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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

6

Weekend visitors to Niagara Falls and local families

Miss Marion Warren and Roy Chishom visited Mr and Mrs Bo McGowan in Niagara Falls. Mikk Uren McDonald and Kenneth Fox from Toronto called on J. M. McDonald. W M Collier and son Johanie stayed with grandmother KE Caller. Ws Gould and Trudy Clark were summoned to Pittsburg after the death of Dr Margaret B Gould.

Marion Warren Roy Chishom Bo McGowan Niagara Falls Mikk Uren McDonald Kenneth Fox Toronto J. M. McDonald Ws. Gould Mixa Trudy Clark Pittsburg Gould Margaret B. Diould

Eramosa Court of Revision reduces several assessments

At Rockwood town hall the Eramosa Council met for a revision of the assessment roll. Lot 4 Main St owned by Frank Kelly fell from 1625 to 1000, Lot 11 Wy Con owned by Nikifor Kozitsky from 2200 to 2100, and Lot 31 Ws Con 2 owned by Albert Sabo from 500? to 1000. Harry Morden and James Marshall assessments were confirmed. Several ownership changes occurred. two dogs were struck from the relief list. The roll for 148 was confirmed and adjournment followed. The clerk presented the deed for the Farmers Shed and licensing discussions occurred for Rockwood Town Hall. A drainage and planning report was accepted and a road easement agreement with W. B. Pasmore was approved for 25 years with renewal option. The township will bear snow fence costs and tree planting. Accounts totaling 3985.59 were approved and the meeting adjourned to Dec. 1. A valedictory speech was planned with factional talks about future candidacies.

Eramosa Rockwood Teh bEnoo WE Ela Main St Frank Kelly Nikifor Kozitsky Albert Sabo Harry Morden James Marshall Hutchinson and Benham Court of Revision J. J.ayles Rockwood Town Hall Eden Mills Town Hall Vie Mathhinson Cox WW. McGladery Ed Connen Benham and Hutchinson W. B. Pasmore Con Rockwood Village We.p.c Dept. of Planning and Development

Music as a Hobby

The study of music offers one of the finest hobbies. Skill in playing or singing brings personal happiness and expands the ability to please friends and the public. Music inspires performers and listeners by its power to touch the heart.

Forgiver and Retaliation Service Sunday Schedule

Church bulletin lists Sunday events with a morning service at 11 00 and an evening program at 7 00. The theme centers on forgiveness and retaliation as framed by scripture.

Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Church Acton

Sunday services at Knox Church Acton led by Rev J M Anderson B A M L O with morning service at 11 00 alm and evening service. Sunday School and Bible Circles at 12 15 pm. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

Presbyterian Qhitrch Canada Knox Church Acton J. M. Anderson B.A, Mlo Day TV Pan

Wuptistburdy Auto Rally and Sunday Services at Gower

The notice lists a Baptist church event with an auto rally and Sunday services at Gower on November 16, 1947. Activities include Sunday School at 10:30 am and a sermon at 11:00 am titled Things God Canihrt Do, plus Thursday evening meetings led by TLY Paul and Elite Study Welcome to All.

Tly.paul Toon Mingor Pragpeda Danelug Kirakesaswan Mike Tle Vila HR. Kirknens Roeeve F. Chow Scaimelliars J. Colon J. Lawson M. Burns J. Mustera M. Bow W. Dueval Dt Pellvoyed A. di Nts

Church Schedule for Sunday November First 1947

The article lists a church timetable with services on Sunday at 11:00 AM Matting and Sermon 12:15 PM Church School and 7:00 PM Evening Sermon.

Atirie Hayter Printhy Evenrong

Bourns McDonnell Wedding in Sacred Heart Church Toronto

Helen McDonnell daughter of Mrs James McDonnell and the late James McDonnell married John Desmond Bourns son of Mr and Mrs Albert V Bourns of Vancouver at Sacred Heart Church Toronto officiated by Rev Father Agnew Rev Gregory Kelly present. Bride wore ivory satin gown with heirloom Irish lace and a net veil. After a trip to New York and New England the couple will reside in Sarnia.

Church of the Sacred Heart Toronto Helen James McDonnell John Desmond Bourns Albert V. Bourns Vancouver B.C Agnew Gregory Kelly Renan Cathedral Boys Michael J. O'Brien Chicago Anita McDonnell Mary Joan McDonnell Mary Ellen Hallinan Stanley Heap Kenneth Jack McDonnell Joanni Gwenda Bourns New York New England States Sarnia

Truax to complete term as Halton Presbytery chair

A special Halton Presbytery meeting at Carluke United Church on November 8 1917 discussed Christian Baptism and related topics. Rev N J Truax of Carliste was elected to complete the chairmanship. Rev JT Porter moves to Toronto. Rev TC Wood to the Settlement Committee. Dr J R Mutchmer spoke on remarriage and overseas relief. a universal baptism rule was proposed with further study planned. Gift parcels urged to support relief efforts and inflation prevention.

Halton Pres United Church of Canada Carlikia United Church Tinston Presbytery Marcy Pawson Oakville Tov. Ald. Penman Lowville Pawson Central United Church Weatoan Penman Loudesboro Ontario Runseth McGinturay Augustine United Church Winnipay Tive General Council La-De Alent Reo Reed Pera Lous Pickering Acton Christan United Church Walter Strangway Africa JT. W. Porter Milton Toronto Trunx Carliste Halton Mall J. Ro Mutehmor Board of Evangelism and Social Service Presbytery Committee Evangelism Mutehmor Mutchmer

November Meeting of Milton Garage Operators Held

The Haltoa Branch of the Garage Operators Association met November 3 in Milton at Odd Fellows Hall with President James Walmsley presiding. Plans were made for the annual meeting and officer elections in Nelson Hall, followed by a three-reel film show by Art Hutchins of Champion Spark Plug Co. A report on Provincial Council matters was given by Fred Sinclair, and coffee and sandwiches were served.

Haltoa Garage Operators Association Odd Fellows Hall Milton James Walmsley Nelson Hall Art. Hutchins Champion Spark. Plug Co Fred Sinclair

Age groups of vacationists in WHO study

Seventy percent of vacationists in the WHO study were aged 15 to 50. The remaining thirty percent were evenly split between younger and older groups.

Teen Town Talk Promises Fun at First Gathering

A chaotic report describes Teen Town Talk events with Mayor Kirakesaswan overseeing a Town gathering. Plans include a Sadie Hawkins style dance, costume dressing, a cake bar, novelties, and refreshments as the council promotes teen participation and invites ideas.

Direunion Dalay Mae Abner Anistopary Bly Dhance Elias Pkas Akita Council

Obituary for JIOM MILLER WILSON

The funeral for JIOM Miller Wilson was held at the home on Tuesday November 40th at 4 o clock with Rev. MacNeil presiding. Interment was in Nassagawedan Presbyterian Cemetery. Survived by widow Hannah C Player, four daughters Velma Kennedy Johnny Margaret Martin Mary Frank of Nassagaweva and Vera Harris Acton, and one son. He died at home after a stroke and long illness in his seventieth year and is mourned by family and community.

Jiom Miller Wilson Wilson MacNei Nass Sngawedan Presbyterian Cemetery Nedhboars Maessrd Clanton Currie Taasset Ingles Jedin Marly Wallace King George K James Martin John Stroble Charles, Martin Margaret Irving Mary Shuttleworth The Combers Busy Beex Women's Institute Mr. Wilson John Wilson Isabella Miller Newcastle On the Tyne England Margaret Wardell Susan Aikens Mary Con Velma J. J. Kennedy Johnny Margaret Neil Martin Chris Frank Nassagaweva Vera Albert Harris Acton Grett i Guelph General Hasiptal Weil

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