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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1957

Page

12

Death of Richard Hewat in Guelph District

Richard Hewat, former Rockwood resident, died in Guelph at age 18. He was a painter and paper hanger, survived by wife Jean Leamon, son Kenneth, daughter Joyce, and his mother Mrs. Dilts. Funeral held at McIntyre Wilkie funeral home Guelph with burial at Nackiemn cemetery. many relatives and friends attended from Hamilton St Catharines Dunnville Guelph and area.

Hewat Dilts United Churches Richard Hewat Rockwood Guelph West Andrew Hewat Jene Leamon Alan Kenneth Eden Mills Joyce Grainger Toronto McIntyre and Wilbie Wiltaert Laven Guild Bolton Rockweet D Crety MO Cain W Robinson Mt Donnrtone Simcoe Euadtany Johan N . Ance Giuelph Paneer Dalte Dele Pint Duke Jeveresd Pa Me Kitchener Previncia Uitton J Dil Bag Rockwell Mersodiat Port Rowan Waterford Ponthill Belleville Mi Tanity Arcebd Tellesille George Mimettey Dunnville Ditts Anites Dunnwill Mia Willians Gorden Hamilton St. Catharines Mr Hart Mavvedgade Mary Meekert Hes Jota Tou Rey Janice Chapin Eeaiyoma Vow Teil Caeradeay Ie Ube Yoouarige Valeon James Tina Dot Pewnihin Mra Charlee Ho Tarri Steter Dana Mion Puna Arnold Singha Iphoa Gan Gordon USA Bea Ghodon Goo LD Seare Manisaig Company Sonllen Malt Hiehwek Sumas Hower Kenneth Waterdown

Surprise party marks 80th birthday of Mrs Carlaw

A surprise gathering was held at Len Lovell’s home in Acton to honor Mrs Carlaw on her 80th birthday. Family members and friends from Toronto Brampton Aston West Vancouver and Chicago attended with gifts including a clock radio and a large bouquet. A supper and cake followed the presentation amid warm wishes for health and happiness.

Len Lovell Wreck St. Acton Mra. Lovells Carlaw Mroo Mra Liond McLachlan Allaton C.F Stotherattleer Toronto Len Lavell Acton Arthur Mra Lovell Barthday Aincere

Penny Sale at Scout Hall Nets Many Prizes

Friday Penny Sale drew a large crowd at Scout Hall Prados evening with 18 tables and many prizes awarded. Winners included Jes sie Cole for gasoline voucher and Doug Rogers for hat and multirose, plus numerous items from home goods to jewelry and kitchenware.

Alwa Stan Matthews Clack Armontrensg Mollewast Myo Geer Hargrave Jessie Cole Doug Rogers Barry Inecon Cac Cripps W. Watkins Johnny Graham Anna Mrao A. K. Mann Mra W. W. Struthers Jean Mc Crea Free Press Y ‘Tawnsley Don van Fleet Jim Michael, Hurst L. Frowe Grimaby Beach Ont Ayette Delaine Gibbons Pupi Saucer Krapek

New Year's Day Sermon at Hatton Manor Marks Religious Service

At Hatton Manor the first 137 church service of the year was held in the chapel led by Rev R R Snyder of Emmanuel Rabbit church Milton. Dorothy Holland sang two solos and Sayer delivered a sermon on John 3 16 emphasizing God's love through his Son. A Christmas gift exchange description was omitted from the report but Knox Presbyterian members contributed crepe paper stockings for a decorated tree.

Muriel Thompson Russell Lewis RR. F. Snyder Emmanuel Rapt Milton Mra. Snyder David Mr. Sayer Mr. Snyder Hatton Man Ocen WALS Knox Presbyterian Church

Three Acton Ladies Run Guelph Presbyterial Meeting

Acton ladies chaired the program for the ird annual meeting of the Guelph Presbyterial of the Women s Missionary Society at Know Presbyterian church Knowlott. About 200 attendees from Acton and beyond heard speakers on stewardship and children s work. Officers and delegates from Acton and neighboring communities attended. Mrs Hoy Mack retired after four years as president and was honored.

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Community church group elects officers and plans banquet

Mrs F Freeman presided as president of the church group at a meeting held at Freeman’s home. The roster named Fo Freeman as president and other officers including Russett as first vice president Swackhamer secretary Denny treasurer and Kerr missionary secretary. Plans were made for a banquet next Wednesday to cater for the Fair Board dinner and other year ahead items were discussed.

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Milton Fair announces prizes in Halton Agricultural Society

This week the Milton Fair adds prizes for the ladies division of the Halton Agricultural Society and notes further Mills and work in the 1956 Minin Fair. Awards include Grafton’s silver tray to Prue Taladi, Mrs Aloyd Anderson of Fergus, Mrs Paj Tricia Ferguson of Tundas, and a silver tea service with tray for the Simpsons Sears award to Mrs Norman Robertson Acton. A special for new exhibitors highlights Canadians' tax and food spend comparison.

Halton Agricultural Society Wolten NloWor Moftiate George Cudmore Malton Prue Taladi Grafton Aloyd Anderson Fergus Paj Tricia Ferguson Tundas Halton Agricuray "Society Norman Robertson zActon Simpsons-Sears Acton

Community Gathering At Mrs Fraber’s Home Highlights

A large attendance filled Mrs Fraber’s home for a community event with Mis Mintington presiding. Mrs Awapy read the letters of thanks and speakers praised the effort, while many residents offered congratulations and shared memories from the long gathering.

Auxiliary Officers Installed for 1957 Ofer

An installation meeting on Thursday January 3 established auxiliary officers for 1957. Officers named include president Jo Mahenan and vice president KM Jones with secretary M. Saw, treasurer H Mese, and other appointees.

Ofer Mackenan Hela Veeektont Legion

Unclear OCR snippet hints at district meet notes and results

Fragments mention ages, teams, and events at a district meet with references to names and places. Several garbled terms obscure specifics but indicate track or athletic competition and times or placements.

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Halton Manor Rev. Snyder Narrati W.M Churchill F. Freeman W.A W. Awapy Josey Noraston George Mabelon Wwe Bart Anter Turin Allie Walt Maenda Paidess Steven Harold Detroit George Do Tonertaen Mire Mugt Hobertson Ma Aid Maes Gardon Flobertwng Gandy Bobibays Ospainoe Webb Ivelph Sulinaton Ant Devel Burten Mallinatad Mary Miruthers Toranto Opel Terry Mr. Cleoege Wiig Nlewet Pintua OL Adda Moo Mea Ciara Matty Winal Cottey Cave Fen Nesty Will Ken Hoberban Lotute McClrtineys Georg Cocks Sid Belfountain Ballinatad Benea Henao Te Bas Alec Shed Canty Walt Acton Agricultural Society Smith Acton Town Hall Lviryone Welcome R W Canadian Legion B.E.S.L Acton and District Angell J. Bert Wood Insurance Agency Mill ST Passport Potter Living Bank OF Sere A Ston Neanch William. Davey Super Values Hinton Turnbull Omer Hinton
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