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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

5

Local Society Notes From Guelph Area Hospitals and Visits

Migs Hazel Wilsop of Sar Mia Hospital staff was home for the weekend. Mrs. A Novak ill in St Josephs Hospital Guelph. John Culver of Upper Canada College visited aunt Mrs Symon. Mrs Jak Symon spent week in Toronto with son Mr Chas Symon. Mr and Mrs Charlea Symon of Toronto weekend with his mother Mrs Jas Symon. Mr and Mrs C Sopar of Preston spent Wednesday with their aunt Mrs SB Super. Bernice Reid RN supervisor at Guelph General Hospital home recuperating after appendix operation. Mrs Dan Lawson still a patient in Guelph General Hospital. Friends hope for improvement. Mrs A McMullen ill in St Josephs Hospital Guelph and speedy recovery wished. Mrs Pat Kenny patient in St Josephs Hospital Guelph after appendicitis operation. Yr and Mrs O Stapleton Mr Dc Scott Mr J Moore Mr G Smith Miss E Hauthore attend Herbert Scott funeral in Georgetown on Friday.

John Culver Upper Canada College Mrs. Symon O. Stapleton Dc. Scott J. Moore G. Smith E. _Hauthore Funera Herbert Scott Georgetown

Marco Club Valentine Party Highlights Fine Program

The Marco Club met February 11 in the United Church Sunday School room. A sing along led by Mr. Pickering, a devotional by Verna Bean Myrtle Lambert and Kay Swackhamer, and a business session followed. Members enjoyed a games gallery with awards for the highest score Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Lunch featured boxed meals as President Dick Benn welcomed new attendees and encouraged future gatherings. Edna Johnston administered light fines for major misdeeds.

Marco Club The United Church Pickering Verna Bean Myrtle Lambert Kay Swackhamer Garnet Mary Mckenzie Duke and Duchess of Windsor T Dick Bean Don Switzer Dick Benn Edna Johnston Iar Nat Seo Mae

Presentation At Greenock School For Newly-Weds

A large crowd gathered at Greenock School despite bad weather for a wedding reception. The program featured community singing, readings, a vocal trio, piano and guitar, and a balloon blowing contest. Miss Laura Johnston read an address to the bride and groom Mr and Mrs Laurette, Merle McCutcheon, who received a set of dishes teaPot and tumblers amid a social hour with coffee and lunch. Several attendees had to walk home after their cars became stranded.

Fordway Greenock School Laura Johnston Andy Laurette Merle McCuteheam

Will Salein Tax Go Unchanged? Experts Warn on Inflation

Tax experts doubt a large price drop from easing the 8 percent sales levy. The Financial Post notes the tax yields about 225 million dollars, roughly 40 million per full point, with most foodstuffs already exempt and recent removals for gas and electricity. The main burden falls on clothing, textiles, footwear, house furnishings, and processed meats.

John Financial Post

Sunday Worship Schedule Anew

The notice lists Morag Service at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday February 22 followed by Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12.15 p.m. and Evening Service at 7.00 p.m. The theme for the evening features the verse They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.

Church Schedule Notes Cancellations For Week

Sunday February 22 features 10 30 a m Sunday School 11 30 a m Abounding in Grace 8 pm weekly events Thursday B Y P A and Bible Study cancelled this week only Church community notices preserve the schedule changes for readers

This Church Welcomes Visitora

The church announces a Sunday schedule for lent season with services at 9:00 Holy Communion 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Prayer 11:15 Beginner's Class and 7:00 Evening Prayer. A Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Lenten Service invites visitors.

More Telephones and Service Extended in 1947

Bell Telephone in Ontario and Quebec reports the addition of over 12 000 rural telephones and 860 rural circuits in 1947. Rural service reached 55 percent, up from 48 and 39 percent, with 94 000 applicants still waiting at year end. Net telephones reached 1 306 975, payroll rose to 45 015 000, and net income was 9 701 652 with 34 499 shareholders, most in Canada.

Bell Telephone Ontario Quebec Bell Telephones Canada

Penguin Club dances amid clear Valentine spirit

The AC-Teen Topics notes a modest Friday crowd at the Penguin Club in Acton, with events at 7 30 including dramatics led by Mrs Canham and Mr Parker, a Ping Pong group run by Johnny Gray, and nightly ping pong. Gratitude is expressed to the Y's Mens' Club and Mr William Denny for supervision.

Ecco Penguin Club Mit Georgetown Milton Toronto Actonilans Acteoners Canham Wm. Denny

Acton Juveniles Triumph In High Scoring Ice Skirmish

Acton Juveniles defeated Georgetown in a chaotic game with ten goals and multiple penalties. Key moments saw Zajac and Mowat scoring for Acton, Townsley and Hilts contributing, while Huffman and Tyler clashed, and Georgetown’s Hamilton added late markers.

Acton Zajnc Lawson Carrot Top Roszell Harold ‘Townsley Dillon Zajac Hilts Dunn Tyler Georgetown Hamilton Braves Haines Townsley Zara Lawson c Wings Palmer Blow Roszell Kirkness Kentner Mowat

Tanners Take Milton A in Home Rink Contd From Page One

Acton battles back as Acton and Milton A hockey clash ends with four quick goals by the home team. Leno Marzo sparks Acton scoring with a late first period marker, Gillespie again ties, and Acton leads into the final period before a close finish. Penalties cloud a tight game as the old Confederation era note closes the page.

Homesters Acton Fricker Melanson Leno Marzo Evans Gillespie Brush Townsley E Marzo Hilson Dasher I Marzo Johnny Gay Tanners Woods Bayliss Lindsay I. Marzo Kentner E. Marzo Riddall Goy L. Marzo Footitt Mitton Scattalon Terry Fox Linton Currie Westlake Stott Schsizzi Bird Chester Spicer M. Fox Senttalon A. Townsley Marzov A. Gillespie L. Marzo Uw L. Marzov Ce Ee

Competitive Opportunity Emphasized In Business Policy

A hardware and metal paper cites a study on small business challenges urging that actions preserve maximum competitive opportunity. It argues the free market is central to enterprise, while acknowledging laws are needed to prevent abuses but warns against overregulation strangling the system.

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Migs Hazel Wilsop Sarmia Hospital Jak Symon Chas. Symon Charlea Symon Jas. Symon Mrs. C. Sopar Preston Bernice Reid R.N Guelph General Hospital Dan Lawson A. McMullen St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph Pat Kenny Greenock United Church of Canada Louis Pickering Bower Avenue Presbyterian Church In Knox Church A. M, Andersen, HA St Albans Church Mast Rob J. R. Hamilton Optometrist G. A.sirrs Cloverhouse Wakstaffs Arm and Hammer Washing Soda Lyon's Tea Spy Apples Tarzwell Grocery & Meats Corner Mill and Victoria Fresh Fish Simmonds Jewellers Lova Gruen Eloo MAIN Golden Gate Cafe Pige One Julian Zajac Norton Hills Huffman Miners Louth Hain Harold Townsley Flamilton Harry Lawsson Redmen Rabbity John Mowat Phy von Mowat Dillon G South Wings Norton Ingles Golden Bunny Ward Johnny Goy Milton A Newfoundland W. T. Patterson R.O. Uneet-tiet Tos Wyndham ST Guelph Maher the Casualty CO. OF Canada John W. Chapman General Insurance Agent John St Mutual Benefit Health ‘and Accident Association For G. W. McKenzie Roxyy PRL Sat M-G-M Ras Mel Va Johnson Ywoeas Mraarshiall Mitchell- Thompson Royle Stockweut and Lavraducing Janet Leigh Nora Prentiss Mon Tubs YE Uu Wos Aulfield Job den ‘de Fioure Freeman Thur Chapple Chapple’ S Book Store
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