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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

10

Nassagaweyn District Notices and Anniversary Events

Anniversary services were held at Eden Mills United Church with Ebenezer United Church lacking a service. Silo filing dominates district news. Corn crop quality is fair despite frost damage to leaves. Alex Moffat of Vancouver and Mrs. Chris Moffat of Alberta visit Nassagaweyn relatives. Duncan Moffat and family and Chas Darby of Kentebull attended a Logie Robertson Beverley birthday party for CA Darby’s 70th birthday.

Eden Mills United Church Ebenezer United Church Alex Moffat Vancouver B.C Chris Moffat Alberta Nassagaweyn Duncan Moffat Chas. C. Darby Knntehbull Logie Robertson Beverley CA. Darby

Campbellville Women Discuss Missionary Work and Healing

Mrs. Al T Moore hosted the Women's Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. T McPhail presiding. The session covered the Ministry of Healing, India missions, and Isobel McConnell’s role, along with prayers, a prayer for forgiveness, and a harvest roll call. Dainty refreshments followed. St David's Ladies Aid quilted recently. Reverend Carscadden spoke on the Institute for the Blind at Sunday service.

al ‘T. Moore Women’s Missionary Society T. McPhail A. Moore T. Allan Ghols Kitchener Ministry of Healing R. C. Menzies Lush Gilmour Elliot Wallace VanSickle India Isobel McConnell Robt. Inglis

Nassagaweya No. 7 District News and Notes

Ice reported at least one quarter inch thick on September 23, with inquiries about district weather records. Congratulations to James and Barbara Evans Georgetown on the baby girl Barbara. Notices cover school inspections, weddings Muriel Armstrong and Charles Davenport, family visits, church anniversary, and local society happenings.

James Evans Georgetown Barbara N& 7 W. F. Brittén Ellis

LIMEHOUSE VISITOR NOTES AND SOCIAL EVENTS

Recent visitors include Arthur Lane of Montreal and Miss Leona Moyiy of Manitoulin Island with various households. The Capley n of Toronto joined the Nobles on Sunday. Alex Wright returned from Toronto. Local families hosted and attended weddings and a funeral in Milton and Stratford, with Audrey Spencer leading a five day leather purse course at Phimehouse Memorial Hall.

Arthur Lane Montreal Leona Moyiy Manitoulinsland Noble Meredith Capley Toronto Alex. Wright Wm. Growdy Acton Tvens Geo. Milliere Toledo Ohlo S. Gisby Mr. McDonald Gideon Huffman Milton

Rockwood Anniversary Services Held at St. Peters

The 2nd anniversary services at the Pres byterian church featured Rev W J McKeown of Galt as guest speaker with Knox Church soloist and choir numbers. An evening male quartet from Hillsburg performed with piano, flowers decorated the platform, and Rev Fred Williamson oversaw McKeown’s congregation. A heart attack confined Chester J Plank, while Roy Bacon sold his Maninst residence and moved to the neighboring property. Mr and Mrs E R Hammill recently settled into their new home in the village.

Tdéal Mir Weoaner Surtiy Revo W. J. McKeown Galt Knox Church Guelph J. Freeman Hillsburg Fred Williamson McKeown Chester Plank Roy Bacon Manin St Arthur Nightingale M. Cameron E. R. Hammill

Sunday visitors and church services noted in Everton area

Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin hosted visitors including Bill Craig and son Jackie from Toronto. Local residents welcomed Miss Muriel Benham of Guelph and other guests from Barrie Burlington Erin and Fergus. Parish services at the Disciples Church were largely attended with Mrs Charlton speaking at both services.

Ted Jestin Bill Craig Jackie Toronto Muriel Benham Guelph J. P. Benham Ath Will Alexander Alf Arnold Wilson Harvey Jestin Bobby Mroo Duncan Kingsbury James Lardy Victor Burlington Tod McCutcheon Albertt Roxee Hillsburg Charlton Erin Robert Joile California al Boles

Miss Ruth Nelson Addresses Acton United Church Women

Miss Ruth Nelson was guest speaker at the Woman's Missionary Society monthly meeting in the Sunday School room of Acton United Church. She spoke on mission work and displayed art pieces. Mrs. FE. J. Caldwell presided. Sip. b. Pickering gave an interpretation on how we obtained the New Testament. Miss Warriner performed a solo.

Ruth Nelson Woman's Missionary Society of Acton United Church FE. J. Caldwell Sip. B. Pickering Miss Warriner

Premier Exhibitor Ross Segsworth Dominates Holstein Show

Ross Segsworth won the Premier Exhibitor Banner at the Halton County Black and White Show held September 27 with 13 head shown by 20 exhibitors. Judge D. S. Dunton Brampton praised the exhibit quality especially the Aged Cow and two year old heifer classes. Segsworth earned five firsts, Ways Limited three firsts, and multiple exhibitors earned two or one first each.

Segsworth Freaman Halton County Milton Fair D. S. Dunton Brampton Rous Séegsworth Ways

Woman in the Home Topic by Mrs Ballentine

Under the Woman's Association of the United Church Mrs Ballentine of Toronto spoke on Woman in the Home in the Sunday School room. She outlined duties and responsibilities for the home and was sponsored by Robin Hood Flour. A program talk and two solos by Mrs McDonald and Miss Franklin followed.

Woman's Association of the United Church

Roselle Plant Noted For Rapid Two Inch Daily Growth

The roselle plant, used as a substitute for jute, has historically been observed to grow about two inches each day under favorable conditions, highlighting its potential for rapid fiber production.

Fryer Salt Wedding In S Alban s Anglican Church

Florence Helena Salt daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick J Salt married Kenneth Parker Fryer son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Fryer in S Alban s Anglican Church Rev R E Parker officiated The bride wore a powder blue crepe gown with brown accessories attended by Patrieut Bayliss The groom was Jack Bruce after a reception at Cutton Field Golf Club the couple planned a wedding trip and will reside in Acton

S. Alban Florence Helena Frederick J. Salt Kenneth Parker Fryer Alfred Fryer RE. A. Parker Beilde Hby Misa Patrieut Bayliss Jack Bruce Cutton Field Golf Cub Acton

Two Clubs Hold Achievement Days At Acton Fair

Acton Fair hosts achievement days with a Garden Brigade for girls and a Grain Club for boys led by Howard Switzer. About 40 youths display garden produce or grain with 20 members each receiving 2 bushels of No 1 Beaver Oats. George Burkholder reportedly threshes 80 bushels per acre on a 5 acre plot, a county record for 1947.

Halton Acton Acton Fair Board Howard Switzer North Halton Young Men's Grain Club Actor? Society George Burkholder Freeman George's

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