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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
16
A sequence of short items reports Shanka Living Day on a public holiday with roofing work on a new school building. Mentions safety warnings about shooting in Acton Park and guidance on travel timetable changes. Also notes an October dog leash rule and minor injuries at local worksites plus fair victories in poultry shows at Milton and Rec ton fairs.
Mrs. Swackhamer, longtime Acton resident with 25 years in Toronto, died Friday at Guelph General Hospital after six weeks illness. Born Nasvagaweva Township, she was daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Miyh Brownlee. Survived by son Roy and daughter Mrs W Wallin of Toronto, brother Robert Brownlee of Thistletown, sisters Mrs Bessie Crawford of Toronto and Mrs Sarah McGinl of Kamloops. Funeral Monday at Victor T Rumley Funeral Home conducted by Rev E A Currey, with interment in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Funeral tributes from family and neighbors.
The Acton based music study group met at Miss Margaret Brown's home. Group three presented an instrument study, and two Acton pupils Denise Coles and Maureen Kinread received awards for top Royal Conservatory of Music exam marks of 84 and 82. Both study under Mrs Gowdy.
Many visitors called at local homes in Moffat including Mr. and Mrs Georgy Locker and daughter from Guelph, Bracebridge residents Penrose who moved into the Kenney house, and West Flamboro pair Hunter McCarthy. Also seen were Myre C Donaven with Mrs C Densmore Sheffield, E Melmer visiting Islington, Gladys Jefferson of London at Jesale Dunkie’s, and a Stanley Brush event hosted by Mia Del Moffat.
The Harris McIsaac wedding took place Friday at the Anglican Church in Guelph with the late Mrs. McIsaac marrying Thomas Wesley Harris of Acton district. Rev. S A Kirk officiated as the bride wore navy blue taffeta with white lace and red corsage, attended by George Beirnes and his wife. After the ceremony, Mr and Mrs John Harris hosted 50 guests at their Acton farm for a wedding supper featuring a three tiered cake and roses.
The fall meeting of the Halton Presbytery of the United Church was held at Waterdown United Church. Speakers included Rev. W. G. Berry of Toronto and Rev. Abrey Jones of Hamilton. Rev. J. B. Moore reported on the Whitby Evangelist Conference. The Halton Presbyterial W.M.S. executive met after Sunday School. Chairman Rev. James Blair. Ladies served dinner.
Auctioneer WM. A Gibson sells by auction at his Erin business Saturday October 6 starting at one o clock. Items include Totowa Oldsmobile coupe Essex Terre plane Dodge sedans and panel truck Cockshutt 70 tractor Massey Harris tractor and many home appliances tools and hardware. Cash terms.
Birth announcements and death notices from Guelph General Hospital area list several newborns and family names. Janet Margaret born September 40 at Guelph General Hospital. Mary Brownlee, wife of Franklin Swackhammer, died at age 1851. interment at Fairview Cemetery. Sophia Storey, wife of George MacPherson, mourned by family as funeral services noted in Acton.
In memory of Mas Wazel Leva who died October 4 1950 and Hazel Grieve who passed October 5 1950 the families express enduring love and gratitude. Messages of thanks from the Read family and others describe loss, faith and appreciation for kindness shown during bereavement.
Calendar of community events including a grand opening euchre and dance at Campers Hall on Friday October 5 at 8:40 pm with prizes and refreshments. St David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville marks its 60th anniversary with services on Sunday October 7 at 11 am and 7:30 pm featuring Rev. Prof W Hay. Acton Junior Farmers host their monthly meeting October 9 at 8:30 pm at the Davidson home one mile north of highway 7.
Multiple small ads list for sale items including roomed home, White Legborn pullets, two year old bulls, and winter apples. Also announced an apartment for rent and general contact details with phone numbers and locations in Acton Brampton and nearby areas.
For sale listing including 1949 Ford Tudor 1947 Ford Sedan 1995 DeSoto Sedan tractors and implements Fordson Major with 9 ft tillers 1 heavy duty Bush Haw bore disc harrow contact Thompson Motors Acton Ontario phone 60 Acton Ontario.
A listing describes a 1950 Mercury Tudor with low mileage and solid condition, along with an overhaul Mercury sedan. It mentions a Mercury Coral van, a Dodger sedan repainted and in good serviceable shape, and a W41 Plymouth with around updated paint and usable parts.
A collage of ad snippets and travel lines appears with prices and destinations. Notes mention repairs at Ernie's Radio and Electric and Lorne Garner Motors in Acton, plus a bathroom sale draw, and trips to Huffa and Detroit with two-person rooms reserved by Jack Holmes.
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