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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1951

Page

4

Acton Social Notes Travelers and Visitors Around Town

Acton residents and friends are listed visiting hospitals, holidays and trips in Ontario and nearby provinces. Names include Mrs Reid in Guelph General Hospital, Mayor Tyler on holiday in Northern Ontario, families from Bracebridge and Toronto visiting Acton, and many others on motor trips to the West or staying with relatives in Guelph and Ontario towns.

Mrs. Tyler Ontario

Montreal Area TV Sets Beam In On American Programs

About 250 television sets are operating in the Montreal area as owners report mixed results, with many forced to beam in on American programs. Some viewers praise clearer signals while others face weak reception or interference. The situation reflects early cross border broadcasting dynamics as households adapt.

Montreal

Five Day Y Camp Proves Popular For Boys

Reports say the five day a week Y camping program draws 12 boys for a second week with swimming a daily highlight. Boys earn shark and swordfish water skills while crafts include plaster moulding leather and woodcraft. Evenings feature campfires watermelon feeds and hikes under clear days with occasional rain. The girls camp start is awaited to begin July 27.

Bob Armstrong Harry McFadden Gary McFadden George Smethurst Gary Dawkins Fred Wright

Visitors and personal notices from Everton Saskatchewan

Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. McCutcheon included Mr. and Mrs. Clark Freeman Weyburn and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spence Toronto. Ted Fountain and friend from Guelph spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fountain. Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morrell Guelph and Mr. and Mrs. Bye Arthur. Mrs. Suter attended a Toronto wedding. Roy Hindley purchased a new car.

T. D. McCutcheon Clark Freeman Weyburn Sask Ed Spence Toronto Ted Fountain Guelph Arles Fountain Jack Morrell

Family Reunion Draws Scott clan and friends in large gathering

The Scott family reunion at Mrs. Angus McDonald's home drew about 110 attendees from Milton, Rockwood, Acton, Georgetown, Glen Williams, Limehouse, and Toronto. Highlights included a birthday purse for Joe Scott, speeches by Arthur Lane, and many relatives listed among guests. Thirty-one Cubs and Scouts enjoyed cave picnicking at Limehouse the following Tuesday.

Scott Angus McDonald Milton Rockwood Acton Georgetown Glen Williams Limehouse Toronto Tom Haines Rosa McDonald Mas M. Hall Inez’ Scott Joe Scott Wm. McDonald Sr Arthur Lane Gubsta Birdie Hall Marjorie Hall Wilfred .Mec. Enchern Mra Wm. McDonald Cedric Cross Dick Packer John R. Scott S Jack Crichton Norman McDonald Doug Jack Cunningham Paul Billie Pete Tost McDonald Gall Ed Hill Ross Hill Pearl Lillie Shirley Clifford Everton Russell McDonald Robert Dredge Crawshaw Robert Tonelli Fammy Sam—Madnes Shatter B. Cresson Ezra Small Gladys Mclanane Peter Melsane Mona Becher Jos Scott Inez Douglas Scott Harvey Norton Kay Audrie Currie Archie. McDonald Robert Lane Long Branch Gloria Jones Sick—Children's Hospital Sam Gisby Sunny Brook — Hospital Dick Packer and Son H. Norton C. E. Meredith Max Bradbury T. H. Cook Guelph Hospital FE. Sanford Waubashence EA. Currey Michael John Noble Jack Noble Edgar FE. Karn James Note W. Mitchell H. Scott Patsy Pearl Scott

New Sweatshirts and Aid Kit D onated to Girls Softball Team

The Girls softball team received new sweaters donated by C. K Browne and a first aid kit from Tom Watson. They beat Hillsburgh 11 to 10 Monday night and face Hahenville tonight.

C. K Browne Tom Watson Hillsburgh Hahenville

Aid Variety Show Brings Entertainers to Anniversary Services

A Ladies Aid sponsored variety concert followed anniversary services with acts by the Velva Tones from Guelph, Mrs Bedingham of Grand Valley, Mrs Gordon-Aitken, and Mrs Norman McKenzie. A basement booth offered refreshments as part of a memorable community event.

Ladies’ Aid Stewart McDonald Rochester Any Aleck Tovell Owen Sound D. Stewart

Erin Township Council Brief July 3 Session

Erin Township Council met at HiNsburgh on July 3 with all members present. Reeve Gold win Burt presiding. Minutes approved and accounts passed for payment: General 88.84, Live Stock 9233.00, Relief 105.35, Roads 14647.44.

Erin Township HiNsburgh Reeve Goldwin Burt

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