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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1954
Page
4
Ajax Engineering crew left Sunday for St John New Brunswick to install a single piece antenna on an 80 foot tower for radio station CHSJ TV. The 14 000 pound GE built antenna will be erected atop the present tower after being shipped from Acton a week prior.
Mrs Isabel McLellan, longtime Knox Presbyterian Church member and wife of David G McLellan, died Saturday February 13 after a brief illness. Born 1887 in Elma township, she lived in Acton since 1935. Funeral conducted by Rov Armstrong at Knox on February 16. She leaves her husband, several children and many relatives.
George William Benton born 1871 in England came to Canada over 50 years ago and worked for Beardmore and Co. in Acton. He died in St Joseph's hospital after ill health. Funeral by Rey Price at Victor Rumley and Son in Acton. Pallbearers named. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Survived by daughter Ethel Mrs J J Smith and son George plus a brother and sister in Walsall England.
Toronto and Guelph residents visit Acton relatives during the weekend. Families from Dearborn, Richmond Hill, and Lucknow-called on friends. Milton School principal attended the operetta Snow White in Acton. Also noted are illness updates and trips to Ottawa for Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association meetings.
For sale listing of assorted vintage vehicles including two 1953 Hudson Jets two 1063 Mercury sedan one 1953 Oldsmobile Rocket Sedan 1953 Hudson Wasp Sedan two 1950 Desoto Sedans one 1950 Dodge Coach 1980 Meteor Coach 1951 Meteor Coach 1938 Ford Pick-up plus new Dodge and Desoto cars and trucks. Contact Hewson Motors phone TR 7 2422 Georgetown.
Miss Bernice Connor daughter of Otto Connor Bradford Ontario married Thomas Raymond Lougheed son of Mrs Lougheed and Mr T Lougheed in First Baptist Barrie officiated by F A Luck. Bride wore beige suit blue bouquet of Talisman roses and white chrysanthemums. Reception at Mrs Walker Barrie then trip to the southern states.
The February meeting of St Al bans Women's Association was held at Mrs H Jolley s home last Thursday. President Mrs Tom Jones presided as reports from secretary and treasurer were read and adopted. Materials were given to be placed into clothing for a bale with a spring bazaar date set. Portions of the Study Book were read about living and working conditions in Africa. Launch was served by the committee and the meeting closed with prayer.
Highway Department workers completed bridge repairs last week with new posts and wire railing along the rail. Crokinote social at Presbyterian church basement featured about ten tables, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Swanston and Mrs. Dave D. Gray. program ended with concluding remarks.
An evening auction conducted by Dave D. Gray realized over 20 dollars with high scoring buyers receiving handsome prizes. Refreshments followed as attendees enjoyed a social time.
Mrs Herb Saunders of Jasper plans a one month vacation in Florida. Weekend and Sunday visitors include Miss Elizabeth McPhedran of Orangeville and Miss Isabel McCrae of Toronto.
Mias Mary Reid of Toronto and Neil Lambert of Ingersoll are listed among names. William Ross of Guelph and Ross and Son Bill of Brantford are noted. Mr and Mrs Dave Gerrie spent the week end in Guelph.
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