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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1957
Page
15
Personal notes record Actonians visiting Oshawa Monheelith Owen Sound and London plus gatherings in Alliston Guelph Copper Cliff and Vancouver. Several families are named alongside hospital and church visits, birthday wishes, and friendly calls marking a busy weekend.
The Ballinafad church service by the Christian Business Men's committee in Ballinafad is noted as a fine event. Vandalism reports mention windows at Blue Mountain school and a mailbox of Mr Bennett. Mrs Black and CGIT hosted a Halloween party at the church. Local visits include Mrs Margaret Lang of Orangeville with the McEnerys. A community sale is planned in Ballinafad on Saturday. Douglas Starrett underwent appendectomy in Guelph hospital and is recovering well.
Weekend and Sunday visitors drop by many homes across the area. Names include Mr and Mrs John Alton and Miss Jenne Towel at a Toronto and Guelph circle, with multiple families in Rockwood Acton and Orangeville noted among guests and well wishes for an ill resident in Guelph.
The Scout and Guide Mothers Association held a pre October meeting. Bandages and arm slings were purchased for the Scouts. White checkerchilds supplied to the Cub pack. A new Brownie leader was sought and volunteers invited. Euchre and Penny Sale planned for November. A new member joined the group and was welcomed. Benediction and luncheon closed the meeting.
A chimney fire reported at 7.46 a.m. on Wednesday triggered swift response by the department. Fire crews arrived quickly and contained the blaze with no injuries reported. Fire officials urge residents to maintain chimneys and clear obstructions to prevent recurrences.
Vancouver student Misa Parret of Toronto toured Noughbey's home with Mr and Mrs G D Pearson of Milton visited AW Benton's on Sunday. Mrs Johnnings of Hamilton visited her granddaughter Mrs John W Noble. The WA met at Mrs A C Patterson's home last week. The Kirkpatricks and Ralph Turners called at Elmwood.
Churchill residents celebrate Archie and Lydia Kerr with a surprise Tuesday evening party at their home. Harold Griffin presided as chairman, with solos by Mrs Denny and McCharlies Landsborough, and gifts presented including a platform rocker. Friends praised the couple for Christian home life and community service, while district news notes 4-H awards, Fair Board events, and visits from Toronto connections.
Wynne Annetty arrives at Guelph General Hospital on Monday November 4 1997. Mother and baby are reported in good condition.
Auction notice listing team Percheron mares cattle poultry farming implements and tools plus household furniture and appliances to be sold at public auction. Items include a McCormick Deering tractor various binders mowers plows and lumber plus Mercury truck and trailer and miscellaneous lumber and posts. Cash settlement with clerk day of sale and no reserve as stated.
Local notice records a candidacy or petition in Acton Ontario. Names and precise details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to a candidate or ballot item appears with geographic tag Acton. Further readable data is limited.
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