28 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
1
A chaotic crowd lines up as a business men's draw awards thirty prizes totaling $200. Winners include Mira Margaret Waterhouse receiving $25 and Mrs Betts Heater plus Beverley Ron Bradies each receiving $25. The scene references candy handouts, a Santa figure, and various donated goods such as groceries, a camera, a clock, and household items.
A hall gathering in Ballinafad honored Mr and Mrs McMenemy with a purse presented by the community. The couple, married for a year, received congratulations and best wishes before lunch and dancing to music by C Varey and N McLaughlin. Mrs McMenemy, originally from Acton, was praised for her family ties and hospitality.
R Harris III long time Dean of Correspondents honored for 27 years of service to Free Press erectule and Kee hweed coverage. Feature notes his weekly column and steady reporting role while wishing him well for future endeavors.
Christmas services at St Alban's featured the Senior and Junior choirs performing carols and anthems to a large congregation. Soloists included Miss Yeonne Hrunette and Miss H Turner. the event followed careful training under Mrs FOG and Miss Stewart with congregational participation in special numbers.
Bannockburn School held its annual Christmas concert on Thursday December 14 with 14 pupils entertaining a full house. Under teacher Mr Peath Kennedys and accompanist Mr George Robertson the group performed singing drills solos and three short plays over two hours. Santa Claus appeared to reward the children with treats from the chestivas tree.
Private Robertson, son of Jack Robertson of Nassagaweya Township, trained with the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry then moved toward Seattle for deployment to Korea. He previously worked for International Nickel in Sudbury and spent time in Calgary and Wainwright for further training before the voyage. His married sister resides in Guelph.
A Walker Lodge meeting discussed water department finances, a $1000 temporary transfer, a $15 charge, and new sewer and meter work. Reports noted a cast removal for Kerwin McPhaden and progress on water pipes, testing meters, and a joint council meeting before new charges take effect.
In Acton, a pastor aged 83 marked his long service in the church of Onibaris Tannery near Steet Gar. The account notes his final days, involvement with parish activities, and that the church complex was later converted into a double vise.
The Know Freaming Ausiliary held its December meeting at the home of Mrs G Wo Masates. Mrs A To My yoowas was named vice president as part of the annual officer selection. Mrs Geo Semenitte was appointed chair of officers and Mrs H Bowen sang during a festive devotional with Christmas carols and inspirational messages.
The Beardmore Christmas party drew about 400 attendees last Friday afternoon. A magician contortionist and ventriloquist entertained as Beardmore staff and foremen guided children to a platform to receive Christmas stockings from Santa Claus after carols and festive singing.
Fragmentary text mentions tours, teams like Georgetown and Milton, hockey, and a machine examination in operation. Names such as John, Gioy, Phe Whantarns appear but readability is poor. The content mixes sports notes with technical machine discussion and local references, making a concise summary difficult.
Abe underwent an appendicitis operation at Guelph Hospital after Mos Mein Stores moved there last week. The transfer aimed to ensure prompt medical care.
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