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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1951
Page
6
Corporal Maxon of the Provincial Police warns Acton residents that those who ride bicycles on the sidewalks will be prosecuted. The town will enforce the wire law banning any vehicle on sidewalks, even if officers must take action to keep sidewalks usable.
Three Georgetown men were hospitalized after a foggy crash on Highway 7 east of Rockwood Sunday morning. George Town resident WAAR Hillis drove a car that left the roadway and struck a guard rail injuring Arthur Hoave Percy Chaplin and Frank Parmentey who were treated at Gulf General Hospital and released Monday.
The Duke of Devonshire Chapter of the LO D E met at Mrs M Schroeder’s home. Members collected a shower of used clothing for overseas. Plans were set for an June gathering at the Cotton Melda Club with a dinner beforehand. A baking sale and Waistline Team were planned for June at Mrs George Sirrs. Mr Hogg of Galt spoke on the history and romance of dyeing fabrics and gave practical advice.
Rowing through a church event, the W M S read sections on the life of William Carey. Speakers including Mrs Mitchell led the talk as attendees praised mission work and local support in Esquesing. Local residents and visitors attended Friday night events under the Esquesing Agricultural Society sponsorship.
The article notes the forced postponement of an I chest X ray clinic and lists a crowd of locals and visitors from Guelph and surrounding areas. It mentions Mr Jari Windley, Mrs George PD Hobertim, Mr and Mrs Wer, and several others as part of the scene, with social visits and farm moves referenced nearby. The piece also records a Young Peoples Society meeting at the Altken home and various family cases including a measles note and a hospital visit.
Sunday Anril set a capricious spring tone as St Albans Guild hosted a sewing and baking bazaar that sold out completely. Mrs Luxton and Mrs Janes welcomed a capacity crowd after shopping in the Parish Hall while tea was served. Volunteers led kitchen duties, tea tables, and prizes including a leather wallet won by Mexico Dubois and a sack of potatoes awarded to Mrs Lillian Griesh.
Fragmented report outlines a guest talk at the Ataton on Inip. Students plan inter-school events including a May 18 field meet with Erin Milton Georgetown and Actor. Basketball results are mixed with seniors and juniors varying in wins. Dining hall arrangements and new public school construction add to the community schedule.
Neighbors and friends crowded into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Harding to celebrate the upcoming move of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wording with Acton. They were given gifts including an electric toaster tram clock and floor lamp. The event ended with lunch as guests sang for the couple.
Rural and urban pupils in the county prepare for the Halton Music Festival at Knox Presbyterian Church May 10 and 11. Competitions have been held in Nassagaweva Nelsos and Esqueang with winners advancing to the county event. Adjudicator is George Smale of the Ontario School for the Blind Brantford. The contest opens Thursday morning with girls seven and under solos and runs to Friday afternoon May 11.
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