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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 16, 1952

Page

14

Rockwood United Church Men’s Club Meets Speaker John Root MPP

The opening meeting featured a National Anthem, a prayer by Rev. J W Olivet and a talk by guest speaker John Root MPP on his travels through Northern Ontario Moosonee and mine tours. Social time followed with refreshments provided by a committee.

United Church Men's Club John W. Olivet Thomas Gellatly J. W. Oliver Gellatly John Root M.P.P Ontario Moosertye

Hindmarsh and Hindmarsh: Toronto Star’s view of Oakville

The Toronto Star portrays Oakville as a pivotal Canadian town with deep ties to Hindmarsh and Hind. It highlights coverage of the Hindmarsh home area, the Hindmarsh refinery project near the coast, and concerns about beach pollution, stressing the town’s importance in national politics and local development.

Toronto Harry Pierre Horton Patriotio Hindmarsh St Laurent Ctoartatie Foundation Santa Alnos Caukente Star Canada Mine Ute BA Ou

Thanksgiving Rally and Socials at Limehouse Church

Limehouse services united for a Thanksgiving rally led by Rev. Calder at Limehouse Presbyterian Church. Various locals and visitors from Toronto, Barrie, Hamilton, Kingston and beyond attended anniversary and social gatherings at churches and homes, with numerous families listed among guests and visitors.

Robert Riley Son Toronto Max Bradbury Harry Smethurst Barrie A. Smethurst Alex Wright Hame Ted Morrow Elane R. Lane George Sturm Hildegarde Weaton George Spitzer Paul Spitzer Fred Coxe Hillsburgh Shelbourne Jack Tustin George Tustin A.C. Bourne Trinity College Brig Agnew Pat Agnew Kingston Bourne Thomas Hamilton Linham's Hubert Potts Birchcliffe G. G. Turner Unionville

Wedding in Ebenezer Church Sees Easterbrook McLean Tie Veil

Donna Maureen Easterbrook and Donald James McLean wed at Ebenezer United Church with gladioli and fern decor. The ceremony featured velvet gowns and a three reed bouquet centerpiece. After a U.S. wedding trip they plan to reside in St Catharines. Guests came from St Catharines Toronto Dundas Acton Milton and Brantford.

ST. Catharines U.S Donna Maureen Easterbrook Elias Easterbrook Campbellville Donald James McLean William McLean Eden Mills Ebenezer United Church Fred Williamson Easterbrook Reuben Hires Uy McLean Héenerina Chrysanthe Frances Af Asley Oof Ulu Art Osetad Fisainvite Alwer Holdera United States Mclean St Catharities St Cathar Toronto Dundas Acton Mitton Brantford

Miss Lyla Sinclair Honored At WAALS Thank Offering

The WAALS held a Thank Offering at Naeigaweya Church honoring Miss Lyla Sinclair of Suclph as chief speaker. Minnie Dunkie received a life membership certificate amid a social with refreshments. Local visitors and several couples spent weekend with relatives in nearby towns and attended weddings and gatherings.

WAALS bin Naeigaweya Church Lyla Sinclair Suclph Stat Fhenezer Misa Minnie Dunkie B McCarthy Freelton Mra J. Campbell Alfred Taylor Wayne Tevaty Taylor Arkell Garden Rozell Stan Williama Ariss W. A. Frazer Catherine Daphne Heardsall Orillia Catherine Elliott Donna McMillan Harold Donaven

RCAF Expands Fighter Wings to Europe in Leap Frog II

Flying Officer J A Tarzwell of Georgetown and Acton Ontario, a pilot with 414 Squadron, moved to Europe as three RCAF Sabre-jet squadrons crossed the Atlantic via Greenland Iceland and Scotland to Gros Tonquin near Metz in northeastern France. The move brings Canadian fighter strength in Europe to six squadrons, half of NATO’s planned air contribution, with three squadrons previously stationed at North Luffenham England. This peacetime deployment marks a milestone in RCAF history alongside the Atlantic crossing of more than 60 aircraft in Operation Leap Frog II.

J. A. Tarzwell Georgetown Acton Ont RCAF 414 Europe Atlantic Greenland Iceland Scotland Gros Tonquin Metz France Canada NATO North Luffenhham England

Nassagaweya Church Fall Meeting Highlights

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church W M S held a fall bank offering with guests from Campbellville and Ebenezer. Miss L Sinclair Guelph Presbyterial spoke on Thanksgiving and Minnie Dunkie received a life membership. Institute notes include a Busy Bee gathering with Mrs Lindsay and bazaar plans.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church W.mls Campbellville Ebenezer L. Sinclair Guelph Presbyterial Slimn W. Early Minnie Dunkie Miss Sinclair

Thanksgiving Services and Anniversary Dinner Held in Campbellville

Thanksgiving services were held at St David’s Presbyterian Church Campbellville with Rev. Doh Rass MLA Woodbridge as guest speaker. The day included a church program and a parish supper featuring choir performances and contributions from local families and church members.

St David's Raw Ford Toon Folnett Heber Agus Miss Sutherbhead Wo Maxwell Speers Walle Ethan Corey Bredyonme

Thanksgiving Week End Guests and Visits Across Ontario

Many Acton area residents spent Thanksgiving weekend visiting relatives and friends across Ontario. Notable gatherings include Mrs. W. D. Talbot in Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Terry in Nuffala, and families traveling to Stayner, Guelph, Oshawa, and Toronto, with RCAF personnel visiting home from Rockcliffe and Clinton.

James Neave Neave E. Carson London George H. Pearen Duncan McTavish Good Guelph General Hospital Campbell McArthur United Church Eramosa Township Campbell MacArthur John Maurice Hurd Weston Helen Bayne Preston Milton Greer Aldershot John Kingshott Fred Kingshott Georgetown Ted Doyle Neil Jotham Frank ‘Terry Nuffala, New York Forman Lawrence Agincourt Harold Dellamy Stayner Mrs A. T. Brown R. N. Brown David Hutcheon Galt Peter Sayera Laura Reid Hamilton C. Landsborough Clarence Rognvaldson Sarnia HW. M. Batley Frank van Wyck Mrs. Worden Mrs. Long Hilda Long Toronto Alf Long Acton Ian MacDonald Bill Mary Flatt Stanley Mackie David Islington Mrs. J. Mackie A. B. Kenney Ontario Maple Creek Sask

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