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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 21, 1960

Page

15

Birth and death notices and a real estate ad

Schonop Milton Sr and Mrs announce the birth of Aldine Eva Schonop on August 14 1880 in Acton. Thomas Kelly dear brother of Mrs Storey memorial requiem was at St Josephs and interment at Duban cemetery. Mary Ella Turner widow of John Bell of Harrison had funeral at Hardy in Harriston. Sarah Ann Higgins wife of the late John Rowles passed in Guelph Geneva Hospital. Florence Inglis and family note funeral services in Toronto and Moffat Ontario. 4 bedroom home on town line with 2 car garage on 0.5 acres advertised.

Koodly Acton Thomas Kelly Rachael Storey St Joseph's Church Duban Cemetery Bell Mary Ela Turner John H. Bell Harrison L. Clifton Bell Stroudsburg Penn Alexander Orr T Hazel Hardy Funeral Home Harriston Intormeny Harriston Cemetery Rowles Guelph Geneva Hospital Sarah Ann Higgins John Rowles John Brampton Millie Beelinge Camley-Shoemakere Fairview Talbot St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Rewben Richard Talbot Rose Caraher Thomas Niagaracne NY Danie Quebrecy Paul Dietach Inez San Diego Calif Mm Kelly Margaret of Milton Jace LaRore Patricia Edward Merrill Dos Angeles Rs. Netta McCann Joseph McCann Severn Bridge Gerald McCann John McHugh Wune Acton Zeae wSt Ose

Praise Linesmen In Restoring Power After Widespread Outage

Report highlights line crews restoring electricity last week after a major outage. Viewers and visitors describe extended cuts on rural routes, while residents like Mr. and Mrs. Chapman and others from Mishawaka and Guelph visit local homes and areas during the recovery period.

Local Visitors and News From Guelph And Area

Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs D G Robertson with Mrs Robertson staying at her son Douglas home in Guelph while her mother recovered. Mrs Byron Bruce attended John Mc Laughlin’s funeral in London. Weather forced cancellation of Friday evening cadre at Serioul. Mrs Jolia Ismond hospitalized in Guelph for arthritis treatment. Lakeshore Teachers College staff Butcher and Gordon taught at the local school under Mrs N Rathbun. School children enjoyed a holiday on Aya Lautty Parnes day.

D. G. Robertson D.G. Robertson Douglas Guelph Byron Bruce John McLaughlin Londo Jolia Ismond Guelph Hospital Butcher Gordon Lakeshore Teachers College N. Rathbun Aya Lautty Parnes

Principal G M Avery Receives Red Cross Merit Certificate

G M Avery, principal of Nassagaweya Public School No 10, receives a Canadian Red Cross Society Certificate of Merit for over 15 years of Junior Red Cross service. Local residents extend sympathy to families in Milton and Guelph Hospitals. Community notes include fall on ice injuries, a birthday shower for Patsy Ferrier, and leadership training at Guelph Presbyerian LPS.

G. M. Avery Red Cross Certificate of Merit Nassagaweya R. F. Bornhold Avery Canadian Red Cross Society Red Cross Campbellville Hatton County Tom, Allison Harvey Blacklock Austin Fletcher Jloyd Stokes Milton and District Hospital Daniel

Miss M Mainprize Hosts United Missionary Society

The United Churchwomen Missionary Society met at Miss M Mainprize home on Tuesday January 2 with 27 members present. Mrs H R Farce presided as president, reports were read by treasurer Mrs J Lambert and secretary Mrs R Hart noting a busy year and that allocations were met. Members contributed clothing for the base and plans were shared for Halton presbyterial meeting.

United Churchwomens Missionary Society M. Mainprize H. R. Farce W.M.S J. Lambert J. McGeachie R. Hart A. Shoe Maker Warne F. Cleave Miss Henderson Mainprize

Knox CGILT. New group meets at church in January

On January 18 Knox CGILT met at the church for a worship service led by Mrs Greer and scripture read by Pat Stevenson. Reports were read, business discussed, parts chosen for a February tobogganing event and a play. Taps closed the meeting.

Knox C.g.1.t C.g.1.t Greer T Pat Stevenson weXpad Ideed Tobogganing

Informal meeting on arena condition draws local reps

Alex Johnson led a gathering of Minor Sports and community groups to discuss preserving the arena. Delegates from Acton Legion, Acton Agricultural Society, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and others were named to attend a February 10 session to report findings back to their organizations.

Alex Johnson Ben Rothwell Sening Vic Patrick Acton Legion Bill Thompson Acton Agricultural Society Lloyd McEnern W. Swackhamer H. Holmes Bert Mowat Duke of Devonshire D.E J. Mann R. Spietvogel Lakeside D. E. Earl Masalex Acton Y A. Johnson Lions Club E.G. Tsier Sr Chamber of Commerce D. Bothwell Jack Newton Acton Fire Dept Gordon Jamey C. F. Leatherland

Hi-Y Guests Attend Guelph Group Meeting

Acton Hi-Y club members attended a Guelph Hi-Y meeting at the Y with Doug Copeland leading a panel discussion. Attendees from Trimtown included Jon Hurn Chris Norfolk Peter Homer Bill Dawkins Wayne Mason Roy Dunk and Barry Kirkness.

Guelph Acton Copeland Dave Docherty Guelph Y Hopey Serbetime

Canadian Jersey cattle leaders in 1959 show high milk output

The article lists Jersey breed leaders in Brampton Ontario with 66 classes, highlighting Brampton Winnie Radar as the high senior four year old and Betano tan WOR La Pina as a top producer. It records Law Pin’s 308 days yielding 15 284 pounds of milk and 0.68 percent fat, noting outstanding overall performance across divisions.

Jersey Ted Whi BOA Boll and Son Brampton Brampton Winnie Radar Ash J. W. Wetle Acton Betano Tan Lowe Law Pin Fiat Dave

Second Star Card Tests Bowed by Ice Storm Spirit

Five Complete Tests For Second Star Card Trees and TV antenna were bowed by the ice storm but the Dolphin section of the Water Y's Swimming Club pressed on. Twelve swimmers trained at the Guelph pool under Susan and Shirley Cohen and the senior instructor. Mrs. Cooper led beginners in an active course toward certifi cation. Lifesaving revision was canceled due to missing assistants. Tests completed for their second stir card included Susan Heard Eleanor Heard Mary Grischow Bill Reed and Carl Weir.

Dolphin Water Y Phy Sealion Guelph” Pool Susan Shirley Cohen

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