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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

4

Local Social Notes From Aurora Maine and Nearby

LIMEHOUSE Nisa Te Gale visits the Taere family at Aurora Maine. Wright Miss Shirtey and Mr Ales Wright spent the weekend at Relnant. Rev CCL Coch rann led services at D Presbyterian Church with Mr Louis de Groot in charge. Communion planned for October 6. Mr Meatherington showed National Film Roan pictures sponsored by the Federation of Agriculture at Limehouse Memorial Hall on Wednesday. Mr FC Roughley and Dave spent the weekend with coursing in London. Mr Fo and Mrs Sheltier and Vaudyters visited Mrs Hays Powell at Dowville Sunday. Mr John Newton has been laid up for a few days. expect him out soon.

Nisa Te Gale Fe Aurora Mee Wright Miss Shirtey Ales Wright Ccl Cochrann Louis de Groot D Presbyterian Church Cow Meatherington Federation of Agreultun

Local Residents Relocate And Notable Moves Reported

Terra Cotta Miro and Mrs Edge relocate to Mrs Pyteb's Malt Street. Mr and Mrs Mekklexon and Canily move to Campbell Cras near J Meau les Cedar Ave. A cutauber attends Ace ton Fatana reporting an excellent life. Mor and Mrs Joe Frank Gimily relocate to Glen Williams. Mr Vege of the fawn line released from illness. James Emmerson uses WW acre farm on the 10th Doe, formerly owned by F L Whempson of Georgetown.

Miro Edge Pyteb Malt Street Mekklexon Canily Campbell Cras J.meaules Cedar Ave Cort Cutthig Mor Joe Frank Gimily Glen Williams Vege Fawn Line James Emmerson FL. Whempson Georgetown

Ballinafad Mission Circles Host Event And Recap

Ballinafad hosted an event with Georgetown and Acton circles on Friday. Mrs Kenneth Ridler led a sing along after a bountiful supper served by Wo Ms ladies. Miss Kitching spoke on work at Toronto Victor Home. Several local moves and a hospital treatment noted with best wishes for recovery.

Georgetown Acton Ballinafad Wo M.S Kenneth Ridler Caldwell Olga Locker Jesse Pry S&s Mission Circles Halton County

Rockwood Notes From Town Hall Friday Picture Night

Under Wilfred Rauber convenorship moving pictures were shown in Rockwood town hall on Friday. The program featured boxing scenes and a courtroom drama with vocalists behind bars. A family wedding at Sacred Heart Church and a farewell sermon by Rev F E Parker were noted, along with anniversaries, visits from Hamilton and Toronto residents, and local clerical work updates.

Wilfred Rauber Haute Christian St. John’s Church Elmer Smith E. A. Parker Herb Saunders Marie M. Daley Sacred Heart Church Father Kehoe Rockwood United Church Murdo Munro Hamilton Don McArthur Toronto Marshall Allan Little and Knight Store

Local Notes From Hamilton Area Social Roundup

Mr. Robert Griffin of Hamilton visits with his daughter and son in law the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller. Roy Harding meets Dorothy Smeltzer who wed last Saturday. Friends of Mrs. Francis Brydon report improvement after a Thanksgiving night ailment. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cook of Whitby called on Mrs. Mary Cook. Mr. Matthews and Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthews of St Catharines spent a few days with local hosts. Mr. Sosiah Stewart returned home after a two week visit with Mrs. R. King near Richmond. The Women’s Institute entertained with Euchre and a fried supper served by Mrs. Thomas Fines and committee. Friends of Mr. W. J. Jackson note a broken heel from a fall and wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Rooj Matthews entertained several friends and neighbors recently as Progressive moves were played at six tables followed by a hearty supper. Mrs. G Surter, Mrs. Mel Shaw, Mrs. A Q W Foreman and others spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Cerdan Athen and family.

Robert Griffin Hamilton Robert Miller Roy Harding Dorothy Smeltzer Francis Brydon R. Cook Whitby Mary Cook Mr. Matthews J. Matthews Rooj Matthews FE Woods G Surter Mel Shaw Teem Ortave Cerdan Athen

Georgetown Man Killed After Car Struck Saturday

A Georgetown man was struck by a car Saturday and died at Peel Hospital shortly after admission. He was walking in the same direction as the vehicle and survived by his sister Mrs Dorothy Riley of Bellville. An inquest appears unlikely.

Georgetown Ling West Ho Wood Peel Hospital Dorothy Riley Bellville

Halton Sportsmen Meet To Discuss Trap And Hunting

Halton County Sportsmen Association plans an evening meeting at Milton Sergeon Hall with topics on trap and skeet shooting and plans for sportsmen to enjoy the sport. Dudley Hitchcox, county game warden, will discuss pheasants rabbits and deer hunting locally. Moving pictures from Ontario Lands and Forests will be shown.

Halton Halton County Sportsmen's Association Tromorros Milton Sergion Hall Dudley Hitchcox Ontario Department of Lands and Forests Ed. McKim

Acton Court of Revision to Hear 1948 Assessment Appeals

The Village of Acton announces a Court of Revision in the Council Chamber Acton Ontario on Monday in November 1947 at 730. All persons with appeals against the 1948 assessment roll must file by October 31 1947. Dated October 16 1947 Clerk F Leatherland.

Acton Ontario

Notice of Assessment for Nyssatoue Property S1 1947

Public notice records an assessment action for Nyssatoue property dated S1 1947. It identifies the involved parties and the location, with deadlines and procedural steps for appeal or payment as prescribed by local authorities.

Monthly Meeting of Women’s Association at Parsonage

The regular monthly meeting of the Wonners Malonary Society of the United Church was held at the Parsonage. Mrs Caldwell led devotional, readings were given by several members, a solo by Mrs Gantiner, and a quiz conducted by Miss Mowat. A guest from Steckwood Lottery attended the October 30 program. arrangements for refreshments and mission work were noted.

Wonners Malonary Society of the United Church Koo. Caldwell 2. Mowat Jd. Gardiner A.T. Brown S. Reid MM. Walker Rusell D. Shmong Pickering TL. Denny J. RK. Gantiner Mix BL Mowat Steckwood Lottery Avers Bo Hawthorne Ll. Pickering Inekering Bo Arnold Bo Mowat J. Lambert

County Citizenship Program Proposed Across Halton

A Halton County program aims to extend citizenship education for rural and town youth after a successful April 1 ceremony where many received Certificates of Canadian Citizenship. Organizers plan a Milton High School meeting October 30 to discuss expansion with Norman C Lindsey and support from the Ontario Department of Education.

Halton W.N. Munro Iime Mars Chtrrene Ote Cmm Tey Tad Halton Junior Farmers’ Association Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario Milton High School Ontario Dept. of ’ Education Norman C . Lindsay Abbels

Ever Growing Library Doubles in Size Every Two Decades

Harvard College library has steadily expanded, roughly doubling its volume every 20 years for more than a century. The pattern shows long term growth across generations, reflecting ongoing collecting and preservation efforts by the university.

Harvard College

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