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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1947
Page
4
Local readers are invited to learn about Henry's activities across nearby centers and community groups. The piece highlights community engagement, upcoming events, and opportunities for participation within the neighborhood network.
Harold Farmer wins Oakville branch presidency at annual Can adian plan elections held Emjay evening. Veterans of World War I invited to civil banquet at Headquarters Central Military Command on Wednesday January 5. Constable William Brown of Oakville honored at Hilton County Police Association meeting in Milton with Royal Humane Society scroll.
The December Mission Band gathered at the Manse with President Marjorie Warne presiding. New officers were elected for the year including Ruth Marshall as president and Janice Baker as vice president. A collection was planned and members to bring India pictures for a scrap book. One member was promoted to the circle. The Farm Forum met at the McDill home discussing Agriculture as a Risky Business and related questions.
December activities of Nassagaweya School Area No.7 include a Busy Rees club meeting at Mrs Stephen Coxe Bell's home with wreaths and missions in memory of Mrs Talbot. Trustees changes announced, Linus McMillan reelected treasurer, and Dublin Farm group hosts a social with euchre and birthday-style toasts.
Miss Helen McLaughlin of Toronto visited cousin Miss Blanche McKinnon over holidays. Mrs Gordon Robertson and baby returned from Guelph hospital. Kenneth Robertson resumed studies at Guelph Collegiate. Mrs Papple returned from Brantford. Filgin Sinclair and sons spent the season with Mrs Sinclair Sr. Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher visited New Year’s day at Guelph Hospital for appendicitis surgery on Doris Dicklesor. Jack Sloam visited grandparents in Bronte. Elvena Winter visited from Dustic. Grundy family attended Tate Cunningham funeral in Fergus.
The town mourns Mrs. K Tvam who died Saturday evening December 28 at age ninety one. She leaves two sons Norman and Leslie of Terra Cotta and three daughters Enda of Guelph Ena Kidd of Inglewood Else Harvey Puckering of Toronto and others. Interment was at Clenwilliams Cemetery with Rev. Self of Norval officiating. pallbearers listed. The community extends sympathy to the family as the new year begins.
Rockwood schools reopened Monday with good attendance after a two week holiday. Residents note skating on the new rink and floodlights lighting night skating. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Stout moved into the former Clemens farm, welcomed by the community. Christmas and New Year visits and Toronto radio highlights are mentioned among residents and families.
Limehouse district endured a week with 107 telephone lines in use while power, TV and other services failed. Late notes praise Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Norton for top scores at a hall event and report several New Year visits and hospital recoveries, with community efforts and a Women’s Institute anniversary planning.
In Milton the Knox Presbyterian Church held a farewell service Sunday evening for Rev John Riddahl who served nearly nine years as pastor. Milton council approved by-laws, appointed a town night constable, and awarded refuse collection contract at 700 per year starting January 6 1947 with the corporation supplying designated grounds.
A flurry of Christmas and New Year visits spread through Everton and nearby towns. Families including McLeod, Robertson, McCutcheon, Jestin, Sunter, and Hartop gathered at homes in Guelph, Acton, Rockwood, and Sundridge. Several couples celebrated with extended relatives, while others hosted guests from Toronto and nearby communities.
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