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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

20

Acton News Notes Social Visits and Local Greetings

Mrs. B Bayliut returns from England after three months with relatives. Mr Geo Dutehburn and family plus Dianne of Paris visit Acton friends. Lawrence Wieck to be brought home from Toronto area. Several couples from Preston and Toronto visit Acton. Toronto dentist Geoffrey Boulton is studying at U of T. Mrs Hale of Rapid City and Mrs N La Barr of Sagineau stay with Mrs F F Collier. Knox W V A rally in Fergus praised. David Folster of Niagara Falls visits sister Daisy Folster and joins Hydro 25 Club in Ontario.

Fred Campbell Toronto Collier Robert Lowrie Sjigapore Stuart Lowrie Peter Rinnie Sandra Acton Mra Geoffrey Boulton J. H. Boulton Geoffrey University of Toronto Hale Rapid City Michigan N. la Barr Sagineau F. F. Collier Roy. Wansbrough Harold Wansbrough Wii Ase Wansbrough E. T. Thetford Knox V.W.A Guelph Presbyteriaa St. Andrew's Church Fergus David Folster Niagara Falls Mias Daisy Folster Forster Hydra Ontario Hydra

Acton to start free lung x ray survey campaign

Statement from Reeve McCutcheon outlines a mass x ray survey to detect tuberculosis in Acton. Beginning October 24 residents high school age and older will receive a free chest x ray sponsored by the Y's Men's Club with support from the Ontario Tuberculosis Association and Health Department funded by Christmas Seals. Citizens are urged to participate and spread word to protect families and community health.

Acton Y's Men's Club Ontario Tuberculosis Association Ontario Department of Health T Ear Reeve

Obituary of Hugh McEachern Passes at 74 in Guelph

Hugh McEachern died October 1 at Guelph General Hospital after a brief heart attack. Born September 4, 1893 in Egremont Township, he lived most of his life on the family farm, served on township council, later resided in Rockwood with his wife and family. Survived by two daughters and two sons, a son and daughter-in-law, several siblings, twelve grandchildren, and a wide circle of relatives. funeral held October 4 at Fairbrain Church with interment at Reid's Cemetery Holstein.

Hugh McEachern Guelph General Hospital Egremont Township Tate Jenne Mason Alberta Egremont Rockwood James Helen Koy Williams Arthur Jean Toronto Gilbert Marys Willard Jack Bon Glennie Alex Allingham Peter Fahatwin Margarets Clarence Stewart Cranbrook Roy Williams Fairbrain O. G Heng Ramsden George Wallace Maggie Mason Mires Williams Maryse Aid Fants Thomas Suthrer George Ingles Ales McDomiald Charts Trott Russel Pareterson Fraser Donald Mechern Berey McEnehern Till Mecalivras Amd Willian Mason Arthur Alexander Seaforth Henry Armstrong Walton Edna Young Elmes Young Brusse's Agnes Mason Belgrave Walter Yerback Stratford Garden Long Palmerston Mro John McGilvray Roy McRuth Guelph Percy McFeachern Marden Ethel Fakett Gduelph George Hincks Mount, Forest Emerson Gallagher Wareham Nathan Vane William Jack Dundalk Walker McLaren Clayton Mclaren Archie McVicar Joe Ells Douglas

Community Notices from Oshawa Parish Week of Oct 1947

Event listings show B Y P A meetings headed by Miss Beagle Reid with Rev C R Gower presiding and anniversary services on Oct 26 1947 led by Rev H S Hillyer. Music by Miss Hazel Connor and Mr Robi with Hal and Mrs Fred West organizing B Y P U in Erin Township.

Apm B.Y.P.A Beagle Reid C. R. Gower H. S. Hillyer B.A Hazel Connor Aurora Robi Sweet Ofa Oshawa Thura

Acton Triumphs Over Delhi In Ontario Title Thriller

Acton edges Delhi 9 to 8 to clinch the Ontario championship after a seesaw game. Key contributors include Waterhouse with three hits, Ryder on mound, and Van Goetham’s double that drove in runs, as Delhi fought back with late drama but fell short in the ninth.

Ludaay Permand Masters Maanles Kentner Footitt Waterhouse Jack Don Ryder Gifford Pelhil Anan Johnson van Goethen Bowyer Pans Delhi Zeke van Goathan Axford Owen Masales Feld Saycau Burns Aingled Sayenn Pan Shin Seyoo Ffteen Ryder Acton van Goetham Air Waterhouse Bob Footitt

The Paths of Progress and Everyday Struggles

The article reflects on marching along paths of progress, noting that many paths lead nowhere and people tire climbing them. It highlights life as a struggle against obstacles, the burden of work, and the satisfaction and growth that come from overcoming difficulties.

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