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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 15, 1954

Page

7

Horticulture Topic At Institute Meet

Mrs George Black hosted the July Campbellville Women's Institute meeting with Mrs S Hartley presiding. Members heard horticulture guidance by Mrs Williams McLaren and a flower contest judged by Mrs Alfred Turner, won by Mrs Calvin Evans. The group, 27 members strong, concluded with a social hour.

George Black Campbellville Women's Institute S. Hartley Alfred Turner Calvin Evans Bayley

Esquesing Council Rescinds Road Deal With Brick Firm

Esquesing council at a regula meeting last week rescinded the road agreement with Milton Pressed Brick Co for the road on the town line between Esquesing and Nassagawega lots 1 and 2. The treasurer was ordered to pay numerous accounts including utilities, insurance, and hospital bills. A $1,000 grant to the Esquesing Federation of Agriculture and a planning board fund were approved alongside by laws on school area assessments and railway fund investments.

Esquesing Regula Milton Pressed Brick Co Nassagawega Bell Telephone Co H.E. P.cc Brampton Council Georgetown Herald Registry Office County of Halton Acton Free Press A. W. Benton K. W. MacDonal K. C. Lindsay Credit Valley Conservation Authority Jas, Stark Meldrum Stark G. C. Brown Georgetown N. Ruddell’s A. C. Waldiv Esquesing Planning Board Planning Board H. A. Lever

Summer Forum Activities and Summer Guests

The Stone School Forum held a July picnic at Mrs. R R Corbett’s home after a brief business meeting with games and farewell gifts for Mrs H Marchington and Mrs E L Miller heading to England and Europe. Travellers visiting include Mrs Annie Stull and Mrs A McClure in British Columbia, the MacEnery party to Winnipeg, and Toronto visitors staying with the Appleyards.

Silver Wood Women’s Institute R. R. Corbett England Scotland H. Marchington E. L. Miller Stone School Farm Forum Queenston Brock Niagara Falls Old Fort Niagara-on-the-Lake Stone School Margery Shaw R. Souther Ken Hawes Bruce Lindsay Annie Stull A. McClure British Columbia J. MacEnery Ken Allen Winnipeg Chesterfield Inlet N.W. T Corbett W. Hahn Detroit A. Waghorn San Antonio Texas Em Batkin A. T. Day Montreal Violet Clark Bunty Muff Toronto

Prince Rupert Bride Weds Rockwood Groom In Local Ceremony

Perry Joyce Gowan daughter of Mr and Mrs T J Gowan of Prince Rupert BC married David Vernon Allen son of Mrs John A McDougall of Rockwood in First United Church Prince Rupert with Rev L G Sieber officiating. Reception at Sons of Norway Hall followed by wedding trip to Vancouver.

Perry Joyce T.J. Gowan Prince Rupert David Vernon Allen John A. McDougall Rockwood Mr. McDougall L. G. Sieber First United Church Olive Strand Mary Queen of Scots Francis King Jack McDougall Ted Parker Vaughan Tattersall Sons of Norway Hall Alex Mitchell Guelph Winnipeg Vancouver Nansimo

Fall Fair Dates 1954 Pan-Ontario Schedule

A list of 1954 fall fair dates across Ontario towns and cities including Acton Aylmer Barrie Beamsville Brampton Caledonia Georgetown London Milton New Hamburg Orangeville Streetsville Teeswater and the Royal Winter Fair with event spans from August to November across multiple venues.

Acton Aylmer Barrie Beamsville Boltton Brampton Caledonia Georgetown London Milton New Hamburg Orangeville Streetsville Teeswater Toronto C.ne Royal Winter Fair

Weekend with Grandson Shows Busy Family Care

A grandmother writes of caring for eight and a half month old David during a weekend visit. She recalls feeding routines of the past, wonders at modern baby care, and notes the evolving bond between baby and father. The piece contrasts quiet days with busy prior time, mentions farm life and local Alberta news, and hints at a Yukon union development.

Arthur Dee David Oshawa Grandma Dave Partner Art Grandpa Lachery Baby

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