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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
16
Local notices cover school operetta castings and rehearsals in Acton, Baptist and Presbyterian group meetings in Guelph, and church officers appointed this week. The Acton Y program lists swimming trips to Guelph and skating conditions, with injuries noted and training ongoing.
Thor Hansen urged appreciation of Canadian arts and crafts to about 73 Acton residents in the new public school auditorium. He spoke of Canadiana, showed slides of local designs, and praised native wood carving metalwork weaving and painting. The gathering included reports by officials and a forthcoming theatre-night fundraiser.
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Children's Aid Society of Huron County was held in the Soret Office with nine members present. President Mrs WA Weaver presided as accounts for December were approved and payments totaling $0.85 were passed. A resolution approved donations to the Harry M Cassidy Memorial Research Fund and to the Provincial Association of Children's Aid Societies. An increase in boarding rates for foster mothers was decided. The Advisory Committee includes W G MacKenzie Robinson Dr H V Cranfield and Louis of Oakville.
Mrs G Aitken hosted the Ladies Aid meeting with 12 members responding to roll call. Officers for 1953 were elected and activities such as a bazaar at Guelph Market, a Cent A Day Fund, and a Korean clothing drive were noted along with readings and musical numbers.
Mrs WA Weaver hosted after a county meeting held Saturday to discuss child welfare needs. The session included a requested report on county services and contributed discussion. After adjournment, attendees were served coffee and sandwiches by Mrs Weaver and Mrs Lee.
Birth notices from Acton and surrounding towns record births in St Josephs Toronto and local hospitals, including Kevin Barry Breen and a twin birth in Peterborough. Obituaries honor Evelyn Fearson Lillycrop and Letitia Kennedy, with multiple funeral details and interments in Milton Nassagawega and Acton cemeteries.
Community calendar note lists multiple events with conflicting dates and unclear details. The notice references February 2009 but lacks specific locations or organizers. Readers should verify dates with event hosts before planning.
A collage of thanks and event notices from Rockwood United Church and local groups. Includes a Melody Fair program, Mother and Daughter Banquet tickets, Scout and Guide Mothers monthly meeting, and the Ladies Auxiliary extended gratitude for sympathy and help during bereavement and illness. Also mentions transportation for hospital visits and a few local business ticket outlets.
Seaport item for sale in good condition includes console with electric dig feature and pat girls white skates size 4 and AGSr. Reasonable price offered.
In memoriam notices for Rev. W Gruer Luxton Edith and Edgar Gamble and family memorials mark January and December death dates. Messages express lasting remembrance with names Helen Donald, Martian, Elsie Luxton Gamble Oakley and relatives and offer eternal memory across years.
Classified list advertises CRESS CORN SALVE and Creas Bun Jon Salve for relief. Ernie WASHER REPAIRS and Ernie's Radio and Electric offer complete overhauls, sewing machines sales, repairs, and Georgetown listings. Also mentions KITCHENER UPKEEPERY services and Acton address for weekly service.
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