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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

5

Barrie area families host visits and birthdays

Puonils Mra M Kaley of Barrleta visits Acton vale with Mr Howant Norris of Calgary. Mrs Yda Teltchle, Mra Wm Miller, and Mra W J Van Norman visit Guelph relatives. Mrs Jennie Sayers fractures her left wrist. Mrs John Tarris hospitalized at St Michael's. Mrs Hutcheon of Gait visits. Mr W R Bridgeman named teller at Bank of Nova Scotia. Robert Patterson Acton couple celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary with Knox Church event and theatre celebration.

Robert Patterson Acton Histary Knox Church

Engagements Announced for Elaie Irene Howard and Ethel Trene

Mrs David Howard of Campbellsville announces the engagement of her eldest daughter Elaie Irene to Clarence Quillerman of Guelph Ontario. Mrs Fred Thujiter announces the engagement of her daughter Ethel Trene to Alexander Mackenzie Wilson son of Wellington Wilson of Georgetown. The wedding is set for February 7 at St Alban's Church at 2 40.

Mre David Howard Campbellsille Nughter Elaie Irene Clarence Quilleman Guelph Ontario Fred Thujiter Ethel Trene Alexander Mac) MckKenzie Wilson Wellington Wilson Georgetown St. Alban's Church

First Meeting of Year Held by Knok W.M.S at the Manse

The January gathering of the Knok Women’s Missionary Society met at the manse with Mrs. Blow presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Alsen, a letter of thanks read, and plans set for the Knox Church Presbyterial meetings in Guelph on January 8.

Knok W.ms Fins Presbyterian Church WM. S.t Manse Blow HL Alsen Geo Lantz Fred Anderson WOMLS Ain Canadas and Oversees McPueheri Tan Athe Aodetter Econtiabular Mars

Busy Bees Institute Dublin Branch Hosts February Meeting

The Dublin branch of Busy Bees WoL Naswunweva hosted a February gathering at Mrs. Oscar Locker’s home. Attendees enjoyed a salad making demonstration by Mrs. Locker and Mrs. Coxe, a euchre party, and a tea chat that fostered local friendship with the newly formed institute. Mrs. Davenport won the contest conducted by Mrs. Somerville.

Dublin E. Coxe Wm. Allison George Somerville C .E. Davenport Mra

Church News Sunday Worship and Services Schedule

Sunday January services at 11.00 am Common Worship. Church School meets at 12 10 pm. Evening service planned. No other services given. Minister conducts all. You are welcome to attend.

Our Church

Sunday January 18 1948 Church Services Schedule

The readable excerpts list a Sunday service with an 11.00 win and morning service plus Sunday School and Ruble Classen. An evening service is noted with the verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

Jshall

Baystust Chuceh ACT Service Schedule

Sunday January 18 1948 schedule lists Rev. Chas R. Gower as minister. Sunday School at 10 40 am worship at 11 40 am with Mr Sid Johnson, Poranta, and Bible study at 7 30 pm. Evening events noted for Bay and Bible Study continuation.

Chas. R. Gower Sid Johnson Poranta Thuesday Bay

Church Schedule Notices for Vestry Meeting and Services

Second Sunday after Epiphany services at 11.00 am with Troly Communion and 11.15 am Beginners Class. Church School at 7.10 pm. Evening Prayer and Annual Vestry Meeting listed for Monday Jan 19 in the afternoon. This church welcomes visitors.

Rough Thursday game leaves Lakeshore arena tense

In a hard fought game Oakville led by Daz McQueen and Yarnell beat Acton 10 to 7. Speck scored twice for Oakville while Languay and Davison also contributed. Referee Maurice Walsh presided as teams played short benched and penalties mounted amid a rough arena evening.

Anne Marager Tanners Speck Lakeshore Pipex Acton Oakville Daz.McQueen Thomas Yarnold Languay Goy Marza McQueen Davison Giespie Marzo Weather Yarnell Perlog Gilespice Canyilssy Watson Thomas Riddall Day I Marzo Raytiss Buckley Langruay Atternates Quéln Daz Woodhall Loalle

Pedestrians Urged to Cross Safely By Ontario Highways

The Ontario Department of Highways warns pedestrians to avoid mid block crossings and diagonal shortcuts as these risky habits cause many fatal accidents. They urge caution to prevent injuries and losses.

Ontario Department of Highways

Teens Town Plans Atomized Teen Town Event in Acton

The article describes Acton Teen Town preparing a themed event with a guest of honor allowed to tag participants, and stylish yet temporary decorations. Officials plan a large opening night and membership drive with varying prices for members and non members. The project aims to attract local teen artists to contribute to the decor.

Acton Lan P Tum Re Eek Kirkness Vouw

Rockalong Women's Institute Hosts Buchre Party at School

The Rockalong Women's Institute held a Buchre party at the local school with Mrs A Shultis leading the organizing committee aided by Mr HD Maude and Mrs G Smith. Guests included Chas MacNabb Earl Brown Mrs Plummer and others with high scores noted. A January meeting planned the second Wednesday of the month.

Rockalong Women's Institute Spansomd i Buchre Sos No. Os Botamosa A. Shultis HD Maude G. Smith Gaumes Chas. MacNabb Earl Brown Plummer T. B. Barnsten Henry Maude Institute

Satisfactory Year Reported By United Church Women

The Woman's Association of the United Church held its monthly meeting at Mrs. B. Cleave's home with Mrs. C. Harris presiding. Miss E. Hawthorne led devotions. donations were sent to the Fred Vietor Home. The annual reports were read and praised for a very satisfactory year financially and socially. Lunch was provided by Mrs. Cleave and Mrs. Harris.

Woman's Association of the United Church B. Cleave C. Harris BE. Hawthorne Fred Vietor Pickerings Cleave Harris

Prices and rationing under Soviet reform in wartime bread and beer

The text cites fixed Soviet prices for bread beer cigarettes and meals, noting a five year cycle of savings in a family budget to buy shoes and suits. It contrasts milk price rises with warnings from Canadian communists about social system limits, reflecting wartime economic policy and public comment.

Belo Ivan

Off icers Installed for Halton Branch Garage Operators

The January meeting of the Halton Branch Garage Operators Association was held in Milton on Monday January 5. President James Womsley led the session with a report on finances and a new installation of the 148 Directorate conducted by Rev Todd. Laurie Mannell became president and urged unity to combat poor conditions, while directors offered guidance and plans for educational programs.

Thalton Biranehoof Garagge Operators Association Oh Fellows Pall Milton Jamies Womsley Fred Sinclar Todd Teary Din Aew Ike Lynn

Norm Morton Breaks Bowling Records in Major League Night

Norm Morton sets new bowling marks including a 870 high game and top single-game scores in the Major League. The Downtien Tostel and Beardmore teams win key matches as plans for a Bridgy night bowling event draw strong interest and a schedule is expected soon.

Norm Morton Che Pice Ana Dita Sra Downtien Tostel Jaunies Raster Entey Sebite Thre Stathon Beardmore Langun

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Mra. M. Kaley Barrleta Howant Norris Calgary Alta Yda Teltchle Wm. Miller W J. van Norman Vinitert Thely Alater Mr. G. T. Lantz Tueaday A. Gordon Nancy John Lantz Toronto TL Lantz Jennie, Sayers John Tarris St. Michael's Trogottad Aronte Hutcheon W. R. Bridgeman Walkerville Tellor Bank of Nova Scotia D. M. Bell London Busy Bees Institute Church News United Church of Cansole Aoton TEV Louis Pickering Balwtew Tarsonage Bower Avenue Reev W. G. Luxton Vphone Master Dry Cleaners JOR Woods Roland Hames Chesterfield Jack Sudermann John Dick & Son ii Teen Town Nate Rockalong WL United Woman's Association Halton Cenathere B. F. Murfin John ST Weanidlniore Tih Phatet Mieve Dasth Doonunlen Beardmore Ik Optometrist St. George's Square Coats Fisen’s Clothing Store Main St. Acton WM. R. Bracken General Insurance Mutual Life Ansurance Co., Ltd Mon Tandoy Aiddl EM Humphrey Stanwyck, Smith Bruce Peter Godfrey Tand Y Plm de Chat Rail Wahid
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