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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 30, 1947

Page

5

Local residents and visitors noted in Guelph area

Thos E Ryan of Hilbing Minn visits with Mr and Mrs Gowdy. Mr C H Harricon of Toronto was in town for the Tanners performance. Sgt and Mrs Ryder and baby, Judith Armit spent the weekend with Miss E Hawthorne. Mrs Reg Hoare is in St Josephs capital Guelph for speedy recovery. Sgt Wah G Chalmers of London visited sister Mrs Ali Fosbury. Amos Mason and wife left for two months in St Petersburg Florida. Milas Helen Malnprize and Tale Malnprize spent weekend at home. John Stewart and friends in St Josephs Hospital for recovery. Wallace Frankum a patient in Toronto General. Mrs W B Rumley and Mrs E W Masters left Malton for New York. Local 26 of the National Shoe and Leather Workers Union represented at the executive meeting in Kitchener. Reeve and Mrs F J McCutcheon spent weekend in Toronto for the Brown Dearling wedding.

Engagement of Gwenyth Patricia Greer to Hugh Fraser

Burlington announces the engagement of Gwenyth Patricia Greer to Hugh Fraser son of Mr and Mrs Fraser Tillsonburg. The marriage will be February 22 at 4 o'clock in St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church Toronto.

Edward Greer Burlington Gwenyth Patricia Hugh Fenson ‘Fraser H. J. G. Fraser Tillsonburg St. Michael and al Angels Anglican Church Toronto

Butter Shortage Prompts Subsidy to Support Ration

Amid 1946 butter output of 270 million pounds creamery and 550 million dairy, Canada faces a potential 6 ounce ration shortfall in early 1947. Per capita use at 32 pounds yearly implies demand near 425 million pounds, about 80 million more than 1946 production. A 10 cent per pound subsidy on butterfat is in effect until April 20 1947.

Canada

Cub Pack Plans Weekend Hike Amid Weather Uncertainty

Akela notes cancellation of Monday meeting due to leaders in two places at once. If weather holds, a two mile hike to Bagheera’s Lair is planned Saturday with hot drinks afterwards, weather permitting. Meeting 2.00 p.m. at Bagheera’s Lair. updates posted at the post office.

Akela Mowgli Rendevour Dagheera Rem Bagheera Pornibie

Church Service and Rally at Aden Ontario Friendly Church

The Friendly Church in Aden Ontario schedules morning worship at 11 00 with a sermon Called Christians and church school at 12 15. An evening district rally at 7 00 features Rev. D R Findall from Ballinafad. A midweek prayer and study group venues the Kingdom of God Is Within You. Everyone welcome.

Indy Quest D. R. Flindall Ballinafad Web

Presbyterians Church to Canada Knox College Action

Sunday services note a student from Knox College attending both services. The program includes Sunday School and Junior Bible Class at 2.60 p.m. The verse They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength appears as a theme.

Knox College

Church Services Bulletin February 2 1947

Church of Bt Abauthe Martyr lists Sunday service schedule for February 2 1947. Holy Eucharist at 11 00 am followed by sermon and church school at 12 08 pm. Evening service at 7 00 pm features Elverisong and sermon.

Bt Abauthe j-Elverisong

Annual Meeting and Banquet of Acton Legion Date Reminder

A Marching-note-style reminder urges members to circle February 4th for the Acton Legion annual meeting and banquet at 8 30 p m. The writing promotes positive town support and cautions against detractors while encouraging booster behavior at home and in the community. It criticizes a local knocker and defends community progress and loyalty.

Renaiiing An Sim Petion Acton Legion Werummiy Indus Ata

Auction sale at Kilbride residence lists vast household items

Public auction at Kilbride on Saturday February 1 o clock offers furniture including dining chair sets, tables, beds, dressers, bedding, kitchen cabinets, glassware, sewing machine, electric appliances, garden tools, and more. No reserve as proprietress sold her home. Hindley and Elliott Auctioneers with E Readhead clerk.

Kilbride Quebec Hostess Singer Clerk Day of

Bracken to Broadcast Opening of Parliament Season

Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party prepares an important CBC English Network radio broadcast on Wednesday February 9 at 8:30 pm. The address signals the opening of a new session of Parliament and carries special significance for Canada.

Hon John Bracken Progressive Conservative Party C.B.C

Precautions for Hotel Guests in Case of Fire

Hotel guests can take simple precautions to boost survival chances in hotel fires. Open stairs and elevator shafts fuel spread. choose outside rooms with ladders rather than closed courts. After check in confirm escape routes, avoid blocked doors, report blocked fire doors, learn alarm systems, and have a personal escape plan. If trapped, open the window, keep door and transom shut, and await firefighters.

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More Salmon For Households This Year Promised

The Fisheries Department announced that more canned salmon will reach Canadian households this year, with an allocation of 500000 cases for Canadian households, down from 900000 last year. Despite a 400000 case drop in British Columbia, total pack is expected near 1300000 cases, as shipments to other countries were reduced to meet domestic needs.

Fisheries Department British Columbia

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Hilbing, Minn Nts Mrs Wri. Gowdy C. H. Harricon Sgt Mra Ryder Baby Judith Arm Apent Miss. E. Hawthorne Reg. Hoare ix St. Joseph's Guelph Wah G. Chalmers Lon ‘Don Ali W. Fosbury Amos Mason St. Petersburg Florida Milas Helen Malnprize Tale Malnprize Toronto University John Stewart St. Joseph's Hospital Jennn Wallace Frankum General Hospital W. B. Rumley E. Ww. Masters Malton New York Messre Gian Collett Murray Smith Henry Archie National Shoe and Leather Workers’ Union Itchener Wutted Church of Canada Aden Ontario the Friendly Church Nevi A ‘Walter Fosbury Bower Avenue Presbyterias Church Nox Chuorcil Acton May, W. IL Wallace Uni Allan Hag Thura Bat Arthur Ai Chapple’s Wyndham Bt Angus Kennedy Thure & Fri Barbara Stanwyck Robert Cummings Dorothy McGuire Guy Madison Cartoon Fox News George Raft Ava Gardner Andy ‘Clyde Foota Popular Science NEWS Cecil, A. Carr Havage Optical Douglas al Guelph, Ont Tel Columbus Pacific Fisen’s Clothing Store Town Hall Acton Gib Jordan and His Orchestra SPOT Kitchener London Stratfond Sun North Bay Montreal Ottawa Detroit Los Angeles Harold Wiles
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