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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 20, 1952

Page

7

Ladies Study Work In South America

The March meeting of Knox Church Women’s Missionary Society was at Mrs A J Buchanan’s home on Mill Street. President Mrs H Malnprix presided and Mrs R O’Hara led a study from Meet the South Americans. Members discussed the upcoming bank offering meeting in April and enjoyed tea after a social half hour.

Women's Missionary Society Knox Church A. J. Buchanan Mill St Mra. H. Malnprixe Mra. R. O'Hara Ps Lark Gueliph Presbyteriat W.mls. Hekdat Muchanon

Erin Township Council appoints viewers, keepers, valuators

Erin Township Council meeting at Hillsburgh on March 2 appointed fence viewers Dun can McMillan Coe Davin Burt Rowan McEnery and Robi A Rowan, pound keepers Robt A McEnery John McDowell S E Smith Hector Pinkney Morgan Graham Leslie Jackson Kenneth Reid David Barbour David Stewart Hugh M Reid Norris Sinclair Wilbert McFee, and livestock valuators Clarence Bryan Far Jessop David Stewart Gordon Jackson. Tax rolls due by April 20. treasurer named collector for arrears 1849 1950 1951. Gravel tender for 20000 cu yds approved. parking on Church Street to be removed. Salvation Army Mitten Branch donation 20. Fire Dept $200. printing tender 1952 Erin Advocate. various accounts paid.

Robt A. McEnery John McDowell S. E. Smith Hector Pinkney Morgan Graham Leslie. Jackson Kenneth Reid David Barbour David Stewart Hugh M. Reid Norris Sinclair Wilbert McFee North Clarence Bryan West Far Jessop South Gordon Jackson Church Street Canadian Pacific Railway Hillsburgh Mamitten Branch Salvation Army Erin Erin Village Fire Department McKenzie Erin Advocate Lve

Children of the Archbishop reviewed as a lively portrait novel

Book by Mr Collins praised for its engaging characters Sweetie and Ginger in an orphan home. Archbishop Bodkin connected figures and London setting noted with Dickensian sparkle. Long but charm lies in details. 1952 pork market outlook mentions surplus hogs and pork products.

Mr. Collins London Acton Public Library Archbishop Bodkin England Sweetie Ginger Mr. Coullin

Honorary Regent Installs Officers for Lakeside LO.D.E Chapter

Fifty two members attended the Lakeside Chapter LO.D.E installation led by Honorary Regent Mrs Yavel Orr on March 11 in the Legion Hall. Verna Renan accepted the charter as new Regent for 1952 with retiring Regent Margaret Creighton honored for her service. The group voted to continue sending food parcels to two elderly England residents and discussed a theater party at the Roxy Theatre as a year end reward for best program. A Texas-based member Bessie Maplesden sent a letter of interest. Minstrels from Way Down South entertained after the business session, and the meeting closed with tea.

Lakeside Lo.d.e Yavel Orr Legion Hall Verna Renan Mary Hinton Margaret Creighton England Roxy Theatre Texas Bessie Maplesden South

Glass shatterproof coating promises non shattering glass

A plastic coating described by The Financial Post adds a shatterproof quality to ordinary glass. The coated glass withstands heat up to 212 degrees F and maintains tensile strength of 3 000 to 5 060 lb per sq in. One gallon covers about 100 square feet and the coating is claimed not to yellow.

Financial Post

Wood Bid Accepted by Township School Board

The Erin area school board met March 12 at Ospringe School and approved tenders for wood supplies totaling multiple cords at 7.50 per cord for several schools. additional items included salary payments, taxes, and maintenance costs. Notable bidders included Delymer Peavey, Arthur Saunders Yeon, and Wm Butler.

Erin Ospringe W. N. McVittie Alan Watson Wm. Delaney Jas Delymer Peavey Arthur Saunders Yeon B. Bismore Jon Myrtle White W. OS. Irwin Marshall's le D Mundell and Sons Kimber Wm Butler Reginald Cooper Duncan McMillan Erin Advocate

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