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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 27, 1958

Page

6

Knox Ladies' Aid Meeting Highlights At Mrs Jany Home

Mrs Jany hosted the Knox Ladies' Aid meeting on Tuesday at Main Street North. Devotions and hymn Faith of Our Fathers preceded reports on the tea and baking event and manse work. A chairing committee planned a Sunday set and future activities with Mrs McPherson and Mrs Anderson thanking helpers.

J. Jany Knox Ladies Wm. McLeod Jany Main St. North AM McPherson Bn 2 Moran McCutcheon Bette Folk Heather Club McPhereen Arthur Bey Mex McPheron Fo Anderson

Board Approves Supply Budget Amid Meeting Details

The board approved supply budgets and related expenditures for Milton, Multan, and local projects. Actions included reviewing purchases, setting a three year maintenance plan, and instructing the committee to investigate heating concerns at a school facility.

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Village Post Office Moves After 40 Years

The historic post office in Campbellville relocates from the Garrett home to a new location on Campbellville Main Street. Postmaster J R Mahon and assistant Miss Kate Hubbert dispense mail as residents adjust to the brighter, modern space with new wall racks and pickup options. The Garrett family history ties to the post office ends as Mrs Garrett recalls decades of service.

Cormobeltvade Abe Focsat Wallwate Ferent Rave Barate Garret JR Mabon Pest Ibears Campbell Eile Abe Ws Aml Pont Gaecrett Ryan Bester Coulters General Col Matt Meally Heatly Ee Mahon Hoover Garrett Campbellville Flacly Ma Garretts Garreth

Obituary John Dawe Former Gray Coach Bus Driver

Funeral service for John Dawe, former gray coach bus driver, was held February 24 at the Anglican church. Burial followed at Parva cemetery with pallbearers William Tske, Frank Dyers, Doe Dawe, Dan Prank, James OReourke and Fi Dawe. flower bearers included Dak Soot, Riss Newton, Ros Landses, Ken Portes and Henri Kelly. He lived in Acton NT and worked for Direct Winters Transport.

Cee Aed Mars OM Wim Pykhet Handton Gias Caseb Janes Othe Mondas Rumies Bes Bean Jones Parva William Tske Doe Dawe James Oreourke Fi Dawe Riss Newton Ros Landses Ken Portes Henri Kelly

Lorne Scots Band Holds First Practice Seeks More Players

A Burlington based bandmaster led Lorne Scots Segmental Band through an hour and a half blow session with 30 trained musicians present. He urged recruits from Matton Acton and nearby towns to raise membership to at least 35.

Elgin Cortet Burlington

Mrs J Ford Hosts Women’s Auxiliary Meeting

The February meeting of the Churchill WA Women’s Auxiliary was held with twelve officers and members present. They discussed road and weather conditions, planned a March 24 social, quilt projects, and fund arrangements, with greetings and gratitude notes read.

Churetell Mas Jehan Ubi Harvey Gere Blova Harold Griffin Ford

Brotherhood of Anglican News Dinner Highlights Kingscove Talk

The February dinner hosted by the Brotherhood of Anglican News featured guest speaker Dr. T. Kingscove from OVC. He shared colour slides from remote British Isles areas earned during a cycling tour. Members reported new memberships and plans for a water project and future meetings, with growth noted at a 34 percent rate.

Dor. T. Kingscove OVC

Collision on Highway 7 Causes $250 in Damage

District OPP reports a two car rear collision Monday night on Highway 7 one mile west of Acton. Elmer Smith of Acton stopped for a turn when Ralph Lawrence of Guelph failed to see with headlights in rain, striking the rear car and sending it into the north ditch. Total damage set at $250 with $200 on Lawrence car and $50 on Smith car.

Acton Dave Hardy Elmer Smith RROY Acta Ralph Lawrence Guelph Lawrence Provudes

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