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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

8

Local Social Notes Highlight Town Visits and Family Gatherings

A series of familiar faces from Ulster to Hamilton are noted visiting relatives and hosting weekend gatherings. Mr and Mrs Dillague and Mr and Mrs Lyon attended events with friends in Port Credit and Acton while Huntsville and Booyne connections are mentioned among numerous family visits. A church outing in Erin marked the occasion of a wedding anniversary and a large family supper occurred on the 26th with many attending from surrounding towns.

Church of England Erin Mre Will

Spring signs dot Acton Georgetown area with local projects

Hydro workers trim Tedgris area streets while Tedgris store closes for tree work. Dorothy Stone, former art teacher, picks a pansy in Stewarttown. Georgetown residents remodel the Dairy building as a church. A robin is seen as frost recedes. Public school pupils face exams as skating remains popular. Bank of Montreal foundation work continues. Milton hosts centennial beard contest. Hart Equipment expands a town well. International Water Supply Co drills deeper to boost water supply.

International Water Supply Co Ltd

Legion euchre results and upcoming acts at Acton Brampton Legion

The Brampton and Acton Legions hosted euchre with nine tables led by Harvey Lambert at 67 points. J Chapman and Don Grein followed, while Art Yord claimed a consolation prize. Zone BI shooter trophy winners Ted Elliott Hugh Smith Frank Holmie and Dude Lindsey celebrated at the Brampton Legion tournament.

the Legion Harvey Lambert J. Chapman Don Grein Art Yord Ted Elliott Hugh Smith Frank Holmie Dude Lindsey BI “Shooker Brampton Legion Acton Charles Bhallin Neal McNabb Aber Bob Tarswell Tom Benott van Suanbrook Hoapital View Patrick Orp Gort McCutcheon Acton Legion al Irwin Orangeville Ube Legion

Obituary for Henry Charles Hoth in Yeronto and Ont

Henry Charles Hoth died at his home in Yeronto on January 17 in his 100th year. He was born in Walmont Township Ontario on May 7. Survived by wife Barbara Mack and four grandchildren Kernit Hepburns Bein Cloyd Hoth Bereth Hunter and Cecil Hoth. Funeral service was held in Toronto on January 28 with Reverend Steevfing officiating, burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Toronto.

Henry Charles Hoth Yeronto Dapuary Walmont Dirbara Mack To- Trento Hoo Steevfing Woodlawn Toronto

Accidents Kill Six in District

Six people died in district accidents as Ontario Provincial Police reported. The report notes multiple vehicle incidents, a count of about 11 tested drivers, and numerous charges including careless driving and impaired driving.

DIN Tate Ontario

North Halton Builders Association Forms Sub-Trades Committee

The newly formed North Halton Builders Association organized sub trades and suppliers into its structure. Hob McColgan named chairman of the membership committee, William B. Hamilton general membership chairman, Harold Robert social convener, and Harold Bairstow asked to draft by laws. Meeting at Delrex Developments, Hex Heslop reported on a National Mouse Builders convention in Montreal where the local group affiliated with the national body.

North Halton Builders’ Association Hob McColgan Wm. B. Hamilton Harold Robert Harold Bairstow Delrex Developments Hex Heslop National Mouse Builders’ Association Mount Royal Montreal

Poets Corner Cries for Safer Driving amid War Wreckage

A fragmented verse laments the dangers of the road and the toll of injuries. It warns that without heed to safety many will endure pain from broken bones and ruined health as battles and fear surround daily travel. The speaker urges care and responsibility to prevent more tragedy.

Betiuna Ethan

Nassagaweya Institute Hears Teaching Methods

January meeting of the Nas Adkatesa Woman at Mrs Padbury Moffat home presided by Mrs A Frank. Members discussed teaching methods in primary grades and history lessons, with talks by Mrs Le Raton of Moffat. The group planned fundraisers and housed a courtesy welcome to visitors. 13 members and five guests attended.

Nassagaweya Institute Nas- Adkatesa Padbury Moffat A Frank Mary Nave Mullen le Raton Af Moffat Hamilton Huyat Milton Gracouals

Births Marriages Deaths Etc from Fragmented Ontario Notices

Fragmented notices report births marriages and deaths with unreadable details. It mentions a January birth in Toronto to Anne Gaes Moore and John Hetherington a daughter and other births and obituaries with names like Cath Figateth and Thomas Guthie.

Wanted ads mix of poultry, hotel, banking, and jobs

A garbled classified page lists poultry and eggs for sale and processing, a hotel Watkins dealer sought, and a young woman needed for bank teller work. It mentions cashiers experience and compensation terms, with contact hints and partial phone references.

Halton Poultry Rob Hotel Watkins Taing Mary St Vo Tran

For Sale 1940 Dodge Scan Ad Cond, $100

Classified notice shows a 1940 Dodge for sale in poor condition with asking price of 100 dollars. Contact details include a phone number and an address at Churchall Crescent.

Holmes Sud Son Dodge Churchall Crescent

House for sale in Sabre area with modern kitchen

Real estate listing describes a four lane road area home with brick exterior and new decor. It notes a modern kitchen, glassed veranda, central location, and asks 2000 down. Describes property as cared for and ready for new owners, with emphasis on nearby amenities.

Verendah Ees Ubud Cather

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