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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

4

Everton Sunday Visitors and Local Remembrances

Everton residents hosted and visited numerous families including Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin, Bill Craig and Jackie from Toronto, Max Milne, T D McCutcheon, Edgar Ellenton, Muriel Arnham, Jack Morell, J P Benham, W Alexander, Inon Hamilton, Harvey Jestin, Robby, Stanley McKay, Marold Wright and families. Semipaths are extended to Them in ner loan of a father and grandfather.

Ted Jestin Bill Craig Jackie Toronto Max Milne Rockwood T D McCutcheon Edgar Ellenton Moffat Muriel Arnham Jack Morell Guelph J.P. Benham W Alexander Mn Inon Hamilton Mire Harvey Jestin Robby

Local Visitation and Victoria Day Gatherings Reported

Residents and relatives from Eden Mills to Guelph share visits and holiday observances. Several families hosted guests including Hammond couple, McLean recovery news, and Lawrence and Coulson relations. Victoria Day events included WMS and Ladies Aid meetings and attendance at Gracie Fields concert.

Rockwood Scouts Aid Manitoba Flood Relief Concerts

Rockwood Week end activities included Scouts canvassing for flood relief and a high spirited concert at Stone Church under the Young Men's Class, led by Rev Kenneth McMillan of St Andrews Guelph. Vocalists Willeys Barbara Ward and John Rockwood performed, with Mrs Dave Armstrong on piano. A separate Guelph concert by Gracie Fields drew local attendees.

Rockwood Manitoba Stone Church Mr. Willeys Barbara Ward John Rockwood Kenneth McMillan St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Guelph Gracie Fields Fred Lambert Russell Peart

Weekend Visitors and Local Arrivals Noted Across Niagara and Guelph

Bronsom week end hosted by Sunters at Niagara Falls with Mr and Mrs Arnold Sunter. Visitation to Trenton by Mr and Mrs G EF Rowe and Mrs A M Howe. Charlize and Jim Scanion from Landecaboro visited friends Saturday. Mary Struthers of Toronto stayed with siblings the Struthers. Ada Currie spent days with Hamilton friends. Jerome Hunter now works with a Wes t contractor, and Mrs Ide Towell of Fort Erie speaks of kin. George Anderson ill with facial infection. wishes to recover. McKenzie McFarlane wedding attended by Byron Brace and Bert Craig party in Georgetown. George Lo Robertson of North Hay home for weekend with parents. Robertson, Crown, and Isa Jtele de Entremont rushed to Guelph Hospital for food poisoning. treated and released Monday.

Robert Hammond Homer Hammond Perts Wm Laymour Floyd Hammond William McLean and Woodhouse Bons Victoria Hamilton Dave Booth al Barden Guelph Rockwood Anna Coulson Gordon Aitken Gracie Fielda Mn G Sunter EF Baldie Bronsom Arnold Sunter Niagara Fall EF Rowe A M Howe Trenton A McKinney Mesara Charlize Jim Scanion Landecaboro Misa Mary Struthers Toronto James Struthers Ada Currie Jerome Hunter West Ide Towell Fort Ernie Sinthng Geo Anderson Andersan Byron Hrace McKensie-McFarlane Bert Craig Joan Georgetown Measre Ho Jo Hunter George Lo Robertson North Hay Geo Ll. Robertson Richard Crown Mias Isa Jtele de'Entremont Guelph Hospital Howson Lush William Hurren Ernest Bailey Jack Ware Robert Menzies Aubrey Davidson J. R. Bentley Port Perry H. Purdy James Deforest St. John's W.A Porritt Ross Carbett F. Blacklock Millar Winnipeg St George's Lowville Charles Carlson Samuel Cairns Edward Parsons Famly H. Williams Islington RL. Parsons Alderwood Voyce Cookaville A. E. Kittermaster Edith Daniel Allan Milton

Forgotten veterans lie neglected by families across the South

Lieutenant Corridan, a hero from Anzio, lies in a southern veteran's hospital with tuberculosis. Dozens of veterans face isolation as families rarely visit, despite doctors and writers noting mental and physical wounds. The Reader's Digest piece urges familial visits and public sympathy.

Veteran's Hospital United States Corridan Anzio Hia Francee Otheir Holman Harvey Pfc Joe Halsen Harvey Halsen Joe Pack Craine Patton Third Army Carter Macklin The Marne Canada Department of Veterans’ Affairs Milton F. Gregg V.C

Campbelltown church services canceled for ordination event

In Campbelleville St Johns Anglican and St Georges Anglic an churches cancel Sunday services to witness Hoy. Bir Pouritt ordination in St Catharines. A village at home on Friday drew 160 neighbors, and a community tea followed. Numerous locals attended ànd well wishes extended to families amid a string of local events and condolences.

St. John's Anglican St. George's Hoy Pouritt St. Catharines Harvey Blacklock George Gastle Wm. Dales E Blacklock Ross Carbett A Turner Cameron Winn KF Davenport J Harris C Agnew Mn T Dales J .Krouse G Britton Archie Brane Ruth Carbett Hamilton Griffin Thompson Milton Ferris Malton, Hey Luxton Horkwood Acton Wheelthan Jack Wheelthan Stanley Switeer Hinbrook Horace Howie Orchestra Guelph Charles Robertson Fort Nelson Hcla Medicine Hat Malton Toronto

Bright Pupils in Class Exercise Understanding

A kindergarten teacher tests pupils by completing familiar phrases. The idol has eyes but cannot see, ears but cannot hear, lips but cannot speak. An enthusiastic pupil adds a playful twist as the lesson unfolds in class.

Kay Pord Mission Band Picnic at Cripps Home

The Kay Pord Mission Band of Acton Baptist Church held its first picnic on May 26 on Mrs. Stanley Cripps’ lawn. Children enjoyed games and a hearty supper with races led by Ware Wagner Bob Cripps and others.

Kay Pord Acton Baptist Church Stanley Cripps Wagner Bob Cripps Nob

Trail of the Yukon and more at Princess Theatre June program

The Princess Theatre presents a June slate featuring Trail of the Yukon with Kirby Grant, Shadow of the West, Johnnie Apollo, Samson and Delilah, The Great Picture of the Year, Tokio Joe, Fool’s Gold, Leave It to Henry, Secret Garden, Cardboard Cavalier, Air Hostess, Home in San Ansole, Not Wanted, Cheaper by the Dozen, East Side West Side, Strike It Rich, Tarzan’s Magic Fountain, Bowery Boys. Shows at 7:30 and 9:30 each evening.

Dikes Returns From Flood Describes Winnipeg Red River Disaster

Dirk Van Goaren and Dirk Van Goozen recount the flood's impact after the Red River breached dikes over 600 square miles of southern Manitoba. Evacuees abandoned homes amid rising waters as volunteers formed human chains to move sandbags. A local relief fund aims to aid the homeless and destitute.

Canada Red River Manitoba Dirk van Goaren Af Acton Winipeg Han Dirk Winnipeg Man Dirk van Goozen

Nas sagaweya Institute Elects New Officers Mars

The Nas sagaweya Women's Institute annual meeting at Mrs E Easterbrook's home drew sixteen members. Mrs J Robertson opened, reports were given, officers elected: president L Campbell, 1st VP A Diamond, VP A Padbury, secretary treasurer M Mahon, assistant treasurer E E Baasterbrook, district director C Elliott, pianist W Campbell, flower convenor F Rinehart, publicity convenor B Freeman. A program followed with readings and piano and two contests, refreshments served.

Nassagaweya Women's Institute E. Easterbrook J. Robertson A. Padbury Milton Township Musical Festival Board F. Rinehart L. Campbell Mra. A. Diamond Mra. M. Mahon EE. Baasterbrook C. Elliott W. Campbell Mra. F. Rinehart Mra. B Freeman Rinehart M. Moffatt Mra. H. Wilson M. Mahon Audrey Rinehart A. Diamond Morton Mahon Fletcher Elsley Rinehart S

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District News Everton Eden Mills Ospringe Campbellville St Vital Mannito Woo Wilson James Williamson Muroitetha Flor Heliet Fand Baptist Mission Home OF Mars Stan Cripps Warne Wagner Halloon Charlie Sunter Princess Theatre Yukon Kirby Grant Shadow OF the Eagle Road Johnnie Apollo Randolph Scott Samson and Delilah Cecil de Mille Hedy Lamarr Tokio Humphrey Bogart Fool's Gold Hopatong Cassidy Henry Mary Stuart, Wm. Tracy Margaret O'Brien Dean Stockwell Margaret Lockwood Sid Field Russ Ford Gloria Henry San Ansoine Roy Acuff Sally Forrest Kerte Keffe Clifton Webb Myrna Loy East Side West Side Sarbara, Stanwyck van Hafin Rod Cameron Rex Barker Brenda Joyce Bowery -Boys Jeo Gorcay Nassagaweya Institute MARS Easterbrook Hostess Hotchen's Bakery Thas Maple Cattle Breeders Association PBA G. E. Raithby D. Graham Darlington W. Keffer Sec’y Acton Public Utilities Office J. McGeachie
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