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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 16, 1957

Page

8

Scout Mothers Sale Draws Large Crowds and Prizes Listed

A large crowd attended the Scout Mothers penny sale last Friday evening at the Scout Hat. Tables hosted cuchre games and a wide penny sale with numerous prizes. Winners included Mia Robinson, Wilma Chepman, Mr G Rennink, Gord Gibbins, Mrs Marsh, Mrs Ho Arto, Mrs Hil Herman, Mix Ho Male, Mrs Hetherington, Len Levell, Mrs Johnson, Ed McHugh, Peg Coon, Mr Wes Allen, Marjorie Struthers, Pearl Miller, Mrs Tarrant, Mrs EB Watkins, Dot Black, Mrs Bowles, Mrs Lee Barr, Mr B Halladay, Mrs Mann, Mrs Florence Clarke, and Bert Rennick among others. Final prizes and consolation prizes noted with a delightful luncheon served by scout mothers.

Scout Mothers Mia Go Hobinson Wilma Chepman Mr G Rennink Mn Gord Gibbins Mra Marsh Mra Ho Arto Ho Hetherington Genatal Len Bruh EB Watkins Mra Holloway Lena Mann Fiat D Barbour Footitt Mra Hutcheon Acout

Obituary of Constance Chalker Cutts of Acton District

Constance Chalker Cutts aged long ill, died Friday at Fionn Nursing Home. English native, daughter of John Chalker and Sophia Eyles, she came to Canada in 1914 and lived in the district near Acton. She married Charles Edward Cutts in Georgetown in 1918, and they lived on No 2 Highway. she leaves her husband John Faward predeceased her, a daughter Mary Constance Elwood Johnston, and four sisters. Funeral Monday at Rumley funeral home conducted by Rev Evan Ho Jones, burial in Greenwood Georgetown. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.

Georgetown Constance Chalker Cherles Cutts Fionn England John Chalker Sophia Eyles Wee Canada Thie Charles Edward Cutts Acton Charles Edsward Cutts Elwood Johnston Mary Constance Acson John Faward Alan Gertrude ‘Chalker Africa Harry Duck Emmale Stanley Olpheatt Mercy Sophie Shewen St. Alban's Anglican Church Evan Ho ‘Jones Rumley Mary Friends Intercept Greenwood Cemetery Mesera J. NM. Steele Lawrence Gibbons Stan Enright Russell Perry Clifford Linham Walter Thomas Robert Linhant William Stalker

Early Pioneer Recounts Hardships of Early Era

A Canadian and US emigration era tale recalls Skagafjardi Iceland settlers moving to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. John Hognvaldson and family endured fire and Depression days before settling Winnipegosia and later Acton. He built boats and tools, including popular Secret Type spinning wheels, while guiding eight children through the early 20th century.

Jetland Qranyfol Canada United States of America Parenta Mane Skagafjardi Iceland Glasgow Liverpool Montreal Johnuth Nipet Tognvardson Acton Ital He Harts Eric Manitoba Saskatchewan Adolts Rognvodsen Mlwreght Beiel Miller-Allen Winnipegosia

Esquesing By-law To Regulate Trailer Camps Approved

Esquesing township council at its May 6 meeting approved a by-law to regulate and license trailer camps in the township. The treasurer was authorized to refund an overpayment in taxes and payment orders were approved for several local needs including sheep loss, fire area contributions, road accounts, and multiple May payments.

Dees Ly Beques Ing Council Esquesing Ueseal Ares Not Faqueeing Chinguecousy West Behool Ares

Cub and Scout NEWS event practice session summarized

A fragmented notice lists Cub and Scout activities led by several named organizers. It mentions a Thursday gathering, later events, and practice sessions for forthcoming activities with members and volunteers, including a group led by Hadesargh Meaghieera and others.

Wien Abela Asata Hadesargh Meaghieera Kevin Dfiadi Paiute Bores Dale Glen Hatties Fred Denaiey Pruok Marton Gaeda

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