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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
12
Community notices from Acton report winter first day, X-ray clinic, Christmas advertising deadlines, and Christmas visitors. Winners and local events include William Williams winning $44 Porky at St Joseph's Hall, bingo in Guelph, and A. P. Green plant opening. Also covered: fireside events, church ordination, a damaged parked car in Acton area, and rising motor vehicle accidents in the district.
Acton Ontario and Acton England librarians exchange letters and information. Isabel Watson of Acton Ontario receives a letter from Roy Bates of Acton England proposing closer contact and sharing town guides, maps, and industrial information.
Knox Presbyterian Church held a Christmas concert on Friday December 12 featuring a pageant of the Christmas story with solos a singing choir and a speaking choir. Rev RO Armstrong presided as master of ceremonies with Mrs Ho Otter directing. Ted Hansen organist led the musical portion as about 20 in the singing choir and 15 in the speaking choir performed. The Nativity scene included Mary played by Lynne Masters Joseph John Kirkwood and three Wise Men Bob Armstrong Brian Gervais and Peter Hurst. The two choirs and angels finished with a celebratory song as children joined the manger scene. Bert Halladay led the soloists supported by a quartet including Robbie Parker Bob Marshall Willard Halladay and Billie Greer. Clarence Coles supervised the event.
Mrs. Beverley Barfoot and Jack Glazier faced a nocturnal crash on No. 7 highway east of the old Fox Farm. Barfoot suffered minor facial cuts while Glazier was charged with driving while ability was impaired by alcohol after his truck collided with a ditch and caused near-fatal damage to the Barfoot vehicle. Glazier was arrested in Guelph and released on bail.
The piece notes lighting by Jim Greer and Ro Parker, choir direction by Mrs A Mann and Mass Inez McLellan, dialogue by Mrs A J Buchanan, makeup and costumes led by Mrs H Price and R Parker with mothers assisting, prompters Mrs hh McKenzie and Mrs H Price, followed by Santa Claus distributing gifts and candy to children.
HOMN, Joe Jon Murray and Joan Wood announce the birth of their son on Monday December 108% at Guelph General Hospital. Mrs Wolfe on Monday December 1 at Guelph General Hospital celebrate the birth of their fifth son John Mark. Mr and Mrs V Atiw announce Olga Trene born December 12 at Acton Nursing Home. Nicolak announce William Joseph born December 11 at Acton Nutating Home. Mother and baby doing fine.
A collection of thank you notices from families and friends expressing gratitude for cards flowers visits and kindness during illness bereavement or after hospital stays. Names include T Brown W Beevers Mrs Jacob Thuer Mr and Mrs Robert Allan of Hamilton Thel fay and Mrs FR Cross and others.
Community events listed include public school and church concerts, a Christmas tree event, and multiple dances from December 19 to December 27. Activities feature tickets at 25 cents, venues such as Town Hall and Georgetown Arena, plus a New Year’s Eve gala and modernaires performances.
Notice to creditors and others of the estate of Duncan N McTavish late of Erin Township Wellington died about October 8 1952. Creditors must send proofs before January 3 1953 to share in assets as entitled. Dated Acton Ontario December 15 1952 C F Leatherland Solicitor for the Executor.
Fragmentary classified notes advertise wood and phone items for sale along with dressed turkeys and chicks. Ed Jennings lists 380w a-23-4 and Acton listings show cheap weights and dressed poultry.
Owing to ill health we liquidate our entire stock of new and used vehicles including New International Trucks 1982 Hudson Hornet Sedan 1030 Austin Sedan 1049 Austin Sedan 10947 Mercury Sedan 1946 Ford 2-ton Stake and several low priced used trucks and cars.
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