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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 18, 1954

Page

9

Lakeside I O D E Coral Coronation Year Report Summary

The Lakeside Chapter I O D E, led by regent Mrs G McKenzie, reports a productive year with 4 members, regular and executive meetings at the Legion Hall, and earnings surpassing a 1000 budget from four events. They donated spoons to new babies, sent cards and flowers to members, hosted a bridal shower, and presented farewell gifts. Educational activities included school prizes, scholarships, and library and Scout hall donations. The chapter supported Remembrance Day customs, two parades, church services, home and abroad relief work, and entertained by music and talks. The year featured notable speakers, a mock wedding drama, and a Coronation display.

Lakeand Imperial Order Daughter of Empire Lakeside Lode G. McKenzie the Legion Hall McKenzie Jean Harris Alleround Xent Meine A Donaton Opiner A Barhanan Jenn Harms Elizabeth Paris England Acton Prospect Park Oher United Church Margaret McCready Macdonald Institute OAC Guelph

Montreal Church Window Honors War Hero David Cohen MC

A stained glass window at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Montreal remembers David Cohen MC for valor in a French field. The Star of David motif and names like MacDonald and McFarlane appear among local families. Cohen, who grew up with Indigenous and Jewish neighbors, stood out as the brave parishioner honored after the armistice.

Montreal St Andrew's MacDonald McFarlane David Cohen Cohen Sabout Goth Mallory Crosx

Gift of $5,000 to Bear Wood parish church

A five thousand dollar gift from the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada supports Bear Wood church near Windsor Castle. The aid funds restoration and repair and recalls a WWI link when a Canadian Red Cross Hospital stood nearby and Canadians are buried in the churchyard.

Bear Wood Windsor Castle England General Synod of Church of England Canada Dominion

Community group shares travel films and tips during meeting

Members presented entertaining travel reels from California, Mexico, Florida, Manitoba, and local sketches. Mrs Garner and Mr Garner showcased vivid California and Mexico scenes while Mrs Harper and Mr Harper displayed Florida and Manitoba footage. The year ends with plans for 1954 to 1955 under a new governing body led by Mary McKenzie and Hazel Orr.

Les Harper Guelph Mr. Harper Florida Manitoba Garner Mary McKenzie Hazel Orr

Livestock and goods auction in Krin Township sale

A township clearing auction sale in Krin Township listings include shorthorn cattle various cows with calves yearling stock and bred heifers plus young cattle a York sow Barred Rock pullets hay grain household goods a Massey Harris tractor and multiple implements. Auction conducted by MRA MAREL COOK with sale details and location provided.

Andermaned Marel Fara Erin Township Uated Oxpinge Dee Fool Roanco York Alaska Brock Massey Harris Fleury Bissell

Farm auction list of tools and equipment with prices

A long inventory of farm gear and equipment including mowers plows potato diggers graders planters and wagons for sale. Items list several pieces by Cockshull Harvester and MH brands plus cattle equipment and a large quantity of wood shingles and a telephone pole. The sale is cash with clerk on the day of sale under cover in bad weather. Auctioneer WM A Gibson and clerk Shane Guelph Taw Raptic handle the event.

Harris Mit WM. A. Gibson Bhane Guelph Frod Raptic

Subway Coaches Completed in Toronto Order by Gloucester

The final four coaches for the new Toronto subway were completed by Gloucester Wagon Works in England. They join four other coaches as the last part of a roughly five million dollar order, completing a fleet of 100 all steel and four light alloy coaches.

Toronto Gloucester Wagon Works Gloucester England

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