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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1963

Page

5

Community Notes Include Gatherings and Local Events

The page lists a Saturday gathering at the home of rural mail carrier Cal McIntyre in Welland. It notes a surprise 82nd birthday at Mrs. P Chatall's home on St. and a large turnout of friends and relatives from Guelph and beyond. It mentions a Mikro Plastics Employees Association event at Legion auditorium and a skating club competition in Galt. Also includes student teachers from Lakeshore College and a nursing assistant graduation in Toronto with Mrs. Robert Hart as valedictorian.

I . T Danepiar Welland Thagost Cal McIntyre He Hi. Matnprize Robens Rabadiaighi Jan Wms A Cr P. Chatall Carriey Guelph Woodside Clarence Denny Lakeshore Teachers College Nancy Elliot Toronto Mina Lesley Anne-Duby Acton Elliott Diby Churchill

McPhedrans of Rockwood and Bath Family Obituaries

Obituaries summarize the deaths of Mrs. McPhedran and Mr. W S Bath in Guelph area. Mrs. McPhedran nee Pearen lived on a Renne farm, taught school, raised four children, and died after a brief illness at Guelph General Hospital. Funeral held at Rum Wy Shoemaker Home with interment at Berd Cemetery. Mr. Bath died January 6 Alma Street Thornhill survivors include H Glassey and Mrs Otto Dinger. Funeral service at Walt Funeral Home with Johnson Cemetery interment. Also notes church changes at Emmanuel Bible Church and Presbyterian Men meeting details.

Anne Gertha Pearen Henry Pearen Lydia Loree Reputy Duncan McPhedran Brookville Seventh Line Eramosa Rockwood McPhedran Alex Duncan Binet Renee Harry Glen Ridge N. J Freana A. Johns Lewmarket Iurelvaes George Edward Ealster Challis Pacer Em McPhedran Guelph General Hospital Fotlow Rum‘wy-Shoemaker Ace R. Connor Berd Cemetery C. Ron Harris Dixie Dundas Highway C. Petty Guelph Jim McLean Fergus Bouglssanentes Blas Crosa Dlower Pers Calvin Aitken A. Norvish Hunter E. Maude T. Jous X. Derty Bath Alma St H. Glassey Thornhill Otto Dinger Tuckahoe N.Y Winnipeg Walt Funeral Johnson Cemetery Sun School Presbyterian_ church Clarence, Cole Acton

Eden Mills Community Club Plans Busy Season

The executive of the Community Club met hosted by Melvin Tolton to draft plans for the coming months with new members joining the executive. Eden Mills social notes include Cardettes winners and several local visits, anniversaries, and holiday gatherings among residents.

Melvin Tolton Edna Clark Guelph General Hospital K. Stevenson Beryl Wright Aleta Martin Joan Lowrie Wilf Wilson Kenneth Spinks Thistletown Gordon Blacklock Eden Mills Ladies’ Aid Ther Florida

New Democrats Name Secretary At Acton Meeting

Acton New Democratic Club members met at the Barr home where new membership cards were issued for a yearly $1 fee. Mrs Barr was nominated for secretary and the social convener post was left open while President Bob Dirckwalter led a session on future programs and fundraising.

Acton New Democratic Club John Barr Clu Barr Sovial Bob ‘Drckwalter

Lions Club Dinner Sponsors New Members and Ethics Readings

At the regular dinner meeting Lion Russ Vickers administered the oath to six new Lions including David Hunter and Charles Thomson. New members were sponsored by multiple Lions. Officers read the code of ethics and past president Ray Arbic conducted the ceremony.

Lion Russ Vickers Lion Russ David Hunter Ed MacDonald Andy Nolan Hartley Deforest Charles Thomson John Griefeneder Chalrnean Murray Harrison Ee Owen Jerry Jerome Bert Muuaaye Vivie Bristow Syd.Lamb Henry DeVries Lions Club Barry Inscoe Dick Witlie Hartley Coles Ray Arbic Lion Ray Arhbic Russ Vickera Hs.tenei

Mrs Donald Matthews Heads Lady Directors

The Allen Fair Lady Directors met at Mrs Ralph Denny’s home for their monthly session. President Mrs Whitred Waldie praised the 1962 fair’s success and officers were elected with Mrs Donald C Matthews as president, along with new committee changes and plans for a euchre and penny sale at Bannockburn School.

Ralph Denny Whitred Waldie G. R. Somerville Wilfred Walkie Donald C. Matthews N. McCullough Denny William Thompson D. Matthews WW. Waldie Walter Linham

Road Superintendent In Esquesing Township Named

E C Bud Snow was appointed road superintendent of Esquesing Township early this year replacing Harold Towns end who died in 1962. Snow, of RR 1 Georgetown near Ballinafad, with his wife and six children, began in construction in the western provinces then spent a year with Industrial Sands and Gravel Georgetown and the past year with Mansell Ellis Construction as foreman.

E. C Bud) Snow Esquesing Harold Townsend Mr. Snow R.R. 1 Georgetown Ballinafad Mansellellis Construction Company Foreggun

Harold E Dunnill buried after Fatal bus accident

Harold Elgin Dunnill of Orillia died Saturday January 12 after being struck by a bus. An industrial blacksmith, he lived in Orillia 12 years. Funeral Wednesday at Rumley Shoemaker with Rev F Mooreman. interment Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers named. survived by wife Nora Smith, sons Bert Larry Kelly Karl Pat, daughters Judy Loynds and Linda, 13 grandchildren, brother Garnet Dunnill Thornbury, a daughter Janes Morison predeceased him.

Harold Elgin Dunnil Orillia Rumley- Shoemaker F. Mooreman St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Guelph Fairview Cemetery Bert, Kelly Karl Sandy Dunnill Marcel Morrison LeRoy Lynds Mr. Dunnill St. Vincent Township Grey County Harold Janet Dunn Nora Smith Acton Bert Larry Kelly Pat Judy LeRoy ‘Loynds Linda Garnet Dunnill Thornbury Janes “Morison

W I Meeting Hosted by Mrs Gisby in Limehouse

The Women's Institute meeting was held at Mrs Gisby's home last Thursday evening. Sympathy is extended to Mrs McGowan and family on the passing of Mr Joe Gowan in Barrie Saturday. Annie Stewart of Toronto visited her sister Mrs Cohoon over the holidays. Bill Sanford was home from University at Sudbury for a few days. Bert Benton and Neils Benton visited Mr and Mrs Gordon Quintorn in Meaford on Sunday.

Gisby W.I W.T McGowan JoeGowan Barrie Annie Stewart Toronto Cohoon Bill Sanford University At Sudbury Bert Benton Neils Benton Gordon Quintorn Meaford

Acton Minor Sports Nearing Unified Organization

Local notes report Acton minor sports seeking a unified association for next season. Plans discuss forming a joint group to address issues, while motor sports officials consider a new structure. The Acton Pee Wees prepare for Tri County playdowns against Milton with dates to be set, games to finish by February 2.

Tri-County Acton Bill Buchanan Pete Vale Béla Vale Pee Wees Milton Tri County Fens

Mrs Dampier Celebrates 84th Birthday in Everton

Mrs Dampier marked her 84th birthday on Monday January 14. Guests included Mr Roy Hindley with his sister Mrs Dampier at the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse McEnery, and visits from Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Mrs T D McCutcheon. Sympathies offered to the family of the late Mrs McPhedran.

Dampier Roy Hindley Mrs. Dampier Jesse McEnery Harvey Jestin T. D. McCutcheon Robert McCutcheon Dianne Kitchener Robert Kitchener Acton Barnum McPhedran McPhedran C. Cameron Guelph Sundameee Church of Christ Sciple Howlett Summerside P.E.T

Ladies' Aid Plans Better Year Meeting at Home

Ospringe notes show Ladies' Aid gathered at Mrs. Bruce home to set goals for a faster year. Mey presented The Light of an Family study and a session on World Day of Prayer with an invitation from Isburgh Auxiliary for a catering short course. Mrs. Fisher spoke on Time to plan for a better year, with a poem How to keep young.

Ospringe P Ladien B.bruce Laksa Mey Alan Isburgh Aitken

Blaze at Twin Lakes Resort Destroys Barn

Fire at Twin Lakes Resort Speyside last Wednesday leveled a large barn killing a dog and ten horses. Chief A E Clement Milton Fire Department conducts ongoing inquiry into the blaze cost about 30000 with hay straw and picnic tables also lost. The night of the fire estimated value was 25000 to 30000.

Bam Twin Lakes Resort Speyside A. E. Clement Milton Fire Department Reform Clement Apav

Wayne Beatty named vice president at district meeting

Delegates from Halton including Gordon Beatty of Acton and Roy Kirkness attended in Vineland to hear Premier John F. Robarts address about 300 members of the West Central District Association. Downtime members listed from Acton Georgetown and Campbellville attended the sessions.

Rts Gord Beatty Fred Aha Hal Progressive Association Vineland John F. Robarts West Central Halton Gordon Beatty Aoton Roy Kirkness Acton Claude’ ‘Iwles Roy Cauulter Campbellville Les Clark Lr Timet Georgetown William Hourigan George Kerr RC. McClelland Andy Frame Burington Tom Sale Mel ‘Cooper Yrid W. Thamean Oakville

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