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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1957

Page

4

R Hewat Rites Mark Death and Wedding Notices

The obituary notes the death of Richard Hewat a former Rockwood resident in his 18th year after a long illness in Guelph. He was a painter and paper hanger, survived by wife Irene Leamon daughters Joyce and two sons Ken and Arnold. Also covered is the wedding of Gordon and Mabel Gordon with community presence and church notices for Rev. J. Dittas. The piece lists attendees from Hamilton St Catharines Dunnville Guelph and Rockwood and reflects on Hewat family connections.

Hewat Dilts United Churches Richard Hewat Rockwood Guelph Andrew Hewat Irene Leamon Kennneth Eden Mills Joyce Mre Grainger Toronto Melalyre and Wilbie Rockwom Meesen Wilbur Laven Guid Ker Holton Crety Mo Cain W Robinson Uae Hutte Ford Tornte Simeor John A Didta Che R .Ance Hospital van Everend da Menity Kitchoner Anton UN Fies J Dil Rockwood Methodist Church Port Rowan Waterford Foothill Belleville Mt Gantry Arnehd Bellesile George Mim Citey MeIniwh Dunnville Ditta Dunnaville Mia Willan Gordon Hamlton St. Catharines Rootwood Mable Stewart Ernest Denham Arthur Harris Henry Huskowg Suahe Grea Veute Ano Mem Dade Porente Max James Chapman Reamona Giordana James Numeagaweva Charles VO Tartu Trndermaid Gromnsman Stacehea Gorden UD Sears Hattie and Compans Woolla Millan Aakwood al St Joho Ata Kenneth Wate Altend Dutch Ty Srnidas

Surprise Party Held for Mrs Carlaw on 80th Birthday

A surprise gathering at Mr and Mrs Caen Lovell’s Brock Street Acton celebrated Mrs Carlaw Lovell’s 80th birthday. Family members from Alliston Toronto Acton Chicago and Vancouver attended. Gifts included a clock radio and a large bouquet. A supper and birthday cake followed with well wishes for health and happiness.

Mra Caen Lovell Brock St. Acton Chicago Mra Ot Johnstone Weat Vancouver H Russetl Jenkins Carlaw Alton Questa Toronto Brampton Alston Acton Mra Lovell Aincore Mra Carlaw

Penny Sale At Scout Hall Brings Many Prizes

Friday Penny Sale at Scout Hall Fratas evening drew ladies and gentlemen for prizes. Winners included a long list of household items and personal gifts such as hats, cookies, socks, towels, aprons, planters, jewelry, and more, with names like Jes sie Coles Doug Rogers Mrs J Hargrave and Mrs Don Van Fleet among contributors.

Avery Ava Danas Adios Ana End Milne Rowles Stan Matthews Clack Armstrong Jessie Coles Doug Rogers Barry Insco Cac Cripps Mra W. Watkins Naib Mra Johnny Graham Anna Berkermyr Alk. Mann Mra Wo OH. Struthers Cuffink Aeth Jean Mc Crea Y ‘Tawnstey Don van Fleet Jim L. Frowe Grimaby Beach Ont Delaine Gibbons Helder Molmes Krapek Tred Coles

Timely Sermon and Christmas Dinner at Halton Manor

Halton Manor residents enjoyed New Year dinner of roast turkey and mince pie with thanks to chef Russell Lewis and staff. The first 1937 service was led by Rev. R F Snyder with solos by Dorothy Holland, and a sermon on John 3 16.

Muriel Thompson R. F. Snyder Emmanuel Rapt Milton Mra. Snyder David Mr. Snyder Dorothy Holland Jesus Ex- Presson Hi Son Halton Manor W.als Knox Presbyterian Church Theael Aadies Calvin Sifis

Three Acton Ladies Lead 43rd Guelph Presbyterial Meeting

Acton women chaired the 43rd annual Guelph Presbyterial of the Women’s Missionary Society held at Know Presbyterian church in Guelph. About 200 attendees, including 14 from Acton, gathered as Miss Latise Herth spoke and the program featured various departments and speakers from Toronto to Galt and beyond.

Acton Mre A. J. Muchanan Guelph Women's Missionary Society Know Presbyterian Church Latise Herth Toronto Hoy Mack Mies Lyte Bisardals Girsedgate Galt Kenneth Millan Phielph Sharpe Mia Auniury Coungbell Mes Bred - Renterson Stortars Mie Huchanag A Tlatiaen Fiery van’ Fleet Otis Dastttles Ned

Freeman F. O. Church Ladies Elect Officers For New Year

Mrs F Freeman leads a list of church women officers chosen for the coming year at a W A meeting. New posts include president Mahia Fo Freeman and secretary Mia Ro Denny. Local committees, banquet plans, and visits by members were discussed. reports on members and hospital recovery were noted.

Freeman Po Hesday Wath Nee Swat Mahia Fo Freeman Gist Stee Peestl QoMre Do Hassett Mis Wo Swackhamer Mia Ro Denny Graffin Mee A Kerr Miasionary Mirna Fo McArthur Saundere Mra H. Griffin Keer Baby Rand DO Williamson Mra F McArthur Denny Fair Board FL Freeman Frank Ganley Georgetown McArthur Eppat Leroy McArthur Les S$ckhamer Sand St. Catharines Bo Denny Brampton Rhohdas Ty Frank Burgess Charles Burgess Chatham Herd McFachern Peter Tilts Hemes Fran Gaede General Hospital

Milton Fair adds prizes in Halton Society event

The Halton Agricultural Society announces more results from the Milton Fair ladies division. Geor gy Cudmere Malton wins, with Prue Thladi and Grafton’s special silver tray awarded to Mrs Aloyd Anderson of Fergus. Art and crafts go to Mrs Paj rcta Ferguson of Tundas. Domestic special goes to Mrs Norman Robertson Acton. Simpsons-Sears silver tea service goes to Mrs Norman Robertson Acton. New exhibitor award noted.

Halton Agricultural Society Worten NloWer Motiate Moby Georgy Cudmere Malton Grafton Aloyd Anderson Fergus Paj Rcta Ferguson Tundas Ee Ky E Halton Agricuroy ‘Society Norman Robertson 7Acton Simpsons-Sears Acton

Community group meeting highlights at Mra Ftuber home

The Lapring Womens club held a gathering at the home of Mra KM Ftuber with fair attendance. Mie K Mlubbington chaired the meeting and Mre W Awapy served as secretary, reading letters of thanks and detailing numerous correspondences and planned activities.

Lapring Mra KM Ftuber Mie K Mlubbington Mre W. Awapy Josey Noraston Meauty George Mobeleonga Astof Pepe Mat Thenufabia P Todd Tven Mebwaa Tagine Mss Nua Mastin Magee Ates Vi Deta Paaasatal Paco Giemsa Abe Mual Meeseked Johnsten Gbangesathe Allin Wale Meena Paoridesa Mary Cent Steven Oframp Eta Meh Harold Much

Auxiliary Officers Installed for 1957

An irregular meeting of the station auxiliary installed officers for 1957. Michan and Veal presided with Mateoh as view president and Mu Machenan as second vice. Notes show secretary Cool and pianist Mech among the officers. The report lists attendance and upcoming events. details appear mixed and partially unreadable.

I Reguler Laghae Thuredey Fara Muchanan Mic Matetoh Officera Jo Machenan Ke Jotnen Soron Leospital Eidiaeies

Fragmented OCR Notice on Local Public Event

A garbled OCR passage references a district gathering, mumps concerns, and a wedding. It mentions names and dates in a unclear sequence, with many filler terms. The readable bits imply a public notice about a local happening and related attendance details.

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Mio Leon Avie Af Rev. Snyder Narrati Churchill F. Freeman W.A Mass Parudelic Boltitass Vest Gordon Hobertyog Gausly Att Win Losprince Webb and Ivetph Juhnal Ant Mustell Mallina Mary Mituthers Torunty James Mtruthers Mussel Terry Micellay Ieoege Messeudib Wiigghald Kia Wat Mpa Alee Bethetos Mentet Miea Pinan Pines Aed Benassy Sid‘s Welding Belfountain Ballinafad Acton Agricultural Society Smith Acton Town Hall CW Swackhamer Dasspert Te Bank OF Monae Heand William Davey Canadian Legion B.E.S.L Acton and District Branch B. Angell J. Bert W.wood Insurance Agency Mill ST Super Values Hinton Turnbull Hinton
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