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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1947
Page
5
On the anniversary, Stone Church did not hold services due to observances. A morning and evening dedication was reported with notable attendance from Borhanatasd and Slemity, along with prizes and a traction event. Local residents welcomed Mr and Mrs Milton Greer and family, while others returned or visited, noting health updates and moves.
Mrs Th ton and Isobel along with Miss M A Campbell visited from Kitchener and Mrs Gordon Aitken from Guelph. The Jackson Muir wedding was attended in Hamilton. Congratulations to Lloyd Bevertoy and Audrey Cardin on the birth of a son. Families from Bowmanville Toronto and Oshawa spent time with Childe Brinklow and other relatives. Fall fairs were held in Milton and Acton and Presbyterian meals are planned for the Windsor plowing match. The Burrows funeral was attended with Mr and Mrs Wo Lowrie.
After years of operation the Ospringe Post Office was officially closed by the Post Office department. Patrons are now served by rural mail from Guelph RR No 1.
A community note records Reverend Wallan conducting services on Sunday and mentions new residents and land transactions. It notes purchases by Mio and Meg Lambert and rent/transfer activity involving Merrick Shroudski’s farm and Mr Pevismanth’s property.
A United Church service and Heather Mission Band held a regular monthly meeting at the church base. Frosts altered autumn leaf colors while residents picked potatoes and mangolds. Congratulations extend to Mr and Mrs Douglas Reltran on their marriage. George Nightingale plans a new garage at Knatchbull.
Sunday visitors include Everton Mro and Mrs Clarald Wright with Geo Young and Marilyn Town Daines. Robert McCutcheon of Kitchener spent the weekend with Harvey Jestin. Acton Fair drew many locals Saturday. Hugh Flack returned after summer away. Harvey Jestin and Bobby seen with James Struthers and Mrs Walker Ospringe. Jestin visit with Max Milne Rockwood. PD McCutcheon hosted with Tom Nah Erin. Erin residents Afro and W Head hosted Mrs and Mrs Fred Murray Guelph.
Mrs. John Awrey returns home after appendectomy at Guelph Hospital and progresses well. Brampton resident Kenneth Ballentine from Bell Telephone Co recovers from tonsil operation but rushed to Fergus Hospital for emergency appendicitis surgery last Thursday. Several families host weekend visits and birthday gatherings, including Mr and Mrs Harvey Deartty and Mrs Leslie Jackson and the Nevills birthday event. A highway project near Acton along the Bd Line nears completion as Mr Ross Ballentine’s son nears his 7th birthday.
A Knox Social Education Club meeting on October 1 elected officers including President Isobel Anderson Secretary Marion MacDougall Treasurer Inez McLellan and group leaders Margaret Raszel Malnprize Rev J Anderson and Clarence Cole. The evening featured songs films The Road South and The Toronto Symphony, readings, games and lunch.
The Rockwood WCUTLU meeting drew strong attendance from members and visitors. Mrs Joliffe led prayers, while Mrs Darcy and Mrs Sol Guelph spoke on the trip to the Warlf W.c. TAL Convention in New Jersey, with a vote of thanks offered and light refreshments served.
The October meeting of Acton Institute Women opened with Mrs. Davidson presiding. Mrs Van Nobman led a historical research session with Miss Anderson presenting a form of “Make new events but deepen the old.” Mrs Lambert discussed the Guelph conference report and Miss A Currie from Ospringe Branch gave a historical talk.
Auction notice from Windley and Elliott for MAJOR RESLATER directed sale at Trafalgar township farm comprising Guernsey cattle list with breedings and pedigrees, dairy equipment, tractors and implements, and farm goods. Sale to begin at noon Friday October 7. No reserve. payment due on day of sale.
The rector of St Albans Church Ottawa has accepted a new post at CaL and Harrow Church. The move follows a resignation and farewell services planned for October 26. The Niagara bishop approved the arrangements, and Rockwood churches are referenced in the broader transition.
Acton water samples from several town sources over the past week all show Class A quality. The TMMriptaya area samples indicate a high standard with no sample below A in domestic services, prompting immediate checks and continued safeguards to maintain this level.
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