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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 22, 1952
Page
4
J B Mackenzie and Son promote summer prices on coal with a Budget Plan payment option. They advertise a generous supply of Ten Test Wallboard suitable for lining rooms or partitions and as a surface for paint or plaster, inviting customers to call for building needs.
Mrs W A Weaver of Burlington was elected president at the Halton County Children’s Aid Society annual meeting held at St Paul’s United Church Milton. The session featured remarks by Clare Vinnels of the Hamilton branch and reports from G F Thompson noting few cruelty cases but rising adoption demand. The event included musical performances and the appointment of officers and directors across Acton Milton Oakville Georgetown and surrounding townships. Out of town visitors included Veronica Franck and Irene Allen.
Mission Circle met at Annie Leitch’s home on Friday night with Mary Jennings presiding. Marjory Warne led scripture and Annie Leitch spoke on the topic, Mrs. McEnery read on Stewardship, and a Bible miracle quote prompted roll calls. The gathering closed with a hymn, prayer, recreation, and a lunch prepared by the hostess. Rev. Brerely and Mrs Brerely visited their daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray with family called on Arnold McEnery on Sunday.
Busy Bee Institute meeting at Mrs Roy Lindsay home reports good attendance. Members hear Mary Stewart Collect, discuss Area Convention at OAC Guelph, and present dresses by Miss June Lindsay. Kerr celebrates ninety, visitors from England arrive, and a plastic demonstration is given. No. 7 pupils join Brookville Hall Area concert with strong turnout.
A series of short visits and health updates show Acton Guelph and surrounding area residents traveling to Toronto Winnipeg and Port Credit. Notable items mention families visiting relatives attending funerals hospital stays and a Victoria College graduate returning home.
Mother's Day service at United Church featured junior pupils and a duet by Mrs Ernie McEnery and Mrs Norman Sinclair. Two babies were christened, the daughter of Elwood Snow and Janice Marie Lynn Brown. Mr Duncan Ferguson showing improvement. W.A. meeting discussed plans to support a leadership training building project in Toanto.
Georgetown couple announces the engagement of their daughter Mayjorie Thelma McEnory to Kenneth Farr son of Mr and Mrs John Allan Acton. The marriage is set for June 7 at St Johns United Church Georgetown.
Mrs Edna Mae McCutcheon Stewart and her husband Jack Stewart honored at a Main Street home celebration with 30 relatives. Guests included their 24 year apart friends Mr and Mrs W W Collard, and relatives from Toronto Beverly Hills Rockwood Erin and Sault Ste. Marie. A luncheon, nibble and bingo prizes followed a cake as speeches thanked guests and family.
Estate of the late James Turnbull sells by auction at Nelson township lot on Saturday commencing at 1 30 p m. Items include Chesterfield suites, beds, dressers, sewing machines, kitchen furniture, china cabinet, Victrola, canning goods, and farm equipment such as manure spreader, discs, hay loader, binder, plows, wagons, dairying gear, and tools. Cash day of sale. no reserve. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott. clerks George Currie and Rockwood.
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