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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 24, 1954

Page

5

Stout matron dies in Guelph in 93rd year

Obituary notes the death of Mrs John Stout at her Guelph home in her 93rd year. Sympathy sent to her husband Mrs Arthur K Thomas and Mr Frank Stout. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery followed in Monday. Other family members listed including Mrs McDonald Mrs W Buchanan Douglan and Roy of Guelph.

Arthur K. Thomas Frank Stout John Stout Guelph McDonald Hamilton W. Buchanan Comber Douglan Roy Intermont Woodlawn

Ladies Aid Meeting and Bakery Opening News

A Presbyterian Ladies Aid gathering was held at Mrs Aitken’s home with hymn singing and devotional talks on Gods Plan For Us and Modern Miracles. Plans for anniversary services and a concert were discussed. A piano solo impressed attendees. A bakery run by Bennett and Anderson opened in the village over the weekend.

A Vain Ofln Ladies’ Aid The Presbyterian Church Aitken Bruce Struthers

Fall Fair Dates for 1964 Across Ontario

A listing of 1964 fall fair dates in Ontario towns and cities. Acton Aurora Aylmer Barrie Caledonia London Milton New Hamburg Orangeville Simcoe Streetsville Teeswater Toronto C N E Royal Winter Fair Brampton Georgetown and other locales display September October dates, spanning late summer to late fall.

Acton Aurora Aylmer Barrie Beamsville Bolton Caledonia London Milton New Hatmbore Orangeville Simcoe Streetsye Teeswater Toronto C.N.E Brampton Georgetown

Funeral for Flying Officer Covert in Erin United Church

Funeral services were held for Flying Officer Douglas Covert at Erin United Church after his plane crash during instruction near Penfold Alberta. Eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Covert, he leaves a brother Donald and a baby sister. Interment in Erin Cemetery with Last Post, three volleys, and Reveille.

Erin United Church Douglas Covert Penfold Alberta Bert Covert Erin Vane Donald Muire Padre Richie Reveille Juin Houston William Jackson Ron Jackson Wilfred Mu+ Jor Jim Milne Charles Overland Force Pecil Carney Burt Puller Len Lyons Robert Meechlan L. G. McKenzie Wo Winters Erin Cemetery

Church District Presentations Honor Pair Before Marriage

On Friday evening June 6 a large group gathered at Woodside School to honor Miss Andie Leitch and K Saunders prior to their marriage. Arthur Swackhamer chaired the event with a program of instrumental pieces readings and addresses. The couple received a Bible and floor lamp as gifts.

Woodside School Andie Leitch K. Saunders Arthur Swackhamer R Denny Churchill Church Mrs. Leitch AL Leitch R. Saunders

Classmates Visit Summer Home Here

Groups of classmates visited Carole Ann Rotwegte of Ringaway Tiradt at her home. The article notes departures for Camp Utopia NL and a memorial boat event at a local church. It mentions various visits by Mr and Mrs Bourne, Heven, Manchester, Berkley residents, and other locals during a weekend in late spring.

Carole Ann Rotwegte Ringaway Tiradt Nelanday TA Camp Utopia NL Tory Mra Agnew Cyril Clarke Abvead Lunehouse Jrowbytorian Mie Bart Scott Ucviatl Ome Valley Manch AC Bourne Thin Tty College Weal Comal James Noble Neil Siver Hie Cater Berkley, Mich Alex Wright Mia Shirley Wright

Town area honors bride to be with showers and gifts

The Lorn school community held a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jacqueline Watkins on June 15, honoring the bride of June 1. Gifts were given to Miss Watkins and groom Meb Blow after a short concert and lunch. Earlier, June Drysdale and Joan Rowles hosted a shower for the bride-to-be with many gifts and lunch. Baxter Laboratories staff also held a cup and saucer shower for the couple.

Lorn School Jacqueline Watkins Misa Watkins Meb . Blow June Drysdale Joan Rowles Baxter Laboratories

Partial Halton County tour highlighted by alumni tributes

A community gathering in Acton featured a partial tour of Halton County with senior alumni and families in attendance. The event included a teatime program at Martin PSCC and Chapel, with presentations by Miss Menneth praising staff from the Sunday school and extending best wishes for the alumni’s future at their new home in charity.

Actun Lille Acton Andrewchurch Menneth Abe Anil Happineas Charety

Giant nine size apple pie weighs over a hundred pounds

A massive apple pie baked for the Washington State Apple Hinssom Festival sits in a giant eight foot aluminum pie pan, touted as the largest ever made. The piece prompts thoughts on the scale of pies and the many aluminum utensils used today, including Canada’s rising production of bright aluminum.

Washington State Canada Aluminum Company of Canada, Ltd Alcan

Bun Baking Shown To Greenock W I

Greenock W I held its June meeting with Mrs Elwood Johnston hosting. Mrs Elva Pearen presided, scripture was read by Mrs Ho Reid, and members named birth months while paying one cent per letter. Contests and talks followed, including a paper on the pre-school child and a demo on homemade bars. A donation to Wellington County museum at Elora was decided, with plans for a summer trip to Elora parks.

Elwood Johnston Greenock Women’s Institute M Elva Pearen Ho Reid Miss Pearen JL Allan Hillsburgh Wellington Elora Ralph McKeown Robert Alar

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