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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1946
Page
5
Thanksgiving weekend notices list many visitors and hosts across Ontario towns Moorestown Oshawa Toronto Kapuskasing and Parry Sound. Recurring names include Mr and Mrs Reid Kennedy Murray Allan Wood and Anderson with church service details at Knox Church Acton. Anniversary services mark the day with baptisms and scripture.
Mr and Mrs E W Masters announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Gwendolyn Ruth to Earl Wesley Masales son of Mr and Mrs G W Masales with marriage planned for late November. Mr and Mrs W M Van Sickis announce the engagement of their daughter Vera Eileen to William James Mahon son of Mr and Mrs Maton Campbellville with the wedding set for November at Rodock in St Davids Presbyterian Church Campbellville.
The Acton hockey scene dominates Marion County with a storied dynasty and rivals Georgetown and Milton, as the postwar season revival meets scrutiny after last year’s semifinal exit. Fans recall past championships while new trials test the monarchs amid emerging lacrosse interest at the Acton Fair arena.
A woman beside a ship asks the shipyard manager how hard she must hit the vessel to get it into the water, describing the moment as the ship being a little nervous.
The Acton Baptist Church led by Reverend W. O. Wallace offers morning service Sunday October 6 and 26 1946 with Sunday School and church services including Eucharist and sermon Church School and evening sermon are noted with times vainly listed for the 6th and 26th weekends.
The St Davids Church anniversary services were held with good weather and large crowds. Rev Fred Williamson of St Pauls Guelph delivered inspiring messages accompanied by a well received choir including a Ladies Trio and a male quartet. Following the service a personal supper and prayers filled the program with performances by local singers and duets. Many local residents and visitors from nearby towns joined in the event and in the social activities surrounding the ceremony.
Industry Minister Harold Connolly urged full cooperation at the Halifax travellers convention. He said Canada’s real problem is economic not political and wealth and power cannot be centralized at the expense of others.
The wedding of Madelaine Fortel lot, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Fortel lot, to Mr George Charles, son of Mr Norman Lee, took place at St Alban's Anplean Church. Rev EO A Mulker officiated as attendees including matron of honor Mrs Walham Withers and bridesmaids twins, with ushers Frederick and Jack Meller.
In Duparquet Quebec a clay slide collapsed at a gold mining site killing four miners and threatening future production. Beattie was preparing to pour a gold bar after nearly four years of operation when the slide occurred.
Auctioneer Hindley and Elliott announce a public sale at the Fatten Brook Farm on Queen Elizabeth Way north of Oakville, Saturday October 19 at 1 pm. Livestock include horses and mules, harness gear, and numerous farm implements, tractors, and dairy equipment with cash on day terms.
The Free Press reports Acton war brides social evening with Dork Hall and orchestra providing dancing music. Gorton Cook as master of ceremonies and other performers receive thanks for a lively night of entertainment. Aiming for strong attendance to finalize business items at the next meeting.
Mr and Mrs James Ayton of Darnall and Mr and Mrs John Tetok, along with Mr and Mrs Charles Malinigiue, moved into homes at Os Fo Finlay in Guelph Junction. Mr Go and Mrs Alfred Vurnen moved into Mrs Currie’s house, while Mr and Mrs Pivnsy Katnetaw relocated to the Turner farm they bought in the summer.
A local plan aims to make the town more attractive as a place to live by improving business features and country conveniences. The effort seeks to draw residents who value a well appointed rural setting with modern amenities.
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