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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1959

Page

2

90th Birthday Celebrations For Mrs J Reid

Friends and family of Mrs J Reid extended congratulations as she celebrated her 90th birthday. A Tuesday party at sister Mary Gamble’s Park Ave home was organized by United church friends and a second family gathering followed on Saturday with daughter Mrs H Brignall and son Harold Reid from Toronto visiting.

J. Reid United Church Ladies Main River Streets Flynn Nursing Home Mary Gamble Park Ave United Church Friends H. Brignall Harold Reid Toronto Robert Johnstone Eckwood EH. Near Brignall

Anniversary Services Held at Knox School

Events mark anniversary services at the Robert Little school auditorium with Holy vessels on display, flowers, choir arrangements, and a churchlike setting. Rev Morrisant Kelly chairs the morning session, George Ethon plays organ, and selections include Summer’s God So Loved the World and O Lord Thy Word Endureth. In the evening United Church members join Knox attendees for worship and anthems, with thanks to the school board and staff for use of facilities.

Aston United Robert Little School United Church Iteraun Avis Morrisant Kelly MA Theat Eni Soe Bhat Choi George Ethon Stamner Pye Adams LeMurelys Pably School Board Kies Bytoradtehiegh Bivet Consery of Chaos United Eharch Biel Varmans

Obituary Life Member S Lindsay Passes Away

Life member of the W A and WI Mrs S Lindsay dies after a long illness. The notice lists interactions with various individuals and local organizations, noting names such as Frank Smith and Jesse MeEners among others, and references to industry and community roles.

W.A., WI S. Lindsay

Women Institute conference hears Mrs Hamilton on duties

Members from Coningaby Greenock and Mimosa branches met in a local church for a one day conference with Mrs A Hamilton from the Department giving an informative talk on officers duties. A box lunch followed and thanks were given by hosting members and visiting branches.

Coningaby Greenock Mimosa Artiue Hamilton Women's Institute Iso FE. Archibald William Mentine Visting

Georgetown High School Auditorium Dances Debate

Board members discussed public dances in the Georgetown high school auditorium noting they did not favor using the gym for such events. A letter from Ander Construction reviewed pavement damage and building permits, with plans to address plumbing permit fees and contractor payments after required by the town.

Ady Gaal

Limehouse Student Pastor Leads Sunday Service

The Limehouse Priors Church held a Sunday service led by student pastor Homer McAvoy with Rev Alex Culdey participating. Sympathy extended for Mrs Pandsas and Gunily on a passing, while Mr Medway hosted guests of the AA Hentans.

Homer McAvoy Kaos Cotlege Limehouse Priors Church Alex Culdey eMlees Norwelt Medway Pandsas Angus Lennaon

Girl Guide Court of Honor Elects Ramaden Secretary

A court of honor followed a regular meeting at the scout hall Tuesday evening. Joan Ramaden was elected secretary. Next spring the Scout and Guide Mothers plan a program with all troops assisting. A Christmas project to make and fix toys for Children's Aid was decided, along with a Christmas party. Duties will be outlined weekly. Campfire featured new songs as meeting closed with Day is Done and Taps.

Scout Hall Joan Ramaden Scout and Guide

Fatal accident claims second Acton relative

Mrs Hilda Buchanan sister in law of Dr A J Buchanan died October 18 after being struck by a car at an intersection in Galt. Her husband W A Buchanan predeceased her in 1938. She leaves two sons Charm and Atlan and two brothers in the west. Funeral was in Galt with interment at Grand Valley. The report notes recent traffic fatalities in Gan linked to Acton context and identifies Jimmy Addimson as the former resident involved.

A. J. Buchanan Hilda Buchanan Galt W. A. Buchanan Charm North Bay Atlan Kitschener Behn Grand Valley Gan Acton Jimmy Addimson

City slicker and country friend encounter bovine affection

A humorous scene shows a city man and his country friend watching a bull and cow as the man jokes about imitation. The girl responds that it is her father's cow, leading to an awkward moment and a shift to an advertisement for used car buys on offer.

Spooks At Costume Party At Regnvudson Home

Spooky costumes lit up a Hallowe en party hosted by Mr and Mrs Clarence Regnvudson last night. Twenty guests, including husbands, judged costumes with prizes awarded to winners. Sandwiches pumpkin pie and whipped cream followed the festivities.

Jack O'lanteyns Ys! Mendtes Clarence Regnvudson

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