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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1952

Page

9

Ladies' Aid Re elect Executive for 1953

The November meeting at Mrs ZK Mahon’s home re elected the Ladies' Aid executive for 1953. President Mrs W Hobarts opened with a poem and prayer led by Miss FB McPhail. Reports were read, business discussed, and a social period followed with readings and hymns.

Ladies’ Aid Mra. ZK W. Greenlees D. Mahan G. Black Anita Smith Margaret McPhail Lois Inglit Menzies

Thanksgiving Service Highlights and Offerings

A church meeting focused on the life of the baby Moses and Thanksgiving. Rev Sutherland gave an inspiring talk on the true meaning of Thanks offering. The service featured hymn singing, a dedication prayer, and a lunch hosted by the hostess with three helpers.

Moses Etary Sutherland Irl Wallace Lola Greenless Donna Mitchell Sandra Turner

Senior Women's Missionary Auxiliary Knocks Knox Church Meets

The Senior Women's Missionary Auxiliary of Knox Church held its annual meeting on Thursday afternoon at Miss Ruby Clark's home with Mrs WW Main presiding. Devotionals were led by Mrs F Blew and Mrs F Anderson. The group reviewed yearlong work, reports from department secretaries were favorable, and the nominating committee report was accepted. Refreshments were served after the Mizpah Benediction.

Knox Church Ruby Clark WW. Mainprize F. Blew F. Anderson Clark

London firm unveils waterproof breathable raincoats

A London company introduces a new range of ladies raincoats made from specially proofed taffeta poult. The waterproof yet breathable fabric prevents inside moisture condensation. Coats come in many colors and can be worn belted for daywear or loose as an evening cloak.

London Eng

A Humorous Up-to-Date View of Canada in a New Book

A reviewer recommends a current Canadian account for Christmas gifts. The book, aimed at Americans, argues Canada’s value to the U S and highlights Ontario cities and Canadian life aspects from farms to rum running. It is described as humorous and informative with strong national tone.

Acton Canada Leslie Roberts United States Vere Free World U.S Toronto Hamilton Otawa Montreal Ontario Will

Poet's Corner Brown Leaves and Autumn Play

The verses describe gold-brown leaves dancing along hedges and velvet grass. A gardener with a rake, children at play, and Dad carting them away appear as scenes of quiet time and solitary end of day. The closing lines recall seasons of snow and nature's release. Mrs. Alfred Nielson

Dad

Expensive Model: Tax Shakeup Hits 1928 Packard Owners

A 1928 Packard bought in 1934 for 850 dollars led Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Lloyd to pay 390 in vehicle licenses 30 in driver’s licenses and 1100 in gasoline tax totaling 1520 before selling the car for 100. Now BC government seeks 3 percent sales tax.

Victoria B.C E. M. Lloyd

Notice to Creditors Estate of William George Moffat

Notice to creditors of William George Moffat a retired farmer of Esquesing Township Georgetown Ontario who died about October 1 1952. Creditors must send claims to Walter Oliver Moffat executor by December 6 1952 after which time the estate will be distributed to claims of which the executor has notice.

William George Moffat Esquesing Georgetown Walter Oliver Moffat Dale Bennett Ontario

Everton Minister Henry Ford Sited At Dhelple Church

Mr Henry Ford has been engaged as minister at the Dhelple Church of Christ. Mr and Mrs Ford and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs TD McCutcheon. Numerous locals and visitors attended family gatherings and joined funeral and social events across Guelph Paris and Rockwood communities.

Venry Ford Dhelple Church of Christ Harry Wartop Nob Narbour Clarence Hartop Rockwood Bert Palframan Mount Pleasant John Fielding Paris Toronto Jack Morrell Ricky Guelph J. P. Benham Wila Ken Smith Wes Lille Familly T. D. McCutcheon Robert McCutcheon Kitchener

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