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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

5

Neighbors Honor Bride and Weekend Festivities Mentioned

A village gathering Thursday honored Maris ten Klooster on the eve of her marriage to William Stad. Guests from nearby towns shared singing and a lunch of sandwiches cake and ice cream. Separate notes mention birthday celebrations visits by relatives and church ladies aiding at Erin with hymn singing devotional and plans for a June anniversary program and Rockwood Sunday School picnic.

Mra. Ten Klooster Maris William Stad Muale G. Sunter Jen Klooster W. J. Jackson Douglas Robertson Guelph Jane Watson Hillsburghs J. W. Smith Swanarea Ken Leighton Paul Mt. Dennis Bert Craig Joan Georgetown Mogsra J. Winter Gordon Fisher Northern Ontario Fisher Tran Robertson The Presbyterian Church A. Wair Erin Fisher British Guiana Ward Bruce Rockwood Bruce Toeoo Go Aitken George Jackson

Organist Harold Pym Delivers Evening Recital at Local Church

Friday program at the Presbyterian Church featured organist Harold Victor Pym from Wingham and radio CKNX, with groups of three to four numbers and several interludes by local talent. The event included vocal and violin pieces, quartets, and hymns, followed by refreshments and social time. The week also noted anniversary services at the United and Presbyterian churches, deaths, and Father’s Day visits.

Presbyterian Church Harold Victor Pym Wingham Presbtterian CKNX Fred Willamson Pym Mana Tria The Freeman Children George Willys Rownell the Stone Church Albert Gray Heatrice Swanston John Freeman Martin Bauer George Cox God Schubert Finlandia Rauer Martin Rauer Jr Ralph Comfort Martin Rauer Sr One Foundation Wagner Chopin Seltz United Church John Ward Chalmers Church Guelph J. Ward United Church Choir George Bolton McLachrie Gordon MecLin Guelph Gneral Hospital Victor B. Rumley Acton John Oliver Fonthill McLin Dale John Ancaster Minnie Nickell Toronto Ralph B. Richardson Robert Bichan Vineland el Echel Hamilton Earl Reetridsor Jones John R. Richardson Clarence Henderson Richard Harris OAC Creelman Hall

Mutual Leader Honored J T Armstrong

The Mutual Life of Canada announces Georgetown resident J T Armstrong has again qualified for membership in the MLC Production Club. Membership reflects high protection volumes and steady service to policyholders.

J. T. Armstrong Mutual Life of Canada Georgetown MLC Production Club

Bill Still Unpaid After Hot Debate In Town Council

Town council debates alleged fraud tied to contracts and protests by residents. A committee to interview a Department of Municipal Affairs representative was formed. The body approved settlements and payments totaling several thousand dollars and set repairs, grants, and allocations for local services and utilities.

Hachlin Camelor Taylor I. MacSwaine Thompson Rachlin Hargrave Jeeve Stewart Taylor Leatherland Department of Municipal Affairs Spartan Solleitor Lacrosse TN Goodwin Lacrosse Club Scremen

Acton Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

A long list of Acton area residents and guests share week end visits and travels. Names include Mr and Mrs George Roblin, Mr and Mrs Frank Terry, Miss Flora Moffat, and many others from Toronto Winnipeg Guelph Hamilton and beyond. Attended weddings funerals or conferences in Banff Arthur and Acton with out-of-town guests from Brampton London and Owen Sound.

Clifford Webster Toronto J Ellerby Acton Corrine Bowra Dorothy Capper Selwyn Turner A. T Brown Turner John Easterbrook J. M. Cheyne Margaret Garvin J. M. Steele Hutchison - Childerley St. Andrew's Presbyteryian Church Arthur Lois McLellan Hamilton D. G. McLellan N. Small Niagara Falb R. M. McDonald Mro Walfred J Perrott Standford Perrott Enequist John Watson Ernest Blake Elsie Lou Blallett Ronald Perrett Alberta Perrott-Dessureault Aceton Helen Heads Bertha Andrews Brampton Jean Cobhen Roper Hunter Bert Donnelly Laura Speir Gladys Kirkpatrck Felan Margaret Dpd «McLellan Rosebethin London W. Callandes Wiliam Fosse Kerry Guelph Fraser Small Harry Burt Hillsburgh Ter Rutter Picton Ruth McNair Kitchener Christian Larin Mary Buchanan Owen Sound Hazel Thorryson Paisley

Notice to Creditors In Estate of Margaret Denny Acton Halton

Notice to Creditors is published for the estate of Margaret Denny late of Acton Halton widow who died about March 29 1942. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before July 5 1952 for distribution of assets to those entitled. Dated Acton Ontario June 13 1952. C F Leatherland Solicitor for Executors.

Margaret Denny Acton Halton Ontario C F. Leatherland Ont

Engagement Notice for Annie Christena Thompson to Herbert Fowler

Mr and Mrs Alex Thompson announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Annie Christena to Herbert Fowler son of Mr and Mrs Reginald Fowler of Doncaster England. The wedding is planned for July. Canada reportedly has 300 million strong electrical workers at low cost and balsam poplar buds yield a wax used by bees to seal hives.

Alex ‘Thompson Erin Annie Christena Herbert Fowler Reginald Fowler Doncaster England Canada

Busy Bee Institute Meeting At Nassagaweya

Mrs Coxe hosts the Busy Bee Institute gathering at her home in Nassagaweya No 7. Members voted donations to the Navy League and for a lapweille Flag Day. reports from Acton and Lowville Park field day noted. Program featured home economics talks, readings, and contests with social hour to follow.

Sr. Coxe Navy League Lapweille Acton Mra PD Melean Robinsan Locker McLean Won. Wallace FE. Coxe Mra. Zawilaki S. Coxe P. McLean A. Allan N. Barlow S. Robinson Henderson Halton W. I Lowville Park

Fourteen Children Receive First Communion at St Joseph’s Acton

Fourteen children at St Joseph’s Church Acton celebrated their first holy communion on Sunday. The altar stood with spring flowers as Helen Branktewler Madena Ryders Ma O’Rourke Judith Papillion Mauréen Sargent Lorridine Vennett Helen Renton Mary Kay Gibbons Barbara McNain Michael Bennett Peter Narr John Thigh O’eurke David Papillon Terrance Ellingtt participated. The church choir sang hymns reflecting the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Dune TA Cat St. Joseph's Church Acton Helen Branktewler Madena Ryders Ma O'Rourke Judith Papillion Mauréen Sargent Lorridine Vennett Helen Renton Mary Kay Gibbons Barbara McNain Michael Bennett Peter Narr John Thigh O'eurke David Papillon Terrance Ellingtt

Georgetown Wins P. S. Meet Trophy At Wilton

Georgetown and Acton public school athletes competed at the Agricultural Grounds Wilton for the annual inter school field meet Monday. Georgetown claimed top honors with 14 points Milton scored 42 and Acton 20 as students entered only two events plus the relay.

Georgetown Acton Public School Wathered Wilton Milton Public School Milton Acton

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