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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

5

Personal News From Local Social Life

Mr. John Bruce left today for Scotland to visit his mother he has not seen for thirty five years. Master David Dunn son of Mr and Mrs Fred T Stewart is recovering at St Josephs Hospital after an emergency operation for acute appendicitis. Mr A Williams Georgetown Mr AL Sanderson Limehouse HL Ritchie and Miss Hawthorns attended the funeral of the late Mr Stanley Anderson in Bramgoton on Monday.

John Bruce Scotland David Dunn Fred T. Stewart St. Joseph's Hospital A. Willams Georgetown AL Sanderson Limehouse HL Ritchie Miss Hawthorns Stanley Anderson Bramgotop

First Woman Elected Halton County Warden

The report notes the election of Halton County warden with political shifts over school district transfers. Trafalgar township resists funding expansions in Oakville while considering joining North Halton School District. Council plans budget, road works, and appointments for 1947, including warden Pettitt and ex-general Cleave to the Halton Peel House of Refuge.

Gerk William Deans Trafelgar Township North Halton Oakville-Trafalgar Trafalgar Township Oakville Good Rosda Association Mre Pettitt George Cleave Halton-Peel House of Refuge M Maxted County Audit Board Finance W. J Higgins Milton Wiliam Vansickle Naasagaweyn Elmer Foster Nelson J. Armstrong Georgetown R. J. Hunter Oakville Education Armstrong Wow Biggar Trafalgar WH. Allen Burlington Yeon Dick E. Tyler Acton Hunter George Leste Requesing W. E. Smith Tyler Vanaickle Munter Leazie P. W. Chambres Oakvile Higgins George Currie Esquesing Foster T. Jones J. Wickson Smith J. Goodlet Currle Wickson Jones Goodlet Rigvar Allen Elegar Van@ekie Currie Chambres

Two More Schools In Esquesing Area

January meeting of the Re Rvant of Trustees adopted new school locations as of January 1 including Larne and AS No Us. Trustees and Public School Inspector to visit Arva Glen Williams to address overcrowding. Regular Board meetings set for the fourth Monday each month with February meeting on the third Monday afternoon.

Jo Hingham Othe Conting Star Rol 'Davidson Acton Walter Linham Arva Sehool RF Evans Sear Bualneas aArwa Teo New Larne Twas Glen Williams Public School Sarne

Third Bustay Afters Welphany Church Schedule

Sunday church services listed with morning worship at 11 00 am and a children of the church program at 11 20 am The church school convensa et tad and the Breaing Barvice follow at 7 08 pm Worship conducted by the minister You are welcome

Childres of the Church Our Church School Convensa Breaing Barvice

Breshgtacion Church in Duneds Duneds SANOX Church

Sunday services at Breshgtacion Church Duneds ACTON on January 2874 1849 offer morning 1100 a.m. service Sunday School 12.15 p.m. and evening 1.00 p.m. They that wait upon thy Lord shall renew their strength.

Sunday School and KYPU Program Schedule Note

Fragmentary notice lists a Sunday School at 11:88 am and a program by Cheltenham Union titled The Nactyrel Man on Friday January 21 at 00 p.m. An octal hour following is noted.

Ford Nactyrel Man KYPU Cheltenham Union

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Ebor Charles Read Knight

Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of Ebor Charles Read Knight late of Acton Halton died about April 1948. Solicitor warns to file proof by February 5 1940 after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to filed claims. Dated Acton January 19 1940. Co FL LeatSherland solicitor for the administrators Acton Ontario.

Ebor Charlies Readiknight Acton Halton Leatsherland Ontario

Junior Playoff Spots Up For Grabs By Acton and Georgetown

Due to a lack of tee and dropping teams, the Ontario Junior Association struggles to set group play for Agtoh Junior DN entry. Acton and Georgetown will clash in a best two of three series starting January 21 at 8:30 with games at Acton and Georgetown, dates to follow for the playoff.

OLA Acton Georgetown Ihe Marzocwilt Teetown Tueday

Worst Hockey Brawl Flares in Town Between Acton and Bridgeport

The game featured a brutal fight with Acton led by O Donoghue and Evans shining between grim defense. Acton prevailed 5 3 as Glassford Marso Coxe and Hilson sparked offense while Bridgeport’s Woolner stood out in a fierce, penalty filled contest.

Acton Guy Evans Cendon Bridgeport Arcton Glassfaint Mike Coxe Leno Margo Marso BoPanaghue Woolner O'Donoghue Hilson Howey Ory Wataroo Coxe Glassford Wodlner Rummary Vfird Raytss Hilleoa Lindsay Goy Bakno Naglisa Weber Harvery Konrad

Linotype Machine Delivered to Free Press Office

A heavy Linotype machine weighing 2000 to 600 pounds was delivered Saturday to the Free Press Office. The unloading blocked Nightay trate street for about three hours despite crane aid. Chief Harrop and staff assisted as electrical connections were completed that afternoon and the first type produced Saturday evening. Operators included Hartley Coles, David DBS, Foreman Rob McArthur, and the editor occasionally assisting.

Free Press Harrop Hartley Coles David Dbs Rob McArthur

Milton- The Kelso Farm Forum Discussion on Insurance Policy

The Kelso Farm Forum met at the home of Mr and Mrs W Stahon with ten members present. Lloyd Chlaholm led a lively debate on fire automobile and life insurance under the topic Matter of Policy. A new rector St George s Anglican Church Guelph has been appointed by Lord Bishop L W B Broughall of the Diocese of Niagara. The Rev Stankey A Kirk will take charge at St James Anglican Church in Hamilton.

Kelso Farm W Stahon Lloyd Chlaholm St.George’s. Anglican Church Guelph L. W. B. Broughall Niapara Stankey A. Kirk St. James Anglian Church Hamlilton

Penguin Club Plans Big Events Amid Club Discord

The Penguin Club outlines an ambitious schedule starting on the twenty eighth with biweekly special events and a Snow Award. Executives show three factions causing friction while promising cooperation and future imports from teen towns for a grand production at the local AHS arena. Local hockey players and entertainment acts are slated for a season of showcases.

Penguin Club Plu Aldée Bose Prem Clu Georgetown

Acton Man Warns Of Crossing Danger After Narrow Train Near Miss

A resident of Acton Ontario recalls narrowly stopping two feet from a CN crossing when a train approached without warning. He urges safety upgrades such as gates or wig wag devices and notes Canada’s pulp and paper industry as a long time economic backdrop.

No 7 Canadn National Acton Woods Canada

Marie Clayton Weds in Double Ring Ceremony

Marie Elizabeth Clayton daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Clayton and William P Hincks son of the late Mr and Mrs Hincks wed in St Josephs Church. The ceremony featured two piece green taffeta gowns with matching accessories and a cascade bouquet. After a reception the couple left for Detroit and will reside in Hamilton.

Marie Clayton St. Joseph's Church Marie Elizabeth W. H. Clayton Tour William P. Hincks Hamilton Hincks Morgan Irene Mulholland Victor Dristow Dorothy Mee Clayton Frank Hincka Yton Toronto Neture W. Clayton Roare Ilamilton

Life Membership Presented At Knox W M Meeting

Knox Presbyterian Church WM group met in the Close Room on January 13. President opened the session while Mrs F I Wright led worship on the Beatitudes. A life membership certificate and pin were presented to Mrs F L Wright by Miss Annie Stalker.

Knox Presbyterian Church Thunming Mra H. Malnprize F. I. Wright Cord Iner Guelph Mra Rom McDonald WMS Ruby Clark China FL. Wright Annie Stalker Blown Malnprize

Campbellville Man Hurren Dies After 87 Years

Francis Hurren of Campbellville died Wednesday morning at his daughter Mrs Howson Lush home after 87 years. He was married to Jane Wise 55 years ago and lived on the Guelph Road farm five decades. Service Friday at 2 pm from Robert Hurren’s residence with 230 pm at St David's Church and interment at nearby cemetery. Survived by wife and children including Mrs Lewis Binkley, Chas Hurren, Charles Linn Lit, and 17 grandchildren.

Withiam Francis Hurren Mra Howson Lush Mra Hurren Mountabarg Robert Hurren St. David's Presbyterian Church Join MacNeil Heaides Hur Lewis Binkley Cwannied Carlisle Chas. Hurren Guelph Charles Linn Galt Robert Hurten Campbellville Fred Peters Claray Cleveland Ohio Howson Lushe Ethel Campbell Witte Mesard David Howard Jas Reid Harry . Blacklock Campbell Agnew Robert Inglis Wiliam Robertx Edgar Cairns James McCurdy Con East Flamboro St. John's Anglican Cemetery

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