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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

4

Community notices from Limehouse and area

Friday evening events at the cadre sponsored by the gardens committee of the W I featured winners Ladies Stra Jack Crawford Mrs Jan Noble and Men Mr Hitchie Benton Mr Jack Crawford. Ram's Orchestra provided music and RL Davidson was floor manager for the dance after lunch. Sunday School children sang a Mothers Day choir at the Presbyterian Church. Various visitors from Toronto Harte Georgetown and Nicolas attended with local families and cadets from Noble Military College enjoyed a weeklong visit with relatives in the area.

W.I Stra Jack Crawford Jan Noble Hitchie Benton Ram RL Davidson Presbyterian Church A Norton Kasan Mes Dickie Toronto W. T Wol Newton Harte van Bongardo Noyal Military College Robin Bourne Bear Hob Lane Georgetown Ted) Morrow Elaine Lane Smethant AW Benton Greenlers Campbellsille Douglas Scott Armstrong Ss Construction Teos Pastoles Quebec

Nassagaweya Community Notes and Memorials

Local commemorations mark a wedding anniversary and a centennial planning meeting at Nassagaweya Institutes in Brookville with officials and families in attendance. Other items report tree planting by students, a head injury at Glen Christie, church events, a funeral for Mila Dredge, and community updates from Nassagaweya Presbyterian church cemetery to the Guards Brigade return itinerary.

Neo Toupen Stephen Awe Win Swed Vane Peter Mi Daan Mel Stan Robinson Huss Beas Nassagavecesa Institutes Hrookville Nassakatera Centennne Nassagaweya George Locker Glen Christie David McPhedran

Ballinafad Mother's Day Service and Baptisms

Mother's Day service held in Ballinafad on Sunday with seven babies baptized. Recipients include Keith Sbuyal Ross son of Mroo and Mrs Alloyd McLean and Sheila May daughter of Mr and Atis Stanley Sinclate. Also noted are Gordon Mich ind and Carolyn June as children of local residents.

Keith Sbuyal Ross Mroo Alloyd McLean Albert Murray Mas Leo Jamieson Dane Sheila Elwood Snow James Murray Williard Sanderson Sheila May Atis Stanley Sinclate Gordon Mich Ind Fred Gray Carolyn June Mea Batu McFaeey Hay McEnery Tom Gibsads Colestoas Vaaitocs Mr Farly Stix Ernie McBlinery Mim Husad Taylor Valerie Toronto Jo Allan Blue Mountain School John Mekaners Mir Victor Swindlehurst Kenneth Ridder

Johnny Helinda at the Roxy Acton

Johnny Helinda is slated to perform at the Roxy theatre in Acton, drawing local music fans for an evening show. The event highlights a rising act and offers a chance to see live entertainment in a contemporary venue.

Johnny Helinda Roxy Acton

Local Village Notices and Movements

Mr Leslie Kam has built a modern garage and machine shop in the village. Mrs Gh Stoddart returns from Easter holidays with friends in Osen Sound. Mrs Jas McBride moves to Glen Williams. Mrs Ritch of Toronto returns to her old home. Jean and Mr A McDonald of Town Line recover from illness.

Leslie Kam Gh Stoddart Osen Sound Jas McBride Glen Williams Ritch Toronto Jean A McDonald

Caledon High School Area meeting discusses attendance

In Helfourntain Hall on Wednesday evening last week the Caledon Township school sections 9 and 7 assembled to discuss the High School Area problem. Mr Scott called for a vote of those in favor of joining the Orangeville High School Area with the motion supported by Erin Township and Wallase Addaoadoup. Students from the three sections would attend school there under a per pupil cost basis. The article also notes local trout catches and reports of fishing near the Creda forks.

Caledon Helfourntain Hall Scott Hose Jr Ie Orangeville Agh Angle Pate Tome Hat Mothe Erin ‘Pownship Wallase Addaoadoup Theo Brecon Canon Laytonois Leo Lyons Forka-of-the- Creda Fup

Mothers Day Service and Community News in Campbellville

Campbellville residents honored mothers with cards gifts and hood wishes while others traveled to Niagara District to view blossoms. St David's Sunday School featured a chalk drawing by Kenneth Sims and a piano duet with Muriel and Kenneth honoring mothers.

Niagara St David's Presbyterian Kenneth Sims Oakville Sims Muriel Kenneth Mother Murray McPhail Robert Menzies

Auction sale notices many household items and a car

An auction at Georgetown on May 7 features a large assortment of items from living room furniture to kitchenware and garden tools. One exceptional lot includes furs from a recent purchase. a Model A Ford Roadster is also offered. Terms: Carte French… Adctionest.

Donald Jourdain Normandy Georgetown Snyder State Henes Crist Westinghouse Saint Ming Vtematec Carte Frank Petch

Sunday Visits From Guelph and Mount Dennis Friends

Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs W Head included Chas Head Donnie and Valerm Head from Mount Dennis and Fred Murray Hitle from Guelph joined Mr and Mrs Irvine Harmalton Mancock Couling Masses Muriel Hatbara Hen ham Muriel and Hatbara Hen ham from Guelph spent the weekend at the home of their parents Chere and SMa 42) Benham Mro and Miseet Pullraman of Mount Peasant visited on Sunday with the latter's parents W H Hortop Bre Harvey Jentey and Jwobby visited Sunday afternoon with Mire Duncan Kingsbury and Cathaone. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs John Alton were Rob ert Wattes and Albert Aton Guelph Rivertoe Math tease Spenetioed up for these fet gine arn May Ath Miss Hse Cc dps vesting at Mis Suter Thad Wass Toads of bears Drom Dot shower sport ty at the Seoul tap.

W. Head Chas Head Donnie Mount Dennis Fred Murray Hitle Valerm Head Guelph Irvine Harmalton Patty Mancock Vaden Alf Couling Alexander Masses Muriel Hatbara Henham Miseet Pullraman Mount Peasant W. H. Hortop Harvey Jentey Jwobby Duncan Kingsbury Cathaone Mro John Alton Robert Wattes Albert Aton Seoul

Community Notes From Rockwood Town

Sunday services at United Church marked infant baptisms for the Stranahan and Lane families with Holy Communion observed. The morning Sunday School drew a full group while evening choruses and candle lighting opened a solo prayer service. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Munro of Homritten, Miss Joliffe appointed nurse in Napanee VON, and several families moving to Main Street with welcome returns from Guelph and Galt.

Ue Presbyterian Mra Mn Stranahan Lane Johan Choteh Miss Hamall Misa Peart Cgut United Church Garmet Betty Sen Soueph Murphy Maen Mioc Alex Munro Mia Waaltneet Giadama Hass Alan Mots Teronte Das Wyth Jho Peaten Mass Bhai Pearen Tiuee Hosking Ureors Alee Guelph Hospital Lneperabia Frances Joliffe Hampton VON Napanee McNee M. McNee Guelph Ho Burrows Brown Kitchener

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