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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

5

New Year Visits and Health Updates Across Acton and Area

Local residents report New Year greetings and health news. Frances Dills and family visited Formta for New Year celebrations. Mrs JC Mabdeo returns from St Joseph’s Capital Guelph. Several friends wish speedy recovery for an unnamed former resident. Mr Wim McLeod home after finger infection treated at Guelph Hospital. Mrs Young Denny improving and home again from Guelph General Hospital. Families partial updates from Acton, Rockwood, Toronto and Macdonald College in Quebec.

Norty Kenney Waidborg TA. Dills Frances, David James JC. Mabdeo St. Joseph’s Capital Guelph Prieddd Wim. McLeod Guelph Hospital

Engagement of Paula Hermansen to Dr. Jack Beatty

Mr and Mrs K A Hermansen of Basking Ridge New Jersey announce the engagement of their daughter Paula Margrethe to Dr Jack Harvey Beatty of Montrose Pennsylvania son of Mr and Mrs Frank Beattie Guelph Ontario formerly Acton The bride elect is a graduate of New Jersey State Teachers College Prenton NJ The groom is a graduate of Ontario Veterinary College Guelph Ontario The wedding is planned for January 18 at All Saints Anglican Church Long Hill Road Millington New Jersey

K. A. Hermansen Basking Ridge N.oj Paula Margrethe Jack Harvey Beat‘tie Montrose Frank ‘Beattie Guelph Ont Acton Hermansen Jan New Jersey Callere All Saints Anglican Church Long Hilll Millington Newersey O

Stolen car linked to Erin break-ins in police hunt

Detective notes point to a vehicle theft from Carnes's Garage in Erin as a possible clue in a string of local break-ins. Stanley McDonald of Toronto was arrested after police traced the stolen car from the Ontario contact line. Police report entries showed the garage had been entered by breaking doors and tools, with money and other valuables later missing.

Capmre Toronto Carnes Erin Stanley McDonald Tac Windy

Former Bank Manager Retires From Tilbury Bank

Frederick A. MacLean, longtime Bank of Montreal manager at Tilbury, retires on pension after 34 of 42 years in banking. Albert C. Welk will take over the Tilbury branch. MacLean plans to stay in Tilbury and enjoys Lions Club duties, hockey and lawn bowling.

Tilbury News Bank of Montreal Fa] McLean Tilbury Frederickh A. MacLean Popular Bank of Montreal Iisticrines Maclean Albert C. Welk Fonelon Falls Petrolia Nibury Mbury Tamas Acton Watfond Chesley Weston Lions Club

Church Schedule and Sermon Topics For Sunday

The bulletin lists morning worship at 11.00 with a sermon on The Word Incarnate and an evening worship at 7.00 pm. It also notes church school as part of the day and references church officers and fellowship ideals.

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Knox Church Acton Service With Rev Duncan January 12 1946

The Presbyterian Knox Church at Acton announces Sunday services on January 12 1946 with Rev Dr Duncan leading at 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m Bible class at 2 06 p m Sunday School and Junior class accompany the day. The message They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength is quoted.

Dr. Duncan DE. Duncan

Church Service Schedule for St Mbra on Epiphany Sunday

The notice lists January 12 147: 2.30 a.m. Holy Communion at St Mbra Church followed by 11.00 a.m. Beginners' Things, 12.05 Church School, and 7.00 p.m. Evensong with sermon. The language is archaic and the exact names are uncertain.

Morning Worship Schedule for Sunday January Fat 1946

The notice lists a morning worship at 12 15 p m and an evening worship at 7 00 p m with Sunday School in between. It greets attendees and references a welcome message.

Tenders for Sewage Disposal Turned Down by Council

Council continued discussion on tenders for sewage disposal and refused bids as too high. Fire Brigade requested a new thirty foot aluminum extension ladder at 149.50 with hose purchases waived this year. bids to be sought from alternative firms. Clerk reports births marriages and deaths for 1916. negotiations with Wartime Housing referenced but postponed.

Milton Pullile Mt Crelhton Heeve Acton ISIG Coimnell Sewafpe Disposal Horage Actora

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John McDonald

Creditors of John McDonald farmer deceased of Esquesing Halton Peel Streetsville Ontario are asked to send details of claims and securities to Langdon and Aynsworth Georgetown Ontario by February 1947. Executors William John McDonald and William Ritchie will distribute after February 15 1947.

Margaret McDonald Streetsville Peel Esquesing Halton John McDonald Paeconsid Mesars, Langdon and Aynsworth Georgetown Ontario John— McDonald William John McDonald Willam Ritchie Langdon and Aynsworth

Christmas Day Social Notes From Orton Community

A festive report from Orton covers a Christmas Day gathering list and a church program. The story notes attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ken Leitch, Mrs. I Wallace Gregson, and many others from Stratford Toronto Brampton Erin Windsor London and U. of T. connections with multiple families sharing Christmas Day visits and holiday events.

Theeditor Ken Leitch Wallace Gregson Guelph Orton Soho Launcel Hurce Cordon Nodwell Wena Winttershene Graham c Joe Cook Stratford A Lloyd Dearly Toronto Melba Dearing Jack McEachern Betty Murd Madge Jestin MaArthur Jestin Son Dave Jestin Reeve Fred McCutchheon Gordon Jack Ayton Wim. Ballentine John Watson Percy Kellany Shirley Brampton Myn Clfford Watson Lloyd Lyons Erin Albert Roszel Hillsburg Judson-Bordel Mosars Clarence Dearing Ken Ballentine Bell Windsor London Henry Tall Winston Mervin Forbes Ernie Hall Hall waAfr Wilson Laurel Avith MacPheil Land John Hurd Warr Hurd Tom Cook Norman Cook Morris Cook U. of ‘T Salso

Limehouse Holiday Visitors Return Home

A crowded Limehouse holiday roundup lists visitors from Toronto Detroit Bracebridge and Montreal. Numerous families including the Winnifred Ivens Alex Wright Robt Scott Pearl Scott and the Mallan and Summers clans are mentioned as staying or visiting, sharing Christmas meals and greetings.

Winnifred Ivens Toronto Newton's Alex. Wright Robt. Scott Pearl Scott Herb Scott Patsy Mitchell Alia Jas. Sanford Ted Morrow Adlaine Forvonta Alre Hab Trane Carote Harv. Norton Ross and Kay BR. Lane Wo Milliere Bill Emiss Eleaner George Lane Allythe Muiliiere Wilfred Greenlees Matianne Lois Miton Treyton's W. Wheeler Shirley Susan MD Harald Waresvith Meredith's Jack Smethurst -Sand Aicqpueline Bert_ Paul Cla. Grant Kenneth Smethurst Wrights Mars Will Wright Erin Mulder Vanessa Gea- Kay Bracebridge Helen Swackhammer Detroit McKeeknie Toledo Ohio Arrowsmith'’s Margaret Swackhammer R. L. Davidson Limehouse Orchestra Ro Mulder Alvin Fisher Gisbal Norrie’s Georgetown Jos. Seatt Thos. Traines Shelbourne J. R. Sentt Rursel W.summers Garry Garnet Kay Cremson'’s Corners Mas. Korkpatrick Tatlamare Stembrixc Po Lane Arthur Gaw Montreal So McDonald Farais Lawent Famine Toonald McDonald Angua McDonald Babe

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