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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

6

Falk Day Visitors List Noted From Out of Town

A long roster details visitors at Falk Day from Toronto Guelph Holmby and other Ontario towns. Names include Mr R Storey Mr Hilton Jeans Miss Ada Clarke Miss Emma Robinson Mr Gordon Hayward Mr J A Willoughby Mrs Wm McNabb and many more with hints of associated towns such as Toronto Guelph Kitchener Georgetown Ariss and Sheguiandah Maniotoulin Island.

R. Storey Toronto Hilton Jeans Guelph Stan Wall Holmby Chas Ada Clarke Prudence Cook Emma Robinson Gordon Hayward Nora “Kenney Shelbourne J. A. ‘Willoughby Wm. McNabb J. B. Mackenzie Georgetown Symon Herbert McPherson Arthur Henderson Jack Windler M. C. Overholt John Precious Wm_Robertson Tor_ onto Shirley Watson F Ariss J. C. Lindsay Jean Lindsay Johnston Earle Brown Kitchener R. L. Gregory Oakville Roy Brown Warren J--H-Smith Acton Fair Gordon Huffman Laughters Hamilton Lauran Scott Waterloo Norman Masales Garvin Masales W. D. Frick Lawrence Solman A. H. Bishop Geo. Bishop Sheguiandah Manitoulin Island C. H. Harrison Mary and Perry Sault

Wedding of Drysdale and Lasby at Guelph Church

A quiet wedding last week at Guelph Church united Miss Drysdale and Mr Lasby. The bride wore shell blue crepe, simple gold pendant, and was attended by her sister Mrs J McNabb. reception followed at Mrs McNabb’s home. After a wedding trip to Niagara and Buffalo the couple will reside in Guelph.

Ron Salt Tor R. Gunton Margaret Toronto Blickensderfer Denver C.lorado M. Bennett Elizabeth Jean Moffat A. T. Mann Wright Ontario Niagara Falls R. A. Gordon Nancy Donald Gordon John G. H. Lantz John Pell Lorene Bryan Fruitland R. L. Davidson Lawrence Weick H. Sutcliffe Shirley Teter Crete Stewart Lantz T. Wood W. Moore A. Willams Patsy ‘Scott Georgetown E. Hawthorne E. C. Russell Teddy Catharine Genoa Bay Vancouver Island John Bruce Bower Ave Roy Wansborough Harold Wansborough Carol Wansborough Gordon McKay Wayne Thurston Wannetta Smith Fox Wansborough Knox Ho Lasbhy Sahn Celtest Mars Sale Crawford J. McNabb David Drysdale Niagara Buffalo Guelph

Thanksgiving Service and Study Schedule at Our Church

Thanksgiving Sunday events listed for October 12 include 11.00 am Let Us Give Thanks and 7.00 pm The Story of the First Thanksgiving. Church School meets weekly at 12.10. A welcome message invites Alb residents to attend.

Alb

Anniversary Services Noted at Local Church

Sunday schedule lists Sunday School and Junior Bible class at 10 00 am and morning service at 11 00 am on October 12 1917 with a 7 00 pm evening service. October 19 at 11 am and 7 pm mark anniversary services led by Rev W J Walker of Galt with the theme they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

W. J. Walker Galt Puest

Oct 9 B Y P U gathering at Landsborough home

Thursday evening at 8 at the Landsborough residence Miss Bessie Reid in charge. Sunday October 12 11 60 a.m Thanksgiving service led by Mr M M Coles. October 19 11 a.m Rev Charles ord Georgetown Church. October 26 11 a.m and 7 p.m 105th Anniversary with Rev H S Hulger special music.

B.Y.P.U Chas. W. Landsborough Bessie Reid M. M. Coles Charles Ord Georgetown -Ghurchessa Sun H. S. Hulger B.A. B

Church service schedule for October Sunday list

The schedule lists the Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity with services at 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Beginner's Class 2:15 p.m. Church School and 7:00 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. The date appears garbled as October 12th, 19:7 8.30 a.m.

Church School Evensong Serman

Acton Council Advances Wartime Housing Plans

Council passed by laws authorizing Wartime Housing agreements and land deals. Water system upgrades continue with a 36000 expansion and chlorine improvements at the pump house. Court of Revision set for November 3rd and sidewalk requests noted. Public notices include a proclamation and no new sidewalks this year.

Municipal Board Acton Men's Club Erfale County Sanitary Inspector Inc Wiariag Wool Combing Corporation Frederick Street Kill Pethtan Queen Street East Harrop Mil Main Streets N. J. Duckett

Acton Band Receives Medals at Town Hall Concert

Prof. C F Thiele from Waterloo presented gold medals and a trophy to Acton Boys and Girls Band for winning at the MIT Waterloo Festival. Bandmaster Mason and all members received medals. a silver brandy-which remains-the-pro party awarded to the band. The trophy is on view in the Free Press window. Performances featured H. W. Baxter baritone solos, Nancy Gordon of Toronto with Scottish and Irish dances, bag pipe by Rev. Capt. Anderson, piano by Mrs. Gowdy, and a program of marches and selections.

Acton Town Hall C. F. Thiele Waterloo Acton MIT Waterloo Thiele Mason Eowards Tingueritigt H. W. Baxter Tommy Lad Nancy Gordon Toronto George Lantz Capt.Anderson Wm. Gowdy Donald van Gouzen

J B Mackenzie Prominent Builder Died Suddenly

John Boyd Mackenzie a well known Acton Georgetown builder and lumber merchant died suddenly at seventy one after visiting friends on Saturday. He built many homes and public buildings and served as Georgetown mayor. Survived by wife four children Sam Kenneth Jean Margery and one sister Mrs Millard. Funeral service held in Georgetown with Masonic graveside rites.

John B. Mackenzie Acton Georgetown Samuel Mackenzie Dublin John Mackenzie Eliza McQueen H. P. Lawson Presbyterian Church Walker Lodge A.p.&a.m J. B. Mackenzie Cochrane Todd Greenwood Cemetery Mackenzie Sam Kenneth Jean Margery Millard Guelph

Award to High Pupil in Grade VHL at Acton meeting

The Duke of Devonshire Chapter meets at Mrs AL McDonald's home with Regent Mrs Baird. A Traiton Children's Aid Society appeal prompts donation, plus Polish Relief clothing and Britain cot blankets. Volunteers accepted for Chest Clinic in Acton. Proceeds from the tag day fund Britain aid. Plan for bazaar and packing poles discussed. Lois Hunter presented with the chapter's annual award for the pupil in Grade Five.

Duke —of—Davonshire Lod AL. McDonald Baird Presid JM Ag Traiton Children's Aid Society Britain Acton Logs Hunter World Bank Grant Macy Donald Canada Blow Gould Hamilton Bennett Holmes Clayton Salt Lois Hunter

Engagement Notice for Anne Margaret Graham Sproute

Mr and Mrs Hazen Graham of Georgetown announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Margaret to Mr William Harold Sproute son of Mr and Mrs Harry Sproute of Brampton. Wedding planned for October 18, 187.

Hazen Graham Georgertown Anne Malrgaret William Harold Sproute Harry Sproute Brampton

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