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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

15

Native of Acton Buried in Toronto Friday

Interment took place in Pair View cemetery Acton on Friday morning for Charles Thomas McLam 86 Dewhurst Blvd Toronto native born in Acton son of the late James McLam and Elizabeth Milne He spent boyhood days here learned glove cutting trade later lived in Johns town New York before moving to Toronto His wife Martha Garvin predeceased him a sister Mrs Charles Atkins also died Many Acton residents attended the Toronto service and burial at Fairview cemetery graveside led by Rev E A Currey Acton United church

Pairview Cemetery Acton Charles Thomas McLam Dewhurst Blvd Toronto Trusl Danforth Ave Charles McLam James McLam Elizabeth Milne Johnstown N.Y Fairview Cemetery E. A. Currey Acton United Church

Acton Notes Record Local Visits and Hospital Stay

Acton residents host and visit friends across Ontario with many staying in Acton. Notable mentions include Mrs R M McDonald visiting Cleveland and John Bilton hospitalized in Toronto's Sick Children's Hospital, with family hoping for recovery. Attendees at the Five Counties Art Association exhibition and Lakeside Daughters of the Empire event travel from Guelph, Milton, Brantford, Ottawa, Elmira, London, Huntsville and beyond.

John Bilton Sick Children's Hospital Toronto Friends Gordon Oder Acton Amherstburg Oder Bank of Montreal Five Counties Art Association Orangeville High School J. Otterbein Brian F. Mooney O. Lamb C. Henderson M Mainprize George Musselle Johnny Hon. Bennie L. Masales Ie Wedge Wanetta Smith George Bowman Belin Maye Roszell Kaye Roszell Russell Patterson Carel Lakeside Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Town Hall Jo Buyers Guelph Donald Smyte Joyce Greer Gordon Akitt Fred Euringer Phyllis Scott Ellen Chapp A. K. Evans R. M

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Anglican Men Hold Euchre Saturday Card Party

The Acton chapter of the Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen held its final euchre of the season in Luxton Memorial Hall on Saturday. Prize winners included ladies’ first Mrs M Mat, second Mrs Taylor, first William Osbourne, second Fred Kentner, ladies’ travelling Mrs Taylor, men’s travelling Wm Smith. A light supper was served to conclude an enjoyable evening.

Brotherhood of Anglican Churchmen Acton Luxton Memorial Hall

Wedding at Eden Mills Church for Margaret Roy and Ronald Perry

Margaret Roy and Ronald Ernest Perry married at Eden Mills Church with Rev. Fred Williamson officiating. The bride wore a floor length French satin gown with lace and a Peter Pan collar. the wedding party included maid of honor Miss Jackie DiCreet and bridesmaids Mrs. M Kostal. Best man was Norman Perry with ushers Harvey McGrathy and William Perry. A reception followed in the church hall with spring floral decor. The couple plans to reside at the Mall.

Eden Mus Treapyterian Margaret Roy Ronald Ernest Perry R. Roy Jr Eden Mills Perry Guelph Fred Williamson Pat Perty Jackie DiCreet M. Kostal Maid of Honor Norman Perry William Perry Harvey McGrathy Burlington DD McKerste B. Francis Atlantic City United States da Kanna Hall Toronto Burlington — Hesper Ottawa Dartmouth Nova Sentia Bhe

Elizabeth Jany Named Student of the Week at Acton High

Elizabeth Jany, a Hungarian born Canadian in Acton since 1947, leads grades at Acton High School. She speaks Hungarian German and English, studies piano and glee, serves as student council treasurer, and contemplates university with a major in English. A busy campus figure active in YMCA choir and Knox society.

Neil Benton Elizabeth Jany Budapest Acton Uspest Erdovaras Variada Mra Joseph Jang Eula Joe AWS Elizabeth Y ¥ McA The Presbyterian Church Daughters of Knox Lee AHS Inatte Assembly Gueata Acton High School Exquesing Nasagaweya George C Walker Ontario College of Pharmacy

Engagements Announced for Stella Nakowec and Annie Jeanette Leitch

Mr and Mrs Michael Nakowec announce Stella Nakowec to Michael Bochnak of Hamilton with a marriage planned for Saturday June 5. Mr and Mrs Bruce Leitch announce Annie Jeanette Leitch to Ronald Harvey Saunders with a June 12 ceremony at Churchill United Church. Mr and Mrs Alvin Denny announce Earidine Marion Denny to Duncan Alexander Robinson with a Presbyterian church wedding in Fergus on June 12.

Michael Nakoweczny Stella Michael Bochnak Hamilton Bruce Leitch Wlah Annie Jeanette Ronald Harvey Saunders Alfred Saunders Churchill United Church Alvin Denny Teir Earidine Marion Duncan Alexander Robinson Nelson A. Robinson Norval Fergus, Jung

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