moore Noolhambert Or Cheave Johnson Bo Do Aowl Fosbury Tate Mas Bosturs Veldbats Atrs Rae Mos Eawnnuttee

Ac Ton Women’s Institute Holds December Meeting

The Ac Ton Women’s Institute met at Mrs Fo Andersen’s home with President Mew Kappin presiding. Miss Joyce Lambert and Donna Anderson won a stitch contest while Mrs Davidson and Mrs Anderson won a different contest. Mrs Jas Wilds chaired lunch arrangement and Mrs R L Davidson moved thanks to the hostess and helpers.

AcTon Women’s Institute Fo Andersen Mew ~Kappin Tome Economics Mra Kart Lambert Mra E. Collier Davidson Anderson Joyce Lambert Donna Anderson Jas Wilds Ap R. L. Davidson

Church Services Schedule for December

The church lists Sunday December 16 with 11 am Morning Worship The God Who Became Man At 1 25 pm Church School At 7 pm Candle lighting Service Carols with Children of Church School assisting Choir Tuesday December 19 7 pm BP U Wednesday December 19 7 pm Mid week Service of Praise and Study Come and Worship Worship Christ the New born King Everyone Welcome

God Christ

Sunday December 1st Church Services and Programs

Worship the Way of the Cross at 4 00 pm The Sunday School and Junior Bible Class at two pm Evening Worship The Art of Worship Mon December 8th at Kim Knox Young People Society They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength

Advent Sunday Service at Church of OL Alban

The Church of OL Alban the Martyr holds services on the Fourth Sunday in Advent. Church School at 11:00, Holy Eucharist and Sermon at 4:00, Evensong and sermon at 6:00 in the afternoon.

Church of OL Alban the Martyr

Hockey Groupings Announced For O H A Series

The O H A announced groupings for Senior Intermediate and Junior hockey. Acton joins Intermediate Group No 4 with Georgetown Fergus Elora Orangeville and New Milford convener Noo Mill. Acton Juniors join Junior C with Oakville convener Purner. Schedules to be drawn up after group meetings. Richare Vlar pela Bridgeman noted as taking a new post at the Sydney Meteorological Office in Australia.

Acton Georgetown Fergus Elora Orangeville Noo Mill Gogeings Guelph MeActon Oakville Fo Purner Richare Vlarpela Bridgeman Bal Fone Kapuskasing Armrpart Sydney Nos Sale Bros Luumunad Rockwood Gev Victoria College Toronto Brandon Manitoba Yorktfanen Sask Ont Port Hope Bridgman Montreal Lockwood Kapuskiting

W. T. Brown Dies Overseas Over Christmas Break

Mr and Mrs TOA Storey mourn the death of their son in England while serving with the Provost Corps. Brown, stationed overseas, was expected home after the new year. He leaves a wife, children, and siblings.

Toa Storey England Brown Provost Corps TSG Ab Tus Wiltia Owe Childern Helen Sind Qhaetpon

Frends Honor Mr Bert Allan Before Departure

Frends honor Mr Bert Allan on his leaving the district with a program including addresses by Fwood Johnston and Townston, a wrist watch presentation, singing, and speeches by Ed Martin, Frank Holmes, and Gordon Lesht. Lunch followed and dancing concluded the evening.

Bert Challos Mary Reid Muste Fwood Johnston Ant Aull Townston Ed Martin Frank Holmes Gordon Lesht

Deer Driven to Sea by Wood Ticks in Cowichan District

A report from the Cowichan district notes wood ticks driving deer toward the sea, with some animals plunging into the water and drowning. A fawn reportedly drowned near Maple Bay as distressed dogs and humans suffer from the infestation.

Duncan

Final 1945 Halton County Council Meeting Highlights

The Halton County Council held its final 1945 session with praise for the Health Service project and Mr McDonald. Warden and members expressed thanks and regret as older members retire, noting cooperation and progress during the year.

Halton County Bank of Com Enerce Smith de Ileatop Mia Galbect Foo Gilbertfold Heslop Craig Ami Messra Coune Musee Nuaptyt

December Meeting at Rockalong Institute Christmas Program

The Rockintong Institute held its December meeting at Mrs Edward Pasmore’s home with 22 members and one visitor. A Christmas collection funded a hospital gift, booth plans for a community sale, a stamp stand contribution, and letters from Miss Clark and Mrs Dunbar were noted.

Rockintong Institute Edward Pasmore Clark Wm. ‘Dunbar Federation of Agriculture Fergus C Titt F. Mumimer Titt Dodd Bethlehem Toon

Tragic Car Crash Near Fate Mills Involving Two Women

Mrs Anita Coulson, 35, of Ke en Malls, and Mrs Winnifred Bridiiow, BR No. 1 Campbellville, were in a wreck at Polen Mills sideroad and Highway No 7. Coulson sustained fractures and facial injuries. Bridiiow awaited a bus when the car skidded out of control. Constable Harry Lemon led the Ontario Police investigation.

Ansadoof Fate Mills Sri Kk PN Shera Jong Anita Couton Gene Coulson Polen Mills

Georgetown elects new council members in 1946 results

Harold G McClure named Georgetown Citizens Roy Band president as five new faces join the 1946 council: Joseph Gibbons Thos Za son Jr Jim Hitchie Jim Goodlet and Bruce MacKenzie. Reeve Ken Mc Donald wins a third term by 1066 votes over Dr Thomas L Lyons. Cr Garfield McGilvray and incumbents Sid Orr and Wm Thompson contest but fall in Ward battles. Mayor Cleave faces no comeback as Joe Gibbons does not run.

Joseph Gibbons Thos. Zason, Jr Jim Hitchie Jim Goodlet Bruce MacKenzie Ken McDonald Thos. L. Lyons Garfield McGilvray Cre Sid Orr Wm . P. Thompson

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