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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1951

Page

4

Personal Notes on Acton Visitors and Local Residents

List of residents and visitors in Acton and nearby towns. Names include M C Overholt Merle Johnson family visits, Mrs J M Frank from Wing ham, Mrs H W Hinton and daughter Burns in Toronto, Linda from Guelph visiting, Irma McDowell from Milton staff with Jack Frank, Mrs Stanley Coy Willowdale weekend with Lantz family, Alfred Fryer and Det Clayton Fryer back from Quebec City and Montreal, George Murray and Robert Shaw in Guelph for George Wallace funeral, Ronnie Roach recovering at Guelph General Hospital after appendix operation, Ernest Warren David and Fred Warren with Jimmy visiting J Wood’s home, Mason progress in Toronto General Hospital after major operation, church representatives at St Alban's for Deanery meeting in Georgetown, and Young People convention in Brantford with 384 delegates.

Funeral Services Held For J. Peacock In Campbellville

Funeral services for John Peacock beloved husband of Charlotte Kitchen Campbellville were held Wednesday. He was the father of Laura Spence of Rockwood and brother of Mrs Alfred Freeman of Milton. In his 72nd year, he resided in the district most of his life. Funeral details mention Sutherland and Presley and a cemetery interment in Campbellville. Various pallbearers and flower bearers are named amid a long roster of attendees.

John Peacock Charlotte Kitchen Campbellville Laura Kenneth Spence Rockwood Alfred Freeman Milton Peacock Revo M7 Sutherland Cyeonto T. David Presley Erin Church Lloyd Crawford Frank McNiven Albert Stewart John Howara David Fraser Russell Commons Thelm Margaret Puckett Carolyn Calv James Kitchen Frank John Small Earl Clagston Reminald Clarence Raymond H and Johnson Waseem Adrounage Aopres SS. Waschow Gordon Darby Darlene Thomas FD Moher O Beverly Ella Mass Annie Holmes Mary Bell Walter Fermer Prince Rupert Visung

Limehouse Rally Day Honors Attendances and Local News

Rev A Calder presented Good Attendance Certificates to Neil and Bert Benton for perfect church attendance over two years during Rally Day. Limehouse W I excelled at Milton Fair. Area pupils visited Col G Cousens farm for a tree lecture from the Department of Lands and Forests. Sympathy extended to Mrs Fred Brown on her father’s death. Surgery updates and funeral notices follow with local names and relations.

Neil Bert Benton A. Calder Ava Robert Lindsay Limehouse W.I Milton Fair S S. No. 9 Col. G. Cousens Sam Gisby Sunnybrook Hospital Fred Brown George Herrington Ron Latimer

Pretty Fall Wedding at St Catharines Church

Darleen Margaret Beatrice McEachen of London married Michael Lazhanko of St. Catharines in a morning ceremony at Alexandria Church St Catharines. Father McCann officiated. The bride wore white satin with net skirt and pearls. bridesmaid Barbara Chivers wore blue net. Reception at Rainbow Club St Catharines. couple to reside in St Catharines. Out-of-town guests listed.

Darleen Margaret Beatrice McEachen London Port Franks Orville Brown Acton Donald McEachen Sarnia Michael Laxhenko St. Catharines Cochrane John Lazarenko St Catharines Alexandria Church Father McCann Misa Barbara Chivers Bill Kuhan Rainbow Club Bride Buffalo Thedford Mia Niagara Falls June Brown Dave Drysdale Hazel Taylor Walter Kislasko Shirley Anne Kislasko

Fall Rally Brings Wide Guelph Presbytery Attendance

The second annual Fall Rally of the Church School Workers Association of Guelph presbytery was held at St Andrew's in Fergus with strong turnout. Supper served to about 100. officers elected for the coming year and a lengthy address on Sky Writing delivered by Prof. B C Diltz. Members hailed from Galt Kitchener Prestonwood Alma Acton Elora and Fergus. anniversary services held at Knox Church Guelph with special music and United Church services.

Guelph Fergus St Andrew's Presbyterian Church L. H. Nanson John FR. Grieg John G. Murdock Waterloo Arthur W. Currie Board of SS P.S Seasion Finley G. Stewart Kitchener B. C. Diltz Ontario College of Education Sky J. G. Murdock A. W. Currie Hugh Lloyd Westminster E. Leslie David C. Cook F. G. Stewart R. H. Armstrong Acton Galt Prestonwood Tmlia Winterbourne Alma Elora Puslinch Hespeler Presbyterian Crawford Smith Knox Church United Cohurch J. A. Little Max Milne Hunter Dainsville R. Kirwan S. S. Royce

NASSAGAWEYA S S 7 Presentation And Social Evening

The NASSAGAWEYA S S 7 held a social evening last Friday at the school in honor of Mr and Mrs Davenport and Martin who moved to a new home on Esquesing second line. Mr A Padbury chaired and Mrs P McLean read the address while Mrs S Robinson presented a clock to the couple and a pen to Martin. Davenport spoke briefly and others praised the family moving after years in the district. A welcome was given to buyers of the Davenport farm. The gathering featured neighborly chats and euchre with a lunch served by the ladies. Mrs J Wilson and her son Jack are holidaying in the United States. The district attended Acton and Milton Fairs, reporting good exhibits and several prizes won.

Davenport Martin A. Padbury P. McLean S. Robinson

Knox Church Young People’s Society Meeting

The Knox YPS held its regular Tuesday gathering with worship led by Jacky Davidson, Clarence Coles, and Douglas Davidson. Rev Armstrong spoke on Mixed Marriages, followed by a benediction. next week Clayton Fryer will discuss Eskimo work in Canada.

Knox Yps Jacky Davidson Clarence Coles Douglas Davidson Rev. Armstrong Clayton Fryer R.cmp Canada

Engagement of Eileen Moore to Clare Collins announced

Mr and Mrs Gordon Moore of Reton announce the engagement of their daughter Eileen M L to Mr Clare A Collins son of Mr and Mrs Fred Collins Port Credit Ont The marriage is set for October 20.

Gordon Moore Eileen ML Clare A. Collins Fred Collins Port Credit Ont Plac

Presbyterian Services and Club Meetings Report

Eden Mills notes record Sunday morning and evening services led by Rev. Oraborn and Rev. Bryan with choir music. September WMLS and Ladies Aid gatherings at Mrs. George Thomas Campbellville feature devotions, readings, a pickle recipe, and plans for a November Thank offering. Social visits include Rennie family gathering and Burrows Florida trip, with prize winners announced.

Presbyterian Church Oraborn Milton T. G. M. Bryan Morriston D. D. MiKerale W.m.ls Ladies’ Aid George Thomas Campbellville W.mls C. Scott W. Gilberston B. Smith H. Gilbertson Garnet MacDougall Ben Wilson Cliff Paul Will Wilson W. J. Lowrie Rennie M. F. Burrows Florida Charles Rennie Gordon Robertson Les Ballagh Tom Rennie Elizabeth Peter Wilson Guelph W. Mino Mino

Hay curing and silage preserve protein in forage

Tests show curing hay in a barn saves 30 to 50 percent of protein rich leaves. Freshly chopped grass turned into silage preserves even more protein content.

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Mr. M. C. Overholt and Merle The Johnson's J. M. Frank Wingham Mrs. H.W. Hinton Y Toronto Mrs. C. ©. Burns Neil—Miller Linda Irma McDowell Milton Public School Jack Frank Stanley Coy Willowdale G. F. Lantz Alfred Fryer Det Quebec City Montreal George Murray Robert Shaw George Wallace Ronnie Roach Guelph General Hospital Ernest Warren David Fred Warren Jimmy Toronto J. Wood pBen Rian Mason Corp Ray Mason Toronto General Hospital W. Denny J. Creasey H. Holmes B. Bayliss T. Jones W. G. Luxton St. Alban’s Church Woman's Auxiliary Deanery of Halton Georgetown Jane Elliott Lorene Roszell Yvonne Brunelle Marjorie Dérothy Warne Hamilton Conference of Brantford J. Peacock William Taylor Alberta John Gilmour Taylor Mr. Gilmour Slater - Campbellville Women’s Trnstitute Mountain Union Institute Violet House Campbell Soup.Co Limehouse ST. Catharine’s Church Stanley Park Erin Modernaires Upwells Ltd Good View Artewell Wright Real Estate and Insurance Wilber Hi. Aden N. B Macdennell SL Pheas St. John’s Church Nassagaweya S.S. No Meeting OF Young People’s Society Eden Mills Georgetown Arena Brampton Oddfellows Hall Funi Funi Fun Millionaires’ Games Acton Taxi J. A. Denny Blue Doll Beauty Salon Ralloy Container AVTO Main ST TOTH
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