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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 06, 1958

Page

3

Residents Honor 41 Years in Post Office Service

In Campballville the community celebrated Mrs. Fred Garrett for 41 years in the village post office. A surprise presentation included a rocker, foot-stool, lamp, cardigan, corsage, and tea. Sympathy extends to families of Walter Vertier, Joseph Stokes, and Thomas Lytle. Community notices cover local events, council appointments, tax reminders, and welfare payments in Erin Township.

Campballville Fred Garrett Katharine McPhedran Esther Quinlan Ethel Lush Marion Inglis Cardigan Garrett Donald Wilats Walter Vertier St David's Preabytrrian Mra Joseph Stokes St. John’s Anglican Cemetery Mra Jor Curric Thomas Lytle Brighton Ontario Masonic Hall Jack Laking Bud Chester Audrey Hurren June Andrews

Presbyterial WMS Holds Annual Meeting Despite Bad Roads

Halton Presbyterial WMS held its annual meeting with strong attendance and active sessions despite severe road conditions. The event featured departmental work, a memorial service, Miss Leona Douglas of Japan as speaker, and a total of 2100 for Building Advance shared between scholarships and a Korea medical unit.

Presbyterial W.M.S Halton Presbyterial Wms Leona Douglas Japan Korea Oakville Cg.lt Watart Burlington Muistton Circle Lowville Evening Avatary Ld Boaks

Lorne Scots Regiment Reports Activities at Annual Meeting

Lt Col A Remp of Burlington announced at the regimental meeting that the Lorne Scots and Wallon Regiment plan further activities under Ottawa's blessing. The briefing touched on ongoing training, administration, and future drills amid evolving defense priorities.

Lorne Scots Regiment Osing Dafferin and Wallon A. Remp Burlington

Lorne ScotacBeef Cafferia Hold Group Conference North Bay

Lt Col A Remp of Bartington attends Group Commanders conference in North Bay. May RoJ Planes of Beanpton elected President of the Office Meas Committee at the Arms Sury meeting in Brampton. Other committee members listed include Brampton residents and officers.

A Remp Bartington Lorne ScotacBeef Cafferia and Halton Regiment North Bay Sundas Petumens May Roj Planes Beanpton Hrampton May Cog Guy Brampton AL V. Goodin Cape To W. Pallet Dine Crichton Georgetown EB Egan tSeeretry

Remembrance Book Honours Sergeants and Warrant Officers

An Brampton Armoury ceremony honored fallen soldiers with a Remembrance Book listing former Warrant Officers and Sergeants. Maj. W. C. Donaldson read the names, H. Capt A. J. Calder conducted the service, and H. W. Robinson played the Last Post as life members paid tribute to comrades.

Brampton Armoury Teas A.J. Calder Georgetown W. C. Donaldson H. W. Robinson

OSPRINGE Ladies Hold Monthly Euchre Night

Nine tables of cards filled the bi monthly euchre event sponsored by the Womens Institute on Friday. Prizes for high scores went to Mes Bert Robertaan and Harvey Jenkin. ducky tally to Hos Awrey and consolation to George Jackson.

W.L Womens Institute Mes Bert Robertaan Harvey Jenkin Ducky Tally Hos George Jackson Aandra Carolyn McEwan Clarkmet Aeth Bonnie Glandfidd Guelph Shirley Antey Shirley We Donald Matheson Conningsbs Ancaster George DD. Robertson Rong Ward Erin Agricultural le Mis Fines Nancy Hulloch Shirley Awrey Hetty Nancy Grundy Manny Klooster Masa Doris Fines Mix Archibald D.G. Robertsow Lake Sumere

High Altitude Humane Killing Proposal in Oakville

The Oakville and District Humane Society seeks public funds to buy equipment for a new high altitude humane killing method. The system, costing about $1500, would mimic the effect of reduced oxygen at high altitude to render animals unconscious. AL MacNab cites it as a near identical outcome to sleep.

Oakvill Oakville and District Humane Society AL MacNab Humane Society

Daughters of Knox Hold March Meeting

The Daughters of Knox held a March meeting at the church with Mrs charge leading and plans for continued church work. Members discussed Bible study, teaching children, and organizing social events, with notes on future speaker engagements and the big week upcoming services.

Daughters of Knox Puorther Apriane Daughters of Kaen Mac Ernest West Wall

Ten Children Baptized at Knox Church Service

Ten children were baptized during the Knox Presbyterian Church morning service on Sunday March 2. Names include John David Ashley and Evelyn Jane Johnston among others, with parents listed for each family and addresses noted.

Knox Kno Presbyteran Church John David Ashley Clifford Ashley Donald Hird Deborah Ann Janice Lynn Drinkwalter Robert Drinkwalter Habitant Toronto Evelyn Jane Johnaston Ian Johnston Jeffrey Colleen Anne Jordan Melvin Jordan Crescent St Cathy Flizabeth Lanson Hares Janwson Brock Ave John Douglas Punkpan Jack Pink Fat Church Ste FE Colleen Anne Spichvogel Daughts Mreo Mia Win

Daughters of Knox Medal Service Evening Service

The Daughters of Knox and the Young Women’s Affiliated Group of Knox Church held an evening service on February 23. Miss Kroomecm presided with Mis A W Welmies and others assisting. Mis AB Treoules of Campbellionag spoke as missionary to the Shop, sharing experiences. The event emphasized the importance of daily prayer, faith, and campus work, with a junior group presenting prayers and songs.

Daughters of Knox Knox Church Inter-echunh Council of Canada Mis Kroomecm Mis Thuamoraus

Eleanor Hamilton obituary interred in Everton

Mrs. Eleanor Jane Hamilton died Sunday February 73 at her Everton residence after a long illness. Born March 2 1878, she was married in 1807 to Irwin Edgar Hamilton and lived in Erin township before settling in Everton 60 years ago. Survived by son Charles and daughters Edith Minnie and Elva, two sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral service February 26 at Humility Funeral Home Acton with interment in Everton cemetery.

Eleanor Hamilton Everton Eleanor Jane Hamilton Janac Loree Flion Mach Irwin Edgar Hamilton Erin Township Hamilton Ta Charles Edith Mra Harry Hancock Minnie Min Alfred Couling Rockwood Elva Mes Wm Alexander Mra Wen McCutcheon Jobin McCutcheon Church of Chiat Disciples Byventan Miasomary Society Humivy Acton Themas Fountain Everton Cemetery Hoy McCutcheon Alex McPhedrin Wim George Mack Harvey Jestin Alvin McCutcheon

Local residents share notes of visits and birthdays in Acton area

Personal notes record visits in Acton with many Hamilton and Milton connections. Couples celebrate anniversaries and birthdays, and families gather for a birthday dinner with friends from Toronto Milton and town. Several local residents travel, host at homes, and attend events across Ontari Local names include Lambert Gillespie Powers Brown Barber Dilla and Arbic with Gerald and Lila noted.

Barty Artie Mra Bary Artie Ted Arbic Ann Marie Teddie Jim Jackson Cathe Mas Mane Dale William Malcolm Craig Russell Arbic Wayne Arbec Toronto

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