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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 08, 1948

Page

4

Bannockburn Picnic Highlights Youth and Adult Games

The Bannockburn section held a June 29 picnic in school grounds drawing about 100 people. The Bannockburn Zippers defeated the Adult Wizards 22 to 10 in opening play, followed by horseshoe pitching and small races for various age groups. Prizes went to numerous children, with awards for both girls and boys across multiple age brackets, plus a high jump and circle relay. A courteous lunch, choir selection, and National Anthem closed the program, with thanks to the teacher, trustees, and helpers.

Bannockburn Bannockburn Zippers Girla Carol Goodwin Margaret Morrison Hoya Ted" Ziona Ken Rotz Yra Sally Thompson Gail Dobble Wayne Goodwin Avaline Rocher Dorothy McDonald Leonard Ziona Allar Ingles Evelyn McDonald Joyce Farmer Frank Benton Joe Zions Patsy Palliater Helen Somerville Mra S. Matthews Somerville Bill Ingles Bl Somervile Morrison R. L Davidson John Zlona Patsy Pallister Joerlon

Community Races and School Close at Nassagaweya

Local festivities include races with winners Jim Frank George Robinson Donna McMillan and others. A sizeable turnout enjoyed a copper-plated picnic, ball game, and supper after races. Students Hazel Kennedy Eileen Allen and Tom Kennedy earned certificates while Mrs Carnachan’s ill relative prompted a trip to Manitoba.

Kirkpatrick Most Bank Sask Aru Joseph Frank William Bracken Camp Midland Pearl Kennedy Milton Lake Baptiste Bancroft Master Marshall Daniel Henderson Kenrny Manitoba James Carnachan Paul Jim Frank George Robinson Bobby Coxe Jimmie Frank George Anderson Don McMillan Tony Frank Donna McMillan Eileen Frarke Arthur Ivan MacLeod Marshall Paul Joe Frank Donna McTaggard Betty McTaggard Arthur MacLeod Lorraine Coxe Mra William Price Toronto Hazel Kennedy Eileen Allen G.C.V.I Tom Kennedy

Presbyterian Church Picnic in Guelph Attended by Locales

Last Wednesday the Presbyterian Church and Sunday School held their annual picnic at Old Simpson’s Mill Park in Guelph. under Miss Beatrice Swanston direction, the event ended with a heavy shower. Supper in the dance hall was enjoyed before attendees returned home.

Presbyterian Church Guelph Mii Park Beatricee Swanston Prod Williamson Max Putnam Kitchener St. John’s Church W. G. Luxter Oliver Ipte Niagara-on- The-Lake United Church L. Pickering Acton D. G. Paton Mexars Roy Leslie Ross Gordon Frank Day A. E. Diack George Baxter Margaret Henderson John Henderson Mr Oliver

Limehouse News Reflects Visits and Community Events

Holiday visitors from Barrie Toronto and Stewarttown fill Limehouse notes with extended family calls. A memorial shower for Jack Noble and Bertha Fryer, local education updates, and a Salvation Army clothing drive feature among church and social events.

Harry Smethurst Catharine Barrie Jack Smethurst Jacqueline Russell Robinson Ken Robinson Milas Willet Toronto C. A. Grant Kenneth Stewarttown Smethurat Avitus McDonald David van Warten Muldera Jno Lindsay Johnny Ottawa Lorie Norton Calandor Peter Glynn Woodbridge Jimmy Agnew Mollie Sutherland New Zealand A. C. Patterson Joy Werton Wm. Wright Wright A. W. Lane Norma Montreal R.—Lane Limehouse Memorial Jack Noble Bertha Fryer R. L. Davidson Wm. Copley May Jean Ruddell Ruth Lindsay Doris ‘Mitchell Hamilton Copley’s Foster's Baden Meredith's Noble's E. Batkin Home Economics Committee Brown C. McCullough Miller Kirkpatrick Glisby Ard R. H. Davidson

Shower for Bride at Acton Home

A miscellaneous bridal shower was held at Mrs. Robt. Johnson’s Acton home on June 24 for Miss Marton Nor rie. Guests enjoyed Bingo contests with prizes and a light lunch prepared by the hostess.

Acton Home Robt. Johnson Marton Norrie

Acton Beats Georgetown in tight nine inning game

Acton kept second place with a 7 to 2 win over Georgetown in a brisk nine inning contest. Snyder earned the win for Acton scattering hits while Wilson led Georgetown with two singles as both teams struggled for offense early. Waterhouse and Footitt provided key hits for Acton, while Anderson caught Georgetown breaking plays to hold off scoring.

Vita Acton Mt Aigleton Georgettown Bob Anderson Wilson Safi Snyder Georgetown Snyder SRO Sam Snyder Storey Masters Bill Waterhouse Jack Waterhouse Foottie Aingke Allar Waterhouse hall—Fooaltltt Allan Footitt Georges Storeyna Chaplin Gibson Inches Wylie Ib Cole Dillon Comerle W. Waterhouse Magales J. Waterhouse Footitt Cf G Jordan Anderson Snyder P

Sunday School Picnic At Riverside Park Guelph

Eden Mills presbyterian gathering at Riverside Park in Guelph featured noon dinner and afternoon games with numerous races and contests led by local families. Attendance included Dr. and Mrs Gordon Stevenson visiting Montreal for the new OVC wing opening and Max Putnam of Kitchener preaching in Williamson’s absence. Canada’s newsprint production is noted as over half the world’s total.

Presbyterian Church Oat Riverside Park Guelph Johnny McNiven Bonnie MacDougall Lorna Stevenson Filcanor McAlpine Jackie Brinklow Gail Hamilton Margaret Early Bert Stevenson Donnie Blacklock Allan Brinklow Dar- Irene Hamilton Donna Stevenson Roys Jimmie Stevenson Donnie McAbpine Darrene Hamilton Carol Fields Don McLean Russell Blacklock Jack Mclean Betty McLean Dor MecLean Shirley Gilbertson Donna Steverson Bille McLean Jean McLean W. Gilbertson Brinklow W. Early Milne W. Lasby Will Early Geo. McAlpine Garnet MacDougall Gordon Blacklock Dr. Stevenson OVC E. Rennie W. J. Lowrie Max Putnam Kitchener Fred Williamson

Local Campbellite News Notes Summer Visits and Arrivals

Campbellville residents and guests attend summer vacations and visits across Michigan Ontario and Toronto. Notables include Norma Brown Olive Seeney Fransel Hur iron Clifford Bil Mrs Albert Cummings and Mr B Walker with Lily Ecclestone. Others travel from Detroit Port Carling and Hamilton for holidays and family events.

No. 10 Norma Brown Olive Seeney Fransel Huriron Clifford Bil Albert Cummings B. Walker Lily Ecclestone Michigan Robert Angils Murray Hood Campbellville C.p.jr St. Macys Mra Brown Jithimy Bert Walton Mime Blude Yaya Cairns Edgar Callens Frank Hubert Crantford Milas Rita Hubbert Carliale David Mahon Winther J. K. Mahon Douglas Ingliiaan Charles Fatt Allman Edward Polini Detroit Frank McFarland J. McFarland Mary Sophia Patterson SDP Mener Ian Yannor Robertson George Goldatraw Kingston Lois Inglis Misa Audrey- Donavenn Hamilton Allan McCallum Sudbury Ross Mitchell Jack van Flecet Kaureer Roberta of Hamilton Audrey Joan Early William Currie

Weekend Visits Touch Several area Families

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Simmons of Detroit hosted Sunday visitors including Mr. Ben Simmons and Mrs. Shepherd sore. Mrs. Florold Wright and relatives visit Barrie this week. Barbara Benham of Guelph spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Benham. Other visits include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patten of Guelph with John Alton, Blanche Walker holidaying with T. D. McCutcheon, and Bert Palfrannon with W. H. Hartop and families.

Domintor Acton Hammill J. R. Sprowl and Son CNR Irene Hamilton Chicago Wm. Pett Aldershot Robert Hamilton Richard Luttrell Guelph General Hospital Luttrell H. Bowey Mitchell Sr Guelph Centre Inn Davis Drayton J. Grant Ridgedale Sask E. F. Tovell Olds Alta McLanaghan and Ross Funeral Home Dr. Kenny Norfolk St. Church James and John Hindley Irvin Jackson Alex Brydon Wm. Lindsay Wm. Buckland Gordon Weston D. Shales Dughters Mra McCallum Ottawa In. Gordon A. Sinclair R. Gordon Rockwood Wm. S. Gordon E. Brown Son Alto J. Copeland Rockwood Academy Misaq Barbara Benham J. P. Benham Robert Patten John Alton Florold Wright Patsy Vance Barrie Blanche Walker T. D. McCutcheon Bert Pal

Britain’s Merchant Fleet Near Prewar Strength

Britain’s merchant navy, once above 11 million tons in wartime, now trails by about 1 million tons from prewar strength. Transport Minister Alfred Barnes stated in London that the nation entered the war with 16.9 million tons and, after rebuilding, remains close to that level. owners showed notable courage ordering ships at current prices.

Britain Alfred Barnes London Greas

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