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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
4
Beardmore Co. questioned over bridge ownership with council minutes missing and Ward's responsibility debated. Counselors pressed alternatives and costs, urging a $15 000 public bridge project while Beardmore's cited prior maintenance pledges and legal doubts. Eden Mills notes.
The World's Day of Prayer service was observed jointly by local churches with leaders from United and Presbyterian congregations. Ladies' Aid and W M S met at Mrs. Jim Wilson's home. illness reduced attendance and stewardship plans were outlined. Visitors included the Wrights from Chesley and Guelph. local health updates noted hospital stays and flu prevalence. The Lord's Supper will be observed at the Presbyterian church with a preparatory service Thursday evening led by Rev. R Ho Armstrong of Acton.
The Friendly Circle of the United Church entertained husbands last week in the Sunday school room. Mrs Verna Bean opened with a hymn and a brief business session followed. The event featured groups led by Annetta Van Fleet and Irene Masters, a devotional reading, and a What's My Line game won by C Rognvaldson.
Gibraltar School Association hosted an euchre night in SS 9 with first prizes to Fred Brooks and S. Lawr, seconds to Cyril Clarke and Mrs E Findlay, and consolations to A C Patterson and Mrs Patterson. Ada Fenny born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. Leferink.
Provincial constable George Moore investigated three accidents over the weekend. Alcidae Villmaire of Acton and Robert Rowan of Milton collided at No.22 sideroad and Esquesing township with $125 damage to the Rowan vehicle. Elvin Rocher of Brampton lost control near McCulloughs corners, causing $200 damage after veering into a ditch and breaking four guard rails. Matt Ropas of Toronto skidded on icy roads, rolled over, with $500 damage but no injuries.
Requiem Mass was sung today at St Josephs Church for Martin Kelly of Acton who died Tuesday at his son's home Henry He was born November 1 1873 in Blyth Ontario married there in 1904 and lived 48 years at his last home He leaves his wife Gertrude King seven children Henry Catherine Patrick Elizabeth Rachel Beatrice Anne a brother Thomas and two sisters all in Acton Burial was in Dublin cemetery.
Palermo over Norval 8 to 4 in halton junior farmer hockey final opener. Palermo surged with seven goals in the third period after Norval led 3 1 at the second intermission.
The Students' Council hosts a Friday evening dance in the public school auditorium replacing the square dance at the high school. Easter exams begin in three weeks as the term remains busy. Mr Pastor was absent and Mrs Buchan took his place at school. A spring concert is postponed this season due to effort constraints.
Lifetime Rockwood district resident Henry Maude dies at Guelph General Hospital after a 10 day illness. Born April 6, 1873 in Eramosa, he married Hazel Irene Clarke in Acton in 1917. Survived by wife four children a sister and several in laws. Funeral at Rumley Funeral Home with burial in Rockwood cemetery.
Minor league playoff action opened Tuesday in a two game series with eight teams in round one. Fleming’s led 5 to 1 over Cook’s, Melfon’s 1 Waterhouse’s 1, Marks’ 1 Black’s 1, McCristall’s 2, Masters’ 1 in the first results. Standings from last week show Fleming’s 14 Mellon's 11 Cook 7 7? Waterhouse 2 Pee Wees Marks 12 Masters 11 Black 8 McCristall 7.
Knox C.G.LT. met in the church Monday night. Ella Jang and Margaret Armstrong led a sing song. Mrs. D. Davidson led a worship service on friendship. After the business, girls split into handicraft and discussion groups. The meeting closed with Taps.
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