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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1968

Page

24

Mrs Hannah Wilson Celebrates 90th Birthday at Nassagaweya Farm

Mrs Hannah Wilson, born May 28, 1878 in Nassagawoya Township, marked her 90th birthday with about 30 friends and relatives at the J J Kennedy home in Martin S. Her daughter in law Mrs J J Kennedy of Mitton is among the family, and several gifts were given as she continues to run the family farm on Fifth Ling Nassagaweya.

J. J. Kennedy Martin S Hannah Wilson Kennedy Nassagawoya Township John and Jane Player John Wileon Volema Mitton Nell Martin Margaret Campbellville Chris Frank Mary Rockwood Vera Harris Acton John Mr. Wilson

Acton and Guelph Social News Notes

Free Press sf personals relay hospital stays and visits. Bob Heatley Sr remains in Guelph General Hospital after a serious operation while H R Force is a patient at St Josephs Hospital. Friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs David Radcliffe came home from the hospital Saturday. Acton friends visit Kirkland Lake couple Jim Dunn and his wife Henry Devean hosts. Guelph Merri-Eights hold final season dance with prizes won by Joan Patt Acton. George Lockerbie released from Guelph Hospital. Vancouver Victoria trip undertaken by Mrs Harry Malnprige and daughter Mrs Frank Egan of Guelph visiting relatives. W L District Annual in St Georges Church Georgetown attended by Mrs Wilderspin Miss Marjorie Hall and Mrs George Fryer. Four Acton Lions Club members and wives attend District A Friendship Convention in Quebec City. Delegates Vic Bristow Bob Hall John Groifeneder Nell Miller return home Wednesday.

Acton Lions Club Quebec City Vic Bristow Mra Bob Hall John Groifeneder Nell Miller

Halton riding election sees June 8 voter list deadline

About 47 000 voters in Halton ride along to the June 25 election with urban voters urged to have names on lists by June 8. Rural voters may oath at polling stations, while revisions will fill missing names from May 31 to June. Candidates include Liberal Bud Whiting PC Peter McWilliams and NDP Murray Kernighan, the latter previously contesting elections and losing to Dr Harley.

Halton Revisal Manly Hatton Erin Acton Es Qiesing Georgetown Milton Oakville Bud Whiting P.C Peter McWilliams N. D Murray Kernighan Kernighan Dr. Harley Allan Masson

Four Suspects Charged After Norval Station Theft

After the B P service station at Norval was broken into Saturday, four suspects were picked up in Acton and charged with theft. Monday in court one remained and three were dismissed.

Norval Acton

Friends honour Mr. and Mrs. Steele move to Lake Avenue

Mr and Mrs J M Steele were guests of honour at a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs G Rognvaldson to mark their recent move from R R 4 Acton to 19 Lake Avenue. About 60 friends and neighbours attended. A letter from Dublin District praised their cheerfulness hospitality generosity and sympathy.

J. M. Steele Acton Lake Avenue G. Rognvaldson C. E. Cutts Steeles Dublin

Rural Medical services resolution approved at Halred District WI convention

Unanimous approval at the Halred District Women's Institute annual convention in Georgetown on May 22 for a resolution to investigate complaints of inadequate rural medical service. Read by Mrs D Wendover of Palermo the measure cites difficulties in critical emergencies and doctors refusing to respond to rural areas, especially in remote districts.

Halred District Women’s Institute Georgetown D. Wendover Palermo Mien

Presbyterial Executive Meets at St Andrew's Brampton

The Presbyterian group met at St Andrew's Brampton on May 3 with 24 members. Mrs A L Coxhand opened in prayer, remarks highlighted regional secretary input, and plans for a five day course at Belleville were discussed. Donations of clothing to Kenora district were arranged for fall, with containers to Erindale Presbyterian Church September 16 or 17. A resolution to urge authorities to act on a butter alternative was approved amid discussion of local doctor access and northern area gaps. The convention in Georgetown heard from Mrs Pal Karr and elected delegates. funds were redirected to the McDonald Institute at University of Guelph.

Presbyterian Brainpton St . Andrew's Arog Ee Church Brampton Mra. A. L. Coxhand Milas Lois Powerie Toronto Mra P. J. Denboer Milton W.M.9 Erindale Presbyterian Church Erindale C. W. McDonald Streateville Mya. P. Dick Sandals of God Jane Scott Wilson Georgetown St.George'’t Anglican Church Highway 7 Georgtown Guest Updaker Pal Karr

Penny sale winners crowned at last euchre event

At Crewsons Corners L.O.L. euchre season finale, prize winners were named. Tom Stickland earned men s high, R L Davidson men s low, Mary Osbourne ladies high and Mary Osbourne also claimed lone hands, with Mrs Krantes as ladies low and Mr Hamilton taking the door prize. J Q L penny sale winners included Mrs C Storey and Doreen Ballentyne among many others, with several named collecting cups, pictures, dishes, and misc. items. The J Q L draw yielded Mrs H H McHattle purse Mrs Grace Townsley wallet and key case and Mrs J Campbell carving set. John Dewar won the trophy for the most Lone hands.

L.O.L. Euchre Crewsons Corners Tom Stickland R. L. Davidson Mary Osbourne Mra. Krantes Lone Hanis Mr. Hamilton J.Q.L C. Storey Bob Olovia Doreen Ballentyne Mrs. MM. Crispin Richard Burns Paul Bralda Dabile Dewar Lois Gordon Ralph Barlow Batty Hardy C. Wilson Mia Krantsz Isabel Moore Bob Doyle Norma Titus Alan McDonald J. Beets H.H. McHattle Mra Grace Townsley

Out-of-date name listed in Ys Monettes exec

Sally Wilson was mistakenly identified as Sally Leatherland in last week’s Y's Mon ettes executive list. The notice corrects her maiden name to Sally Wilson and confirms her current membership.

Sally Leatherland Lsted Monettes Sally Wilson

City of Milacs bus trip to Rochester for Dublin Women’s Institute

Forty four members and friends of Dublin Women's Institute enjoyed a May Tuesday bus trip to Rochester New York the city of Milacs known for lilacs. They toured Highland Park and the George Eastman Museum lingered at a mall. Intermittent showers did not spoil the outing as Mrs W Early led the return rally with driver assistance.

Dublin Women's Institute Rochester N.Y Highland Park Lacs George Eastman Museum He Camera W. Early M. McCullough Mia Alex Near W. Frank

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