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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1950
Page
4
Local readers learn about a range of nearby happenings including school events, civic meetings, club gatherings, and regional projects. The brief covers multiple neighborhoods with updates on schedules, venues, and participating organizations.
Eden Mills locals share news of visits and illnesses with Georgetown Toronto and Hamilton. Mrs Gardiner returns home after a week away. condolences are offered for Stewart Currie of Guelph. Diverse weekend gatherings, weddings, and a Golden Wedding anniversary are reported alongside plans for a March Eden Mills Hall concert.
Last week in Toronto Mrs James Armstrong, formerly of Hillsburg, died. A service was held in Toronto and a short service at Bowes Funeral Chapel. Interment followed at Thransties Ss cemetery. Daughters Agnes and Erma survive. Many relatives visited and attended weekend events in the area.
Sunday guests at Everton included Mr and Mrs Ted Jeptin and family with Mr and Mrs Mat Milne, Rookwood. Also visits by Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of Guelph with Mr and Mrs W Head, Kev Hepburn and family with John Alten, and Mrs Ok Shepherdhon returning home after two months with her daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Lan Dewabury. Several locals attended the Teuchte oat Ospringe oon Brida night.
The Deeb Meme Community Band conducted by Mr Ralph Hadeson performed with a broad program including theme pieces and solos. The program featured vocal and instrumental numbers and a charity procession. Local Scouts, led by Rev Fred William hsani, held open night and a founders birthday event with matinee films and a canoe-building segment. Community members mourned and reflected on recent deaths and illnesses, with several local residents noted for visits and hospital stays.
The Campbellville area hosts many gatherings with St David's Young Adult Group visiting Kilbride. a concert by Atom at St David's. Euchre and social parties at No 1 School and Brookville Hall. farm forums, Junior Farmers, and community plans for 1962. Sweden's neutral stance noted as Atlantic Pact stays out.
Ospringe community stories unfold with visits from Mr Newton Barber of Peasley Mock and Mr Jerome Hunter returning from Tor onto. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs Rutheven from England living with Mr Frank Davies. Local activities cover dances at the Royal Hotel Guelph and a wedding in Toronto, plus a birthday reunion in Toronto for Mrs Ada Howell. A Farm Forum on conservation discusses reforestation and drainage, with plans for a local conservation committee.
The evening featured a focal talent representative and a lively game of cache for prizes. Mrs Ward Bruce and Mr Harold Smith won high scores, followed by a dainty lunch served by the hostess and assistant.
Mrs Nathan Dredge fell last Thursday injuring a shoulder and wrist but hopes for a quick recovery. Families from Fergus visited the Kennedys. quilt making continued at Mrs Oscar Locker’s home. David Henderson attended W A Russell’s funeral in Brampton. Knox College’s Mr McKenzie preached at Nassagaweya Church recounting his time in British Guiana and urging prayers for missionaries and local work. Farm Forum met at Alex Pringle’s. stormy night did not deter attendance and soil erosion topics were discussed followed by a light lunch.
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