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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 16, 1964

Page

9

Acton Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Hospital News

Acton residents share updates on visitors from out of town, hospital stays at Guelph General, and community events. The piece notes Mrs Elmer Sith in hospital, Mrs Wikderspin listed as a patient, and healing prayers for Meghan Kennedy and Mrs Somersiby. It mentions scouts, a Christmas party, and a retirement tribute for a Toronto hospital superintendent, with nurses and local organizers gathering at the University Women’s Club and St George Street venue.

Elmer Sith Guelph General Hospital J. Wikderspin Guelph Tosonto Grae Murphy Macklene Gibbons Auton Murphy The Universe Women's Club St Geoarde St Toronto Maas Murphy St Michaels

Presbyterian meeting details and church notes for the week

Members of the At tern Rontors of the WMS attended a winter gathering at Mrs A T Hehanana's home and heard reports from Ruby Clark and Rev Mot ball. The meeting included scripture readings, a minister’s talk, notes from the Presbyterial meeting in Gaelots, and plans for future church activities and broadcasts.

Attern Rontors WMS AT Hehanana Farsd Ruby Clark Bhat Central Tadia Rey Drdot Atis Bowburn Anok Dhaest Hal A. Buchanan Muartthiva Man Phersan Bosh Guiana

Training recalled by speaker of W L Miss M Z Bennet

A garbled report recalls Miss M Z Bennet and notes on training and events at the West Lake school. Mentions students, staff including Mrs Newton Rinklell and Miss Bonnert Atias Maton, with references to services and locally noted activities.

M. Z. Bennett W.L Ane Cam Mas. Gibb Bart Cyedit Catwa Satunlas Tyr Vitataces Bankbay Bonnert Atias Maton Gery Antonesdig Ap Eneher Mos Walton Hades Lone Batts George Basen Mun PLA High Kanganutl Atesco

Price served in medical corps dies at Hamilton General

C H Price, a Campbell Hall Price family member, died at Hamilton General Hospital after six weeks ill health. Funeral service held January 9 at Rumsey Shoemaker with Rev Donald Wet presiding. Interment in Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers included Jack Dunn and others. surviving siblings and nephews noted. He served overseas in World War II with Canadian medical units and was educated in Acton.

C. H. Price Campbell Hall Price Hamilton General Hospital Rumiey J. Herbert Price Mary Fred Swain Margaret Stamford F E. Fisher JI Guelph Hilliard Norman B Dougla Acton Keres Goemans

Obituary for Lee Ridley Longtime District Farmer

Dee Ridley died January 8 after a three week illness at Halton Centennial Manor. Lee Ridley farmed in the district, came to Canada from England in 1926, lived in Georgetown, Acton, and Wasaga Beach summers at a cottage. Survived by three daughters and two sons including James Ridley and George Ridley, with many grandchildren and a sister. Funeral and burial at Garnerwood Cemetery with pallbearers named.

Dee Ridley Halton Centennal Manor Canada Baygland Georgetown Bain Acton Jack Ridley Thea Cottage Tees Deere Hexton Kingtoad J Hasenevker Fred Taker Dorothy George Town Geage Gearge Town Jahon Fall Cot Nee Chathot Goorperoch Afis Millburn Mart Rulley Toss Chan Jace. Ubby Bather Pee Desent Tntermignitas Garvemwood Cemeteny Pranisons Toe Hosence Ber Toronte Barhele Toronto Dap George Wayne Ridley Acton Ave Sha Collen Gearetowo

Obituary Frederick Mathers Funeral Monday

Frederick Mathers died at the city General Hospital in Poidas Tamars Vo after a three week illness. He was 79, born in Hespeler August 1908, lived Beeses until three years ago, married Hes see Statyan, left three sons and a daughter. Funeral and entombment followed with pallbearers including grandsons Gerald, Ralph Lovell, Pad and Kenneth Mathers.

Faarane Peta Uesydeun Sears Prederick Mathers Peissedt Etoty Hosital Oo Escellent Sens Paueeson Jon Prdool Calbinder Asl Walter Glencairn Thins Tery Beatrice Vasey Toren Helen Ot Maes Philp Trevis Pranebehalifevn Absen Acton Veniteat Chuaconadin Mortanius Reuth Spring Burral Atten Coietery Oak Grand Sons Gerald Ant Ralph Lovell Kenneth Mathers Bit Keeler Tota Mathers

Oakville County Assessment Sparks Voter Debate Over Valuations

The Oakville County assessment shows a sharp rise for Harbington with 97 dollars and a steep drop to Georgehansom at 14 dollars, followed by Esduing and Mulioi with varied figures. The meeting led by Clerk Adtowistratan O Brown discussed taxation impacts and proposed changes to the assessment process.

Tess Thalpon Conert Oaksith Fae O' Brown

Acton Curlers Edge Adrian in Open Men Curling Championship

The Acton curlers led by skip MiRonse Allan Derby John Backman and Catlin MacColl edged Adrian in a closely fought opening draw to claim the men’s league trophy. Runner up teams included Joho Hatnayel Pan Timromys Albert Muattles and Ball Marprase as the title race moved toward the semis and finals.

Andrew Vichenge John Hulnagel Tedatotve Ma Kensie Soul Mr MiRonse Allan Derby John Backman Catlin MacColl James Joho Hatnayel Pan Timromys Alberti Muattles Ball Marprase

Unscrambled Notes From St Albans Parish Meeting

Fragmentary text describes parish activities in St Albans with mentions of North Shown and guild slides, WA members, Parcels, a winter hat, ships, and local figures such as Mrs Gorton Gatti and MS Walters. The notes mix names, places, and plans for the week without clear events or outcomes.

Albagi Anne St Albans Dais Gorton Gatti Rey Bers Walters Durbar

Pillow Puffers Finish Project At Community Dinner

A local gathering described a group of volunteers completing a project and hosting a meal at a home. Attendees, including a hostess, shared desserts and beverages. The article notes the week’s temperatures and hints at community thanks and future events.

Juniors Lose Exhibition To Arthur Juveniles

Arthur Juveniles edged the Lions 65 58 in a midseason exhibition at the community center. The visitors led 42 28 after one and 58 44 at the half while Lions guard contributions and late pushes kept the score tight.

Arthur Joves Arthur Aden Lions Juriers Hucken Commany Centre Lions

Unclear historical note on talks and events

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and questions about a meeting and activities. Unclear dates or places but implies discussion among several individuals and a potential action or response.

Auction Sale Of Good Modern Furniture And More

Auction sale of the property of Joseph Healy at 89 Esren Street corner with Wind sur Road Gouingstown on Saturday January lth. Includes dining set living room furniture and a Chevrolet car with many household items. Held for payment of debts with cash terms and terms announced by the auctioneer.

Joseph Healy Esren St Windsur Rd Gouingstown Gate Edinee Chase Cabinet Bohs Fotn Bedi Yoo Furdistoops Pet Tate Agayty Peter

Surprises For Sunshine School Meeting Report

North Raolton Auxiliary for the Mentally Retarded met at Mrs J Turkesy home January 9. Minutes and treasurer’s report discussed. Four members attended the Christmas concert and a charity event supported by the group with lunch served.

North Raolton J. Turkesy Meghny Pravve Ore Jent Chistitas Sumahing School

Y Doors Shut Secretary Lil AM VY Activities

Fragmented text mentions a secretary, VP Wes, Gane, Betert, Val Gr, CR, and attendees in what appears to be a meeting or event note. Names and roles are unclear, with many garbled phrases. No clear date or location emerges. context suggests a workplace or organizational update.

Val Greg Tee

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