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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 23, 1950

Page

2

No Paving This Season No By Law Objections

Local council notes indicate paving delays and by law objections, with updates on street repairs, water mains funding, and temporary bank advances. Discussions cover parking on Mill Street, by law revisions, and a committee to review current bylaws for revisions to be proposed at the next meeting.

Mill St News Council Department of Man- Ting and Development Actonac Bank of Montreal Garbeare Civ Charlies F Napier Company Cewerage Diepoeal Public Utilities Commisson

Acton Woman Hurt After Wreck Near Ontan Road

Mrs Molly Creasey of Acton sustained a facial laceration when a collision occurred on a highway near Acton. The other vehicle involved, carrying Walter Webster of Acton, was wrecked. Mr Hamilton of Guelph assisted at the scene and Mrs Creasey was treated at St Joseph’s Hospital before returning home.

Molly Creasey Acton Walter Webster Ian Noott Ontan Hamiton Roruelph Udsendale Vic Hamilton Moss Creasey St J Josephs Hao Gareth Food van AG Goant Jo McAniner Roros Guelph Thes

New Begonia Variety Grows In Acton Home

A newly developed begonia, first seen at the Royal Winter Fair, is now cultivated in Acton. Developed by Heamsville Nurseries with crossbred fibrous and tuberous forms after three years of experiments, a cutting reached Acton in May. The Dutch branch perfected it, offering a reasonably priced plant, while Holland brought an orchid display at the fair valued at $10 each and a $6,000 exhibit.

Acton Reamsville Nurseries Deyong Heamsvile Netherlands Yar Dejyang Holland

Mission Speaker In Indian Costume at Womens Mission Event

A Women's Mission circle gathering featured a speaker in Indian dress, with prayers, singing, and a sermon on mission work. The talk covered education work, gospel outreach to unreached groups, and missionary experiences in Africa, Canada, and India.

Mission The Womens Mission Tela Pall Vhank George Charsh Pereaudeet Max Staatae Capes Wien Paver Mae Staley Thompson Rene Anesa Inia Charles

Obituary of James Troup Glasgow Born Man Dies in Canada

James Troup born in Glasgow Sea land died at Hamilton General Hospital on November 14 after arriving in 1907. He married Nellie Parker in Hamilton and was a member of the Guelph Legion. Funeral from Victor Boone Rumier Home with Rev ROW Armetrone officiating. Interment at Fairview Cemetery. He leaves two children Mrs Ethel Currie Limehouse and Mrs A J Melsaac Acton, plus a brother William and a son Thomas.

Awa Oe Haesdten General Hospital Trup Glasgow Sealand Hamilton Nellie Parker Troup Guelph Legion Victor BO Rumier Row Row Armetrone Officiating Pallbearers Were Meesrs , Steele Harry Thompsan Jack Harris Bob Anderson Sandy Messaac John Moore Jack Fryer Willmer Fryer Fairview Cemetery Ethel Currie Limehouse A J Melsaac Acton William Thomas

Two Surprise Parties Honor Mr and Mrs Evans

Neighbours honor Mr and Mrs Evans with two surprise parties after a planned quiet ceremony. Friends gathered at the Evans home for readings, music, and a final sing song, with gifts including red blankets and a rose chenille bed spread.

Mrs. Evans Reuben Frane Pear Chike Warendown Ets Ater Sdav Adart

Addition Discussed At Home And School

The monthly meeting discussed a new school unit and its role beside the old building. Urgent need for aid and possible funding through taxes were debated with plans for future integration and long term replacement. The next meeting is scheduled for the third Monday in December.

Thepolar Uda Montelly Newcaster SU Wall Bo Naeem Press Tourer Thy Gateral Beastie Se Severary Artan Piress Oturght RF Go Oakes Actos Jt Crouchton Acton Abeaif Schoat Board

Sheila Paul Wins Music Scholarship at Guelph Festival

Sheila Paul of Acton won one of four Kiwanis music scholarships at Guelph festival held last week. She played four classes earning high marks. Rockwood trio Rostrum won second in two classes. Alan MacIntosh Eden Mills led piano class with 87 points. Marie Land scored 82 for piano solo.

Sheila Paul Acton Guelph Kiwanis Club Guelph Sheila Aoxviealin Bert Johnenn Moore Mt Owhich V . Sy Lietawel Sheass Clianee Marke Rockwood Firuce Warne Hosking Alan MacIntosh Eden Mills Sheila Hosking Aleada Bacon David Bauer Martin Bauer Marie Land

Winners Named in Big Bazaar List Draw

The article lists draw winners linked to a large bazaar event at a church affiliated complex. Names like Nils Geer and Mia Carnes appear among participants from Guelph and Georgetown with various local groups named.

Uwe Hacen Noviriteae Acton Nils Geer the Academy Beners Bath Mars Giecrpe Sturm Westun Alectes Frerette Aesdring Guelph Valle Norwa Mads Autonet Eure Mies Hultiee Gree Town Langhoe Cates Bioorg Sherbort Beales Ares Bath John McDonnelh

Hillsburg Town Council Recommends Jas Modasteh for Ruth Ward

Proceedings note the Hillsburg council recommending Jas Modasteh to represent the town and outlining by law amendments and tax adjustments. Included are dog tax collection steps, uncollectible 1945 accounts struck from rolls, and refunds and exemptions from the Court of Revision. An upcoming trustee election for School Areas No 1 and 2 will be held at the Town Hall, Hillsburg, with a possible December 9 vote.

Couneil von Nawen Jas Modasteh Ruth Erin Parary Stanley Woodhouse Telephone Commission Court of Revision Hugh M Reid James W Delaney Griffin Griffin Lottery Wilbert Court of Revieon Actessmers’ Rall Ywestock School Area No 1 School Area No. 2 Hillsburg

Forty Certificates Distributed At Graduation Exercises

A graduation ceremony awarded certificates to forty students. Speakers praised the cohort's hard work and dedication as faculty congratulated each graduate.

Europe Trip Described By Unknown Speaker At Meeting

A scattered report details a Europe trip with notes on veterans and donors. Students, teachers, and families gathered for a November event at the high school with musical numbers and a parade.

Friendly Circle Hosts Mexico Texas Circle Meeting

The November meeting at Miss Jessip Walker’s home with president Mrs Clarence Rognvaldson in chair heard Mrs Muriel Rolston praised for Sunday School loyalty and bridal plans. Miss Clare Grindley presented a travel talk with colored reviews of Texas and Mexico and a social was enjoyed.

Toreness Posenese Abe Dassemeiee von Nowerstre Wo Tadtet Servine Heen Dublin Mar Bers Salvacion Papps Burd Mary McCullough TODE Martel Heard Jessip Walker Clarence Rognvaldson Misa Bennett Misa Muriel Rolston Jack Stewart Muriel Clare Grindley Nover Texas Mexico

Acton Christmas Draw Promises Cash and Prizes

Acton merchants start a Christmas draw offering $100 first prize and $84 second prizes funded by a coupon system. For every fifty cents of goods, shoppers receive a coupon placed in a ballot box at participating stores. The draw, organized by the Acton Retail Merchants Branch of the Board of Trade, includes Santa Claus and a model showing many merchandise prizes, with a total of about 1000 coupons planned to be distributed.

Santa Claus Acton Dave Board of Trade Stgres Clif Bradley Len Tavell Ken Hassard Ernie Maria Rae West Frank van Wyck Bill Talbot Harold Elliott Theese “Hecht Lorne Garer Vic Fristow Bert Hinton Roy Goodwin Sid Elsen Ken Bickell

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