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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 09, 1957

Page

8

Obituary Mrs W Matheson Passes in 81st Year

Mrs W Matheson an active Hillaburg area resident dies in her 81st year after long illness. She leaves husband Fyfe Somerville of Tarnwell Ont three sons Jean Beatty of Guelph Donald of Hillsburg and two daughters Minnie Somerville and Pearl Kennedy. Survived by siblings Robert Russell and George and parents Mr and Mrs Fyfe Somerville predeceased by Fyfe. Service conducted by Pastor Goldie of Hallaberg Baptist Church with burial at Coningsby Cemetery.

Fratay Wallace Matheson Russell George Fyfe Somerville Fyfe Somerville Robert Alexander Fyfe Matheson Naasiguweya Erin Hillaburg Goldie Hallaburg Baptist Church Coningsby

Speeder Replies To Curious Writer About a Framed Ticket

The piece describes a speaker asking Freda Ganley about reframing a wooden frame to hold a cherished ticket. The narrator recalls wandering town seeking a suitable frame before discovering the ideal solution in a familiar place. A family friend is praised for reliability as the frame now hangs in the living room guarding the ticket.

Speeder Freda Ganley

Eden Mills Church Hosts Men’s Supper for Organ Fund

Eden Mills United Church Women’s Auxiliary held a men’s supper Friday night to raise funds for the church organ. A strong turnout enjoyed music by O Baker and Mia Win Anderson, with Harold Tomlinson leading a community sing along as colorful films from local and travel views entertained attendees.

Eden Mills Eden Mills United Church Woman's Auxiliary O ’Baker Mia Win Anderson Joan Turner Harold Tomlinson

Honor Acton Couple On 10th Anniversary

An Acton couple celebrates their tenth wedding anniversary with family and friends in a quiet gathering. The couple marked a decade of marriage amid shared memories and plans for the future.

Acton

Recent Bride Feted at Shower in Evening Celebration

A late sixties era bride was honored at a wedding shower attended by family and friends. The event featured thoughtful gifts, a light assortment of refreshments, and warm toasts to the couple.

St Alban’s Guild Meeting in Parish Hall

A fragmented report details St Alban’s Guild gathering in the parish hall with mentions of members, activities, and planned projects. Names such as Madeley Sind mercertens and ChE appear amid garbled lines, indicating a social or church group meeting with community planning.

St. Alban’s Guild Madeley Sind Mercertens

Roxy Changes Amid Patronage Shortfall

A local venue shifts management due to lack of patronage. The notice mentions changes affecting attendees, scheduling, and plans for future events, with names of organizations and individuals tied to the venue.

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