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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1957
Page
5
Personal notes record Acton residents hosting or visiting friends in nearby areas. Names include Mr and Mrs Dean Leakie, Mr and Mrs Kelly Thorarinson, and Mrs J Johnson preparing to return to British Columbia. A farewell party at Maple Wall Farm celebrated Uncle Galden Wet Wing's anniversary.
Funeral service for Mrs. Griffin aged 102 or 103 was held at Coningsby Cemetery after she died peacefully at home with family and friends in attendance. Relatives from Acton Georgetown Oakville Toronto Hillsburgh Erin and Forgus attended. pallbearers included Douglas Tom Fines Donald Kirkwood Ed Kingsham Jun Leiten Alvin Faher. A separate road incident near the Glenspey mushroom farms damaged a car driven by Gerald La Marche.
Acton juniors clinch a 3 2 win over the Raiders in a rugged league clash. Holders of the home victory, Acton moves within reach of a three-game season sweep while missing Wayne Arcie due to suspension. The game drew the season’s best junior crowd.
A January 10 session at Brookville Hall hosted by the Agriculture Institute discussed Mexican conditions. Mrs Locker presided while Mary Stewart collected roll call and notes. A script of the Lord's Prayer closed the meeting as members discussed mass readings and a mite demonstration.
Members of Knox Presbyterian Church in Southeast Asia themed study met January 10 at Mrs St M McDonald’s home. Mr A J Buchanan presided. Mrs HL Bennie convened the program, with impressions from the Presbyterian annual meeting and a discussion on Indonesian and Malay friendships, noting Indonesia’s political independence and Moliva’s independence in the British Commonwealth dates.
Reports from a high school parent teacher interview day and a music recital by Advanced Grades students highlight a week of local activity. Weather shutters describe record lows and chilly conditions while livestock vaccination plans surface for county farms.
Mrs Althen hosted the January meeting of the dndies Aut with devotional by Mrs Go Sue ter Petris. The group planned the annual meeting at Mea Ward Wruee and reviewed officers Mrs Ci Aitken vice president and treasurer. A special lunch was served and the motto God’s Unfinished Birthday guided discussion as they prayed for guidance for the new year.
Mrs Annie Somerville aged 86 was prominent in Acton Ontario church life and Women’s Missionary Society. Survived by daughters Mrs Libit Sussex and Mrs Frank Gowanlock Windsor two sons Fred London and Oshawa William McPherson Hart Man Edith Kilty Toronto brother Carlos Williams Sault Ste Marie seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren.
Georgetown hosts Acton Juniors in a tense junior hockey clash amid cold conditions. Acton fights to match the hosts after earlier defeats, with key moments from Tob Kanerson and Reuter breaking up plays. The game mirrors a broader telecast of league action and weekend matchups.
A local Circle event featured photographs of Europe, including scenes from France and Italy, with attendees noting the artful display and discussing travel possibilities. The gathering planned a future exhibit and social event, aiming for a spring or early summer timeline.
Local demolition crews started work on the Barr Building as plans for future redevelopment proceed. Officials say the project aims to clear debris and prepare the site for new construction, with safety measures in place for nearby properties and pedestrians.
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