Local Notes From Acton Area Hospital Visitations
Several residents and visitors are noted in Acton and area. Mr C G Eliott of Comber visited relatives and friends here. Mr Earl H Vincent of Toronto visited Acton relatives. Mr R Perry Watson returned home from Toronto hospital and is improving. Mrs Wallace W Gurney of Wingham and others called on Mrs George Murray. Mr W J Reid and family hosted a weekend visit. Mr John Chapman Sr underwent emergency appendicitis surgery in Guelph and is progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Vincent
Toronto
Acton
R. Perry’.Watson
Wallace W. Gurney
Wingham
George Murray
John Chapman
Knox Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospial
Guelph
NASSAGAWEYA Farm Forum and School Concert Report
Mr and Mrs Stan Robinson hosted the December 13 Farm Radio Forum meeting with strong attendance. The program included a school concert with readers, dialogues, choruses, and a Santa visit, followed by refreshments. Mr Kennedy chaired, praising Mrs Paul and the students, and Santa delivered gifts to pupils teachers and pre school children. Mr and Mrs W E Britton hosted a family Christmas dinner on December 19 with 29 present. A wolf hunt was planned by Dudley Hitchcox with limited turnout but interest shown. a new date will be set later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stan Robinson
Farm Radio Forum
Wilfred Kennedy
Tommy Job
Mr. Buchanan
Bobby Coxe
Santa Claus
George Robinson
Sctool
Donna McMillan
Kennedy
Lorraine Coxe
W. E. Britton
To Remove Wallpaper With Antipeter Solution
Make a solution of 1 tablespoon antipeter to 1 gallon hot water. Apply freely to the paper with a brush. Several applications may be necessary. Keep water hot.
Year 1948 Sunday Service Schedule
On Sunday December 2 1948 at 11:00 a.m. morning worship with the sermon The Wonder of His Name followed by the 11:00 a.m. children and church school session beginning at ten o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Church School
Sunday Services and Bible Verse Schedule
On Sunday December 26 1948 the morning service starts at 11 00 a m followed by Sunday School at 12 15 and the evening service at 7 00 p m The theme They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.
Sunday Church Schedule for December 26
Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Worship at 11:30 a.m. Evening service not listed. B Y P U groups meet 8:00 p.m. Thursday. On Tuesday December 28 a B Y P U visit to Hillsburg departs Ac ton at 7:30 p.m. Gather at the Church for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.Y.P.U
Hillsburg
Acton
Christmas Teen Topics Recap Band Debut and Exams
The Teens AFS of AILS report on Christmas events including the Christmas Band Concert with the Junior and Senior Bands in new uniforms drawing over two hundred attendees. Examinations loom, the At Home event is planned for Wednesday, and memberships are selling fast while decorations and lunch plans proceed.
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A.fls
Penguin
Passing of Clifford Rice Saddens Ospringe Friends
The death of Clifford Rice at Guelph Hospital last week shocked many. Funeral was held Friday at Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home to Georgetown Cemetery. Sympathies extended to his wife children brother and sisters. Norman Rice of Chicago died Wednesday evening, Cliff Rice’s death earlier that day caused a double bereavement in the family. Also condolences to Mr and Mrs Charles McDougall of Eramosa on their son Boab’s tragic death. The community’s Christmas concerts at the church and school featured recitations carols dialogues and gifts. The Farm Forum at George Grundy home had 13 in attendance with prizes won by Mrs Harold Smith and Mr Gordon Aitken. Best wishes for a happy yuletide extend to the Free Press staff and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Chin Rice
Guelph Hospital
Victor B. Rumley
Georgetown Cemetery
Chicago
Norman Rice
Cliff
Charles McDougall
Eramosa
Boab
Wair
Santa Claus
Elps
Carney
Santa
George Grundy
Harold Smith
Gordon Aitken
The
Free Press
Christmas carols and plans for children’s treats at Acton Rotary
Christmas carols lit the Rotary in Acton on Tuesday while a committee was formed to arrange Christmas treats for children who might otherwise be left without. Norm Baird summarized the district governor’s message. Acton Club ranked fourteenth in attendance but still seeks improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Acton
Norm Baird
Young Adult Group Meets at St. David's Church
Campbellville report describes Tuesday meeting of St. David's Presbyterian Young Adult Group with Mrs. J Beach presiding Miss Annie Wolmes reading minutes Mrs. Willart Roberts named treasurer and planning tasks for a play committee film committee and citizenship forum led by James Wallace and Dr J Robertson. The postmistress notes heavier mall traffic than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Presbyterian Church
J. Beach
Annie Wolmes
James Wallace
Willart Roberts
Wilfred Greenlees
Roger Mahon
Hartley Anchoraon
Robert Eliiott
Mesdamen J. Beach
G. Goldstraw
G. Ingils
J. Robertson
George Ingils
Murray McPheil
E. D. Mahon
MacNeil
John Robertson
Farm Forum
Gordon McPhail
Donald Small
Edgar Cairns
Cameron Watson
Haroke Small
Fred Garrett
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Lesonale
Duncan Wardles
General Hospital
C. G. Eliott
Comber Sa
Harold Reid
Foote's Bay
Wilrose Reid
Gordon Reid
Anenagtor
W. J. Reid
Nassagaweya
Church News
Watted
Church of Canada
Ontario
Louis Pickering
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian and United Churches
Presbyterian Church
Tet
Canada
Knox Church
St. Alban's Church
Anglican
W. G. Luxton
BSA
Hr Girismas
Wm. Bracken
Robt, R._Haton
G. A. Sirrs
Cooper
Drug ‘Store
Cooper’s Clothing Store
Manning Electric
Ospringe
Campbellville
Yvonne de Carlo
Tony Martin
Casbah
Echnicolor
Warner Ns
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Lawes
Jan Hale
Eugene Pallette Inci
Wlan Keeley
Wed. & Thurs
Warner Bros
Rg Avy
Jack Carsok
Ann
Sother
Panne
Samy Reer
Humphrey Bogart
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