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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 14, 1953

Page

5

Visit Ceariainty During the Wee

Sunday visitors filled area homes with relatives from Richmond Hill Guelph Rockwood Kitchener and Erin. Families including the Nelson Duckett Alton Jestin Hartop Mack Black Morrell Fountain and many others visited or hosted gatherings over the weekend.

Nelson Duckett Norman Q Richmond John Alton Marshall Alton Joan Galt Fred Alton Rockwood Hepburn Milton Patten Diane Guelph Ken Smith Tom Fountain Mra. Chas Fountain T. D. McCutcheon Harveyprestin D. T. McDougall Rae Erin

Kennedy Jacob D. Kennedy dies in Hamilton

Jacob D Kennedy of Hamilton died at Hamilton General Hospital on Monday May 11. He was born in Erin township and lived in George town from 1900 to 1913. Surviving are daughters Annie Henry La don, R A Brady Toronto, Elizabeth Kennedy at home, and son Hugh D Kennedy. son Pastor L A Kennedy predeceased him. Also two sisters Mrs Harvey Toronto and Mrs Maude Brandon Hamilton, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Interment Woodland Cemetery Hamilton.

Jacob D. Kennedy Hamilton General Hospital Mr. Kennedy Hamilton Erin Township Georgetown Agnes Smith Ph.lpott Tabernacle Kennedy Annie Henry Ladon R. A. Brady Toronto Elizabeth Kennedy Hugh D. Kennedy L. A. Kennedy Harvey Maude Brandon Woodland Cemetery

Rams Lacrosse 1954 Schedule Features 24 Games

The Rama announce a 24 game season starting with a home opener on June 6 at 8:30 PM after May 29 opener at Ohsweken. Teams entered include Streetsville Dundas Ohsweken Acton Wallaceburg Georgetown Sarnia with seven clubs and several newcomers. Wallaceburg and Sarnia join to complete the group, aided by a $100 visiting club guarantee for non return trips.

Rama Dundas Hypo Acton Indiana Burlington Brantford Georgetown Sarnia Wallaceburg Maketup Streetsville Ohaweken Acton Ontario OLA Thia Rember Enmnen Natural Ohsweken Sarma Rams Sarala Bennett Brothers Huntsville Revis Bill Beet Chuck Marr Harold Avery Brampton Brunski Krapek Howell Taillefer Kentner Hazel Norm Young Fergus

Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements

An auction will be held at lot 19 6th con Nassagaweya on Tuesday May 15 at 1 30 PM to sell horses cattle pigs and farm implements. Items include two Jersey cows, mares and calves, two Yorkshire sows, numerous machines and tools, cream separator, scales, hay gear, fencing, and more. No reserve as the proprietor gives up farming. Frank Petch Auctioneer Georgetown 391.

WM. McCullough Con Nassagaweya Nos Frank Jersey Beatty de Laval Frank Petch Georgetown

Rams stage practice sparks hope for stronger lacrosse club

Sid Eleen predicts a better Rama squad after the initial practice session. About 18 players, including Norm Young and George Heatly in goal, vie for spots as Joe Gerri coaches in his first duties. New faces from Huntaville, Brampton, Acton, and Fergus join prospects from Streetaville and Georgetown, boosting contention.

RAMS Sid Eleen Aeveral Joe Gerri Hla- Firdt Norm Young A-Hiver George Heatly Intercat Marc Laferriere Streetavill Georgetown Huntavilla Kevis Bill Cliff Bennett Chuck Marr

Elect Executive Of Mission Circle

The annual Baptist Mission Circle meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Henry Cripps on April 29. Mrs. Charles Landsborough presided, officer nominations led by Mrs. Wagher, and new president Mrs. Ho Helwig expressed thanks and urged cooperation. A devotional, scripture reading, missionary fair report, and a luncheon concluded the gathering.

Baptist Mission Circle Henry Cripps Charles Landasbarough Lorne Garner Ho Cripps J. Chapman Rugh Reid Wagher Ho Helwig Lloyd Bulmer J. Cripps W. Gamer H. Dyccard J. W. Chapman W. Gordon

Acton High School to skip May exams in Upper School

At a staff meeting last Wednesday it was decided there would be no May examinations for the Upper School. Regular period tests may occur in some subjects but no formal exams. Grade 13 finishes after depart mental writing on June 19. other grades end June 4 with exemptions. A school delegation will attend Play Day in Guelph at the OAC, followed by a dinner and dance.

Chris Lamb Guelph O.A.C

Galt Livestock Market Sale Announcement

Galt Livestock Market runs every Tuesday at 1 pm in Ontario for farm livestock and poultry auctions. The sale offers special advertising for large consignments and low dealer rates with experienced auctioneers and a no sale no commission policy. Stables are disinfected for customer protection.

Galt Ontaro

$1,000 Loan Defrays Storm Costs and Local Bills

The township council approves a $1,000 loan to cover storm expenses and related costs. They authorize payments including $400 for committee duties, a grant of $20 to the Agricultural Society, and $200 toward arrears. Road and bridge work is approved with specific lot and concession grading and construction items across East and West Divisions. General accounts amount to $341.49, charity $1,000, livestock $251, and fund $1,040.28.

Gixastrana Leextarin Erin Wiehard Bryan Nell FE Meinion Bart Moore Alaminsur Oon Watewe Scott Ata Acton Agrcultural Society of Agceultural Society

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