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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1956

Page

9

Fourth Line Creek Opened After Reroute

The fourth line near the town lane is now open after the creek was rerouted and a new drainage ditch dug to carry off excess water. Old bed closure left several large trout stranded, one nearly 11 inches, to spawn upstream.

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

Silver anniversary marked by a family dinner for Mr and Mrs David Szatt and other local celebrations include 4 H Calf Club entries by Szatt family, visits to the Royal Winter Fair, and a Toronto wedding. Local residents celebrate christenings, meetings, and social events across Clark, Erin, Guelph, Rexdale, and nearby towns.

Robert Ellis David Szatt David Satt Helen Szatt Norman Flemmington Jack Szatt Shirley Armstrong Penny Jimmy Szatt Clark Keith Rev. Sinclair the Royal Jack Hunter Brian Douglas Robertson

OVC Staffer Addresses Club at United Church Men’s gathering

The United Church Men's Club held its regular monthly meeting in the Sunday school room with routine business. Dr. Mitchell of the Ontario Veterinary College at Guelph gave the guest talk followed by refreshments and social time. A Rockwood group attended the Royal Winter Fair featuring a mounted police replica and a large chrysanthemum and rose show.

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

Miss Dean Gibbons Elected Regional CWL President

Miss Dean Gibbons of Acton was named regional president of the Fergus group of the Catholic Women's League at a Sunday gathering in St. Joseph's church Guelph. She had formerly served as the first president when the council was formed in Acton.

Dean Gibbons Acton Fergus Catholic Women's League Milton Georgetown St. Joseph's Church Guelph Miss Gibbons C.wl

Dublin Women’s Institute Holds November Meeting in Nussagawega

The Dublin Women’s Institute met Thursday November 15 at Mrs. Moffat’s home in Nussagawega with strong attendance including 4-H Club members. President Mrs. William McIntyre led a session reviewing reports and correspondence, voted ten dollars to CARE, and urged roadside garbage cleanup. Plans included a December 11 Christmas party at Milton and an upcoming auction booth.

Ebenezer W. I Dublin Women's Institute Duncan Moffat Fifth Line Nussagawega William McIntyre Tweedsmuir Halton Centennial Manor Wm. Frank G. R. Somerville

Funeral soon for Mrs. C. Wilson long-time Guelph resident

Mrs. Sarah Ann Wilson died at her home Friday after a short illness. She lived near Eden Mills and married Cornelius Neil Wilson in 1896. Surviving are four daughters, one son, two sisters, 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

Local notes mark anniversaries and visits in Fergus area

Mrs L P Menzies of Fergus stayed with her daughter in Fergus. Mr Bob Marshall recuperates after a fractured skull from a Milton hockey incident. Collingwood visitors included Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and Mr and Mrs Norman Taylor. A 40th anniversary was celebrated by Mr and Mrs George White of Richmond Hill. more couples plan home gatherings for a 63rd anniversary on December 2. CWE Catholic Women's League members represented St Joseph's Church at a Fergus group meeting in Guelph.

L. P. Menzies Fergus John Rilack Bob Marshall Milton Don McIntyre Norman Taylor Colligwood Garnet McKenzie Roy Arnott Peel St George White Richmond Hull S. H. Lindsay

Knox C.G.I.T. Meeting Notes Nov 19

The Knox C.G.I.T. meeting opened with a Betty Lemon sing along. Girls split into crafts aluminum tray making and Bible play, then swapped groups after 15 minutes. Jane MacPhedran presided, Mrs Davidson read a Port Credit day invitation, a Kitchener sanitarium gift thanks was received, and the meeting closed with Taps.

Knox C.git Betty Lemon Jane MacPhedran

Address of thanks for Cotton family departure

Neighbors at Stewarttown hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Ken Cotton and family as they move to Maraville. After games of cuchre, Mrs. Jease McEnery read the address praising their place in the community. Gifts included 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 Youth Group

The Mashop Gra-Y club held a weekly meeting to elect officers. Fleming Dow was chosen president with Brian Mc Cristall as vice president, Fred Daw hans as secretary treasurer, Norm Elliott programs chair, Peter Newton project chair, and Brian Otterbein membership chair. New members Bob Dubyoo and George Hartts were selected.

Fleming Dow Brian McCristall Fred Daw Hans Trezry Norm Elliott Peter Newton Brian Otterbein Bob Dubyoo George Hartts

Rocket Moon Incentive for Junior YMCA Classes

Rob Brayshaw, general secretary of the YMCA, starts an Incentive developing system for Junior boys gym classes. The scheme uses a rocket race to the moon with age groups eight nine and ten taking part.

Rob Brayshaw YMCA

Planning Board sets meeting at Stewarttown Hall

Mr. Pearson of the Planning and Development Board delivers a message at Stewarttown Hall at 8 30 pm. Lunch is served.

Mr. Pearson Planning and Development Board

W A Meetings And Farm Union Activities Reported

The W A group met at Mrs Loyd Marshall with Mrs Robert McEnery presiding. Scripture was read from Psalm 46 and prayers offered. Bazaar planning discussed, roll call answered, and Mrs Marshall led a play The Ramamage Sale. Lunch followed by dance with the MeEnery orchestra. Farm Union Euchre Night at Stewarttown featured top scores and prizes.

Cotton Bonnie Wayne Neil W.A Loyd Marshall Mra Robert McEnery God Calla Playd McLean Hamilton Stan MclLean Wn Radley Hetty Battle Robert Mea Ken Cotton MeEnery Orchestra Lloyd

Community event prizes and attendees noted

Swindlehurst Mrs sang several solos at the event. Mr Black Miller of Ballinafad donated hen feed and Willard Sanderson a block of salt as prizes. Floor manager Howson Ruddell. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Arn old McEnery and Mr and Mrs Stan Evans of Brampton with Mre and Mra 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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