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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1938

Page

5

Local Notes Share News From Acton and District

Mr H Champ of Call visits Mr and Mrs J H Smith this week. Mrs John Marshall of Paulins? is improving. Mr Kitchy Williams spent days in Toronto. James Moore of Cannington visited Acton friends. Mrs Gordon Johnston of Hamilton visited Acton. Mr and Mrs Crosby and Mrs Gootman of Guelph spent Sunday with the Landsboroughs. Wm Preeman and family returned from Montreal and Ottawa to Nassagaway. Several engagements announced including Laura Audrey McMullen to Ivan Murray Kirkness. R J Kerr of Ontario Fairs Association active in Toronto. Doris Margaret Cleland engaged to Ralph Gordon Henderson. wedding Jan 7 at Timothy Eaton Church. Card of thanks express gratitude for kindness after illness and bereavement. Family of late Mrs John Mann thank friends for sympathy and floral gifts. Gratitude also for help during loss of wife and mother. thanks to church and pallbearers.

W B. Cleland Toronto Troy Ontario Doris Margaret Ralph Gordon Henderson C. C. Henderson Hillcrest Drive Timothy Eaton John Mann Alban's W. A John M. Savage Gordon Harry

Acton Observes Remembrance Anniversary

The article notes Acton commemorates a remembrance anniversary with solemn services reflecting on World War memory. It cites four historical periods, calls for Christian leadership, and mentions steps taken by Rev Dr Morrow and local clergy to honor ex-service members at Faireview and St. Joseph's Cemeteries.

Christ Ufe

Boston Shopper Seeks Subtle Style in Fifth Avenue Shop

A Boston provincial clerks at a Fifth Avenue millinery shop says she wants something smart but not showy. The sales lady, with city familiarity, replies that she understands and recalls living in Boston herself.

Boston Back Bay Fifth Avenue Hngliah

Mr. Denyes Honored by Halton County School Association

The Halton County School Trustees and Ratepayers Association held its annual meeting at Milton High School on November 10. A public speaking contest featured five contestants. Bessie Marly represented Halton at the district level. An illuminated address honored retiring Public School Inspector J M Denyes after twenty five years of service. Speakers praised his reforms and impact on Halton schools, including manual training, household science and music programs.

Halton School Trustees’ and Ratepayers' Association Milton Bessie Marly Campbellville Halton County Barbara Cullen Hugh Harris Neil Richardson Gladys Mullin J. M. ‘Denyes J. 2.Campbell Denyes Campbell Oakville Department of Education Shipley Urban Board Ontario John Wilson Trafalgar George Gordon Deynes County Council L. L. Skuce Halton Dennes Skupe Holtby Association Inspector of Public Schools Nu School Board Anw

Marshall Lawrence Wedding Unites Lawrence and Marshall

A quiet November Saturday ceremony at the Davidson home joined Lilian Orma Lawrence, foster daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Davidson, to Robert Earl Marshall, second son of Mr and Mrs Parl Marshall. The couple left for Toronto after a pink and white parlor reception.

R. L. Davidson Lilian Orma Lawrence Robert Earl Marshall Parl Marshall Acton Boride Russell Morton H. L. Bennie Knox Church Ella Marshall Stanley Lawrence Oakville Toronto Mrs. Mershall

Bloomsbury Literary Society Elects Officers for Year

Bloomsbury Literary Society opened its meeting on Tuesday evening in the school with President Roas Patterson in the chair. Officers elected include President Mac McLaughlin Vice President Charles Henderson Secretary Mrs. Charles Lasby Treasurer Clarence Wilson Assistant Treasurer C vanGooren Pianist Mrs. C vanGooren Assistant Pianist Miss M Near Executive Mrs. J Dennis Miss Ruby MacPherson Miss Alan Watson Mansell Nellis Drew Fulton euchre prizes awarded to Mrs. Coulter and Mr. McArthur social lunch followed

Bloomsbury Literary Society Roas Patterson Orchesta Alex Near Mansell Nellis Alma Watson Ross Gordon R. Patterson Patterson Mac McLaughlin Chas. Henderson Chas. Lasby Clarence Wilson C. vanGoor C. vanGooren M. Near J. Dennis Ruby MacPherson Alan Watson Drew Fulton Coulter McArthur

If You Know England This May be Easy

A riddle poem leads to a large English city known for broad goods traded widely. The puzzle references letters and clues to reveal a famed metropolitan name.

England W. Coles

Test Pilot Star Trio Leads Stirring Aviation Drama at Gregory

Clark Gable Myrna Loy and Spencer Tracy headline the aviation romance thriller Test Pilot coming to Gregory Theatre Friday. Based on a story by Frank Wend the film highlights test pilots racing new ships before approval with dramatic love triangles and sequences filmed with multiple cameras.

Clark Gable Mryna Loy Spencer Tracy Gregory Theatre Frank Wend Myma Loy Gable Miss Loy

Presentation in Nassagaweya Township Hall

Friends and neighbors gathered at Nassagaweya Township Hall to honor Mr. and Mrs. Walter Freeman on their marriage. Carl Cargill led a humorous address, presenting a gift of a studio coach, as Walter thanked everyone. The evening featured dancing with music by Oscar Locker and Mrs. Wm Early at the piano.

Walter QG. Freeman Catherine Anderson Carl Cargill W. Freeman Walter Douglas Mason George Kennedy Jack Rinehart Freeman Catherine Wea Oscar Locker Ospringe Mr. Anderson Guelph Mra Wm

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Mr. H. Champ Call Lra J. H.mith John Marshall Pualinsh Nieely Mr. Kitchy Willams Mr. and Idle James Moore Cannington Gordon’ Johnston Hamilton John Crosby Gootman Wm. Landsborough Mrs. W. Preeman Montreal Ottawa Canada Nassagawayn G. A. Dilla Alice Macpherson A. B. Lyon Ulster, Pa Clarence Henderson St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph Cecil Brown Bars G. H. Brown Mrs. Strechen Kitchener Albert McMullen Laura Audrey Ivan Mureray Kirkness Peter Kirkness Kirkaness R. J. Kerr Ontario Parrs Association The Fairs Association Ivan M. Harris George Wallace Yonge St Ryrie- Birks Eaton’s Cleaners — Dyers Mainprize Acton Home Bakery Aten Pallant MyTip Loy Wild Bull Hickox Shirry Ross Lloyd Nolan Pluto Pictorial Fox Newa the Ritz Annabella Leon Navarro Soming Albaander Tyronne Power Alice Faye J.M._Denyes County School Association Heasie Meeting County Association Germany Denyns Giles S Os No 22 My. Giles Benyes Rayburn B.A B.pacd E. Bobby F. J. Smith Clayton Rayburn Asurer Rigehart M.asi Campbell Paisley P. M. Anderson B.O Regina Saskatchewan King’s Bench Ugk Nassagaweya Township Air Head’s Glasses St.ania Square Ams Elliott BROS Ont Eng Lehigh Stelco J. B. Mackenzie & Son Belgo Fernand Rinfret George Vanier George, Vanier Parliament Hill Vanier London Belgium Holland Osanada
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