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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

6

Legion Banquet Awaits as Members Prep for Auditions

Legion plans its annual banquet with fish or fowl dinner options and entertainment by Vince Mountford and troupe. Tickets sold by personal contact. event starts at 6 30 p m. Mel Jordan seeks bridge players for Georgetown tournament this Saturday. roster on bulletin board. Last ethic tournament drew crowd. Cambenshean won steaks with 77. Carmen Copehind placed second. Ho Lambert third with 32.

Vince Mountford Fim Mel Jordan Georgetown Mel Bunk Cambenshean Carmen Copehind Ho Lambert Morehad Harves Lambert

Lengthy illness ends for Mrs J Rowles in Acton obituary

Mrs Rowles dies after a prolonged illness at Guelph General Hospital. Born in England she came to Canada in 1903, lived in Milton and Ayton, and was a longtime member of St James church. The funeral was conducted by Rev Stokteel at The Rimes Shoemaker funeral home with interment at Fairview cemetery Acton. Pallbearers included Charis Kirkness Ben Heughan Albert Kork Ray Agnew Chirence Deni and Jam Lands.

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Anne-Vale Contest Promotes Education Reform in Acton

A fragmented report describes Anne-Vale as a representative choice in Acton, with remarks on knowledge's importance and a concluding poem on education. The piece notes a boy contestant Don Harris advocating new schools and community centers to engage voters. Peter Dinh, judging chairman, commends speakers. business session covers pupil safety, sidewalks, and March planning.

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Funeral Mass for Corona Shoes employee

An employee of Corona Shoe Company died suddenly at a Mass in St. Joseph s church. Rev Father V J Morgan officiated while pallbearers included Bill Markscak Bill Chiachula Adam Frost Charles Blake Lestie Reinensi and Joseph Molnar. Interment followed in Dublin cemetery. Mr Outvoes had immigrated from Hungary nine years earlier and resided on Guelph Street. Relatives surviving were not named.

Corona Sunda Ovtoues Canada Hungary Guelph St. A V. J. Morgan St. Joseph's Church Corona Shoe Bill Markscak Bill Chiachula Adam Frost Charles Blake Lestie Reinensi Joseph Molnar Dublin Cemetery Mr. Outvoes Han Bars

Five Vehicle Collision Causes Minor Damage in Town

A rear end crash at Main and Brock Streets injured no one and caused about 350 dollars in damage. Corporal Mason of the local detachment investigated. One car, driven by Clayton Bennete of Toronto, struck the rear of another vehicle after a sharp turn near Oak Speedway Houston Main Street. No injuries were reported.

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Retire United Church Debts During Congregational Meet

During the annual congregational meeting on Wednesday night members of the board burned all notes paid in full, closing debts for the United Church. The act followed a period of fundraising and financial review led by church leaders.

Talbot Retired Farmer Dies at 69 in Guelph

Reuben Richard Talbot a retired farmer of Guelph died at St Joseph's Hospital Guelph on Monday January 18 age 69. He was born 1890 in PEO township son of the late Richard Talbot and Priscilla Campbell. Survived by widow Rose Caraher and 18 grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St TsevaT January 20. Temporary interment in Guelph followed by funeral to Acton. Pallbearers listed. church debt paid in full and a gift to Rev Gordon Adams noted.

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Retired From Farm Thomas Kelly Dies in Dublin Cemetery

Thomas Kelly, aged 77, died Sunday January 17 after a long farm life. Requiem Mass was held at St Joseph’s church Wednesday morning January 20. Interment followed at Dublin cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs Rachel Storey of Acton.

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Former Town Resident W. E. Hamlin Dies

A former Acton resident Wik tian Ean Hamlin died Wednesday January 20 in his agid year after living in Ottawa. He previously lived in Ripley, Alliston and Acton before moving to Ter Sante in 1910. He taught in Bervie, married Mabel Ramshaw, who died in 1948, and survived by children Howard, Lorne, and others. A funeral service was held in Toronto on January 25 with interment in Pine Hills Cemetery.

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