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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

6

Grandchildren Serve as Flower Bearers at Anderson Funeral

Charlotte Sophia Anderson of Eden Mills died September 15 at Guelph General Hospital in her 87th year. The service was at Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home Acton on September 17, with Rev. W. F. Slimn officiating and interment at Eden Mills Cemetery. Surviving children include Sada Gilbertson and Katie Gilbertson of Eden Mills, Ellay Noble of Guelph, William Ro Anderson of Guelph, Elmer Anderson of Toronto, Irene Elliot of Burlington, Norma Wylie of Guelph, and brother Benjamin Wilson of Irricana Alberta. The service featured fifteen grandchildren as flower bearers. She was a longtime member of the United Church Women and the Women's Institute. Born 1870 to Robert Wilson and Sarah Humphrey, she married in 1889 in Eden Mills.

Victor B. Rumley Acton Charlotte Sophia Anderson Eden Mille Anderson Adam Anderson Guelph General Hospital W. F. Slimn Eden Mills Edgar Boles William Wilson Charles Davidson Freeman Wilson Wilkins Wilson Nelson Anderson William Gilbertson Sada James Gillbertson Katie F.C. Noble Ellay P. Wylie Norma

Mackintosh Quest Aboard Ferry Brings Macpherson to Help

A ferry-boat captain calls for a large Mackintosh to keep two ladies warm. A crewmate replies no but offers Macpherson to try. The Reader's Digest discusses the humorous exchange aboard.

Macpherson Reader's Digest

Anniversary Services Mark Nas sagaweya Parish

The Nas sagaweya Presbyterian Church observed its anniversary with full attendance at both morning and evening services. News notes include Mr. M Hetzel t recovering at home after a recent operation. Mr. and Mrs. G Silcox of Mericktville visiting relatives in the area.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church M. Hetzelt

A Match for Him

A farmer finds his hired man sheltering beneath a tree during an electrical storm. The man recalls the near miss with a pipe not lit before the lightning struck, signaling how close danger nearly came to him.

Emphasis on Adults in YMCA Program This Year

The YMCA board approved a season plan emphasizing adult participation in activities such as badminton basketball volleyball and table tennis. The program committee led by D H Schmull outlines after school junior programs and monthly So-Ed events with talks films and social time.

Y.M.C.A. Board YMCA Y Board D. H. Schmull Ken Allen Lorne Garner John Moses Jene Schmull Holland Guelph Toronto Kitchener Galt Acton Sehmull

Father Knows Best Playroom Gate Lesson

A parent explains their two year old son resists being left on the porch when the gate is locked. The husband stops the child’s protests by locking the gate to a private playroom and telling the child the gate is locked so the mother cannot enter. The strategy yields a calm, solitary playtime.

Reader's Digest

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