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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 19, 1949
Page
11
London and Guelph residents spent a quiet weekend visiting relatives. Albert Robertson hosted guests in London while Suter and Jeratin families hosted gatherings at Benham and Hindley homes. Others, including the Milnes and Norman Fryer parties, shared time with local families as well.
Numerous Ontario and Detroit residents exchanged visits and trips over the past week. Mrs Leslie Jackson and Shelda spent time in Toronto with relatives. Mr Mark Dearing and family traveled to Hamilton. Miss Carol Weeks read in Toronto. Dearing relatives hosted gatherings in Toronto and Fergus. Jesse Reed received treatment at St Josephs Hospital in Guelph. Ballentine and Turner families visited Acton and Detroit area friends.
Ed en Mills and families observed Mother's Day with relatives in Moorefield and Hamilton. Local groups attended a spring rally at Duff's Church Puslinch. Residents like Mr and Mrs Will McLean joined trips to Niagara Falls. News covers hospital visits births engagements and condolences among area families including Lowrie Lemmer and McIntosh households in Guelph Hamilton and Agtenson.
The community extends sympathy to Mr Fred Manal Jr and family on the passing of Mrs Henson after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at Second Heart Church with Father Callaghan officiating. burial at Chaetie Cemetery. Also noted are baptisms, memorials, and wedding announcements connected to Rockwood residents, including Miss Irene Hamilton of Chicago and Miss Hestie Gardiner, with local church activities and well drillers present.
Recent visitors include Mrs Susan Jones Mes Lorne Hoga Mr and Mrs Lidrne Gould Donna all of Woodbridge with Mr and Mrs Chas Jones Mr and Mrs James Leonand of Cochill with the Millieres The Grants of Stewartown with Mrs Smethurst Miss Helen Swackhamer of Detroit with Mims MO Swackhamer Mrs Dickie Mroo and Mrs Hull Milla and Sussa and Mr and Mrs Coulter all of Toronto with Mr and Mrs W oT Mrs Mr and Mrs Sandy McDonald and Gail with Mr Joe McDonald on Sunday The DOS McDonalds visited Miss Pearl Huffman on Sunday The Chas Jones spent Mothers Day at Weambridge Mr and Mrs Dube Mulder and covinitedd Che Hathher s Feta cay Suaeebay We hope Mr EO Betyg will be well noon following hustle in the Noapital Also Miss Margaret Spitcer who boheme from Toronto due to a tealth Congratulations la Cadel HOOT taauine who passed his fatal sear desaminations at HMC Karfgeton Mes Bo Miller and Mia thy attended One recent conferer of wees eda WoL presidents and xe at the OAC prosnd Mrs Acam Hall spent no fanands at days last week at their cottage here priors to their depart ure for a visit in Scotland Pugs of Mra Ho Barber at SS
About half an acre of forest trees were planted on the Penson property last week under the supervision of the Department of Lands and Forests. The article mentions Messe Ken and Bob McDonald and references Milton West, Niagara Falls, and the USA in connection with the event.
Burlington districts public appeal for a new arena shows rising support led by campaign chair John Wilkinson. By Monday evening the fund total reached 14 044 00 with further donations reported daily. A regular meeting noted a proposed 107 000 for tramk facilities and street work details through survey routes.
Wilfred Kennedy and Mrs David Henderson attended the Nasaa gaway Presbyterian Ladies Aid and WMS meeting at Mrs Arnold Marshall as two workers helped with kitchen paint. The community shares sorrow at the sudden death of Campbell McKinnon and offers sympathy to her husband and infant. 학교 events include a County Musical Festival at Milton with Donne McMillan winning a gold medal and Martin Davenport second in their class. Several local families are noted for birthdays, entertainments, and a Niagara trip, with visits to Hrock's monument and Queenston Park amid fall scenery.
On Tuesday the Acton club held noon and evening sessions. Delegates were named to canvass for funds for a soldier's monument while crippled children aid arrangements were discussed. The Hotary Fair on July 1st was organized with officers appointed and new event features reviewed.
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