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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
5
Local column records visitors and travels including Mire and Min Burt Van Norman from Ki chener in Acton, Mina Shirley Rolstan’s appendectomy at Guelph General, Ramahaw visit to Weston, and farm sale near Ballinatad to the Mc Enerys. Also mentions John Wood’s recovery, funeral in Grand Valley for James Landsborough, Halton Deanery dinner in Norval, and MLA Rev ROH Armstrong’s convocation degree.
A series of Sunday and weekday visits described across towns including Guelph Kitchener Moffat and Rockwood. Mr and Mrs Bert Palfragian hosted on Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hartap and other local couples visiting from Hillsburgh Elmwood and Babby.
A benefit dance under Nassar’s auspices was held last Wednesday night with Mr Russell Daly and Mrs Gus as winners. Social visits include Toronto residents Mr and Mrs James Norman with Mr and Mrs Gordon Ropzell and others. Local groups and individuals attended events at Loretta Academy and various homes in Moffat and surrounding towns. The note closes with well wishes for Mrs Josephine McKannon now in Stratford hospital.
A three act comedy Lena Rivers was staged Thursday evening at the Town Hall under the auspices of the Borkalong Women's Institute. The cast of thirteen performed well mixing dramatic and musical elements. Daylight Saving Time went into effect Saturday with no change in routine. The Town Hall event drew a good attendance and the evening pleased local residents. Mrs Langdon and Mr Tate occupied premises on Joo Tate's property since last fall, relocating to a new home purchased from Grattan Travis. Rev John W Over led Sunday services at the United Church and Mr Barton of Elora preached. Mrs George Adamson of Toronto visited, renewing acquaintances, and Joe Oskea of Toronto planned a weekend stay. The Tiny Tots contest was talked up as a fundraiser for a playground near Malin Street. Ruth E B George, chief telephone operator, reported flood conditions near their home after heavy rains last week.
A fall children's event highlights seed distribution by local Ladies group at Me Faw of Quirville Hightman. The note mentions attendees including Mae Joan Huddle and Annis Spitzer, with social gatherings, golfing remarks, and various visitors from nearby towns.
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