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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

5

Year End Session Deliberations of Erin Township Council

Erin Council completed year end business including a supplementary by law for township road funding and approval to redeem loan bonds. Resignations were recorded for a sheep valuator, clerical tasks were assigned, and year end receipts and charges were adjusted for Hillsburg Orton area accounts.

Erin Township Council Erin Albert Wheeter Munihapal Council Ontario Gerof Hillsburg Orton Reeve Su Sma Si Sar Westure Pohce Hilleburs Tanusry

Golden Wedding Anniversary Marked by Family Reunion

Wy cur Camphellville correspondent Om satuntas affternoon. Dh enber eed PRIN rhe oPihdren and ge ars ONEs! fat atthe fur . Peay tes oe den owe uma oanrmversary Orr forty were sera trem Po oront, att oodmsh Dishes. Fe eabe a wh went gy y Sune Reel opamp ef Mr Toasts vpta tin whethe ei twas tarke veral members of the fam. a eet -ah fea a atteberte deren a The contasien and presentest gold wat ches to both the fride and groom Amooxs thos present. sin. the Brooms ade of the family were on Brother, Mr Levi F yey: a aster, Mra Bowman and brother in-law, Mr Moore. On the bride's aide were a'later, Mrs Reathe ant two broth ers Thomas Routledge and John Routledge, the latter celebrating his seventy-seventh birthday at the sane me of thee guests. ' all except Mrs. Bowman were at the wedding fifty years ago. After the dinner the guests return ed to the family home for a seca] evening before departing for their rapective homes.

Camphellville Levi F Yey Mra Bowman Moore Reathe Thomas Routledge John Routledge Bowman

Long Navigation Season Ends on Saint John River

Fredericton reports the 2 day navigation season on the Saint John River recently concluded. It was among the longest seasons since spring opening to freeze, with 22 days recorded in 2829, marking a historic stretch for river traffic.

Fredericton N. B Saint John River

Season of Games Intermediates Schedule at Georgetown

Readable schedule for the GHA Inter-Welfare Group Fate season. Matches list teams Acton Milton Fergus Orangeville Flora Fergus Flora Milo n. Schedule spans December to February with venues Georgetown Acton Milton Fergus Orangeville and Flora.

OLE A GHA Inter- Wellare Georgetown Acton Milton Fergua Orangeville Milten Tle Fergun

New Brooks to Be Available at Acton Library Saturday

The Acton Library will host a Saturday event to place new Brooks books on shelves. Readers can pick up copies for distribution as the order arrives. most copies are in and ready for distribution.

ACTON

N J Robertson Re elected President of Halton Plowmen

N J Robertson was re elected president of the Halton Plowmen at the annual meeting of the Dalton Plowmen Association held last week. The meeting approved a large slate of officers and directors including treasurer John Read, auditors, and county and honorary directors. Plans for a junior match in Nassagaweya Township and a match in Nassagaweya Township were noted, with sponsorship anticipated from Halton Junior Farmers.

N. J. Robertson Halton Plowmen Dalton Plowmens Asseiation Malton Alo Heatherington Othe Halton Federabes Othe National Poly Tes Thas Vt Peat Bel of Oktober Ely Ee Derteanl Fork Treas Lirevtors i Cletert Thant Mo Poo McNabb Nassaga- Iwesa Tap Rey W. A. Robinson Peter Peddie Jax H. Wilson John Irving Orer Esquesing Geo

Acton Manufacturer Fredrik Blow Dies Suddenly on Sunday

Obituary notes Acton manufacturer Fredrik Blow died suddenly on Sunday. He lived in Acton and led a growing business on Main Street before relocation to the north of the tracks. He was active on local boards and remembered for family devotion. Funeral held Wednesday at Knoy Church with ministers Forbes Thomson and Thrower officiating.

Acton Brest Bern Sears Colleana Pharty Sears Alice Gertrude Overholt Weton Deaves Kenneth Margaret Melhourne Gioof Arthur Detroit Greenies Woodstock Board of Mana Kim Yhing Knoy Church Forbes Thomson A.F. Thrower Thoats Yeosition Koservice

Officers Installed for 1916 at United Church Woman’s Society

The December meeting at a member’s home elected and installed officers for 1916. Mrs Food Caldwell presided as devotional leader. New officers included president Miss Bo Minnsate, vice presidents Miss Sid and Miss Wilson, recording and press secretary Miss Bo Maw, treasurer Mrs Trewn, and pianist Mrs Arthur. A memory cup and festive tea followed the session with members and guests in attendance.

Colwell Moffat Mass Mason Wilson Johnsen AN Dalla Raanbatdsen Hobtan Victier Moore Jane Anneld Securan WOME Pedentre Nps McDonald Arnold Mitch Rew Mies Peart Jala Cattendaner

Week of Prayer Arranged for Action by Ministerial Association

The Acton Ministerial Association plans a Week of Prayer held at the Artug Minister Tad Wasee location. Events run from Tuesday to Friday with speakers addressing prayer subjects and audience participation.

Acton ASSOC Artug Tad Wasee Pharday Tanners Perms Sipa

Tree Press Seeks Week Ahead Copy For New Year

Editor asks Silvertistra correspondents and contributors to send copy early in the week for the midweek edition. May cooperation continue for the New Year holiday and forthcoming events. Mail advertising and event copy by Monday noon to ensure regular weekly issue.

The Tree Press Silvertistra

Continuation School At Home Presentation Awards Ceremony

The Continuation School awards at home presentations featured pupils from various grades with diplomas and prizes. Students received mid ceremony acknowledgments and refreshments followed by dancing as the event concluded.

Annaal At Home

Congregation Hails Christmas Gift to Baptist Minister

After evening service at the Baptist Church on Sunday the congregation presented Rev. Mr. Wallace with a Christmas gift. The address thanked him for his work in the pulpit the homes and with the children and expressed the esteem the congregation held for him. The inventor of powderless empire is Dr. Chaim Weizmann who later became Zionist movement leader.

the Baptist Church Mr. Wallace Chaim Weizmann Zionist Movement

Final Meeting for Year of Esquesing Corncil Last Week

The last regular Baques sag council meeting was held with Hesse GW Murray presiding. Reports included license fees and hospital accounts, with motions to approve expenditures and a by law for the Norval Memorial Recreation Centre. The council thanked Reeve for service and voted to vacate the chair, with Murray expressing desire to continue as Reeve.

Baques Bexsnstto Council Geange Cote Hesse Murray Self Ales. McKinney Narsat Dantaeahos Bone Cardgertuasni Herald Court Poets Penewal Bend Stampa al Prititin Oliver Hunter Presbyterian Church Nevsal Dagse Reggiater Dade and Bennett Vreasgaen Haltan As Sata Acad Vycatye Mfove Bao Cteawe Norval Memorial East Wehall Halle Fatentines G. WL Tea Curie CL May Hingham OM Hennett Sanford Brown Currie May Keane Murray

Netherbinds Authorized Public Lean for Large US Purchase

A public loan of 50 million dollars was authorized in the United States to finance the purchase of industrial and agricultural products at an interest rate of 2 and WA percent.

United States

Acton Athletic Dance and Christmas Cantata Events

Acton YMCA hosts New Year’s Eve Dance with Stan Portch and his Rhythmaires as part of aging awareness. Knox Presbyterian Church hosts a Sunday choir concert at 7 p.m. featuring the St Davids Campbellville cantata On Wings of Angel Song with soloists Mrs Mahon Mrs Early Miss Cowper and Messrs McPhail.

Acton Athletic Acton Y.m.ca Stan Portch Rhythmaires Admigion Se Knox Presbyterian Church St. Davids Church Campbelville J. K. Mahon Mise Joyce Cowper Nelly McPhaill Murray McPhail

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