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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1946

Page

5

Weekend Visitors Dozens Across Town in Social Notes

The column lists numerous weekend visits and homecomings. Names include Mim Joan Rumilly Toronto John Faterbrook Toronto Dan Taylor Pittsburg Margaret McDonald Toronto Helen Broager Toronto George Jiggins Aurore Evert Denny Iola Kincardine Gordon Rognvalson Oshawa Trenton W D Robertson Toronto Perry Watson Lockwood Clinic In Toronto Mamie Mainprize Toronto W Mainprize Mimico Nathan Martin Di Anne Dobby Mimico Fred Campbell Toronto E F Callier Ort on Hillenburg Winnie Cam Steen Cooksville Nelson F Moore Toronto Miss Viola Strange Harrie Toronto Dunnville Winnipeg Andrew Grinve London Nell McDonald.

Viola Strange Harrie Schbald Toronto Gee, Johnson Tanilton Frank Dashwood Dunnville A. J. Melbonall Winnipes Andrew Grinve London Nell McDonald

Engagement Announcement for Mary Jane McCallum

Mr and Mrs Victor McCallum of Streetaville announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to Gordon Gibbons son of Mr and Mrs George Gibbons of Acton. The marriage is set for Brampton Anglican Church on Saturday June 29 at 2 p.m.

Victor McCallum Streetaville Mary Jane Gordon Gibbons George Gibbons Acton Brampton Anglican Church

Brownlow Bell Wedding At Home Of Bride Parents

The marriage of Mabel Jean Bell to Wilfred Brownlow was solemnized at the bride's parents' home. Rev Benny officiated under pink and white decorations. The bride wore a turquoise suit with pearl lace as a gift from the groom. A reception for 35 relatives followed. They will reside in Moffat after a wedding trip to Midland, Sault Ste. Marie and York.

Bride Mabel Jean Bell Myra Robert Hell Moffat Wilfred Brownlow George Brownslow Milton Mr. Benny, Duart Audrey Goodfellow Toronto Mr. Hussey Midland Sault Ste. Marie Browntow

Sunday School Anniversary Observed at Local Church

The Sunday School marks its 303rd anniversary with a morning worship at 1100 am and a guest sermon by Lieut Col Sidney Lambert. An evening service follows with the theme Tie that wait upon the Lord renew their strength.

Schow Berman Legion Church Nervice Sidney Lambert

Minister's Service Schedule and Young People's Meeting

Sunday schedule lists Communion Service after morning worship and an afternoon session. Sunday School at 12 twelve? pm and Evening Service led by Mr Sid Johnston of Toronto with guest speaker from PA. A special Young People's meeting Thursday May 30 at 8 pm with Marl Cameron of Brampton as speaker. Welcome to all.

Sid. Johnston Toronto Thureday Marl Cameron Spraker Hillaburg

Schedule notes for Monday services and classes

The day includes senior classes from 12 15 pm to 1 00 pm. Evensong and sermon are at 7 00 pm. Morning hours list 10 00 am to 12 00 am.

Shower of gifts for Ruth MacDonald and others

Last week a series of kitchen showers and gift gatherings honored Ruth MacDonald, Helen Holmes, Jack Holmes, and their couples. Neighbors at Mrs Hert Mowat’s home and friends hosted programs and offered sincere thanks for the thoughtful presents and warm community support.

Ruth MacDonalds Hert Mowat Aff Pein Helen Holmes May Zind Lorne Hehad Jack Holmes Margaret Masalea Florence Mehall

Hannockburn W I Elects Officers For Year

The Hannockburn W I met at Mrs Winnie Rosell's home. Elected for the year: President Mrs Jolley, Vice President Mrs Gray, Secretary Miss Morricon, Theatres Director Mrs Edith McEachern, Directors Mrs Morrison Mrs Landaay Mrs Russell Mrs Cola Mrs Brooks, Pianist Wilma Cales, Delegates Mrs Jolley Mrs Morrison Mrs Russett, Reporter Miss Wilma Cale, Convenor of lunch Mrs Evans, Convenor of program Isobel McDonald, Auditors Mrs Kerr and Miss Leitch. A dainty lunch followed and the meeting closed with God Save the King.

Hannockburn Wee Winnie Rosell

Halton and Peel Holatein Breeders to Stage Field Day

Halton and Peel Holatein Breeders schedule field day at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph on Saturday June Ath. In 1943 thirteen hundred attended and a new attendance record is expected. Optional tours start 9 30am to the experimental plaza dairy barn long term pastures poultry department campus and greenhouses. Lunch at the College Dining hall. Afternoon program includes welcome address by W H Beck acting president AC judging livestock parade and sports for all ages.

Halton Pescolatein Jersey Ontario Agricultural College Guelph W. HK. Beck OAC

Irish-born Buffalo centenarian celebrates 100th birthday

Mrs. Mararet Dickey, native of County Antrim Ireland born May 20 1846, marked her 100th birthday at home in Buffalo New York. The celebration included five generations and guests Neil Black of Arkell and Mrs Alfred Wilson Nassagaweys.

Mararet Dickey Buffalo N.Y Robert Storey County Antrim Ireland Canada Actons Darbyville Neil Black Arkell Alfred Wilson Nassagaweys

Auction items listed for Tuesday at 1 PM

The sale catalog lists farming machinery household items and tools to be auctioned Tuesday starting at 1:00 PM. Items include Harrows Hoover Diggers M H cultivators incubators cutting tools and household goods such as chairs lamps and radios.

Hoover Arden

Ontario Farmers to Get Wheat and Barley Equalization Payments

Ontario wheat growers will receive 20 000 cheques for three cents per bushel from the Dominion government under the wheat equalization fund based on 1944 45 crop year deliveries. Barley producers will share a 4 108 012 distribution with about 155 000 cheques, covering 81 415 704 bushels, at seven and a half cents per bushel. Cheques for country elevator deliveries will be sent to elevators and farm to farm payments by mail from Ottawa. Barbed wire shortages and German prisoners of war are noted in farm labor plans for summer 1945.

Toronto Ontario Dominion Eleo Ottawa Inabor Humphrey Mitchell Britain

Hothouse Hats Bloom In Icebox Night Fashion Trend

Brennor O Neill of Heston creates chapeaux with blooming flowers. Miss O Neill uses heat linked devices to bloom florals on demand for anniversaries and dates. Hats retail around $10 and last five days if kept refrigerated at night.

Hoston Bata Brennor O'Neill Heston Misa O'Neill Miss O'Neill Carmen Miranda Miss O'Neil

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Mim Joan Rumilly Tersino Ws John Faterbrook Arctop Dan Taylor Pittsburg Margaret McDonald Wm. E. Nichol Simcos Helen Broager George Jiggins of Aurore Mra G. Hamacher Waterloo Mildred Hollinger Jock Hollinger Bertha Brown Zella Carty Fern Brown Edna Snyder Hazel Campbell Jas. Symon Bruce Albseon Ken. Beachley Gall K. Huffnagel G. A. Dike C. H. Hlartison Donarven Halliburton James Muffnagel Brothera Anthony and Edward Huffnagel Mrs. J. Reid Mr Austin Reid Stratford Gordon Rognvalson Marilyn Bil Oshawa Trenton Perry Watson Lockwood Clinic Mies Mamie Malnprize W. Mainprize Nathan Martin Dianne and Dobby Mimico Fred Campbell E. F. Callier Mina Ethel Steen Herbert Steen Winnipeg Cam Steen Cooksville Nelson F. Moore Will Lane Orton Hillehburg Erin Watted Church Cansds Astsa the Friendly Church A Walter Porkury Minkstss Warsonage Bower Hey W. Vatflson ROAR bWalinees Nox Chabom Forbes Thommon Willow Street Borin Rev. W. HL Wallace Gkercy of Gt. Alban the Church School Mary Eucharist and Ser A. Floyd Smith Watcnes Clogu Quebec Street West Guelph Wood McEachern Electric Phone Mill St. Acton H. Jolley THE Hannockburn W. 1 Halton and Peel Gregory Theatre Abbott and Costello Danger Signal Faye Emerson Zachary Scott Pete Smith Faln At Hyde Park Yank Harrison Anna Neaglia- Rex Columbua Nelson Dare Farm Lot Nelson, Con Line D. Hunter A .Smith J. Robertson Clork AE Pulpoed Glatt United States Hothouse Melvin Beaumont Olen Williams Georgetown Aofball Acton Town Hall Acton Athletic Association Victoria and Millst Real Estate & Insurance Ocean Steamship Tickets F. L Wright Sea and Bran
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