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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
4
Acton Whippet Club sent Ed McHugh and Dave Cook to a three mile Hamilton race on New Year’s Day. McHugh finished fourth in 17.5 minutes and Cook ninth in 19.2 minutes. Coach Andy Nicol and his son Tom praised the local showing and plan to train Acton runners for March events.
Abigail Sawyers Miller, longtime resident of Millers Corners Georgetown, dies at Guelph General Hospital after two weeks as a patient. Wife of John Miller, mother of two sisters and a brother, a Baptist church member, funeral held December 23 at McClure Funeral Home. Greenwood Cemetery interment. Also note Dean Leslie improving at Guelph General Hospital.
Monday evening neighbors gathered at Nassagaweya School No 7 to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Wm Tuck as they move to Crewson Corners. Progressive euchre prizes went to Mrs I Little and Mr David Henderson. A radio gift was presented. speeches and thanks followed. refreshments were served by the Ladies groups. The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church groups held a January meeting at Mrs Barlow’s, studying Africa, planning for the new year, and sharing lunch. The morning service featured officer installations for the WMS Ladies’ Aid and Young People’s Society with pledges to serve. County secretary Ellenton attended the farm forum, conducting a pre-test for a five week topic. speakers spoke on cooperation and farm forums.
Community notes honor Levi Elsley for his 91st birthday on New Year’s Day while congratulating newly welcomed births of a son to Torrance Guild and a son to Edward Thatcher families. Local residents in Guelph and area share health updates, family visits, and holiday greetings as schools resume after holidays.
A flood of New Year visits rolls through the area with Miss Clara Grindley in New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dnsvlay in Toronto, and many others from Windsor to Guelph sharing holidays. Residents including Miss Lucienne Marcoux returning from Quebec and families in Acton, Hamilton, and Vancouver mark the season with gatherings and hospitalities.
In Guelph General Hospital a skating accident left Mr. Alvoc Stewart with a broken leg while New Year greetings abound. Visitors from Acton to Niagara Falls share holiday moments with relatives and friends. The Ospringe Sewing Sisters met at Shirley Awrey’s home for roll calls, minutes and plans for Achievement Day as Doris Fines demonstrated a bound buttonhole.
Numerous guests traveled between Toronto Rockwood Guelph Er in over New Year. Walter Pashler hosted in Toronto with Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon while others included Mr and Mrs Thomas Aitken Hartiston and Mr and Mrs D T McDougall Erin. Sympathy to Mrs Morris on her husband’s death.
Ten Halton junior farmers attended short courses at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph from December 2 to January 2. About 700 enrolled overall. Students included Barbyan Cunningham Thelma Wilson Ruth Wilson from Norval for home gardening and Mac Sprowl of Acton in the club teachers course with 34 others. Allan Bowen Acton and Bob Coxe Brookville studied farm motors. Barry Archer Norval joined live stock crops and soil. Jim Brown Norval pursued farm equipment. Harold Brains Norval Milton Junior farmers member studied farm motors. Howson Ruddel Norval club farm machinery participant.
A young woman considering a telegraph shows restraint by deciding not to send the single word Yes ten times to avoid seeming overly anxious. The clerk notes the option of a ten word message at the same rate.
Acton gains control of the industrial league for the Sheeny Test trophy after a 6 to 3 victory against Georgetown Businessmen at Georgetown arena last Sunday. Key players include Robinson Zajac Masates Tyler Stewart Cunningham McCristatl Masters Allen Jordan and Dillon. Dillon, Acton’s goalie, leads the four team league with the fewest goals against. Jordan tallied six goals credited to Robinson Stewart and McCristall, with assists from Allen and Stewart. Regular schedule moves to Acton arena with Monday night games planned when ice permits. Baxter Laboratories hacked.
Gordon Oder warns travellers about pickpockets and lost cash. Travellers cheques offer a safe modern alternative that can be replaced if lost or stolen. Visit Bank of Montreal to learn about this service and enjoy a carefree holiday.
A lengthy list records New Year gatherings across towns with numerous families hosting relatives and friends. Notables include Miss Margaret Swackhamer's hoped recovery and Cpl Wendall Valley returning from Germany. Others vacationed in Toronto, Montreal, Terra Cotta, and Milton, with several attending meetings or visiting kin.
Oakville plant of Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. to open a pilot assembly line in May. Rhys M. Sale, president, reported last year’s output at 132,190 vehicles, up from 129,026 in 1950, due to labor and material constraints. An extended schedule will allow overtime pay for workers in coming months.
Mr and Mrs Roger Mahon hosted St David s Sunday School teachers for their annual meeting. Resignations and appointments followed with Miss Joyce Chester named secretary treasurer and Mia Shirley Chester chosen as a primary teacher. Offerings from the beginners class totaled 20 dollars for the Indian relief. Rev J Sutherland led the service with a sermon from Acts chapter six.
The Halton Juniors Farmers defeated Ballinafad 6 to 0 on Monday in Georgetown Arena. Don Currie led the attack with two goals, while Spike Scott Charlie Thompson Bill Somerville and Calvin Sprowl RB each scored once. Ballinafad's RB Dodds scored both goals.
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