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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

3

Creek Reroute Opens Fourth Line For Traffic

The fourth line near the town lane is now open after the creek was rerouted and a drainage ditch dug to handle excess water. The old bed closure left several large trout stranded and one measured nearly 11 inches.

Ballinafad Ryerson College Churchill Church G. Adams Litle Vera Marie Stroker Tony Stroker Churchill United Church Marie Kerr Sheila Jones Bermuda Anne King Tilbury Marie A. J. Kerr Alma College Gordon Agnew Archie Kerr Agnew S. Bennett Armew Miss Bennett David Walde

Silver Anniversary Dinner and Community Notices

Mr and Mrs Robert Ellis hosted a family dinner honoring the Szatt silver wedding anniversary with guests including Mr and Mrs David Szatt Miss Helen Szatt and Mr Norman Flemmington. Other items mention Royal Calf Club entries and visits to the Royal Winter Fair withlocal families and associations noted throughout.

Robert Ellis David Szatt David Satt Helen Szatt Norman Flemmington Jack Szatt Shirley Armstrong Penny Jimmy Szatty Clark Keith Rev. Sinclair the Royal Jack Hunter Guelph Archue Sinclair T. H. Fines Afr Ross Ferguson Jack Ferguson Aleck Stewart Dorothy Golding Toronto E. Fisher Ladies’ Aid George Ferguson Erin Ross Perguson Vernon Stewart Carole Ann Banas Carl Banas D. G. Robertson Brian Douglas Robertson

O V C Staffer Addresses Club Meeting Report

The United Church Men's Club held its regular monthly meeting in the Sunday school room with routine business. Dr. Mitchell from the Ontario Veterinary College at Guelph spoke as guest, followed by refreshments and social time. A Rockwood contingent attended the Royal Winter Fair and enjoyed exhibits including a replica mounted police Cutter and a large chrysanthemum and rose display.

United Church Men's Club Mitchell Ontario Veterinary College Guelph Rockwood

Miss Dean Gibbons Elected Regional C W L Leader

Miss Dean Gibbons of Acton was elected regional president of the Fergus group of the Catholic Women's League at a Sunday meeting in St. Josephs church Guelph The Fergus group includes Acton Milton and Georgetown She was the first president of the CWL when organized in Acton

Dean Gibbons Acton Fergus Catholic Women's League Milton Georgetown St. Joseph's Church Guelph Miss Gibbons C.wl CWR Elmar Broida Pat Kenny Ed Heffernan

Dublin Women’s Institute Discusses CARE Appeal and Plans

The November meeting at Mrs. Moffat’s home resumed with reports and correspondence. Members pledged $10 to CARE and discussed keeping roadsides garbage free. A Tweedsmuir History roll call yielded informative topics. An Indies Christmas party is set for December 11 at Milton, with plans for a neighborhood auction booth.

Ebenezer W. J Dublin Women's Institute Duncan Moffat Fifth Line Nussagawega William McIntyre Tweedsmuir Halton Centennial Manor Milton George Robinson Jo Dennis Moffat T.A. Storey Wm. Frank G. R. Somerville

Mrs. Sarah Ann Wilson Dies After 60 Years in Guelph

Mrs. Sarah Ann Wilson of Guelph died at home after a short illness. Born near Mount Forest she was 87 or 88 and married Cornelius Neil Wilson in Eden Mills in 1896. Survived by four daughters, a son, a sister and a brother, with 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Guelph with burial at Eden Mills cemetery.

Guelph Sarah Ann Wilson Mount Forest Peter McKenzie Wilson Eden Mills Cornelius Neil Wilson Robert Kingsbury Florence Rockwood Roy Barclay Ethel Saskatoon William Marwick Audrey Ottawa Cornela Charles Thelma George Humphries Margaret McKenzie Eden Malls

Fergus notes and personal events from a Fergus week

Mrs L P Menzies of Fergus visited her daughter. Convalescing are those recovering from skull fracture after an operation, Mr Bob Marshall is improving after a hockey injury in Milton. Local couples hosted and attended anniversaries, with St Joseph's Church Catholic Women’s League members noted at a Fergus Guelph meeting.

L. P. Menzies Fergus John Rilack Bob Marshall Milton Don McIntyre Norman Taylor Colligwood Garnet McKenzie

Knox C G I T Meeting Opened With Song

The Knox CGIT meeting on November 19 began with a singing group led by Betty Lemon. Girls split into crafts and Bible play groups, Jane MacPhedran presiding, with business opening after a letter from Port Credit invitation and another note from a Kitchener sanitarium. Meeting closed in a circle with Taps.

Knox C.git Betty Lemon Jane MacPhedran

GALLINAFAD Address to Civic Couple Before Move

Friends and neighbors at Stewarttown hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cotton and family as they prepare to move near Maraville. Jesse McEnery led the tribute with Jease McEnery reading the address. Presenters signed by several locals and gave two step tables a coffee table two lamps and bed lamps for the children.

Ken Cotton Stewarttown Hall Maraville Jesse McEnery Jease McEnery Robert Margaret McEnery Floyd Edna Shortill Tom Margaret Gibson Grace McEnery Ernie Nene McEnery

Fleming Dow Elected President of Gra-Y Club

At the Mashop Gra Y weekly meeting Fleming Dow was elected president. Brian Mc Cristall was named vice president, Fred Daw hans secretary treasurer, Norm El hott program chairman, Peter Newton project chairman, and Brian Otterbein membership chairman. New members selected included Bob Dubyoo and George Harts.

Mashop’s Gra-Y Club Fleming Dow Brian McCristall Fred Daw Hans Trezcy Norm EL Hott

Rocket Moon Incentive Race for YMCA Junior Boys

Brayshaw YMCA general secretary introduces an Incentive system for junior gym classes. The program centers on a rocket race to the moon with divisions for eight nine and ten year olds to participate.

Rob Brayshaw YMCA

Planning Board Chair Reveals Message at Stewarttown Meeting

At 830 pm Stewarttown Hall Mr Pearson of the Planning and Development Board delivered a very interesting message. Lunch was served during the session.

Stewarttown Hall Mr. Pearson Planning and Development Board

Community Socials Include Song, Bazaar Plans And Euchre Night

Mr and Mrs Cotton and family joined a festive evening with singing and dancing after a luncheon. The W A group hosted at Mrs Loyd Marshall with President Mrs Robert McEnery leading scripture and prayers. Farm Union Local 138 held a euchre and dance in Stewarttown with prizes and a turnout including Mr and Mrs Ken Cotton.

Treny Marshall Perryman Janie Given Farm Union Euchre Farm Union Stewarttown Mel Tasker Tpdayd McLean Hamilton Stan MclLean Wn Radley Lefty Battle Robert Mea Ken Cotton MeEnery Orchestra Lloyd

Local Social Event Recap at Ballinafad and Brampton

Swindlehurst hosted a gathering where Mrs Swindlehurst sang several solos. Mr Black Miller of Ballinafad donated bagged hen feed and Willard Sanderson a salt block as prizes. Floor manager Howson Ruddell oversaw the event with guests Mr and Mrs Arnold McEnery and Mr and Mrs Stan Evans of Brampton plus Mr and Mrs Stan Edge and Danny of Hamilton.

Swindlehurst Black Miller Ballinafad Willard ‘Sanderson Howson Ruddell Arnold McEnery Stan Evans Brampton Stan Edge Danny Hamilton

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