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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 27, 1949

Page

12

Visits and Names Highlight Local Social Scene

Guelph visitors Mr Kitchener Mead and Valeria, with a string of local hosts including Mr and Mrs Alf Cooling, Mr and Mrs Iain Hamutan, and Mr and Mrs Ted Jeatin, spent Sunday with numerous families in Eden Mills and Taraonte. The gathering featured many neighbors such as Mr and Mrs Jack Mine and Mr Tod McCutcheon among others.

Fred Murray Kitchener Mead Valeria Guelph Gir Alf Cooling Iain Hamutan Ted Jeatin Patsy Jack Mine Eden Mills Edger Pilentan Moffat J PF Henham Ant Bim Mure Hentam Mre Meiers Mr. Gindarr Cons Amter W van Barman Greiph

Anniversary services and community notices from Stane Church

The report details anniversary services at Stane Church on Sunday with both morning and evening attendance. It notes a former pastor Rev H Laewyn visiting from Kinecar, a congregational supper, and the Lords Supper observed at the Pree Byteman Chunkh. It mentions deaths, sickness, and local obituaries including Cobb Kitching, Cameron, Ratzagserva, and Mrs C Frank.

Stane Sundar Vrotat H Laewyn Kinecar Suoner Creesons Corner Rus Hame Cameron Haume Farm United Church Sundar Aaston Gerald Clemens Toronto James Torrance Guia J CC Clark Ferry Georgiionn Frank Ws Miank Arthur Ewers Edma Bees

Limehouse Community Social Highlights and Bazaar Preparations

A Limehouse memorial hall social featured a bar and dance with prizes for best decorated bow won by Mra Ed O'Brien purchased by Mr F Petch and other bids led by Harney McDowell. The bazaar planning continued at the home of A C Battenhouse with final arrangements and summer events noted, while local families hosted gatherings in Acton Elgin Mills and Toronto areas.

Ruth Brown Shirley Mas Streetsville Has Jones Orrurg Rae General Hospital Tre WA A CO Battemoun WMS HH Norton Blow Acton Smethurst Mulder Balbe Sanford Jonas Taranta

Oberammergau Waste Play Reaches Century Mark

The Oberammergau tradition faces a whimsical turning point as a playful waste theme emerges in local discourse. Community members consider renewing the event's relevance while preserving its historic aura and regional pride.

Milton Sams Led Indians Elimination From ODA Play

Milton Sams frustrated by defeats as the Caledonia Indians are dropped from ODA play for 1949 while Milton advances. The article notes a four year trend of rising telephones and local calls, with Bell Telephine citing increased demand and equipment strain due to long distance calls from Milton.

Sams Caledonia Indians Milton Mblton Jo T OM Ashley Bell Telephine Eac Aelle Persod Champa

Women of Bible Times Highlight Missionary Meeting

Campbellville notes a Young Women's Missionary Society meeting Tuesday evening with Bible readings by Mrs Mahon and Mrs Robertson. Mrs McFadden of Omagh gave an address on Bible women and their influence, praising faith and perseverance, followed by a short poem, a solo, and a tea.

Mm R CC Menzie Missionary Savery Wr Mahon Presbyterian Jas Robertson Mra McFadden Omagh Bible Times Idas Misa Norris Brown Woms

Sympathy and events from Ballinafad community

The community extends sympathy to Mr Williamson on his wife’s death and notes the funeral at Brampton cemetery. Ern Township Junior Farmer and Junior Women’s Institute met at Ballinafad Hall. Erin Two plowing match on Mr Muirhead’s farm, won by Mr Camry who received a silver cup donated by Mr Muirhead. Gail and Joyce of Woodstock visited the MacEnery Farm forum host Mr D J Sinclair for winter plans. Officers named Lloyd Marshall Leader Patsy Edmunds Secretary and Mr McEnery Secretary.

Williamson Brampton Cemetery Ern Township Farner Junior Women's Institute Ballinafad Hall Camry Barbara Soper Acton Rott McLex Mra Matson Mrw Weeks Gail Joyce Woodstock

Grandmothers Meeting at Greenock W I Card

The Greenock WT held its Grandmothers meeting at Mrs H G Turner’s home on October 19 with a program including songs and tributes to grandparents. Mrs Ralph McKeown won the lucky name contest as members shared a luncheon after a Mrs Chas We Keown talk and a district conference note.

Greenock H G Turner Hillsburg Greenock School Elaine Found Home Economics Servce E. Pearen Chas H. G. Turner Allan Migete Ralph McKeown Mee Wm Hoatese

Home and School Conference in Oakville on Thursday

The Ontario Home and School Federation and local associations prepare for the annual district conference in Oakville with talks by Mrs JO Arrowsmith and other education leaders. Attendees will discuss leadership, teacher relations and school community projects as part of the regional effort across Halton and Peel counties.

Torre Ontario Canada Walton and Peel Mame Stavvy Saumialions Breader Field - Bales Children’s Fund For Europe Itome School Association Hritih Columbia Sigerian Crime Comics Basteswalls Ilegal Halton Oakside St Jude's Pariah Hall JO Arrowsmith Mod Meleland Brantfont Mn G C McAules Hamilton Board of Education Fow Warren Dundas Jo Tettler Dove Park

Burlington Briefs and Local Notes Highlight Prizes and Events

Kathryn Swift wins the French Government Book Prize and Medal at McMaster University. Burlington council accepts 100 for a 150000 school addition debenture after a prior higher bid proved unwise. J L Graham Co of Toronto bought the sale. Red Cross swimming certificates and badges were awarded at the Yacht Club. Irene Randle of Hamilton married Frank Rogers of Burlington at St Luke's Anglican Church.

Kathryn Swift Water St W McMaster University J L. Graham & Co Toronto Burlington Hamilton Municipal Pool Yacht Club St. Luke's Anglican Church Irene Ho Randle Hamilton Frank Rogers C. Ragern Garette

Erin McClellan Celebrates Ninety Years In Alton

Venerable Alton resident Henry McClellan marked his 90th birthday on a sunny October Sunday. Born in 1859 in Alton, he has lived there except for two years in the West, and remains a longtime fixture of the community. In Wellington County no deer season is planned this year, per County Council reports. Beloved Herfonton resident Blair passed Oct 8 at age 80, per Advocate.

Henry McClellan Alton McClellan Wellington County County Council J. F Beattie Herfountain Blair

Desmond and Mrs O Rourke Celebrate Eighth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Desmond O Rourke hosted friends from Milton and Acton at their Acton home on Saturday October 13 to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary. A social evening followed by a dainty lunch prepared with help from Mrs Kevin Breen. Several attractive gifts were presented in appreciation of the event.

Desmond O'Rourke Acton Kevin Breen Milton

Esquesing to Call Tenders for Snow Plow This Year

A council meeting discusses calling for tenders to hire a snow plow for the winter. The township plans to appoint Heeve George Cortius to attend a Croft Valles Carupeds meeting and set the date for a follow up on November 2 at 2 PM Standard Time.

Faguesug Tewelatip Moantay joWtaber Bell Telephone Company of Canada Shes Oleg Transsport Canada LinNam Laalie de Heid Bret Thal Bequesing Tap Heeve George Corti Croft Valles Joey Authority

Jersey Cows in Maurice Beaty Head Complete Records

Two Jersey cows in Maurice Neate head completed records with milk and fat outputs. Lardale Hasil Rosebay shows 8.640 Tbs milk and 448 lbs fat with a test SAS. Lan dales Lady Raslua reports 471 tha of fat and 000 milk in a senior three year period.

Jersey Maurice Neate Millan Onan Lardale Hasil Rosebay Jos Dava Landale Raslua AO Dasa

Auction sale of farm stock and equipment

Public auction announced by the administrators of the late Joan Finnimore to wind up the estate. Sale includes cattle horses hogs poultry harness hay and grain implements truck furniture and real estate in Nassagaweya Township with inspection invited prior to sale. Terms cash with no reserve. removal after settlement.

Joan Finnimore Lat & Con Nassagawejya Sthal York Thor Quebec Nassagaweya Naxtagaweye Abe McNiven Ee Hrutchingen Esate

Farm Fire Prevention Tips For Rural Homes

The article outlines common causes of rural house fires from heating and cooking gear and emphasizes preventing starts before they begin. It advises chimney and stove pipe checks, storing gasoline away from furnaces, never leaving equipment unattended, and preparing fire safety gear like ladders buckets water and a two and a half gallon soda acid extinguisher.

Dee Sultabde Polnte

International Motor Show Opens in London with 200 New Cars

The International Motor Show in Karlacourt London opens showcasing the car of 1050. Over 200 new cars are exhibited including the Austin ADO which has captured USA speed and distance records. The 1950 model offers more color choices and firms begin letting customers pick shades.

Karlacourt London USA

Herring Drifter Beats Record Catch Off Scotland

The Mistreas Sam landed a near 230 000 fish haul near Peterhead in the north of Scotland. The 14 hour voyage produced a catch worth over 700 in aboard the vessel. The entire catch was allocated for kippering frying canning and curing.

Nah Mistreas Sam Petershire Scotland Stand 4

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