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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1953

Page

5

Weekend visits and illness noted in Aurora area

Local residents report weekend visits by George Jleging, Ro Elliott, Jim Van Fleet, Jo Kentner, and others to families in Aurora, Burlington, Comber, Wingham, Acton, and Brampton. Widespread social activity contrasts with news that Mrs George Agnew is a patient in Tyranto Western hospital awaiting recovery.

Ro H. Elliott Comber Jim van Fleet Harvey Hunt Burlington W M Collier Richmond Hill Anderson Howard MrArthur Norm McMurphy Brampton Davidson George Agnew

Jim Greer Heads UPS at Knox Meeting

Jim Greer led the UPS at Knox in a church meeting held Tuesday. Joe Dany conducted prayers and readings while Rev Armstrong gave the benediction. Ken Mann spoke on the Guelph convention and Bella Mae Raszel offered reviews.

Knox Yours Ik Plaice Armstrong Sulied Jim Pet Ogg Vile Pie E Jang Bella Mae Raszel Kez Marr Poans Ken Mann Dim Greer Joe Dany Guelph Ken Mann Rev. Armstrong

Refuse Permission Sell Subscriptions At Acton School

North Halton District High School Board refused to allow Acton students to campaign for Maclean Hunter magazine subscriptions. A motion bans any salesmen or agents from discussing plans or goods with students during school hours on school premises. The board endorsed the motion unanimously and sent copies to school principals.

North Halton Acton School Maclean Hunter Publications Toronto Acton

Melen Melean and Francis wed in Eden Mills ceremony

Elizabeth Ann Melean daughter of Mr and Mrs William Melean of Eden Mills wed Robert Alexander Francis son of Prof and Mrs Jesse Francis of Guelph in Eden Mills Presbyterian church. The ceremony featured white mums and blue accents with bridesmaids in blue satin and a reception in the church hall. The couple will reside near Pushtinch after a wedding trip to Algonquin Park Ottawa Brockville Belleville with out-of-town guests from Guelph Burford Hamilton Milton Toronto Waldemar Brockville Brantford Galt and Swaland Ont.

Feed Wilhiamean Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Ann Melean William Meftean Eden Mills Robert Alexander Francis Jesse Francis Guelph Jean Melean Mildred Hamilton Dona Jo McLean Maid of Honor Karen Jaffray Donald J. McLean Hamilton Willand McLean Ted Miller Will McLean Algonquin Park Ottawa Brockville Belleville Tal ISMAN Francis Burford Hamilton Milton Toronto Waldemar Brocksville Brantford Galt Svalland Ont

Blue Springs forms new Farm Forum group led by McIntyre

A new Farm Forum organized under the name Blue Springs. Officers include President Cav McIntyre Vice-President Horace Blythe Secretary Mrs Gearne Robertson. The body aims to coordinate agricultural efforts and community input.

S. S. No & Naseqagawe Blue Springs Cav. McIntyre Horace Blythe Gearne Robertson

Estate of Alexander Thompson Claims Notice

Announcement seeks all persons with claims against the Estate of Alexander Thompson late of Erith Wellington County Farmer who died around May 17 1953. They must lodge proof with the undersigned by a specified date.

Alexander Thompson Erin Wellington Erith County of Decesed Hlfore

Special Speakers At Thankofferings In Campbellville

The Fall Thankoffering meeting of the Women's Missionary Society met in the church school room with Mrs. Robert Elliot presiding. Mrs Kellington of the Salvation Army Guelph spoke on Jeremiah and the vine. Blair Auxiliary held a Fall Thankoffering at Mrs. R. B. Elliot’s with Mrs. J. Robertson presiding and Roy Coulter as guest speaker on Christian stewardship. A sale and tea followed, church baptismal service held at St. David's with three children and a solo.

Women's Missionary Society Church School Robert Elliot George Ingle J. Sharpe Roy Parker Kellington Salvation Army Guelph Mra Jeremiah E. J. McPhail RO Eisley George Thomas Bicheneser United Church Blair Blair Evening Auxiliary Military Society R. B. Elliot J.robertson Wni Roy Coulter St. David's Church J. Sutherland Philip Lee Henry Ramshaw Laurie Dale Robert McPhail Nancy Ruth Jack McPhail R. J. Laking

Acton High School Rugby Event Recap and Assembly

Acton High School hosted a rugby match against Orangevite on October 27 winning 20 10 and a later game against St Catharines 1007. Hamilton Westdale defeated Danforth Tech 35 6 in a separate exhibition. An assembly on United Nations featured David McVey’s address and a film, with students later socializing during a cafeteria lunch.

Manxane Bam’ Uoaurelyie Milton Orangevite Acton He Teft Cone Grandstand J. Es Laka Gece Husen Malton St Catharines Maas Hamilton Westdale Danforth Tech Hamilton Literary Society Unitedations David McVey

Mrs James Ingles Auxiliary Hosts Alert Evening

Mrs James Ingles on Arthur Street hosted the Alert Evening Auxiliary on Wednesday October 21 with Mrs A K Mann presiding. Devotional period opened by Mrs Van Fleet and Mrs Anderson. Miss Marjorie Hall read correspondence on fall bank offerings and fireside plans. Committees were named to organize events. Mrs George Somerville spoke on Be Still and Know and Mrs M McCullough read a piece. Refreshments followed a quiz game led by Mrs Somerville.

James Ingles Arthur Street A. K. Mann van Fleet Anderson Eere Marjorie Hall George Somerville M. McCullough

NASSA 1 Oven Meals Demonstration At The Theater

The article describes a Thursday demonstration at the theater showing oven meals. Attendees include Mr Pringle and other local residents. Visitors to Hamilton and nearby towns are noted along with social visits and a fall landscape remark.

Homeowners invited to view new hardware line

Local store promotes a complete range of decorative and practical building supplies. Encourages homeowners to visit and inspect the affordable hardware options available for home improvement.

Clearing Auction Sale Involving Hindley and Eltiott

An auction sale advertisement lists terms as cash with a moving items sale. It references Hindley and Eltiott and a sale date around Saturday November 7th with connected property described in broken terms.

Tweedsmuir Book Topics At Mrs Angur Tharngcote Home

The Tweedsmuir Book event at Mrs Angur Tharngcote’s home featured readings on “My Grandmother's Brett pace” and current events. Mrs J E Pearen, Ann Aitken, and Mra JB Ey described programs and prices, with the grandmothers' meeting convened by Mrs Wm Lallentine.

Peer Wan Institute Angur Tharngcote Qadent Mins Mira Paearen Theron Brett Pace Mire Robe Allan Mrx A McKeown Revent Area EB Pearen Wm Lallentine Ann Aitken Mra Orton

Mimosa Institute Members Hear History Talk on Tweedamuir Book

Members of the Mimosa Women's Institute heard Mrs Root discuss the Tweedamuir book in preparation by the Wathen's Institutes era. The program highlighted local history recording, thanks were given to Mrs Root, and readings included works by Ma A McKeown and Mrs Joel Leslie. A contest on conveniences was won by Mrs Calvin Aitken, followed by lunch and social time.

Mimosa Women Tweedamuir Wathen's Institutes Root Facma J. Lo Atlan M Ax Uta Ma A McKeown Joel Leslie Robert Allan Hugh Reid Calvin Aitken

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