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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1949

Page

5

Everton News Notes Visit Family and Friends

Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of Curl visited Albany with Mrs W He. Miss Noreen Baker Harrie spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Harald Wright and family. Mr and Mrs Albert Altan and Cire. Robert Patten of Guelph visited Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs John Altan. Mr and Mrs Harvey Jevthr Jet ty Ann and Robby visited Mr and Mrs Stan McKay of Guelph. Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin and Patsy visited Mr and Mrs Max Milne of Thodwand. Mr J P Benham of Guelph spent the week end at his home here. Miss Dorothy Weatherstone visited her sister Mr Jim Cross on Monday.

Fred Murray Curl Olbany W. He Noreen Baker Harrie Harald Wright Albert Altan Cire Robert Patten Guelph John Altan Mere Harvey Jevthr Ann Robby Stan McKay Sunteay Ted Jestin Patsy Max Milne Thodwand J. P. Benham Dorothy Weatherstone Jim Cross

Limehouse Women's Association Special Meeting Report

A special meeting of the Limehouse Presbyterian Women’s Association was held at Miss Ivens home on Saturday to select a play. The Chugh wan misread. Mr and Mrs Geary attended the Qhea-Duntevy Wedding in Chadia Church, Toronto, on Saturday. Mr and Mrs FE Wilson and son Teddy plan to move to Toronto. Mrs Jas Noble is progressing favorably at home after hernia surgery in Toronto last Wednesday.

Women's Association of Limehouse Presbyterian Chugh Wan Ivens Geary Chadia Church Toronto FE Wilson Teddy Jas Noble

Local notices and sales wrap from Mof fat region

Ospringe Mr Charlea Armstrong of Mof fat purchased Mr Koj Bread ner on a farm along the highway. Mr Hireadner held a profitable clearing sale last Tuesday with Hindtey and Filiott auctioneers achieving good prices. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs David Stewart on the death of Mrs Stewart's brother. Funeral attended by the Stewarts. Mr Bullock discharged from hospital after leg operation. Mr Richard H Brown returned home after a visit in Paulinch. Jonah Stewart visiting with daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Robert King. Rev and Mrs Foreman of Pow Gonby visited with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Gordon Aitken. Foreman stayed a few days. Farm Forum members invited to Coningsby but trip cancelled due to icy roads.

Charlea Armatrong Moffat Koj Breadner Hireadner Hindtey and Filiott David Stewart Mre Stewart TRN_ATC Winchstarkk Stewart Thundiay Bullock Tuesaday Richard H Brown Pualinch Jonah Stewart Robert King Oakville Foreman Pow- Gonby John Biard William Roberta Theverty Flarrie Mocs Ioy Nobérta Walter Inglis Vancouver Auna Jack Mere Daniel Inglis William McLaren Florida Ainter Jwringer Une Blacktockh Aleter Sophia Cope Aldershot Ropatat Itec KI al Unter John Joan Emery Alden Faal Plains J Carwaddin Newmanville Ont Mea Jeach Neach Mix Wool Robertson Toronts Ing Selathes Milton Vrivat Parker's Tea Co Walomera Hrgan Cramp Harry Smith Til Snytter Fergus Mra T OH Snyder Gueltah St John’s Anglican Church Guild Mra Fo Mra Davenport Harvey Blacklock Hodder J Hodder FE. Davenport Ross Carbett Jack Blacklock Flower and Fruit James Deforest Dorcap J. Britton Mra Percy Hammond Barker N.Y Sophia Patterson George Mitchell Toronto George Harris Walter Ingils Robert Inglis Bert’ Walton the Highlands

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses

Orton Mra John Jeffry Appin visits with daughter and son in law the Dearing family. Miss Melba Dearing Toronto spent weekend at the same home. Mr R J Curzon not progressing well in Toronto hospital. Mr and Mrs Luahner hosted Mra Jan Nevill for Lush birthday. Ballentines and Ray visited Acton and Roas Ballentine. Death of Mra Alf Chamberlain in Maraville mourned. Bernice Reed in training for Guelyh facial surgery recovering from appendectomy. Larne Wheeler ill with rheumatic fever. Flu outreach noted in community. Bert Weeks hosted Migena Farm Forum. Horace Haws and Wm Pallontine high scorers at euchre in Community Hall. Young women start pool games at Mr Davidson's store recreation room.

John Jeffry Appin Inlaw Harvey Dearing Melba Dearing Toronto R. J. Curzon Toronto Hospital Luahner Jan Nevill Mra Roas Ballentine Mim-osa Mra Alf. Chamberlain Maraville Misa Bernice Reed Guelyh Larne Wheeler John Wheeler Bert Weeks Mimega Farm Forum Horace-Haws Wm. ‘Pallontine Fternoon

Rockwood Churches Hold Annual Meetings and Social Events

Rockwood observes annual meetings for the United and Presbyterian churches with reports showing healthy activity. A Town Hall concert by Everton residents featured the play Bachelor House and a community sing. Obituaries express sympathy for local families including Mrs Lynch of Toronto and Mrs Cheyne of Guelph, with services and interments planned. Community events cover rink skating, horticultural society elections, and social gatherings at the church basements.

United Church The Presbyterian Church Wen Presbyterian Church Tred Willamson Alere Gray Gordon Swanston Ath Town Hall Rock A-Long Women’s Institute Bachelor House Everton Compost Fale Lowing Messie D1 Jackson TV Atewart Albert Allan Duncan McPaedtan Eva Jeatin Ted Jeatin Mra Wright Mra Tenham Institute Oceanus Henry R. Bensham Eramosa Helpth General Hospital Johnatan’sa Rockwood Mra T Lynch Toronto Criel Tunfiat Sacred Heart Church Marymount Cemetery Guelph Rockwood Horticultural Society Milas Myrtle Moore John Henderson

Quarter Century of Sunday School Service by J. J. Henderson

Nassagawea Presbyterian Church honored J J Henderson for 25 years as Sunday School superintendent at the annual meeting. Donna McMillan presented a gold watch and chain. Henderson thanked supporters and pledged to continue serving as long as possible.

J. J. Henderson Joan Jo Tienderon Nassagaweya D Presbyterian Church Arnold Marshall Vendeman Mia Donna McMillan Lore Poarcket Heoderaon Oto Himerif Dr Blair Blair

Miraculous Escape When Truck Hit Bricks Train Overview

Milton driver Harold Trimble survived a crash near Milton Brick Company as a tractor trailer carrying 12 tons of bricks was struck by a passing eastbound train at about 5:00 pm. The engine struck and dragged the trailer down the track, the cab escaped serious damage, Trimble was treated for head cuts and a back strain, and damage was estimated up to 3,500 dollars. Local officials and investigators inspected the scene while Trimble recounted the narrow moment.

Milton Harold Trimble Erdah Milton Brick Company J A McNiven Varriea Milton Private Hospital Teirible Joa Ntinson CRI Jack Gartney London Waa Herbert Brown Ayer Trimble Milton Private

Birthday Party Highlights Local Family Ties

A crowded birthday party celebrated a child’s third year with gifts and well wishers. News includes family trips to Vancouver and Florida, a sudden death in Aldershot, church guild elections, a kitchen shower, and a house fire destroying Mr Harry Smith’s Moffat home.

Fomento Corporation Announces Chile Investment Plan

Fomento Corporation said it will invest in the department with the first plant to be built in the southern part of Chile in the arid region.

Fomento Corporation Chile

Officers elected at January meeting St Albans WA

The January meeting at St Albans WA was held at Mrs C Stewart's home with Rev Mr Laxtaun giving the opening prayer. Officers elected: President Mrs C Stewart, Vice President Mrs Win Denny, Treasurer Miss J Creasy, Secretary Mrs T Jalley, and Little Helpers Miss Marjorie Juston. After two contests were held, the results included Marjorie Juston.

St Alban'sa WA Mra C Stewart Laxtaun Mra C Stewart Mra Win Denny Mie J Creasy Mra T Jalley Little iLelpess Mae Juston Living Message Nelfie Hothilmes Mog Kingmill Marjorie -Juston

Meeting closes with prayer and lunch hosted by Mrs Stewart

Reve Mp Tyinton concluded the gathering with a closing prayer and the hostess Mrs Stewart served a delightful lunch to attendees.

Reve Tyinton Mra Stewart

Scottish Merchant Lays Dying as Family Gathers

A Scottish merchant lies dying with two daughters and three sons at the bedside. His wife appeals for quiet as the family gathers near Kin to hear the last words. In response the old man rises in bed asking who is laughing after the work.

Lexlaide Aus Mary

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