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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
14
Acton district residents share weekend visits and illness updates. Laura Near remains in Guelph General Hospital awaiting recovery, while Beryl Jordan and other locals receive best wishes for a speedy return to health. Wedding anniversary celebrations, church visitors, and distant relatives in Denver and Toronto are noted among community events.
Mr and Mrs Walter Abram of Rang announce the engagement of their daughter Alice to Sidney Spears, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Spears of Acton. The wedding is planned for February 25 at Ket neby with the ceremony at the Vesptoon home of the bride.
Rev Charles Ro Gower spoke at the February WoOMLS meeting hosted by AL Norton in George Town. Florida visit for Alex Weight. Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs Flayes with Mr and Mrs Mills. Wickham area social items detail prizes in crokinole with Thomas Apple yard and Billy Fox high scores. Mrs Mills hosted the W A meeting. Smethurst family visit noted and Barrier resident W T Newton visited his mother.
Church announces Sunday schedule February 34 1040 at 1000 am Sunday School 1100 am Worship Service and 200 pm Worship Service. All are cordially invited to attend.
Morning worship at 11:60 with Sunday School and Bible Class at 12:15. Divine service again at 2:00 PM. Theme quoted: They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Sunday February 28 event at Acton Wey.LIAR Baptist Church led by Minister Gower. Sunday School to be held and light of the world theme emphasized. Mission meeting cancelled. home gathering with Mrs Gorton Wagner noted for Friday February 24.
Lent1 1950 schedule lists Holy Communion at 9:00 am and Morning Prayer at 11:00 am with Sunday School also at 11:00 am. Evening Prayer at 7:00 pm. Lent services to be conducted by Canon S A Kirk of Guelph on Wednesday March 1. A welcome awaits you.
Clearing auction to be held at the farm two miles north of Castle and east of Fergus Friday March 3 1958 at 12 o clock noon. Items include 18 Dual Purpose Shorthorn cattle young cattle pigs sheep poultry farm machinery tractors implements hay and grain household effects and other farm goods. Terms cash. Auctioneer A Gibson.
Fred Forbes faced a serious offense charge against a young woman and liquor administration. Remanded for a week on Crown request due to an ill investigating officer. Bond set at 1560 dollars cash with costs 53 dollars. default yields one month jail and six month suspended sentence.
Sixteen members met to discuss Is there enough land with debate on whether new arable land exists. Optimists cite northern lands and tropical regions while scientists offer soil fertility recovery and new crops like drought resistant Saunders wheat. Commissioned ideas include simplifying government policy, tariffs, and transport to address surplus and world food scarcity.
Paul Hoffman, head of the Marshall Plan operations in Europe, warns at Mount Holyoke College that the Politburo plans to take over the United States. He describes Russian communism as devoid of decency and truth but urges free peoples to stay united to defeat the Kremlin drive.
The article recalls the 1905 Chicago origin of Rotary by Paul P Harris, the name from rotating meetings, and its early members. By 1910 the first convention gathered 14 delegates, total Rotarians reached about 1,500, and the first Canadian club joined Winnipeg.
The Nassagaweva Women's Institute met at Mrs Fraser Moffat with Mrs Roberson presiding. Members answered roll with my worst fault and planned clothing drive for the Unitarian Service Committee. A $1000 donation was approved for the Halton Musical Festival and an April dance was planned.
In a YMCA Town Volleyball League night game, the Business Men extended their lead as the Tannery Reds surged to third place. The Independents, Micro Plastics, and Vs Men battled for positions while the Micro Plastics staged a comeback after an opening loss. All teams must submit registered player lists to the League Secretary before this week’s matches.
The article recounts the Golden Jubilee of a church building with readings from Pastors and lay members. Speakers urge revival, unity, and mission, citing Acts-like marching principles and a Bible centered ministry for 1980 and beyond. Members recall 1900 dedication and express gratitude for community support.
The Alert Young Women group at Knox Presbyterian held a February gathering at Mrs Alex Me Isaac's home on Main St. President Mrs Anderson opened with prayer and introduced monthly convenor Mrs J Ingle. Devotional time led by Mrs Ingle and others, with readings from Glad Tidings and a missionary update. A Valentine word game crowned Mrs Armstrong winner. Committee members assisted hostess Mrs Arm strong in refreshments.
An exhibition in London’s Distede Guidhall showcases early centuries of Britain's capital. It displays Roman and medieval relics uncovered during reconstruction work. The exhibit aims to recover lost history and presents items not seen before.
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