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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1946
Page
5
Birth notice records the October 22 1946 arrival of Linda Lee Skelly at Weston Private Hospital Weston for Mr and Mrs E J Skelly 40 McCormack Ave Tor onto. The notice lists Diana as a sister.
Remembrance Day services are planned in Acton on Monday with an invitation to attend and participate. In Milton at the Supreme Court on Monday Ruby E Hanaen was granted a divorce from Carl Gordon Jansen. 1947 automobile markers will feature black figures on an aluminium background and are being manufactured at the Ontario Reformatory.
The Acton Junior Farmers held a Hallowe'en masquerade at Lorne School on October 30. A large crowd enjoyed costumes prizes were awarded for best ladies and gents costumes best couple beat comic costume and best child’s costume. The public speaking contest featured three speakers and two winners advance to Milton on Nov. 8 to compete. A social period with lunch and dancing followed.
Knox Y W A members visited Mrs Thomson at the Manse on a farewell evening before her move to Hamilton. Mrs Terry was absent, Mrs Anderson led activities with Mrs Wilds, and Mrs Spielvogel gave an appreciation address. A personal gift was presented by Mrs O Hara, followed by remarks and a luncheon as goodbyes were said.
Rev. G W Porter elected honorary President replacing Rev Mr Kirk who moved to Hamilton. Education Week runs November 3 to 6 with the slogan Meet the Teacher. Milton Public School invites parents to Meet the Teacher Thursday evening November 7 from 7 30 to 9 30.
Sympathy from many friends as Mrs. George Johnson who died at Hamilton Hospital is remembered. Born in Bracebridge in her 70s she was the sister of Mrs. Ne McDonald whose family has suffered three losses in seven months. Funeral services were Monday with interment at Stoney Creek.
Shipment will be made this week to customers who placed orders for Acton's Early Day. Ten copies remain at Bocach for purchase. The edition is limited with bindings of equal quality but gold lettering instead of silver. Secure now as no more copies will be printed.
Auctioneer WM A Gibson offers farm Lot 6 Con 10 Erin Township on Fri Nov 15 1848 at noon. Parcels include horses cattle poultry implements electric equipment grain and household items with two farm lots and reserve terms 10 cash 40 possession 4 interest for three years.
The Acton Athletic Association held its first annual meeting in the Town Hall on Wednesday. President Fred Dawkins led a review of a successful year and a detailed financial statement showed incomes and expenses across hockey, baseball, softball, and related programs. Officers were elected, new combined secretary treasurer role created, and plans discussed to boost junior and intermediate hockey sponsorship and future development.
Limehouse social calendar records a wedding at Hathuret Street United Church and a large shower for Edgar Neeney Jr in Limehouse Memorial Hall. Toronto visits include funeral attendance for Mrs. Robert Wood and relatives visiting the Ellerby home. In Arvida Quebec, Antonio Talbot opens a painting exhibit “A Century of Canadian Art” and arena practices are planned with council for matching skating events.
Sittings of the Supreme Court Fall Axaries commence with Judge R W Treleaven presiding. Three criminal cases include rape and attempted rape charges. a manslaughter linked to a Queen Elizabeth highway crash left one man dead. Fourteen civil cases include a truck bicycle collision suit seeking damages and expenses.
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