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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 02, 1950

Page

5

Public School Pupils Get Friday Holiday for Teacher Conference

About 278 teachers and guests attended the Halton County Teacher Institute annual convention in Guelph. Acton Public School pupils enjoyed a holiday Friday as teachers from Acton and nearby schools participated in sessions at Memorial Hall and Royal Hotel.

Acton Public School Mus Mo Z Bennett Arthur Gamble Halton County Memorial Hall Oac Guelph Go W McKenz Acton School Hew Cranfont Smith Koor Presbyteran van Stetle Tre Steers Staal

Acton Weighs Intermediate Hockey Future Amid Ice Debate

Acton sports leaders consider an all-out campaign to field an Intermediate hockey team despite reliance on natural ice. Some investors offer to fund the effort using leftover funds while fans back strong junior-to-intermediate development through the Acton Minor Sports Club. If organized, the town would seek artificial ice early, with players from last year’s Junior and Int. clubs possible.

Acton Artsans Johnny Gay Henry Jolley Spr

Strathroy Royals Edge Oakville Oaks In Int A Playoff

Acton fans watch as the Strathroy Royals oust the Delhi Oakville Oaks in a best of three series to retain the Int A title. Fort Frie secures the silverware as the Oakville Oaks falter on key plays.

Waterdown O.B.A. Int. C Delhi Letty Fawcett Ihe Jacobs Fawcett Delhi Oakville Oaks Strathroy Royals

Popular Chief Telephone Operator Weds In Gowanstown

Isabel Lydia May McDonald, chief operator at Rockwood Bell office and daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard McDonald, married Delton Henry Hartung in Gowanstown's Wallace Evangelical Church. The service featured a double ring ceremony, bridal party from Listowel and Munro, and a reception in the church hall. After the ceremony the couple planned a trip to Ottawa and Montreal.

Wallace Evangelical Gowanstown Isabel Lydia May Mc- Donald Bell Telephone Office Rockwood Howard Mc- Donald Bright Delton Henry Hartung Edward Hartung Marian Martin Listowel Linda McDonald Munro Laverne Startung Kenneth Hartung Robert McDonald W. A. Durst Shirley Dippel

Church sponsorship of Canadian scout groups listed

Among 2138 Scout groups in Canada, churches sponsor 1585. Affiliation totals show Anglican 4236, Baptist 01, Hebrew 18, Latter Day Saints 36, Lutheran 18, Presbyterian 139, Roman Catholic 376, Salvation Army 71, United 45, Other Denominations 15, Canadian Legion 0, Community 773, Handicapped 9, School 82, Service Club 130, Miscellaneous 123.

Canada Anglican Baptist Latter Day Saints Lutheran Presbyterian Salvation Army United Canadian Legion

Absent-minded Professor Reports Car Theft Claim

The absent minded professor rushed to his insurance agent crying that his car had been stolen again after a misstart at his garage and a frantic drive to report the incident.

Architectural notes on cabarete range and hall integration

The draft mentions use of a Cabarete range as a feature in stall rooms and a hall, with wardrobes and eve storage. It notes window placements allow wall space for furniture, and describes a peta thanks wall, concrete and asphalt details, and measurements like 24 by 60 feet.

Ubebedi Aephalt Coteance

Limehouse community notes mix supper and dancing events

The Limehouse softball team and executives enjoyed a chicken supper at the Hall last week followed by a dance. High scores went to Mrs Ken Tallmer and Mr Ken Me. Donal and consolations to Mrs Harvey Norton. The event supported by ATL expenses borne by the ball team and commuters. Community cleaning bee at Timehouse Memorial Hall. social dancing after lunch. Local real estate activity noted with several home exchanges planned for next April.

Limehouse Aloo Ken Tallmer Ken Me Donald Harvey Norton Fo O’frien Glen Scott Timehouse Memorial Hall Fred Geary Toronto Od S McDonald Walter Linham Milton Champion Don Fairburn Mcident Milton W. S. Newton Barrie Floyd Karn Kitchener Milan Elizabeth Croft Hamilton Mills D. S. McDonald Dorothy Misa Kennedy Lundy Brampton

Clearing Auction Sale At Gordon Armstrong Farm

Public auction conducted at Gordon Armstrong’s farm Lot 6 Con 4 Nelson Township five miles north of Highway 5 at Lowville on Wednesday November 9th 1938 at 1 o clock DST. Items include horses cattle hogs farm Implements furniture and supplies with cash settlement day of sale. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.

Gordon Armstrong Nelson Lowville Jersey Hindley and Elliott

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