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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 10, 1949

Page

4

Everton Visitors and Weekend Guests Noted in Local Social

Mr and Mrs Arnold Wilson visited the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Alf Boles on Sunday. L P Renbern Cuziah spent the weekend with his wife and family. Ted Jestin and Pat Sy visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Max Milne Rockwood. Harvey Jestin Bobby and Betty Ann visited last week with Mr and Mrs Stanley McKay Guelph. Mr and Mrs Jack Grant and son of Guelph visited recently with Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin. Walter Couling Orangeville visited one day last week with Milas Kate Reed. Mr and Mrs Duncan Kingsbury and Catharine visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Astrey Jestin.

Arnold Wilson Tse Alf Boles idMdir Jack Grant Guelph Ted Jestin Walter

Farm Forum discussed income tax impact on farmers

Ballinafad group met at Mrs J D Sinclair and Garmet with good attendance. Worth’s question on income tax and its effect on farmers dominated the discussion. The World’s Day of Prayer was observed with Mrs Frank Smith as key woman. Mrs J Short hill presided and Hitts led the topic.

J. D. Sinclair Garmet WMS Robt. McEnery Frank Smith J. Shorthill Aas Hitts McKay

Rockwood Church Activities Highlight Community Gatherings

The Women's World Day of Prayer was held at the Presbyterian Church with United Church and St Johns joining in a well attended event. Reports note Mrs Roy Young’s removal to Guelph General Hospital after a serious back injury from a fall. The Rockwood Fire Department responded to a blaze at the Ingles home at Crewwen's Corners, saving neighboring buildings but injuring Mr Ingles who was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in Guelph. Additional notes cover a Rock-A-Long Women’s Institute supper at the Presbyterian basement, film demonstrations by J M Schneider Co of Kitchener, visits by Mrs Nichol of Simcoe, and updates on local residents Mrs C O Plank Mrs John R Smith Mrs Geo Boulton and others. A March WCTU meeting saw six members and two visitors, with prayers and readings and tributes to long-time member Mrs Gardiner. A Clip Sheet feature titled One Day in Seven, a recitation The Most Beautiful Thing in the World, and a Travellers Aid poem were shared, followed by a light lunch.

Presbyterian Church United Church St John's Church Roy Young General Hospital Guelph Ingles St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Fire Dept Inglea Fraser Plummer C. O. Plank Guelph General Hospital John R. Smith Rockwood Detroit Geo. Boulton W.C.T.U

Campbellville Meeting Lists Tax Talk and Card Winners

Rev Mr Hadder spent last week in New York City. Mr William Melarman is home. Sahoo Purnt Yorum met Monday evening in the school. Mr Gordon McPhail was chairman and Donald Smith secretary. Leaders were Archie Cairns and Claude Inglis. Progres aive euchre was enjoyed with prize winners George Inglis, Robert Murren, Robert Inglisa, Mrs Cameron Watson. Dainty refreshments were served. Sympathy is extended to Mrs John Diack on the loss of her step father Rev J B Carstadden of Belleville. He was buried Tuesday and Dr Reach and family motored to Belleville to attend the funeral.

Hadder New York City William Melarmn Gordon McPhail Donald Smith Archie Cairns Claude Inglis George Inglis Robert Murren Robert Inglisa Cameron Watson John Diack J. 8. Carstadden Belleville Mr. Reach

Acton Institute Women Convene At Mrs Drysdale Home

The March meeting of the Acton Women's Institute met at Mrs D Drysdale's home with Mrs Hoow Davidson in charge. Special organizers were appointed for a euchre and dance at Town Hall. Members shared Irish stories, a St Patrick life sketch, and a reading about Ireland.

Acton Women's Institute D Drysdale Hoow Davidson Fort Lambert Wilderspin St Patrick Ireland Mra McCauley Mra W Denny Mra Drystale

Auction at Elmira Highway farm lists livestock and gear

Public auction at 86 Elmira Highway near Guelph on Saturday March 12 at 1 PM features horses including Percheron mares, Holstein cows and a 2-year-old registered bull, tractors, plows, mowers, harness, furniture, and assorted farm implements. Terms cash. sale with reserve. Hindley Elliott, Auctioneers. GEO Currie, Clerk.

Bert Lefhon Elmira Highway Guelph Ariss Margit Durham O. P TRACS Fordson Oliver Massey Harris Stewart Electric Beatty Aluminum Bull Hindley. & Elliott Rockwood Milton Geo

Local 26 March Meeting Highlights Union Activities

Local 26 National Shoe and Leather Union held its regular March meeting with large attendance. Vice President R. Johnson opened. Committees reported activities and finances. The negotiating committee read the last meeting report. Four key points were discussed with cooperation from both sides. Temporary job placements and welfare help for a fire victim were approved. President A Clement urged active participation and the first reading of the new agreement was left to the Executive to rewrite.

National Shoe and Leather Union R. Johnson Bro. Roberts Bro Johnson Tay -Offe Eve Oded Steward H Vyreuler Bro. ¥. Cook Bro Ingles A. Clement

Officers Installed at March Meeting of Lakeside LO D E

The Lakeside Chapter LO D E held its March 8 meeting in the Legion Room. New officers were installed as the program, seven new members joined, and Miss Flora Moffat spoke on hospital work in He la Bela HG.

Lakeside Legion Room RR Darker Flora Moffat Hella Bela Mra Darby

Halton council approves new wing for home for aged

Halton County Council backed alterations and a new wing at the Halton home for the aged. The plan adds 34 beds for an estimated 1625 dollars, with total project costs around 140 000 and provincial funding covering half. The move includes consideration of separate married units and a potential own-home option for the county in future budgets.

Halton-Pee Halton Brampton J. Wickaon Trafalgar Hatton Noties Walliam Vanasickle Mary Petit W. F. Smith Burlington P. W Chambres Oakville Armstrong Malton Peel Vanaickte Jonea

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