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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1956

Page

5

Erin Township Nominations Set for November and December Elections

Erin township councillors set dates for nominations and elections at Hillsau meeting on October 1. Nominations for reeve, deputy reeve, three councillors, and trustees for school areas No 1 and No 2 will be received November 23 at Hillshburgh town hall from 1 to 2 pm. Election day is December 3 with polls 9 am to 7 pm. Sympathy extended to clerk George Bryan on Mrs Bryan's passing. Hospital account balance of 1166 was authorized for payment to Wellington county along with other accounts.

Erin Erin Township Hillsau Harold Grin Reeva Hillshburgh George Bryan

Thanksgiving Services Marked Town Holiday Observances

Thanksgiving Day passed quietly with church services at St. John's and United Church focused on harvest themes. Rev E H Jones presided at St. John's with infant baptisms for two families. evening address by Mr Stanley Harris at the United Church. Weather was breezy but pleasant and dozens attended civic events on Wyndham Street and in Guelph.

St. John’s Church E H. Jones E. H. Jones Roy Lovell United Church Stanley Harris John Dilts Enid McNabb Toronto Frances Jollliffe Toronto University Menaniece Hurd Weston Miro Milton Greer Aldershot Roy Day Wyndham St St. George's Square Macdonnell St Roy Kirwan Hamilton Stewart S. Royce Douglas Patterson Sault Ste. Marie S. S. Royces F.C. Blickensderfer Wickenburg Arizona Gfe Woods Alma Robert Bingham Rockwood

Town council approves payment of multiple accounts

Regular session records show numerous small payments authorized including Grant's Motors 839.23 and Acton Free Press 4152 with other vendors such as M Nellis 1363.00, Thompson Motors 38.90, Rayner Coast 3775.40, and Peel Coast 212.50 totaling about 12 197.30 in one section and 1 413.88 in another for Lakeview entities and utilities.

Grant's Motors

Engagement of Vera Ammie Howard to Ivan Stewart

Mr and Mrs David Howard of Campbellville announce the engagement of their daughter Vera Ammie to Ivan Stewart son of Mr and Mrs Haysry MacLeod of Acton. Wedding set for October 27 at three o clock at St David s Presbyterian Church Campbellsville.

David Howard Campbellville Bsraily Ancasia Tain Vera Ammie Ivan Stewart Haysry MacLeod Acton St. David's Presyterian Church Campbellsville

Eva Gibbons McCutcheon obituary at Fairview Acton

Eva Gibbons McCutcheon lifelong Acton resident dies after ten weeks illness at 75. She was wife of the late Hugh McCutcheon, mother of Edna Stewart and Elsie predeceased, with two grandsons Jack and Barry. Funeral Thursday at Knox Presbyterian with Rev Gordon Adams and Rev A H McKenzie. interment Fairview Cemetery Acton.

Friendsworthin Eva Gibbons Hugh McCutcheon J J. Stewart Anothes Gants Bhaltam Churchill Harry Jenmie Gibbens Ino Bells Wedbeck Haugh McCutcheon Knay Prsebyterian Acton Foxas Ednas J Stewart Jack Hamalton Barry Hazel A of Murray Elsie Gordon Adams A. HO McKkenzie Farview Cemetery Ross Patterson Clayton Barbour Harry Maurray Murray Smith Bob Marshall Jack Allan JD Mathews Harold Melnatsre Bill Patterson Bob Patterson Charles Dirtadsen AO MO McPherson Qi W Masales

Veterans Honor Fallen Comrades At 164th Battalion Dinner

The 164th Battalion Sergeant's Mess Association held its annual dinner and reunion in Milton with 48 members from Milton and nearby areas including Acton Georgetown Burlington Hamilton Grand Valley Shelbourne Toronto and Buffalo. They laid a wreath at the memorial and named new officers Russ Laidman Jim Eastwood and Fred Scott. A next reunion date will be set by the incoming executive.

164Th Batallion, Sergeant's Mess Association Halton and Dufferin Rifles Milton Acton Georgetown Burlington Hamilton Grand Valley Shelbourne Toronto Buffalo Russ Laidman Jim Eastwood Fred Scott

Amehouse Opens Basement Work for New Furnace

A Monday start opened a basement at Amehouse to install a furnace following a Thursday meeting. Communion services were held for Rev A Calder at Lame house Presbyterian church on Sunday. Several locals and visitors attended events and visits across Halton, Brantford, Muskoka, and nearby communities.

Calder Lamehouse Presbyterian Church Kirkpatrick Dorothy Kirkpatrick Mass Quinton New York Halton Nagel George van Guelph Hospital Symfords Wiambashene AW Renton Greenlees Campbellvalle Shelbourne Ray Powells Lowville FL Askin Eldan Muskoka Peter Ebfeeles Toronto Rongthles

New Officers Elected By Girls Auxiliary

The Girls Auxiliary of St. Alban's church elected officers led by president Shirley Barratt and treasurer Carol Goodwin at the first meeting last Thursday. Secretary Ena Waller reporter Susan Wilson. Mrs. William Barratt and Mrs. J. Rose guide the group as plans unfold for a festival item such as mittens or a Dutch cap and activities like films shell craft cooking and a Christmas party.

St. Alban’s Church Shirley Barratt Carol Goodwin Ena Waller Susan Wilson G.A William Barratt J. Rose Barratt

Traditional Dinner Delights Halton Manor Residents

The Halton Manor Thanksgiving dinner featured hot roast turkey and pumpkin pie served at noon. Residents praised staff for the meal with special thanks to chef Russell Lee and assistants, while Milton night school reports low enrollment and limited class openings.

Russell Leewas Ro Lewin Hazel Smyth Martel Gray Clarke

Lumber Quality Guarantee and Fair Dealing Promise

The notice asserts top stock selection and expert finishing, claiming customer satisfaction and fair dealing for lumber and builders' supplies.

Hydro Employees Certified In AB.EW Union By Labor Board

Labor Board certifies recognition of AB.EW union for Two Hydro employees. Report notes crews work on raising manholes east of the tracks while managing a tight hardtopping schedule. Commission doubts all remaining jobs can be finished on time amid budget strains and payroll concerns. Waterworks accounts list miscellaneous charges and vendor mdse totaling about 81 dollars.

Hydro Ab.ew Labor Board Lakeview

Miss Misa Parker to Wed Eric Heath This Week

Tuesday shower honors Miss Misa Thean Parker of Everton. Attendees include friends and relatives from Acton Rockwood Guelph and Everton. The bride to be opens gifts as the evening ends with celebrations ahead of the wedding to Eric Heath.

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G Lang Bo Mackenzie J. Ridley Mdse Peel Coast Lakeview Waterworks Acton Motors Grant’s Motors Nellis Rechevel Churchill United Church Alan Neelon Churchhill Les Swackhamer D. Williamson H. McCutcheon Fairview Edna Bunny Sharon Steven Ras. Hlasel Ruth Ricky Ewverdell Mroo A Jo Murray Harry Murray Ruby Hansen Caral Baskets Ross McCutcheon Wooj McCutcheon David McCutcheon Basket E. W. McDowell Root. Godlard George Humphries E. W. Roberts Everdefi Helen McDonald Duncan McPhedran Elizabeth A. J. McPhedran Lloyd Robbinson Knox Church Ladies’ Aid Leayne Errol Sprowland Viola Orillia Hilton Steer Amehouse Gordon Grieg Jos Ann Brantford Wm Newton Barrie Newton Ivens Marshall Davts Matchell Campbells A W Norton’s Johrangs Jack Noble Girls’ Auxiliary Halton Manor Christ Ontario Act On Home and School Association Sgt Heinrick Kitchener Police Wis Symon Howe Nalis Brana Co Can Tron Ltd Thompson Motors Can. Brass Ltd Nndse K. van Norman Symon Holwe H. Palmer Consolidated ‘Trad L. W. Agar Toth Motors Eliza & Howard Lui Burroughs 1 Northern Electric Hepc Reputra J. RO Kearney Corp Acton Radio & TV Service Elusin Isanstone Switson Gas Heating M. Coxe Switson Rod Acton Free Press ALSCO McMullen Alsco Sales Hinton's Hinton’s Hinton Neilson’s Weston‘s Lowney's Hanset’s Rowntrees Pascall's McCormick's Fhis Oa Ae Ding Nenson Neilsons Boxed Chocolates Wrigley’s Adams’ - Neilson‘s Cadbury’‘s Macintosh Lewney Kambly Eveready Prestone Jack Mccallum Imperial Isso England Scotland Tip Top Bob Ridsdale Dad 4 Lad Mill TIP Tof Tailor
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