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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1953
Page
8
Multiple short items cover injuries and returns to work in Georgetown and Acton, contest results, and community happenings. Notable items include Rogn arday's finger injury, a well drilling project by J R Sprowl and sons, skating mishaps, a Milko Company prize prize draw, and church and arts meetings. Also reports on restored phone service delays, operetta practices, and women's missionary society elections in Guelph.
Thor Hansen addressed the Acton Home and School Association urging Canadian arts and crafts. He praised Acton for Canadiana atmosphere in the new public school auditorium attended by about 75, showcased Canadian designs, and discussed wood carving metalwork weaving and painting.
The regular Board of Directors meeting of the Childs Aid Society of Maison County was held January 1 with nine members. Officers included Mrs WA Weaver as president. The group approved December accounts for $UR5233 and resolved to donate $2400 to the Harry M Cassidy Memorial Research Fund and $10 to the Provincial Association of Children's Aid Societies. They authorized a boarding-rate increase for boarding foster mothers and named an Advisory Committee of W G MacKenzie Robinson HV Cranfield of Oakville and Louis.
Mrs G Aitken presided at the Ladies' Aid annual meeting with 12 members present. Officers elected for 1953 include president Mrs G Aitken and vice-president Mrs Ward Bruce. A United drive and bazaars were discussed, with activities like a knitwear fund and clothing sent to Korea.
J Lee and Mrs WA Weaver organized a county survey report on child fare needs. After the meeting adjourned, attendees were served refreshments by Mrs Weaver and Mrs Lee.
A long notice bundles births marriages and deaths from Acton Milton Nassagaweya and Peterborough areas. Entries include Sorensen Breen Johnston Lillycrop Kennedy Smith Swackhammer Prue ter Brims Kingston and Sharp, with hospital birth locations and funeral details.
Community notices list the Rockwood United Church event and a Scout Mothers Association meeting on January 27 at 830 PM in Scout Hall. Admission 50 cents and 25 cents with tickets available at local shops. The file also includes thanks from the Guthrie Family and a hospital thank you note from Mrs Coon for support during illness.
For sale ro x sale Bell piano contact S77. Davenport item in good condition to be financed or exchanged at 90 Church St, phone 354r.
Miscellaneous dress supplies and salves advertised with fashion items. Druggists sell bun salve and chic footwear with chain savings of 240 per hour in afternoons. Ernie WASHER REPAIRS at Ernie's Radio and Electric Georgetown phone 445 offers complete overhauls. Sewing machines sales and service also listed. Kitchen upholstery services advertised with reupholstery of suites from 99 dollars.
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