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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 06, 1947

Page

5

Weekend visits span Ontario towns and relatives

Mrs Fred Smith and Fred Barnes spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wo hott Mrs A Smith visited relatives in Toronto over the week end Mr and Mrs J R MacArthur and Johnny visited in Owen Sound over the week end Mr and Mrs Lorne Youngbladt visited Mount Forest Myra Comfort Noxell of Georgetown spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Wits Muriel and Hetena Ballinafad Mr and Mrs Gord Rognvaldson and family and Mr John Rognvaldson spent the week end with relatives in Trenton Mrs Wm Hutt attended the funeral Friday of their niece Claudine Blake ly Kenneth Paulman Alliston Ont Misa Blanche Hall University of Toronto and Mr William Vincent Toronto were week end visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Stewart Mr and Mrs Lester Brown and Miss Margaret Brown and Mr Donald In mond of Norval spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry Hills Muriel and Helena Ballinafad Mr and Mrs Wm McPherson Hartney Man Mr Donald McPherson of Chatham and Mrs Chas Hynds of Toronto were guests of Mrs James Symon Sunday

Myra Comfort Noxell Georgetown H. Wits Muriel Hetena Ballinatnd Wm. Hutt Kenneth Paulman Claudine Blakely Alliston, Ont Misa Blanche Hall University of Toronto William Vincent Toronto Jack Stewart Lester Brown Margaret Brown Donald Inmond Norval Henry Hills Helena Ballinafad Wm. McPherson Hartney, Man Donald McPherson Chatham Chas. Hynds James Symon

Kerrs Celebrate 15th Wedding Anniversary at Caldwell Home

Mr and Mrs Archie Kerr marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary at Mrs Caldwell's residence on October 29. Guests from Toronto Brampton Georgetown and Fenelon Falls joined the couple for a pleasant evening.

Archie Kerr Caldwell Toronto Brampton Georgetown Fenelon Falls

Local Notices of Obituaries and Family News

Mrs Henault of Detroit visited her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Mills last week. Sympathy extended for the late Jno Newton who died Friday and for Christopher Moffat who died Sunday. Sad death of infant son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Beeney Jr. on Monday. Mr and Mrs Wm Shelbourne moved to their new home bought from Mr Russell Thompson. Mr Kennedy visiting friends in the Burlington district. Mr and Mrs Greenlees of Milton visited the Bentons. Mr and Mrs Will Wright visited S M Wright. Russell Thompson visited his Laurel parents on Sunday.

Henault Detroit Mills Jno. Newton Christopher Moffat Beeney Edgar Benney Jr Wm. Shelbourne Russell Thompson Kennedy Burlington Distret

Annes of Ebenezer United Church in Nassagaweya

The community extends sympathy to the family of the late John M. Wilson of Campbellville R R 2. Large congregations attended anniversary services at Ebenezer United Church with Rev. Jolliffe and Rev. Dale as guest ministers. The Milton High School double trio and Campbellville Male Quartette contributed to morning and evening programs respectively.

John M. Wilson Campbellville R. R Ebenezer United Church Charles Jolliffe Rockwood E. C. Dale Barrie Hill Milton High School Orm Sherwood Wesley Pickett Puslinch Darbyville Thomas Richardson Orval Erland Stanley Knatchbull C. A. Darby Duncan Moffat Mare Logie Robertson Beverley

Head and Weart Quote on Knowledge and Wisdom

The excerpt presents a Hazlitt quotation on judging rightly only when knowledge resides in the head and wisdom in the heart. It contrasts intellect with feeling as a guide to fair judgment.

William Hazlitt

Church News Mission Day and Orients Sermon

Sunday November 9 1947 features common worship at 11 with Rev Fred Alneworth speaking Missions In the Orient Former missionary to Japan Evening service at 7 with Rev George Diong of China Conducted by the Women’s Missionary Society Stutely Shout meets weekly at...

Fred Alneworth Japan Orient George Diong China Women's Missionary Society

Sunday Worship Schedule 1917 Evening Service

The church lists a morning service at 1.00 am, Sunday School and Bible Classes at 2.15 pm, and an evening service at 7.00 pm. The verse They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength is quoted.

Martins and Sermon and Evening Services Notice

Martins and Sermon at 11.00 p.m. on November 9 with a Beginner's Class at 12.15 p.m. and Evensong and Sermon at 7.00 p.m. in the church service schedule for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Trinity.

Wartime Housing والے Acton Council Proceedings Remembrance Day Proclaimed

Acton Council held a Court of Revision approving the assessment roll totaling 938 151 99 for 1948 with 2267 population and 1039 property owners The Reeve announced Remembrance Day on November 11 allowing veterans and others time off from 10 a m to 1 p m A request to annex wartime land was refused and a Poppy Day was scheduled for November 7 8 The Railway Board was asked to aid the Romphi property purchase for a safer Main Street crossing and fence work on Frank Toth property was ordered with boulders removed.

Leyton Cornell Acton Harry Kamstra Victoria Ave Kamstra EB. Barr Barr Norman Cunningham Crescent Beavers Fred Kentner Victoria Avenue S. Sinclair Main Street Court of Revision Anderson FE. Bratda Ttwars Stewart Graff Railway Board Frank Romphi Highway Department Frank Toth

Teen Town Elections and Council Formation

After Roy Kirkness wins the mayoral race the community discusses forming a council. Proposals include electing a representative from each high school form plus non students. They aim to draft a constitution to avoid delays and decide weekly meeting nights.

Roy Kirkness Wor T Tss Z Johnny Gray Elsd

Hornby Brothers Among Winners At Halton Plow Match

Two Hornby brothers won major prizes at the Malton Plowmen's Association match held on Charles Jarvis farm. Rain before and during the event trimmed entries but farmers from near and far attended. Deputy Minister R S Duncan spoke on agriculture as the country’s basic industry while J F Whitelock announced winners and prizes.

Ukion Charles Jarvis Hornby JA. Elliott Tno J. E. ‘Whitelock SAPR R. S. Duncan J. F. Whitelock Prites J. A. Elliott Camphbellville Quartette Jack Bennett Farm News

Fines Bessey Wedding at Orton Parsonage

Erma Viola Bessey and Archie Gordon Fines were married at Orton United Church parsonage with Rev J Duncan officiating. The ceremony featured turquoise crepe dress for the bride and mauve for the bridesmaid, followed by a reception at the bride’s home. The couple planned a trip to Toronto Niagara Falls and Buffalo.

J. Duncan United Church Orton Erma Viola Alex. Bessey Hillsburg Archie Gordon Fines Olive Adsett Elgin Bessey Toronto Niagara Falls Buffalo

Lack of Money Blocks Farm Progress

A local bank manager explains how low cost improvement loans from the Bank of Montreal help farmers buy modern equipment. The loans boost production and profits, and profits often repay the loan. Clayton invites farmers to discuss plans and financial inquiries.

Clayton Bank of Montreal B of M Boof M

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