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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

11

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits Across Towns

Miss Berlie Connor spent the week end at her home in Aurora. Mr. W. Coles left for two months in England. Miss Knap of Galt visited Miss H. Wallace. Mrs. Fred Stull and Mrs. Beatrice Moore of Guelph visited the Ramshaws in Peel Street. The Pughs of Waterloo and the Reid family visited Owen Sound. Mrs. Cick Wood of Burlington visited J Bel in Acton and relatives. John Lambert and son visited Alymer with F. W. Bowes family. A. Dills returned from the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association convention in Victorian B C. Hodge of Toronto and Knap of Galt attended Farm Improvement Contest judging in Acton district. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. H. Clayton hosted P. L. Clayton and family of Buffalo and others over the weekend. George Bowmaryi spent the weekend at WWagerville with his father R. J. Bowman who turns 92 this week. Tommy Fountain underwent an appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital. Mrs. D. R. Hutcheon of Galt and her daughter Mrs. F. G. Hillyard of Vancouver Island visited Mrs. P. Sayers in Galt.

W. Coles England Miss Knap of Galt Acton High School H. Wallace Fred Stull Beatrice ‘Moore Guelph Ramshaw Peel St

Engagement Announced for Miss Mary Cardelia Procunter

Mr and Mrs Fred Procunter of Stracordville Ontario announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Cardelia to Albert John Irvin, only son of Mr and Mrs John B Irving Acton Ontario. The marriage will take place Saturday October 18 1917.

Fred Procunter Stracordville Ontario Mary Cardelia Albert John Irvin John B. Irving Acton

Sunday Worship Schedule Highlights and Sermon Theme

The notice lists a church timetable with Sunday School and Junior Bible Class at 10.00 a.m. Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11.00 a.m. Evening Service at 7.00 p.m. Thursday Preparatory Service at 8.00 p.m. The theme on waiting upon the Lord is quoted.

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Baptist Church Pace 1 Schedule for October

The notice lists events for Baptist Church Pace 1 with a B Y P U on Thursday at 8 o'clock and Rally Day Service on Sunday October 5 1947 at 11 00 am conducted by Rev J McDermott of Toronto followed by 12 15 pm Communion. Welcome to all.

B.Y.P.U J. McDermott Toronto

Harvest Thanksgiving Services and Eucharist at church

The notice lists church events on Thursday October 2 1917 at 8 00 p m First Evensong and sermon led by the Rev P A Sawyer followed by Sunday October 5 1947 Holy Eucharist sermon and Beginners class at 12 15 p m Church School and a Second Evensong and sermon at 7 00 p mof the same church with the usual weekly schedule of services.

Gospel Hall Corner Wellington and Arthur Sts Service Times

Gospel service at 7 30 p m on Sunday after Sunday School at 3 00 p m at Gospel Hall Corner Wellington and Arthur Streets. Romans 5 21 quotes grace reigning through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Gospel Hall Corner Wellington and Arthur Sts Jesus Christ

Constant and Sincere Devotion to Patrons Builds Trust

A local service ethos emphasizes steady support for those who seek assistance and guidance. The message highlights a durable, customer focused relationship between the firm and its patrons.

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Keen FS Field Meet Shows Close Competition

Last Wednesday FS field events featured close finishes with D Davidson leading shot put and hop step, J Ware and S Elliott dominating sprints. Senior and intermediate girls and boys posted strong results across dash, relay, bicycle, and field events, with multiple named competitors and schools listed.

D. Davidson R. Eliot R Webster Ware We Cripps A. Ellerby J. Ware R. Webster P. McCristall D. Perkins Michele Race P. McCrintall I. Webster J. Coles S. Eliott M. Sirrs M. Siirrs S. Elliott S. Futott J. Elliott F. Chew 8. Eliott PF. Chew S. Ellott D. Bralda P .Chew P.duvak P. Chew J. “Veldhuls J. Veldhuls J. Watkins D. McKinley M Burns J. Veldhula P. Duval D. McDonald Jean Armstrong V. Hii O. Musselle D. Braida R. Papilion P. Hae R. Pap- Hon Vo Hill Roys Hn McCillowas J B Bruce Ry Everdell J. Spielvogel C. Douglas Ro Everdell BL Grety D. Wd Dath J -Spielvogsh Douglas R. Kirkness Ro Kirkness I Spielvogel EL West Spielvogel Everdell C. Doughes EL Meillway R. Everdell BL Bruce EF. McGilloway

Canadian tobacco exports in early 1917 huge total

In the first quarter of 1917 Canada shipped 4 577 048 pounds of tobacco with the British West Indies taking 324 509 pounds and foreign countries 100 pounds. The rest was sent to the United Kingdom and nearly all was of the Mercer type.

Canada United Kingdom Tyne

Teen Town opens with mayoral race and campaigns

Teen Town plans for a 7 30 pm October 10 opening featuring a mayoral campaign with six candidates six boys and girls to run the elections. A parade ends at the YMLC A with soap box speeches before balloting.

Oor Ieto Johnny Gray Teen Town Yong

Salvation Army Appeal Continues In Acton This Week

The Salvation Army calls for continued support this week in Acton. The appeal emphasizes aid to distressed in body and soul including prison and police court work, care for unmarried mothers and children, housing the orphan and aged, and building enterprises. The message urges generous giving to the Red Shield Appeal.

Salvation Army Acton Franklin Delano Roosevelt the Salvation Army Salivation Army

Flower gardens endure first touch of cooler weather

The flower gardens show signs of stress as cooler weather arrives for the first time this season, with blooms wilting and plants slowing growth. Local gardeners monitor temperatures and protect tender varieties.

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Berlie Connor Aurora Fred Pugh Billy Waterloo S. J. Reid Owen Sound Cick. Wood Burlington J. Bel John Lambert John ,Jr Alymer F. W. Bowes A. Dills Victorian B.C Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Mr. Hodge Mr. Knap W.W. H. Clayton P. L. Clayton Buffalo Dorothy BI Clayton George”Bowmaryi Wwageraville R. J. Bowman Tommy Fountain George Fountain Guelph General Hospital Mondnay D. R. Hutcheon Galt, Ont F. G. Hillyard Carol Ann Vancouver Island P. Sayers Church Frederick Streets Master Dry Cleaners Joe Woods Qbhurah United Needy of Yours "Pickering B.A Bower Avenues Presbyterian Church In Knox Church J. M. Anderson Hay Baptist Chuert Wead E. P ST. George's Butch Free Press Office D.thompson L. Mullins Chew Hy Novak Roszel J. Chew HH. Somerville J. Graham H. Moore EH. Somerville D. Cole F. Harris Hl. Moore T. Chew H. Somerville Greer K. Nelle B. Kirkness IM. Somerville Jo Chew I. Watkins Sommerville Harris D. Anderson Jm. Blow J. J. Agar Agar R. Hemsley J. Dis M. Blow Hemsley J. Agar M_. Blow J.agar J. Dills Ryan Hee Town Bob Turner and His Orchestra Acton, Ont Duke of Devonshire ARE Britain Oup FORD Thompson Motors Mercury Mill Street
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