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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

11

IODE Convention Reported To Ladies

May meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E. was held at Mrs. W. Beatty's with regent Mrs. A. Long in the chair. A letter of thanks went to G. W. McKenzie and to the girls of Grade seven and eight for tagging for the Blind.

Duke of Devonshire D.E Mra. W. Beatty Mra. A. Long G. W. McKenzie Igradow Bikery M. Mainprize Mra. Mowat Hamilton Mra Lang Sesson E. Bates McMaster University

Everton Visitors On Mother's Day

Mr and Mrs Norman Fryer and family of Guelph visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Omar Parker over the weekend. Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon spent a few days at Thornbury visiting the Mac McLeod family. Sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Duncan McAllister on the sudden death of their niece Kathleen Milloy of Guelph. Mr and Mrs Robert McCutcheon of Kitchener visited Miew and Mrs Harvey Jestine and Bobby, then joined Mr and Mrs Jestin and Bobby to visit Mr and Mrs Ed Spence in Toronto.

Norman Fryer Guelph Omar Parker T. D. McCutcheon Thornbury Mac McLeod Duncan McAllister Kathleen Milloy Robert

Limehouse Fire Victim Relocates To New Home And Local Church News

Mr Thos McAlpine who lost his home in the January 3 fire moved into a new residence last weekend provided by friends, moving from the A. W. Benton home. Mother's Day services at the Presbyterian Church included baptisms for Deborah Elizabeth Rogers Verna Macy Hall Marsha Susan Jones Cheryl Diane Laur Gordon Stanley. Awards were given for memory work, and social events followed.

Thos, McAlpine A. W . Benton Presbyterian Church Alex Calder Deborah Elizabeth E. Rogers Verna Macy Arthur Hall Marsha Susan Charles Jones Cheryl Diane Stephen Barry Sheldon Laur Gordon Stanley Lloyd McEnery A.W Norton W. Price Annamaarie Spitzer Acton Mesdames Ellerby Jack Noble E Sanford O.A.C Wm Turner David Joe Attle Milton Linham's Joe

A H S Tops in Meet With Multiple Event Wins

The article lists numerous AR boys and senior girls placing in sprints, jumps, throws, and relays led by W McHugh and D Vaughan. It notes achievements across track events including dash runs, jumps, and field events, plus open girls relays and Roy’s relays with several athletes named for each discipline.

R. Ellis E. Cairns PL Barber Stan Mieczanice FE Berg W. Coon R. Els FE. Gcairns OM G. McClure J. Timlock

Doris Shirley Jennings Weds Ronald Salt at St Pauls Church

Doris Shirley Jennings of Hamilton and Ronald Frederick Salt of Hamilton were married at St Pauls United Church Milton on Saturday afternoon. Rev J Blair officiated. The bride wore a white faille taffeta gown with Chantilly lace and bore red roses. attendants wore pastel faille taffeta gowns. A garden reception followed, about 60 guests attended, and the couple plan to reside in Martinique Apartments after a trip to Boston.

St. Pauls United Church Milton Doris Shirley Jennings Hamilton Hedley Jennings Ronald Frederick Salt Frederick Salt Acton J. Blair Kay Eldridge Beverles Jennings London Margaret Allan Valeri Stacy Gail Fryer Lawrence Arbiy Oakville Allan Spanton Melbourne Blow Orde Harold Magee Donald Bacon Boston Mass Martinique Apts Bold St. Hamilton

Transport Slips After Mackay-Muldoon Vehicle Breaks Hose

A Mackay-Muldoon transport slipped on Main Street and jackknifed in front of Allan Jackson's premises. No injuries reported though a highway lamp and hose connections broke. Also notes Mother's Day services at St John, with Rev Price officiating, and births and weekend visitors listed for local families.

Main St Allan Jackson St John's Church Ralpa Ff Price Fred Day

Acton Notes Show Local Travel Visits and Farewell Moves

Local residents record a busy weekend with departures for Esquimalt and Regina, calls on Toronto, Stratford and Georgetown, and visits among Acton families. Notable items include Mrs Flora editor visiting Acton, Baxter Laboratories staff movements, and a large Ryerson convocation featuring Acton residents.

Engagements of Joycey Lumina and Wilfred Perrott announced

Mrs George Dessureault of Acton announces the engagement of her daughter Joycey Lumina Reg N to Wilfred Bernard Perrott of Lan don son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred J Perrott Stavely Alberta The marriage is set for June 14 at 3 00 pm in Knox Presbyterian Church Acton

George Dessureault Acton Joycey Lumina Reg Wilfred Bernard Perrott Landon Wilfred J Perrott Stavely Alberta Knox Presbyterian Lchurch

Team Bolts Roller Passes Over Man in Accident

A man was injured when a roller malfunction trapped his leg causing a fall. He suffered four broken bones and multiple bruises, now resting more comfortably under hospital care. Friends and family in Guelph and Toronto sent well wishes as local services marked Mother’s Day with attendance and diplomas.

Jamoa Struthers Hie Fan Guelph Hospital Jeanet Ryerson Institute Toronto Banff Douglas Robertson Guelph DD. G. Robertson Thomas Fines Doris Wm. Henderson Helwood George D. Robertson Wm. Webb Guelph Township Mia George L. Robertson Ross Mes. McLean Hamilton Murray Metaan Wes McLean George Rennick Marion Mes. D. Stewart

Steaks and Chicken Featured at Ladies Night Charity

The Acton Va Mow's Club hosted its annual Va Mowe Ladies Aux to support the regular Unters with a dinner at Cutten Field last week. Attendees included Milatenes crew and noted heavy bidding on Kathor and Son Hanquet via a community auction, with social aftertreats and plans for next event.

Alee Acton Va Mow Va Mowe Cutten Field Mire I Helwig Ares Milatenes Greer Kathor Hanquet Wea Ottlag

Erin Area Board Plans Land Purchase and Payments

The Erin Area Board votes to buy land from the School Board of the highway aid area of Erin No 1 for a Southerly plot, with funds from the Department of Highway. April and May payrolls and supplies are approved, including teachers wages 61 770.63, janitor 148.50, receiver general 139.60, Myrily White supplies 200, Gad 40, Mundell and Hon lumber 99.16, Walters salary 4060, maintenance 4008.

Erin Capeliyge School van Wedinuday Department of Mighwaya Pal Walarlea N’ Gularlew Myrily Win. Deisney Bits Mundell Hon Werterry Haalary Maintenane

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