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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 01, 1952

Page

14

Willing Gardeners Elect Executive

The Os pringe Willing Gardeners met at leader Milas Dorlix Fines home after school to elect officers. Donna Johnson became president with Doris as vice president. assistant leader Mrs Norman McKenzie helped plan the gardens as sandwiches and lemonade were served.

Ospringe Milas Dorlix Fines Norman McKenzie Donna Johnson Doris Gordon Aitken FE. Archibald O.A.C Thomas Fines Ross Ferguson Belwood Wm. Venderson R. Hunter G. Grundy J. McLaren Toronto Dick Kloaster Herman Klongier Markdale Guelph Biltmores Regina Pats

Community News Roundup Shows Awards and Visits

A village gathering honored Glendon Scott with gifts and thanks at a Friday presentation in the Hall. Guests included Jack Noble and Rev. A Calder, with music, readings, and two vocal selections. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. W. McCullough on their golden wedding and reports of local families visiting relatives in Rockwood and Toronto.

Glendon Stott Canberry Portage le Pac Manitoba Folloatrey Jack Noble Presbyterian Hymn Bank W. I H. Norton BE. Sanford Glen A Calder and E Scott Thos. Haines Smethurst Calder H Norton Russell McDonald A. C. Patterson Joy Robt Patterson Wilbur Patterson Rockwood Patterson Sr R. P. Bourne R.M.C Kingston Picton A. C. Bourne Trinity College University of Toronto Islington Toronto Wm. Mitchell E Sanford FE. Ellerby John Noble W Shelbourne Wilfred Brown Cooksville Fred Cox Hullsburgh Harold Scott

Bride to Be Honored at Shower for Eldora McCauley

Miss Eldora McCauley daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex McCauley of Alton was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs F Anderson. Guests played bingo and gifts totaling a basket were awarded by Mrs Barr and Mrs W McGilloway. Miss McCauley will wed Mr Edward McGilloway in early May.

F. Anderson Eldora McCauley J Kentner Danna Anderson McCauley Edward McGilloway

Grass Fire and Community Events Reported in Local Notes

A grass fire spread to a nearby roof but was controlled by the fire department under the United Church of Canada association. A three act play by Belwood locals Tempest and Sunshine entertained town residents at the Belwood Town Hall with performances by Bruce Wayne and Sheila Masking during interludes. Sunday School visitors from the Presbyterian Church attended a Kit chener rally at St. Andrew's Church in Guelph Presbytery with Rev. John Murdeave and Rev. John Grieg leading prayers and service segments. Local scenes include lawn cleanups, lawn mower sounds, and preparations for bowling season. Weekend visitors included Enid McNabb, Roy Kirwan and family, and George Day with a new car.

Lorine John Henderson James Gray Long Wrans United Church Waomena Association Belwood Tempest Sunshine Gant Phi Any Adaugh Auctien Times Bruce Wayne Sheila Masking East Presbyterian Church Kitchener Guelph St. Andrew's Church David Tolton John Murdeave Waterloo Acton Elmira Clare Ridsdale Gaaspel John Grieg Fergus Robert Armstrong Joseph Connell Finlay G. Stewart St. Andrew’s Church Enid McNabb Toronto Roy Kirwan Babe George Day Day

Campbellville Bride Receives Chest of Silver at Reception

Miss Joyce Copper wed Raeburn Reid on Wednesday at Knox Church Guelph. A chest of silver was presented to the couple by the S S No 10 School committee. The report notes bridal parties, church rallies, and local social events including showers and quilting sessions. The article closes with a reflection on driving maturity by age.

S. S.no. 10 Joyce Cowper Knox Church Guelph Raeburn Reid Stuart Cramp Walter Hambley William Roberts Tom Mitchell Miss Whitehead Toronto Miss Roberts Inglewood S.S. No. 10 Campbellville John Kobzey Roy Bruce Jean Dennis St. David's Presbyterian Church Kitchener Recreation Club S.S. No. 10 School Lloyd Crawford James Wallace Douglas Agnew Robert Inglis James Deforest Ross Elliot Leonard Andrews George Inglis Murray Markle and Scholl Millgrove United Church Lois Inglis Ross Mitchell Carbett Glen Britton Peel India

Community News Roundup From Acton And Surrounds

A local notice list details hospital visits in Toronto and Acton. marriages, weddings in Glenview Presbyterian Church Toronto. guests at homes in Acton. birthdays and social events including Mrs W H Stewart’s 85th birthday. travel and health updates for residents such as Hannah Wallace and Mary Redman. community members from Acton, Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Montreal and beyond attend events and gatherings.

Engagements Announce Two Pending Marriages in 1952

The engagement of Joanne Marguerite McKay to Lloyd Harvey Early is announced, with plans for a May 10 1952 wedding. Also announced is the engagement of Helen May to John David son of Mr and Mrs John Airdrie Acton, with a May Bath ceremony at All Saints Anglican Church.

Joanne Marguerite Roderick J. McKay McKay Lloyd Harvey Early Robert Early Campbellville Gordon Jackson Erin Helen May John David John Airdrie

Presentation Held For Hilliard Family Incident

A community event featured a Ballinafad presentation with prizes, dancing, and gifts for the Hilliard family. The program included music, a punch of stories, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Mekinery.

Hilliard

Faster program yields multiple tournament winners

More winners in the U M L C A s Faster program were released this week. Thursday am midget girls team includes Anne Deforest Ruth Landsborough Pat Smethurst Teresa Arbie. Friday am midget boys floor hockey champions list Don Wilds Bill Churchill Ernie Lawson Bob Coxe and soccer champions George Oakes Jim Wahiman Michael Hurst George Williamson.

U.mlc.a Anne Deforest Ruth Landsborough Pat Smethurst Teresa Arbie Don Wilds Bill Churchill Ernie Lawson Bob Coxe George Oakes Jim Wahiman Michael Hurst George Williamson

Actor High School News In May Field Day Plans

Local high school notes report a Normal School visit by Mr Armatrong to address students and five Grade Al graduates planning to enter Normal School next fall. An assembly featured Mr Dharmaray of India and Mr Sharpe on Friday. Field Day at Acton Park is scheduled for next Wednesday with an inter-school Meet in Milton on May 13 and a Milton performance by six girls in the Halton County Music Festival on May 8. The girls' senior volleyball team plays in Guelph on May 17.

Carolyn Oakes Armatrong Phanilaa Normal School Ciondeaott Cme Pam Dharmaray India Ob Sharpe Ace Heron Sharpe Gakie Weday Clara Acton Park Milton Hansen Halton Guelph

Everton Sunday Speaker Is Missionary to India

Misa Dorothy McDougall returned missionary from India was guest speaker at the morning service at the Church of Christ on Hiday. Several local families and visitors from Guelph Owen Sound Stith and Little Current were seen in attendance or visiting relatives over the weekend.

Misa Dorothy McDougall India Church of Christ Hiday Jop. Henham Jack Morrell Guelph Chas Bye Larry Victoria Ocand Howard Gilbank Wendy Owen Sound Mea. Cloyd Cutting Acton Little Current Ontario Mra W. Alexander Irvin, Hoamittan

Beav er Lodge accuracy shows seed production shares

Officials at the Beaverlodge Experimental Station estimate regional seed shares for the Peace River area. The region accounts for 25 percent of brome grass seed 80 percent of creeping red fescue seed 84 percent of alsike seed 12 percent of sweet clover seed and 9 percent of alfalfa seed produced in the country.

Beaverlodge Alta Peace River

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Willing Gardeners Limehouse Glendon Scott Min Withan Ming Jeanhe Walker da Toronto General Hosplital Woo. Mattat Toronto Hopital Torente Iumtoy M. McGean Tilbury Taal Wrok William Lynd Oshawa Wan Hha Slater Mra. J. Murray Lyons Drampton Mr and A M. McPherson Arthur St Hin Bordound Dudy Af Ror Armatrong Knox College J. G. Sackville Peterhore Men. A. Long Wot. A. Wetland Katherine of Rom. MacDonald Mrs. AL. Davidson Reid-Garbett Glenview Presbyterian Church P. J. Fetterly Guelph St New York State AL G. Dharmaraj M.C.A R. H. Armstrong Hannah Wallace Guelph Hoagsphtal J. W. .McLeod Harry Jacques Marilyn Jacques Wes Wolfe Frank Browning G. A. Pills Miss Etta Pills C. Hansen Nellie Anderson Isobel Anderson C. Coles Russell Patter- Ison R. McKay Mary Ruth McKay G. Kardas Kardon Canada Hungary Montreal David Dills W. H. Stewart Charles McKeown Burlington Roy McKeown Hamilton Hospital Mary Redman Bell Telephone Co The Bell Barrie C. G. M. Hurlbut George Fryer Alec Alexander Niagara Falls Stamer and Sons Allen and Derrick Stamford Harold Beatty Hamilton D. Lindsay J. Moore N. McNabb C. W. Mason F. Cleave E. Hawthorne Ballinafad Love Bate Feu Bburah Walllin Wright P. Oi Clarener Allan Joe Mekinery Cone Beale Mekinery HatHard Nile Scott Yan Ile Teaver God Robert McEnery Everton Avi Hinton Acton Taxi Georgetown Gordon Young Ltd Acton and District Stédger Tatiay Aia Florida Oranges Ledger G.A
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