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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 30, 1955

Page

11

Actress H. Mcleod dies in Guelph after illness

Mrs. H. Mcleod of Acton died June 16 at her daughter Mrs. James McPherson in Guelph after a long illness. Born Lottie Kate Jackson in Caistor, she married Henry Anderson McLeod in Nassagaweya in 1889. Funeral held June 18 at Rumley, with Rev. Armstrong officiating. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. Survived by children including Mrs. Marion Campbell, Mrs. Ada Johnson, Harry, and William. sister Mrs. Frank De Voe also survives.

H. Mcleod Acton James McPherson Guelph Lottie Kate McLeod Caistor Township William Jackson Isabella Wilson Henry Anderson ‘McLeod Nassagaweya Ruby Armstrong Isobel Yabsley Katherine Young Marion Campbell Fairview Cemetery McPherson McLeod Burlington Ada Johnson Medina New York Harry R R William Frank de Voe Scotland Ontario

Capital Punishment Proposal In Peterborough For Drug Pedlars

The Optimist club in Peterborough Ontario endorses a plan to restore capital punishment for convicted narcotics pedlars who sell drugs to youths. The move aims to deter youth drug use and promote public safety in the community.

Capital Punishment Peterborough Ont Optimist Club Entry

Letter to the Editor Third Party Needed For Protest

A reader from Pussinch Ontario supportes a third party protest vote citing concerns about Liberal and Conservative reliance on election funds. Mrs S Trousdale argues that the CCF stands for democracy and urges readers to support a third party to avoid indebtedness to vested interests.

C.C.F Mrs. S. Trousdale

Dublin Institute Ladies Enjoy Bus Tour Through Grey County

Thirty eight Dublin Women’s Institute members and friends enjoyed a full day trip on Tuesday June 21 leaving Acton at 8 30 am. They toured via Orangeville Flesherton Eugenia Falls Beaver Valley Thornbury Meaford and Owen Sound with a picnic at Harrison Park. An afternoon tour of the Sun Times Building CKHOS Studio and a Collegiate visit followed before shopping and supper in the park. The group returned home about 11 30 pm praising the driver’s courtesy and the day’s pleasant weather.

Dublin Women’s Institute Acton Orangeville Flesherton Eugenia Falls Beaver Valley Thornbury Meaford Owen Sound Harrison Park Sun-Times Ckhos Broadcasting

Ligny-Dufferin Forum Holds Annual Strawberry Supper

Ligny Farm Forum hosted its annual strawberry supper and picnic on Tuesday with a busy sports program for all ages. Announcements include plans for an early fall corn and wiener roast and numerous anniversary services at Boston church. The note lists many neighbors visiting relatives in Brantford Milton Acton Omagh Burlington Toronto and Vineland plus updates on silage work and a hospital visit.

Ligny Farm Forum Boston Church Ted Neil Brantford Art Wilson Milton John Irving Lloyd McIntyre O. Brown Acton C. Brown Carol Burlington Cliff Brown R. Dredge C. Peacock James Peacock Omagh Bud Galbraith Mary Hornby Kenneth McKenzie A. McKenzie Keith Nancy John Brown David Ricky Vineland Ss. J. Brown Chris Burton Allday England C. E. Melmer Toronto C. E. Davenport Roy Sutton S. J. Brown Edward

Shipyard Buzz At Port Greville Echoes Historic Craft

In Amherst Nova Scotia the Port Greville shipyards roar with production as a 60 foot dragger named the Clisse Eldora is launched for Capt. William Matthews of Halifax and two additional vessels remain on the blocks.

Amherst N.S Port Greville Clisse Eldora William Matthews Halifax

Knox church Heather club meets for June gathering

The Knox church Heather club held its June 22 meeting at Mae Dumarch's home with Dorothy Calder in charge. Mary Mann read scripture and Calder led prayer. After reports, Renee Watson read another chapter from Fire Upon the Earth. Four girls danced the Highland Fling under Calder's instruction. A tasty lunch concluded the evening.

Knoxchurch Heather Club Mae Dumarch Dorothy Calder Mary Mann Renee Watson Mary Grischow Barbara Norton Geraldine Calder Susanne Crump Helen Dawkins Helen Mason Hazel Marzo

Traffic safety plea ahead of Dominion Day in Ontario

W B G Reynolds of the Ontario Safety League warns holiday auto deaths will exceed in Ontario. He blames impatient drivers and urges five rules start early, keep distance, avoid night driving, adjust speed to conditions, and let others go first to reduce fatalities. Saskatchewan has nearly twice Quebec's railway track total.

Canada W. B. G. Reynolds Ontario Safety League Colonel Reynolds Ontario

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