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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

4

Everton Residents Attend Social and Family Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Spence of Taranto visited several households including Mr. and Mrs. T D McCutcheon and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jestin. The MecCutcheon and Ellington families hosted gatherings. Irvin Hamilton celebrated his fiftieth anniversary with friends. Nearby residents Alf Couling W Alexander Harry Hrancock Lorne Holes and families joined visits. Kitchener and Toronto connections featured in weekend calls. Mrs Maude visiting Mrs Shepheardson and Mrs Harry Grant called on Monday.

Ed. Spence Taranto T. D. McCutchean Harvey Jestin Bobby T. D. MecCutcheo Ellington Moffat Irvin Hamilton Alf. Couling W. Alexander Harry Grant Ted Jestin

Community notes from Limehouse social and funerals

The Limehouse community met at Mrs Ross home with 16 guests for a piano solo and scripture reading. Euchre winners were Mr George Burt and Mr May. door prize awarded to Mrs S Wright. Local residents visited, travelled or returned from hospital and conventions.

Ross Amver Q_Mulder Limehouse Memorial Hall May Harry Deveraux Jr Guelph Hospital Thos. Kennedy Mise Clifford Storey R. RB Storey Mills Reta Browns Mutder’s Jas. Wall Johnson's dJas McDowell Jas. Arthurs Manitoba Yriends Limehouse A. W. Benton Sudbury W. ‘T. Mills Victor Mills Strws Mrs Mills Guelph

Chinese Supper in Rockwood Draws Local Attendees

Rockwood Community Club and Tennis Club hosted a Chinese supper at the Town Hall attracting many residents. The evening featured Mr. Loren J. Guild as chairman and Frank Guild in Chinese dress performing entertaining routines before a reading by the Lapetine Maro Parte taeda wast. Weekend visitors and guests from Toronto and Midland were noted, including Edith Royce RN and Mrs Patterson.

Rockwood W. Cha Iwen Loren J. Guild John Rockwood Frank Guild Athenee King Tameds Pel Urb Daxamet Therh Shumachers Uae Kenner Gadd Fitte

W. A. Meet At Mrs Starretts Home Tuesday

Ballinafad social meeting held at Mrs A Starrett's home with Mrs John Cole chairing in the president's absence. Items included planning a garden party in July and updates on local residents in hospital and home construction projects. Robt Molery returns from Guelph General Hospital after an operation. Angus McLenan and Mrs James Longstreat also mentioned in hospital care. Vic Swindlehurst constructing a new garage after purchasing land from E McEnery.

W. A Mra A. Starrett John Cole Robtt_Molery Guelph General Hospital Angus McLenan Guelph Genera James Longstreat Guelph Hospital Vic Swindlehurst Bylding E. McEnery

At Home Event Honors Mr Frank Twins in Campbellville

A family gathering on Fathers Day at the Shields home honored Mr. Frank Twins. Attendees included Reginald Twins, Alfred Turner and family, Janet and Jean McPhall, Peter McPhall, Boyne Clements, Audrey and Jean Early, William Currie, William Blacklock and family, James Early, Arthur Markle, Hockey Rayner, George Ings, Roy Donaven and Audrey, Thos McPhall, My Menzies, and T Snyder of Elora. The Ladies Aid of St David's Church hosted a successful tea with good weather, a hearty meal, and funds benefiting the treasury. Members attended from Milton, Freeman, Elsley, Van Sickle, Elliot, and Menzies. WMS met at Knox Church. Mrs McKellar of Hamilton spoke, drawing appreciation from attendees.

Reginald Alfred Turner Thanilly Berrie William Shields Frank Janet Jean McPhall Peter McPhall Boyne Clements William Blacklock Roeckwood James Early John Arthur Markle Hockey Rayner Millgrove George Ings Roy Donaven Audrey Robert Ings Thos. MeePhall Robert Menzies Treasury Aafternoon Milton Freeman Elsley van Sickle Elliot Menzies W.M.S. Home Helpers Knox Church McKellar Hamilton

Local Social Notes Reflect Friends and Visits Across Towns

Mr D N McTavish spent a couple of days in Toronto with relatives. Marvin Cox visited Mr and Mrs D Stewart. Mrs H Brydon joined Mrs N E McKinnon’s group on a trip to Owen Sound to see a cousin Miss Harris. Mrs Thomas Henderson of Guelph Township met her mother Mrs M Cooke. Recent visitors with Mar Goo and Wson included Mr and Mrs Alvin McCutcheon and Mr and Mrs August Young of Guelph. Mrs James Struthers hosted the Ladies Aid meeting. Mrs W McKenzie Norman and others attended the sacréed program at Erin. Mr and Mrs Thusnolt Struthers and Terry of Preston spent Sunday with the Struthers.

D.N. McTavish Toronto Marvin Cox Toronta D. Stewart H. Brydon N. E. McKinnon Hilsburg Owen Sound Harrisa Thomas Henderson Guelph Township M. Cooke Mar. Goo Wson Alvin McCutcheon August Young Guelph James Struthers Ladies Aid W. McKenzie Norman W. Awrey Fe, Sunter DG. Robertson Oat Erin AIL Saints Cinch thusnolt-Struthers-and- Terry Preston

Death of Mr Neil Patterson Shocks Nassagaweya

The death of Mr Neil Patterson at Acton shocks Nassagaweya residents. Sympathy pours out to the bereaved, with many relatives and friends visiting Knatchbull and Dundalk for family interactions and a local Orange parade in Guelph. Reported visits include Mr and Mrs George Coulson and family, Milton Wilson and two children, Mr Reg Wilson and daughter, Mr Hunter of Acton, and Mr and Mrs George Nightingale of Knatchbull. Munsters Ronnie and Bob Moffat, sons of Mr and Mrs William Moffat, are visiting Nassagaweya relatives.

Neil Patterson Acton Suhon George Coulson Milton Wilson Milton Guelph Wlliam Moffat Toronto Duncan Moffat Malcolm Moffat Nassagaweya

Great Day of Music and Water Park Event in Waterloo

Canada’s real day out in Waterloo Ontario features all day music and entertainment in Waterloo Park. Seated dancing and piping contests start at 8 90 in the morning with a monster musical act in the evening. Fireworks set pieces and a large crowd welcome families with ample parking and on site or carry in food.

Canada Waterloo Ontario Waterloo Park

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