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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
16
Rural schools regret news of injuries to Mr and Mrs Alex Orr from a weekend car crash amid fog and slippery roads. C W Swackhamer crushed hand after a car fell from a jack but no bones were broken. Driving was hazardous with several accidents noted during fog and cold conditions.
Acton truck driver Charles Albert Shultz, 32, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal accident that killed 10 year old Jan Sloot on the Guelph Rockwood highway December 6. He was sent to the Reformatory for six months and fined 100 plus costs or three more months in jail for the dangerous driving charge.
Two assemblies marked the close of the 1952 Acton public school year. The junior assembly featured carols and a gift to George Mann. the afternoon senior assembly included Theresa Arcie announcing numbers. A decorated tree and gifts to Mr Price completed the Christmas program.
The Yo Ladies Auxiliaries held a Christmas meeting at the YMCA on December 15 with about 20 members. A pot luck supper preceded the business session led by president Mrs Hunter, who announced the election results: president Mrs Nan Hust, vice president Mrs May Gervais, secretary Mrs Emty Price, treasurer Mrs TL MacGladrey, social convenors Mrs Marion Paul and Mrs Irene Hunter, goodwill convenor Mrs Gwen Price.
Mrs Clara L James of Kitchener died December 22 at Kitchener Waterloo Hospital in her 59th year. Born 1894 in Halon County she married Cecil James January 10 1931 in Galt. Survived by husband daughter Carole Lynne 12 and siblings Harold Warren Mabel. services by Rev S G Stewart at Schreiser Sandrock funeral home with interment in Woodland cemetery.
The piece celebrates Christmas season with cheerful shop windows bright trees and smiling people. It expresses heartfelt wishes for a memorable holiday to friends patrons and all readers.
Obituaries and wedding notices from December 1952 and December 1982 list diverse individuals including Shirley Marie Pell daughter of Janet and Johny in Fruitland, Helen Gladstone to John MacPheron in Ottawa Windsor and Ruth Tweddle of Adonws. Also funeral details for Revo Wo Churt ton, James, Ruth Hannah Gillman, and others. Details include dates churches hospitals and cemeteries.
In memory of Mr. Fred Blow who died in 1945 December. Wife and family share sorrow and remember his life.
Bill and Mabel Archibald express gratitude to the many friends who offered support during their recent bereavement.
Community notices announce Fireside Sunday events at Knox Presbyterian Church and key fundraisers including penny sales and prize lunches in Acton. Also listed are New Year events at Eden Malls Hill, a Health Unit drive in Santer County, evening classes at Sea Business College, and an Halton County Federation of Agriculture meeting in Milton to conclude annual business and discuss committee reports.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Duncan Neil Mc Tavish who died about October 8 1952 in Erin township Wellington county. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned by January 3 1953 for asset distribution. Dated December 15 1952 Acton Ontario solicitor CF Leatherland executor.
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