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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1955

Page

8

Palermo Statue Debate Sparks Anti Communist Proposals

In the Commons Russell Reinke accused the CBC and the National Film Board of considering anti Communist programs to inform Canadians about communism. He warned a bronze monument in Palermo Ontario was misrepresented by Ukrainian and Soviet sources and urged scrutiny of the Palermo property held by the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians.

CBC National Film" Board Commons Russell Reinke Hamilton South Reinke A. Picenic Palerzno Ont Sernland iLabor-Progressive Party Comimunist Bascori Palermo Hamilton Canada

Grandmothers Day At Dublin Women’s Institute

The Dublin Women’s Institute held its January meeting at Mrs. Kennedy’s home with Mrs. Thompson presiding. Twenty two members and three visitors attended as funds were approved for the Ceylon Kitchen project and Halton folk school. A skit in grandmother’s day, contests, and a PR talk completed the program.

Dublin Women’s Institute Kennedy Thompson Mary Stewart F.w.eo. Ceylon Fund Ceylon Halton Folk School Garden ‘Club Ross McIntyre

Campbellville Church Groups Install Officers

Mrs. A. T. Moore hosted the Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs. Lloyd Crawford elected president. Officers for WMS and other groups were installed by Miss E. J. McPhail, with reports, cards, and a quilting plan discussed. The service closed with Blest Be the Tie That Binds and prayer.

A. T. Moore Lloyd Crawford E. Cairns J. K. Mahon E. J. McPhail W—Roberts L. Crawford R. Parker M.H. McPhail J. Mahon W. Greenlees E. Mahon R. Menzies A. Moore VanSickle Roberts G. McPhail R. C. Menzies Cairns A. T. S Moore G. Thomas L. Sharpe Menzies Miss McPhail Gertrude Holmes G.mcphail W. King Halstead Crawford M. McPhail St. David's Moore Black Joyce Chester Grace Mission Band Greenlees R. Parkes E. Ring

Parish Hall Square Dance Club Hosts Lively Evening

A lively Friday square dance at the Parish Hall with Legion members and guests dancing to Les Duby’s orchestra. A Georgetown hunter spots a wolf in town Imits, while the Legion Hall’s second door is being redecorated with new paper and paint. Halton night school reports good attendance across Acton Milton Georgetown.

Legion Lés. Duby LA Georgetown Legion Hall Halton Acton Milton Georgetown

Arthritis Victim Becomes Steady Toronto Business Executive

Pauline Dickson, confined to a four wheel chair by arthritis, turned into a thriving entrepreneur running a home baby sitting service. From her living room she handles 575 calls during holidays, interviews sitters, and enforces strict regulations with two telephones aiding her around the clock. She also operates a Christmas card and magazine agency in spare time.

Toronto Pauline Dickson

Ostrex Tonic Tablets Marketed For Iron Deficiency Vigor

An advertisement promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets claiming to revitalize the body and increase vigor for iron deficient individuals. It notes a specimen 60 cent size and directs readers to druggists for purchase.

Births and Obituaries From Guelph and Area

Birth of a daughter announced at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph on Friday January 28 1955. Obituaries note the deaths of Louisa Border 72 and Alexander T Brown 83 with funeral rites in Campbellville and Acton. Memorials listed for Rowles Benson Oakley and others with several local society events and fundraisers scheduled in February.

Dan ‘Iin Ste Joseph’s Hospital, Guelph Jeanette John Kerr Winnipeg J.R. Brown Turner Valley Alberta Rumley Funeral Home Nente Fairview Acton

Creditors Notified in Gilmour Estate Battle

The creditors of James Edward Gilmour late of Ac ton Ontario deceased who died around July 23 1954 are notified to send their claims by post or deliver to George C Hewson Georgetown Ontario solicitor for the executors by February 24 1955. After that date the executors will distribute the estate among those entitled with regard to known claims only. Public notice dated February 3 1955.

James Edward Gilmour Acton Ellsworth Reuben Evans Feavering Halton Jaime Tafer Stratrix Monty Ontario Enennennioe West

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