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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 17, 1951

Page

5

Eden Mills Ismey Kean Weds John Bird Saturday

A wedding Saturday at the Presbyterian Church joined Winoy Kean daughter of Mr. and Mrs Gerald Kean to Mr. John Bird of Georgetown. The ceremony drew a host of friends and extended well wishes. Mother's Day services were observed at local churches with special music in the Presbyterian service including a solo by Mrs W Mic Lean.

Presbyterian Winoy Gerald iKean Juni Bird Georgetown Presbyterian Church Robert Wright Jr W. MicLean Mals Quarterte Frank Lemmer Lakeview J.D. Lowle

Everton Entertain Ladies At Demonstration

Sunday visitors stop by includes Mr and Mrs Chas Hoad Weston Mrs Wm Hoad and Mr and Mrs Irwin Hamilton with Mr and Mrs Wm Alexander and Mr and Mrs Alf Couling Mr and Mrs Earl Van Norman Acton visited Mr and Mrs Wm Smith Mrs Harvey Jestin hosted a small gathering and Mrs McMullen of Guelph demonstrated Stanley Brush Mr Duncan Robertson London spent weekend with aunt Suter and Hugh Block Sunday guests at Mr J P Benham's home included Mr and Mrs W Van Norman and Mr and Mrs Jack Morrell of Guelph

Rotarians Plan Acton Arena Bingo Preparation

After a supper meeting, Acton Rotary adjourned to the arena and swept the building in preparation for a Monster Bingo Friday. Plans note two busloads of Toronto players are coming for the event. The bingo is hosted by John Wager and his Toronto staff, free of charge to aid Crippled Children in the district.

Acton Areaa Toronto John Wager

Auction sale at Milton residence on May 26

Arnold Crabtree directs a public auction at Queen St Milton on Saturday evening May 26 at 8:30 DST. Items include Kroehler furniture dining suite two chairs Westinghouse washer and radio Banner ash sifter plus matching bedroom set and copper plant holder. No reserve as movers to Toronto take linen and dishes. inspection prior to sale. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers.

Arnold Crabtree Queen St Milton D.S.T Westinghouse Electric Westinghouse Electric Radio Banner Ash Sifter Toronto Hindley and Elliott

Minister Sees England Trip Amid Sunday Church News

The article notes ministers traveling to England, church services across denominations in St Johns, United and Presbyterian churches, with Mother's Day observances and various attendees. It mentions Rev John Oliver, Rev Fred Williamson, and Rev J W Oliver among others heading to the boat at Quebec, plus local events from Hayloft Jamboree to hospital recoveries and community visits.

St John's Church Ruby - Ramsay Rouse Toronto James Fidden Wawalad Presbyterian Church Beatrice Swanston Phylllia_ Gray Fred Williamson United Church John Oliver England J. W. Oliver Mra. Oliver Frank Moore Quebec Charles Heffernan Boarrice Freeman Harry Lauder Eden Mila Albert Maltby Guelph George Bolton Guelph Ganerel Hospital Reg Micks Bronte Hydro Commission Port Arthur Barrie James Dills Acton Ryerson Institute of Technology John Fitzalmmona Moorefield George Ralton EF. J. Eckel Hamilton John TR. Richardson Clarence Henderson Everett Coates Brampton Geo. Taverty Nk Kelso Jut “Mune Oshawa Phillip Gorsick Russell Hepburn Anne Elizabeth MacPhedran Orangeville High Schol Charles Gordon Harris Manitowaning Manitoulin Island

Acton Choirs Place Second in Festival Competition

Acton senior and junior chairs both finished second in their classes losing to Oakville groups. Shields were awarded to Acton choir representatives after adjudication. Pupils traveled from Acton to Milton by school bus with principal G. MacKenzie and choir director Linda Stewart.

Classon Cpa Shields Claason Clara Johnny Martin Zimmannan Choir Rural Aryan _Bentley Snyder's Wayne Coul‘gan Towville Ptupla Pinegrove Ash Trafalgar Trural Girta’ Soto Marilyn Souther Stane School Marjorie McDonald Bannockburn Mary Geach Pineview Royn’ Soto Douglas Dredge Dufferin Fred Dreger Bell's Ray Archer Ash Hrove Patricia Glen Willidma Norval Ruth Wigley Neverley Sentt Carol Ottaway Roger Addy Margaret Pone Lola Lai Tom Sale Oakville-Traf TM Springe Burlington Dist Gregory Ward Vaice Oakville- Trafalgar Burlington Faye Clements Milton Myrna Evans Onakville-Traf Carol Merry Sheila McCausland Norma Brown Marion Service Anna McLean Joan Smith Margaret Horning Burington Mary Cushnie Oakville Trafalgar Acton Oakville Georgetown G. MacKenzie Linda Stewart

Patricia Bayliss and Gordon McCutcheon wed in St. Alban's

Patricia Mac Bayliss and Gordon Frederick MacCutcheon wed at St. Alban's Anglican Church on May 12 in Acton. The ceremony featured pink and white snapdragon bouquets, music by Mrs. F. Oakes, and a reception at the bride's parents' home in Acton. Best man Harvey McCutcheon of London.

St. Alban's Anglican Church W. G. Luxton Patricia Mac Bayliss B. Bayliss Acton Gordon Fredrick MacCutcheon F. McCutchron F. Oakes George Bayliss Kenneth Fryer Harvey McCutcheon London Ont Guelph St. Acton

Hatton County W I to Hold 50th District Meeting

The Hatton County Women's Institutes plan the 50th District Annual Meeting at Trafalgar Memorial Hall on May 22. Sessions start at 9 am and a noon lunch will be catered by the Bethel Church W A.

W.I SOTH Trafalgar ‘Hall Hatton County

OSPRINGE Road Surveyors Establish Office

Local notes list community visits and events around Visitora and nearby towns. Mentions Monara and Hunter, Mr and Mrs Bert Crury, Joan of Georgetown, several families in Hamilton Guelph Vineland and Oakville, travel to Montreal, Mother's Day gatherings, and church services.

Monara J. Hunter Bert Crury Joan Georgetown George Rennick Marlon Hamilton Laure Johns A. D. McKinnay Montreal Arnold Sunter Gail Dianne Niagara Falla Sunter Misa F. Baldie Anne Stansbury Oakville Ken Robertson Toronto Mra D. G. Robertson Aphya Douvglan Robertson Guelph Mra. Stansbury Mra. Purdy L. Stansbury Austin McCutcheon George Young Marilyn A. Young Acton George Cook McLeland W. Awrey Ladies’ Aid George Jackson Aid Por Missions

Erin School Board Approves Increase

The Erin No. 1 Township school board met May 6 at Ospringe school and approved an increase in Mrs. Vesa C. Black’s aviary supervision from 800 to 700 for 1951 52. Other items include April teachers salaries 1467.70 and various small expense disbursements.

No. 1 Township Erin Ospringe Vesa C. Black Myrtle White Wilfred Cheyne Broom Wm. Delancey Erin Township Council Jack Hood Bert Berry

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Carroll Eden Mills Ismey Kean John Bird Joseph Lasby W. A. Lasby W. Lowrie Tradel L. A. Ballagh Sia James Daniel Mr. Daniel J. E. McMullen Macy Everton Acton Arena Western Ontario Kennedy's Book Store Wyndham St Angus Kennedy Rockwood Mary Rimstead Betty Norfolk Helen Leather Barbara Latham Anne Pickett H.S. Boys Boras Melvin Winters Peter Tipping Burlington District Oakville Central Linbrook Onakville Brantwood Patricia Bayliss Gordon McCutcheon ST. Alban’s Church Ospringe Road Surveyors Erin School Board Queedale Nurseries Mill St Aly Acousticon King Rt. FB Kitchener, Ont Canada Milton and Bilton & Perry Limited Main Agnes Streets Acton Public Utilities Commission
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