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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 13, 1952

Page

5

Mrs L Williams Dies In Hospital

Mrs Lawrence Williams of Knox Ave died Wednesday after a months illness in St Josephs Hospital Guelph Funeral services were held Saturday at St Albans Church with interment in Fairview Cemetery She leaves two sons George Acton and Will Toronto a brother Charles Minneapolis and Wilkin Chatham and a sister Elizabeth Chapman Acton Surviving relatives include pallbearers and floral contributors from Baxter Laboratories and local communities

Lawrence Williams Knox Ave St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Saturalay Wis Williams Mabel Florence Brankley John Brankley England Willams

National Ice Cream Exhibit Opens in Britain

The first Britain devoted ice cream exhibition was held in Manchester. The event showcased industry innovations and attracted attendees from the ice cream sector, signaling a milestone for the sector in the country.

Britain Manchester

Notice to Creditors Estate of David Mannen Nassagawea Halton

Notice to creditors and others. All persons having claims against the estate of David Ernest Mannen late of Nassagawea township Halton laborer died about December 20 are to file proof with Maury Mochrie administratrix by March 15. After that date the estate will be distributed having regard only to claims filed. Dated Acton Ontario February 23 1950. Byker Solicitor Leatherland Ontario.

David Ernest Mannen Nassagaweva Halton Acton Ontario

Limehouse Reports' March W 1 Meeting Highlights

The March meeting of Limehouse W I was held March 6 at Mrs. Stuart Wright's home. Members discussed club activities, voted funds for Halton Musical Festival and Folk School, and planned purchases for sewing. Social convenors served lunch. a decision was made to send the President and Secretary to the Guelph conference.

Limehouse W. 1 Stuart Wright Halton Folk School Jimmy Gorden Karta Mia Fred Geary Harry Brown Citizenship and Education Jan S. Noble Frank Brown AL Smethurst Guelph J. S Noble Jno W. Noble Moangh

Home Ransacked as Harrison Trip Is Canceled

Former Acton Reeves and Mrs. C. HL Harrison now in Toronto moved to Florida for a holiday but learned on arrival in Niagara Falls that their Niagara Falls home at 62 High Park Blvd was looted from basement to attic. Jewelry camera and a movie projector vanished along with a watch given to Mr Harrison. The theft may exceed 1 000 dollars and a resident girl in the house was possibly drugged. The couple canceled their southern trip, while Acton friends mourn the loss. Canada faces lobster shortages?

Reeve C. HL. Harrison Toronto Florida Niagara Falls High Park Blvd Harrison Acton

Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Implements and Equipment

The undersigned announce a public auction at Lot Toocen Nassaguweya two miles south of Campbellyville on Saturday March 22 at 2 o clock. Items include tractors, farm implements, hay gear, poultry equipment, two rammer, brooders, torn gear, drum reader, and other tools. No reserve as owner has sold the farm. terms cash to clerk. Hindley and Elliott, auctioneers. L. McMillan, clerk.

J. A Hindley and Elliott Rockwood

Kentner Memorial Trophy Goes to Paul Lawson MVP

At a Monday Acton Minor Sparta Club meeting the Kentner Memorial trophy was awarded to Paul Lawson for hockey excellence and sportsmanship. Van Lawson, a promising Muskrat forward in the town league, led the voting among 16 nominees with Emmerson Baxter and Scotty McCristall as runners up.

Heault Acton Sparta Eveniig van Lawson Muskrate Paul Kentner Amnersey Avere Bimmerson Baxter C Scotty” McC Ernie Marks Johny Gord Cunningham Vic Masts

Juniors Hold Annual Banquet for Halton Farmers Club

About 160 attended the Halton Junior Farmers Banquet in Trafalgar Hall with Miss Evelyn Paracuse noting club aims to aid youth and communities. The event featured a turkey feast, decorations in purple and gold, committee reports, toasts, pins for past presidents, and dancing afterward.

Eleanor Saracuse Halton Junior Farmers Trafalgar Hall St. Luke's Women's Auxiliary Palermo Haltan Dave Pelletteria Junior Farmer Association of Ontario Dave Pelletterio Guelph Halton George E Elliott Milton Michael George John Bird Edna Aitken Ismey Kean

Open House At Malton High School Draws Big County Crowd

An overflow crowd attended the Halton County Night School open house at Malton High School for the second annual event. District residents filled the auditorium as classes posted a record attendance and the overall turnout neared six to TO0.

Malton High School Halton Mike Thatall

Exhibition Train Game Ends In Tight Acton Win

A small crowd watched an exhibition game in Acton arena last Friday night as Haxter Laboratories of Acton faced a swift CPR team with Guelph appearing in a local pun. Acton led early but the through train finished with Acton a 10 9 winner. A return game may be played at the OAC in Guelph.

Acton Haxter Laboratories Aoswift CPR Guelph

Baxter Labs edge Georgetown Businessmen 4-2 in playoff push

Baxter Lab hockey beat Georgetown Businessmen 4-2 at Georgetown Arena to secure a playoff berth in the Georgetown Industrial League. Zajac scored twice with an assist as Ken Adamson, Vie Masters and Everdell also contributed on the scoresheet.

Baxter Lab Georgetown Zajac Ken Adamson Vie Masters Everdell Jack Stewart Wilf Duval Baxter Burns Transport Smith and Stone Alliance Norval

Halton Horses? Havana Show Crowned Grand Champion

Canadian bred Holsteins led the Havana International Exhibition in Cuba. Robins Dixie Pasch, bred by W. H. Robinson of Georgetown, was named Grand Champion female. Other placings included a second senior heifer bred by R. D. Graham of Erin and a junior searching heifer by Emerson Ford of Hornby. Jersey cattle from Canada appeared for the first time in Havana. The show was conducted by Hays Ltd of Oakville with Manor Avon Vals, bred by William Davies and Son of Oakville, noted among entries. Judge Dro Wo. Yapp praised the event as a standout. All eight Jerseys were reportedly snapped up by Cuban breeders after the show.

Havana Phalton Robins Dixie Pasch W. H. Robinson Georgetown R.D Graham Erin Emerson Ford Hornby Jersey Canada Hays Ltd Oakville Manor William Davies Dro Wo Yapp

Banking by Mail Offers Safe Savings Across Distances

Canada’s First Bank promotes Banking by Mail to customers who cannot visit branches. The service enables deposits and savings from out of town, promising safety and convenience with mail-based transactions and a special information folder.

Garden Oder Manas + Bank of Montreal Abtetaker Maul Uuse Neue Baerly Yast Gordon Oder Maal

Oakville Oaks change classification and plan home brew team

Oakville Oaks return as an Intermediate HY club instead of Intermediate A or Senior, after turning down a Senior circuit entry. Financial aims include a budget cut from 500 to heads per game while fans are hoped to be drawn to the park. Milton and Georgetown hockey series advance. Chappell scores late and in overtime as Raiders push Elmira toward decisive game. Freddie Kentner stars in Toronto Hockey League Tiner series with other veterans on the Maher Shoes squad.

Halton County Tisehall Hawthorne Milton Logue Oakville Oaks Oak Gatun Oatw Acton Taat Sear Oaks Ile Oakville Journal Serthe News Batana Diaiselt Milter Consops Oakvalle Georgetown Elmira Polar Beara Chappell Raiders Dane Elmira Freddie Kentner OUSA Washington Lions Maher Shoes Keatner Cr-Ely Ihe Herbie Cain Flash Hollett Bill Thoma

Acton Beats Guelph Local Team 3 0 in Friendly

Acton defeated Guelph in a 3 0 match last Thursday evening. The Acton lineup included Rob Roos, Sid Elven, Bah Cunningham, Rena Wratha, Shirley Fryer, Doda Graham, Stella Brunelle, and Ken Haslid among others. Rob Roos also plays for Acton Yo from Milton.

Acton Quelph Hadointon Rena Wratha Shirley Fryer Doda Graham Velen Otterbein Stella Brunelle Dorothe Tawar Jack Heron Ken Haslid Rob Roos Sid Elven Howard Jakes Bah Cun-ningham Acton Yo Milton

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L. Williams Maury Mochrie Byker Solicitor C.fl Leatherland E. P Optometrist Guelph SR St George's Sa Vortoonws Bob Frana Limehouse Reports First Bank Man Watkin’s Marel F. B. Helferty Hogarth St. Oshawa Luce Tredfrid Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Wastosig Fant Fans Ao Co Strument Prince n@ 9 PRODUCTIONS Malty Kitchener Public School Fathers Acton Y.M.C.A Miss Brooks The Acton Baptist Church Mae Brooks Rural Life Mission
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