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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
12
A crowded summary lists Actonians visiting out-of-town points and hosting friends in Acton. It notes travels to Wingham Toronto Guelph and Montreal with several local hosts and attendees. Entries include hospital updates and churchAuxiliary meeting participants with multiple families and individuals from Acton and nearby towns.
Funeral services were held for John Peacock beloved husband of Charlotte Kitchen of Campbellville. He was the father of Laura Spencer and brother of Mrs Alfred Freeman. In his 72nd year he resided in the district most of his life. Revo MT Sutherland conducted the service at St David's Presbyterian Church with pallbearers Lloyd Crowford Frank McAlbert Stewart John Hesara David Fraser Russell Common. Interment at Wassadres cemetery.
Rev A Calder presented Neil and Bert Benton with perfect attendance certificates for two years at Rally Day services. Junior class sang an offertory hymn.
Darleen Margaret Beatrice McEachen of London and Michael Lazarenko of St. Catharines wed at Alexandria Church in St. Catharines. The ceremony was conducted by Father McCann with a reception at the Rainbow Club. The couple plans to reside in St. Catharines after a honeymoon to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
The second annual Fall Rally of the Church School Workers' Association of Guelph Presbytery gathered in Fergus at Andrew's Presbyterian Church. About 100 sat down to supper in the basement before a program of addresses, discussions, and installation of officers, with participation from pastors and delegates across multiple towns. Anniversary services at Knox Church, Guelph, followed by a turkey supper and community activities completed the weekend.
A social evening was held last Friday in the NASSAGAWEYA school to honor Mr and Mrs Davenport and Martin who moved to a new home on Esquising. A clock and a pen were presented, speeches followed, and residents regretted the Davenport departure. The event included euchre and a communal lunch, with news of local fair participation and district prize exhibits.
The Knox Y S met on Tuesday October 2 with worship and scriptures read by Jacky Davidson. Rev Armstrong spoke on Mixed Marriages and the benediction closed the session. Next week Clayton Fryer will discuss his Eskimo mission work in Canada.
Mr and Mrs Gordon MoorerActon announce the engagement of their daughter Eileen to Clare A Collings son of Mr and Mrs Fred Collins Port Credit Ont The marriage is set for October 20.
The Presbyterian church anniversary services featured Rev. Oraborn of Milton in the morning and Rev. T. G. M. Bryan of Morriston in the evening with choir music led by organist Mrs. D. D. McKersle. September W M S and Ladies Aid meetings at Mrs. George Thomas Campbellville home included devotions, plan for a fall offering, and social fellowship with prize remarks and a pickle recipe shared.
Tests show barn curing of hay saves 30 to 50 percent of protein rich leaves. Grass chopped fresh and made into silage preserves even more of the protein content.
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