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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
13
Local readers gain a roundup of nearby community events and updates across districts. Notices cover meetings, programs, and public notices affecting residents, with emphasis on civic participation and neighborhood developments.
Mrs Wray Gardiner spent two weeks with her mother in Georgetown. Numerous visitors from Guelph Enniskillen Fergus and Toronto visited Eden Mills and nearby towns. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs John McAlpine on their Golden Wedding anniversary. family gathering at George McAlpine’s home.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs James Armstrong in Toronto last week, former Hillsburg resident. Service held in Toronto and Bowes Funeral Chapel final rites, interment in Trunsies Ss cemetery. Sympathy extended to daughters Miss Agnes and Emma Armstrong. Neighbors and relatives mentioned in local notices include Mr Ernest Awtey, Leonard Awres, Bora McKenzie, and Audrey King with family.
Sunday visitors to Everton included Mr and Mrs Ted Jeptin and family and Mr and Mrs Mat Milne. Rokewood and Guelph guests Mr and Mrs Fred Murray and Mr and Mrs W Head joined. Mr Kev Hepburn and family visited with Mr and Mr John Alten. Mrs Shepherdhon returned after two months with her daughter and son-in-law. Several from here attended a euchre dance on Bridas night.
A Rockwood band program featured cantata style pieces and solos by Fran Githh Peggy Penfold Jo Cooper and Ruth McLaren among others with Mr Halph Hodgson chairing. The event followed a pre communion service at the Presbyterian Church and a Scout meeting with Rev Fred William ts in charge.
Winter scene in Campbellville with St David's Church Young Adult Group hosting Kilbride Married Couples at United Church. Reports cover concerts, euchre games, farm forums, and a marriage gift event. Sweden maintains neutrality by staying out of the Atlantic Pact.
Ospringe Post reports visits from residents to Guelph and Fergus and Toron to. Mr Jerome Hunter returns from Toronto visit while his father stays longer. Mrs Frank Davies near Winnipeg progresses after surgery and plans a move east. New neighbors Rutheven from England settle with Frank Davies. Local banquet at Royal Hotel for OAC third year students. Dance guests include Wiss Shirley Chester and Guelph Business College student. Card games, awards at Cadre night, Farm Forum on conservation discuss reforestation and drainage. Community members attend birthday reunion in Toronto and Ospringe events.
A local talent representative curated an evening program with a somitable game of cachre and prizes for high scorers Ward Bruce and Harold Smith. A dainty lunch followed, served by the hostess and assistant.
Mrs Nathan Dredge badly injured her shoulder and wrist in a recent accident. Fergus visitors James Massey and family joined Thomas Kennedy’s family for a Sunday gathering. The Busy Bee Institute quilted at Mrs Oscar Locker’s home. David Henderson and another headed to Brampton for W A Russell’s funeral. Knox College preacher Mr McKenzie spoke of his time in British Guiana and urged prayers for workers and church. Farm Forum discussed soil erosion at the Pringle home with a hearty lunch to close.
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