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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
11
A young boy learning to write sent a letter to Walter Russell Howie. It closed with the hopeful line I send you all my love and I hope you are well in your life. The Reader's Digest notes the sentiment.
Mr and Mrs Uriah Joseph Waters announce the betrothal of their daughter Eleanor Mary to John Thomas son of the late Mr and Mrs George T Wilson with a planned ceremony at Grace Anglican Church Miston on December 1952 at 3 o clock. Mr and Mrs James Long Georgetown announce the change of their daughter Doris Katherine to Mervin Everton son of Mr and Mrs W D Barber with a wedding at the bride’s home on December in Acton R R 1.
Reverend Robert Armstrong officiated at Knox Presbyterian Church Acton for the marriage of Evelyn Jean McKend daughter of Mr and Mrs James H Wilson and Hudson Larocque of Sultan. Guests came from Mount Forest Acton and Toronto.
Mrs. Clarke spoke on The History of Common Things at the Acton Women’s Institute meeting held at Mrs. Denny’s home. Guests praised the talk, and donations were voted for Halton Centennial Manor and the A C W W Canada 1953 fund.
Mrs. Frank Chisholm spoke on plastics at the Limehouse Women's Institute held at Mrs. James Noble's home with 20 members present. She outlined plastics derived from skimmed milk and the link between farming and industry, urging visits to local industries and support for relief efforts for Greece and Korea.
A November meeting of the Women's Institute convened at Mrs. R. Fisher's home with 16 members and two visitors. Ada Currie spoke on temperance beyond alcohol, urging moderation in all things. The group discussed a Singer sewing course and future biweekly sessions. Personal notes mention travels, hospital news, and a local play by the Rebekah Lodge. Ospringe Sewing Sisters formed with officers elected and plans to record material and design choices.
Two former Canadian Scouts lead what is described as the smallest Boy Scout troop in England. L A C Omar Larsen, once a King's Scout from Nelson, B C, now with the Royal Canadian Air Force at North Lindenham, shares leadership with ex Rover Scout Roger Montpetit of Montreal.
A bustle of visits extended through Acton and nearby towns as residents hosted friends and relatives from Toronto Guelph and beyond. Notable mentions include Mrs Harold Sutherland of Wrave Bridge and Mr and Mrs Dennis visiting from Guelph Township as well as Mrs Beasie McMurchy a missionary guest at the Armstrong manse.
In Canada about 5.3 million workers exist with roughly 1.1 million belonging to unions. The data highlight substantial union presence across the labor force.
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