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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1952

Page

3

IODE Convention Reported To Ladies

The May meeting of the Duke of Devonshire Chapter 1.0.D.E. was held at Mrs. W. Beatty's on May 6 with regent Mrs. A. Long in the chair. A thank you note went to G. W. McKenzie and to the grade seven and eight girls who tagged on Saturday May 3 for the Blind. Mra. Mainprize urged study of current events. Mra Mowat reported on the Provincial Chapter Convention in Hamilton on April 3 and Mra Lang spoke on the evening session quoting Mrs. E. Bates. Plans were made for the chapter minot. Hostesses were Mrs. Garner Mra Gardiner Mrs Nolmes and Mrs Kirkness.

Duke of Devonshire Hamilton Mra Lang Sesson E. Bates McMaster University Garner Mra Gardiner Nolmes Kirkness

Everton Mother's Day Guests Visit Area Families

Mr and Mrs Norman Fryer and family of Guelph were weekend visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Omar Parker. Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon stayed at Thornbury and visited with 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 spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Bobby. They also visited Ed Spence of Toronto on Sunday.

Norman Fryer Guelph Omar Parker T. D. McCutcheon Thornbury Mac McLeod Duncan McAllister Kathleen Milloy Robert Alan Vair Ralph Sinclair Young People’s G. Santer Donna Johnson Shirley Grundy Joan Sherlock Aitken ST Ward W Bture John Shirley Audrey Grundy Lorna Sharon Bessey Mary Katherine Agaston Garnet Barry ‘Bruce Donna Kay Johnson Joanne Smith Jimmy Tansley David Harris Vair Austin McCutcheon Toronto Niagara Falls Roy Chisholm Mary Hurren Erin Arnold Sunter Gail Dianne Walter Lowe G. Sunter EB Baldic

Limehouse Fire Victim Moves Into New Home

Mr Thos McAlpine who lost his home in the January 3 fire moved into a new residence last weekend provided by many friends. The article also notes Mother's Day observances at the Presbyterian Church with baptisms and community notices about local events and visitors.

Thos, McAlpine A. W . Benton Presbyterian Church Alex Calder Deborah Elizabeth Mro E. Rogers Verna Macy Arthur Hall Marsha Susan Charles Jones Cheryl Diane Stephen Barry Sheldon Laur Gordon Stanley Lloyd McEnery A.W Norton T W. Price Annamarie Spitzer Acton Mesdames Ellerby Jack Noble E Sanford O.A.C Wm Turner David Joe Milton Linham's Joe

A H S Tops In Meet With Multiple Event Winners

The meet features top honors for A H S with numerous event victors across sprints, jumps, throws, and relays. Notable names include W McHugh D Vaughan Norma Brown Joan Watson R Ellis Er in and Roy's relay teams with open 440 events.

R. Ellis E. Cairns PL Barber Stan Mieczanice FE Berg W. Coon R. Els FE. Cairns G. McClure J Roberts Garth Teeter J. Buck J. Thompson Cairns J. Davidson Milton Georgetown Erin Ray George Aitken J. Timlock Roy D. MacKay B. MacChesney Acton

Doris Jennings Weds Ronald Salt In St Pauls Milestone

Doris Shirley Jennings of Hamilton married Ronald Frederick Salt of Acton at St Pauls United Church Milton on Saturday afternoon. Rev J Blair officiated with five bridesmaids and three attendants. The reception followed at the bride’s parents home with about 60 guests before the couple’s Boston trip and planned residence at Martinique Apts Hamilton.

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

Transport Slips On Main Street In Mackay-Muldoon Run

A big Mackay-Muldoon transport slid and jack-hutted in front of Allan Jackson's premises on Main Street during Monday forenoon. A highway sign broke and a hose connection failed between cab and body. No injuries reported. Mother's Day observances noted with services at St John’s Church.

Main St Allan Jackson St John's Church Ralpa Ff Price Fred Day Hamilton L. Bell Cleaver Woodstock Alex Munro Munro G. Bannerman Toronto Bessie Gardiner Otterville Ross Allen Milton Greer Aldershot Frank Moore England Red

Acton Social Notes Include Visits and Departures

Acton residents and friends feature travel, family visits, and gatherings. Cadet Nicol sails to Esquimalt B C for training while Jack Mainprize leaves Acton for Regina with Imperial Oil. Local visits span Toronto Kingston Guelph and Niagara Falls with hospitality at home and church events.

Jack Mainprize Acton Regina Imperial Oil Co

Engagement of Joycy Lumina to Wilfred Perrott

Mrs George Dessureault of Acton announces the engagement of her daughter Joycy Lumina Reg N to Wilfred Bernard Perrott of Landon son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred J Perrott Stavely Alberta. Marriage set for June 14 at 3:00 PM in Knox Presbyterian Church Acton.

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

Man Hurt In Roller Accident At Bolts Farm

Mr Jamoa Struthers suffered multiple injuries when a roller leg struck him as he approached the machine. He was thrown and the roller paused over him. Doctors reported four broken ribs and extensive bruising. He rests and receives care at Guelph hospital as friends wish him a quick recovery.

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. Roberton Wm. Webb Guelph Township Mio George L. Robertian Ross Mes. McLean Hamilton Murray Metaan Wes McLean George Rennick Marion D. Stewart

Acton Via Men’s Club Hosts Ladies’ Night Dinner

The annual event drew 48 attendees at Cutten Fielda where steaks and chicken were served. Mire I Helwig led the accident Ares Milatenes with a heavy finale, while Greer spoke on the Kathor and Son Banquet success as plans moved forward for a community auction gale.

Acton Via Cutten Fialda Greer Kathor and Son

Erin Area Board Adopts Land Purchase Plan

At a regular meeting held May 7 at Capelige School the Erin Area Board approved buying land on South Oak Avenue Lot 16 Nehool grounds from the school board highway allotment. April expenses totaled 1770.63 for teachers wages 148.56 for Junitor wages 139.00 for Receiver General income tax and other small disbursements including supplies 200 and 40 cent allotments 206.08 plus lumber 99.16 and April salary 4060 with maintenance 4008.

Erin Capelige School Wais Douth-Oakt Alde Oof S Equilvalent Altea Department of Highwaya Wera Pal Feachern' Walarlea Gularlen Myrily Win Deisney Bits Mundell Hon Werter

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