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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

5

Acton News Briefs Note Hospital Stays And Visits

Friends report several local residents in hospital including Mr Jack Dennis and Mrs R Spielvogel while others recover from illness or surgery. Weekend visitors include Mr James Fraser in Peterborough and Mr Bert Mason taken to hospital last week. A medical student, Don Ross, spends the summer at Queen Mary Hospital Montreal. Douglas Cecill Mapladen receives Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Guelph convocation with Vice Chancellor Vincent Massey presiding.

James Fraser Peterborough Stuart Lantz Carole of John of Bert Mason Friends Don Ross Queen Mary Hospital Montreal C. W. Maplesden D.C. Maplesden Anne John Ontario Veterinary College Guelph Douglas Cecill Mapladen Actan The Antiversity of Toronto Vincent Massey

Engagement announcements for Elizabeth Mae Masters and Violet Georgina Dareh

Mr and Mrs Eli Masters announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Elizabeth Mae to John Clifford Ashley of Hillaburg with a wedding planned for early July. Mr and Mrs George South of Georgetown announce the engagement of their daughter Violet Georgina to Kenneth Elgin Dareh of Grand Valley with a wedding set for Saturday June 3 at 3 o clock in St George's Church Georgetown.

Eli Masters Elizabeth Mae John Clifford Ashley Robert Ashley Hillaburg Geo. South Georgetown Violet Georgina Kenneth Elgin Dareh Wilmer Derch Grand Valley St. George's Church

Campbellvale Fireworks Draw Crowds Amid Street Dance

Campbellville business men staged their annual fireworks display attracting a large crowd on Tuesday May 2. Spectators gathered along the pond's banks as two minor explosions occurred without damage. The event, described as a strong drawing card for the district, was followed by a street dance and a Women's Institute refreshment bath.

Campbellville Dia Women's Institute Bsath

Church Union at Milton with guest speakers this Sunday

The Halton Presbytery schedules services at Victoria Park Milton with Rev E Crossley Hunter as guest speaker. Mrs Kellington of Guelph was listed as guest speaker but the evening service was withdrawn. Final union observance set for Sunday with Rev H Avison at both 10 09 am and 3 pm services.

JMF WMS Mra Kellington Guelph Wevening Halton Vicctoria Park Milton E. Crossley Hunter Sun Anniverser Church Union H. Avison

Presbyterian Ghurrh to Canada MNOX CHURCHS AUTON REV

The notice lists a Presbyterian event in Arm at MA with minister Rev. Roapat Armstrong. Services Sunday June 4, 1950 begin at 10 a.m Sunday School 11.69 a.m Divine Worship 7 p.m Evening Worship. The Lord is high unto all that call upon Him in truth.

Presbyterian Ghurrh Canada MNOX AUTON Roapat I Armatrongma

Baptist Church Schedule Notice

Baptist service details list Rev CHIAR BR GOWER and Miaii Chas Landsborough as organist. Services on Sunday June 4th 1950 include Sunday School 1030 am, sermon 1130 am “Keep in the love of God,” Communion 1230 am, Bible Study 830 pm Thursday, and 630 pm Friday prayer meetings. BY PU.

Chiar Gower Chas Landsborough

Dt Alban Church Dedication Sunday June 4 1940 Time Schedule

Dt Alban Church observes dedication Sunday with Church School at 10 am Holy Communion and 7 pm Evening Prayer. The week of canvass planned. Welcome awaits.

Wisam Holy Communion

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Sarah Jane Cripps

Notice to creditors and others of the estate of Sarah Jane Cripps widow late of Acton Halton Ontario deceased. creditors must send claims with proofs to the undersigned by June 17 1650. assets to be distributed among rightful parties. Dated Acton Ontario May 30 1950. C F Leatherland Executor Acton Ontario

Harah Jane Cripps Acton County of Halion Sarah Jane Cripps Halton C. F. Leatherland Ontario

Bachelor visitor bored by endless talk of heir at home

A bachelor visits a friend's house and endures a long discussion about the son. The mother boasts the 17 month old child has walked for nine months, prompting the guest to quip that it might be time he sat down.

Do it now signs spark unrest in factory labor turmoil

A businessman posted many Do it now signs to spur workers. Weeks later he laments the reaction: the head bookkeeper eloped with the top secretary, three typists asked for raises, factory hands threaten strike, and the office boy joins the navy.

Navy

Lord Mayor of York to Visit Toronto

The Lord Mayor of York England J Bowes Morrell arrives in Toronto April 24 with his Sheriff. He will call on Mayor McCallum to invite him to Yorks Festival in 1051 part of the Festival of Britain and will visit Toronto University. He plans to tour Yorks of North America New York and York Pennsylvania.

Toronto York England J. Bowes Morrell

Campbellville Community Events and Socials In May

Campbellville residents attended a school board gathering at Nasasigaweya School Area and a St David's Church luncheon. Prizes in euchre were won by several locals, with toasts to the King and Grand Lodge. A Brookville Hall social followed, with dancing and music. Local marriages, graduations, and notable visits were noted, including Miss Teresa Hubbert's death and WNS activities at St David's Church.

Nasasigaweya Board of Fame Campbellville Knox College Silvan Lake Alberta Howard Lush Burlington A. T. Moore Robert Eliott Thomas McPhail William Elliot Chatham Jack Fillott St. Peter's Infirmary Hamilton Howson Lush Corge Black Alfred Dawson Linnee Dawson Robert Inglis Ruth Roberts Campbellville Pond Frank Quinlan Frank Wheelihan Jack Wheelhan Reta Hubbert Mary Teresa Hunter Lovetts Academy Jack Wheelihan Frank Hubbert Brantford Teresa Hubbert Postmistrees Toronto

Campaign Overshoots Hospital Building Fund Target

The Board of Trustees of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto reports the Building Fund campaign exceeded its $4,000,000 goal, topping by half a million by March 31. Costs remained under 1 percent, at $28,890.62, with strong outside Toronto support and heartfelt thanks to editors and readers for their help.

Ube Toronto Auf Thanas Addom Hospital For Sick Children Board of Toutees

Confidential Letters Cause Laughing Mixup at Desk

An executive scolds a stenographer after she returns garbled letters for his signature. She explains she read them as confidential and did not review them before typing. The exchange highlights the irony of privacy expectations in the office.

Deak

SUPER GAN COM COMES TO CANADA MARKET

The Financial Post reports a new high quality gasoline quietly entering the Canadian market. By summer, aggressive advertising will introduce drivers to it. This gasoline is billed as first of a long promised super quality fuel for modern high compression engines.

The Financial Post

Chief Will Tour Canada By Air From Britain July Fifteenth

John Thurman Gilwell Park camp chief London will fly to Canada on July 15 to tour Gilwell training camps across the country. Ernest F. Mills Canadian Scout Headquarters Training Executive Commissioner will accompany him on the Canadian trip. Hiroshima survivors plan to help build a university dedicated to peace.

John Thurman Gilwell Park London England International Boy Scouts Teaders Britain Canada Gilwell Ernest F. Mills Mr. Thurman

Acton Beats Milton In Drowsy Yet Dramatic Local Basketball Clash

In a May night game Acton defeats Milton 18 to 15 after a tense second half. Lineups include Milton McMillan Walker Atkins McChesney Willmott and Acton Hrace Don Davidson Jack Davidson Dawkins Hutt Douglas Furinger Wood. Referee Sutton timer BE McCoy scorer J Pink. Also the Cadet Dance at nine featured Merrymakers. next year’s literary society elected with Ronald Crippat president and Donald Davidson vice president. The School Picnic is Friday. Mr McLean exits year end. Mr and Mrs Robbins sail to Europe June 28 and Miss Gammiec June 30 aboard the Empress of Scotland.

Acton Milton Fevel Phew McMillan Walker Atkins McChesney Willmott Acton Hrace Don Davidson Jack Davidson Dawkins Hutt Douglas Furinger Wood Sutton McCoy Seorer J Pink Muale Merrymakers Orchestra Literary Society Ronald Crippat Donald Davidson Carol Tyler John Ware McLean Ser Ous Robbins Europe Iaabel Gammiec

Truck overturns dumps passengers near Campbellville

Six heavy steers and driver Andrew Shea of Ro RoI Malton escaped serious injury when a stock-laden truck overturned on Campbellville road one mile east of Campbellville at 7 45 am Monday. The six bovine passengers and Shea crawled from the ditch unhurt. Vehicle damage estimated between 2100 and 400. Shea was transporting cattle to a Milton slaughterhouse.

Campbellville Campbellville Road Andrew Shea Ro Roi Malton Shea Milton

Practical Home Economics Course At Ryerson Institute

Toronto reports a new two year in home economics to be offered at Ryerson Institute of Technology next year under Principal H. H. Kerr. The program includes food prep, textiles, bacteriology and home nursing with a Practice Home run by second year students. Courses in commercial cooking, baking, and food administration are also offered. Ryerson serves 2,650 students.

Toronto Ryerson Institute of Technology H. H. Kerr Gladys Dobson School of Pood Technology Ryerson Ontario Department of Education

Also Mentioned on This Page

R Spielvogel Jack Dennis Mr. Creasy Mr. G. Elliott B. H Harold Ellicott Robert Darby J. N. Small Niagare Falls Ont R. M McDonald Robert Warne Henry Hilu Mariel Helena Ballinafad Flindal Avenford George W. Pantry Oshawa Douglas C. Macleeden Eleanor Ross Sick Children’s Hospital Don Roas A. Ross Helen McCarthy Clifford Heeler Buffalo Fred Cross Freddy Thorold Selina Rosell Willow David Rowell Sask C A Stewart Grace Stewart Midland E. Fairbanks Chippewa Selina Roszell Willow St Father Morgan Campbellvale Business Men Walled Church of Canade Attsa Parsonage Bower Avenue Pails O. i. Ts ATOM Maar W.ns St. David's Church R. C Menzies M. R. Elliot EB. J. McPhail W.als Chief Hiroshima A. HI. S. News Lorne Garner Motors Main and Bower, Acton Lystar Rayons Voiles Dimity Batiste Taffetas PLAID Wabasso Elliott Bros
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