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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1955
Page
8
Dudley Hitchcox the game warden calls for an open deer season this fall amid rising deer numbers in Halton County. The report notes several minor accidents caused by fog and bad driving conditions and mentions local civic and social events in Acton and surrounding townships.
Eleanor Ranscombe daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Ranscombe Preston and Robert W Rumley son of Mr and Mrs Victor B Rumley Guelph wed in St John s Anglican Preston in a double ring candlelight ceremony officiated by Canon R T Appleyard The bride wore a nylon net waltz dress with a fingertip veil and lily point sleeves The maid of honor Miss Betty Lou Ranscombe wore a dusty rose ta f feta dress Others included bridesmaids in blue dresses Best man was Harold Floto and ushers Mr H Christie organist played The reception was at Berkley Square Kitchener for 130 guests and the couple plan to reside on Shaftsbury Ave Guelph post wedding trip to the United States Guests traveled from London Toronto Guelph Galt Blair Kitchener Tilbury Oakville North Bay Acton Hamilton Waterloo Manitoulin Island Doon Bronte and more.
Acton High School residents praise the commencement as the Glee Club performed two numbers. Alumni and former teachers attended, and warm weather made the campus feel festive. No PTA events on the field due to swimming river conditions, while the glee club prepares for a March 17 and 18 concert in the public school auditorium. A recent grade party near Party Hill featured dancing and lunch.
Public auction at Frank Cartwrights farm two miles south of Milton on Saturday March 12 at 1 30 pm offers Holstein cows hogs farm implements including Ford and Dearborn tractors grain equipment balers rakes winders and related farm goods plus furniture and household items. Cash sale with no removal before settlement. Proponent Elliott auctioneers.
Nine convictions were recorded in Magistrate Langdon's Court last week in regular sitting. Seven traffic act violations resulted in fines totaling 40 dollars. Two liquor control violations carried fines of 20 dollars. One case was remanded to next week on a criminal code disturbance charge.
The Official Board met with Rev. Currey presiding and appointed Orwell Johnston head usher of 30 years as clerk of sessions for 1955. Walter Cairns becomes recording steward, John Denny treasurer, M Kobylka envelope steward, and Peter Binnie treasurer for the missionary and maintenance fund.
Female beagle described as black and tan with brown and white ticking is missing. Contact Harvey Sprowl at 290. A lost purse containing a driver and ownership license cheque and money was found on Thursday. Contact Milton at 86115.
Auction held at the late Dr Bremner home in Palermo on Wednesday March 16 at 1 30. Sale includes walnut furniture glass and silver ware medical books office furniture and instruments. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers public trustee executor for the estate.
The Town of Acton announces a 1200 foot Cook Street and 255 foot Meadvale Road widening with special assessments on abutting land. Estimated cost 14300 dollars with 4493.33 paid by the corporation and 95 cents per foot interest on debentures. Installments total fifteen annual payments with .21 dollars per foot annual rate. Public objection period lasts 21 days after notice. Ontario Municipal Board approval possible. Acton dated February 28.
ANTHONY Mr and Mrs L H Anthony announce the arrival of James at the Nursing Home Acton March 1 a brother for Marylin mother and son doing fine. CHALMERS Emma Louise Frederick beloved wife of James B Chalmers and mother of Mrs D Bell Catherine Guelph Robert Blyth Mary Toronto Mrs S Norton Acton Mrs John Valby Winnipeg and Mrs S Grischow Acton. McCAIG James Lee March 1 1955 Mimico beloved husband father mourned with funeral in Toronto Park Lawn Cemetery. SHAY Beatrice 50th birthday remembered and funeral held Huntsville. Habringer Anton died Toronto General February 26 1955 interment Acton Fairview. Memorial notices gratitude for support after illness and bereavement statements. SNOW Kenneth Snow remembered March 4 1952 three years on sister Doreen and brother-in-law John Simpson. SNOW Kenneth Loew remembered March 4 1955 loving family note. WINTER Elsie Winter remembered March 5 1944 Birmingham England family tribute.
Local groups list events in March including a Nassagaweya Branch Women’s Institute old time dance at Brookville Hall on March 4 with lunch and good orchestra, Lakeside CD E meeting March 8, and Knox church Easter offering March 10 with guest speaker Mrs Paul Rumball. Canada Packers Cooking School March 7 at Acton United Church, admission 50c. Acton Junior Farmers present Pink and Patches and Red Sky at Night March 10 at Acton Public School auditorium. adults 50c, children 25c.
In memoriam notices for Barbara Guthrie-Cornell and others recall deaths on February 27 1944 March 8 1945 and a father named James Eachern. Messages come from family members including Mother Dad sisters brothers and relatives.
Local retailer advertises limited stock with T V Admiral sets priced at 249 50 installed and payments as low as 195 a week Clearances include a Simplicity Washer regular 159 50 now 119 50 and a Frigidaire electric range with 100 old range allowance All major appliances on special with small monthly payments and a window display tease for a hydro conversion refrigerator deals and a 18 piece 22K pyrex set sale.
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