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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1959

Page

21

90th Birthday Greetings From Family and Friends

Mrs. J. Reid celebrated her 90th birthday with two gatherings. Friends and family gathered at her sister Mary Gamble’s Park Ave home organized by United church friends. Her daughter and son visited on another day with extended family, including Robert Johnstone and Mrs. Near. She has three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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

Anniversary Services Held at School Knox United

Anniversary services were held at the Robert Little School and St Anthonys Church with a joint evening gathering at the United Church. Rev Morrison Kelly delivered the address. George Ethon played organ and led the choir in hymns while readings and prayers accompanied the service.

Knox Avton United” Church Robert Little School United Church Iteraan Privier Morrison Kelly Emmanicsane Anthe Tae Adams Pias Fas George Ethon Stamer Pye the United Church Mm Knox |Ureh

Obituary of Life Member S Lindsay in mixed legacy notice

An obituary notes the death of life member Mrs S Lindsay with scattered family references and unclear affiliations. The fragmentary text mentions individuals and local groups, with damaged OCR obscuring many details.

W.A., WI S. Lindsay

Day Long WI Conference and Anniversary Tea Events

Members of the local Women's Institute and guests from Coningsby Greenock and Mimosa met in the church for a one day conference with Mrs Arline Hamilton from the Department giving an informative talk on officers duties. A wedding anniversary tea followed with booths, sales, and baking displays at the Presbyterian Church basement.

A. Hamilton Coningsby Greenock Mimosa Aruine Hamilton Women's Institute Iso FE. Archibald =o William Menine Visting Host Mus Joan Aitken Las Hawkes Linda McKenzie Shinkes Morge D. Robertson R. Ellie No McKenzie W. Bruce Bert Robertson G. Aitken A. Bulloch G. Grundy G. Sunter S. Fuller G. Jackson Margaret McMillan Ria de Jong Andre Eckridge Kaitehen Win

Choose Officers Board Advised Choose Officers Board Advised

The Georgetown school board discussed public dances in the new high school auditorium noting difficulty maintaining a gymnasium for such events. They indicated opposition to using the gym for public dances and planned to contact the town clerk.

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Limehouse Pastor Conducts Service at Church

The Limehouse Parish service on Sunday featured Rev Alex Caldey with involvement from the AOA Hentons unit. Condolences extended to Mrs Bandias and Gumily on recent losses, and to Mrs Angus Lawson and family. A hall card event noted winners at the Winners at a Hall Board event with several participants mentioned.

Medlomer McAway Kaos Cotlege Limehouse Gora Alex Caldey eMlees Nore Wiel McAvay AOA Bandias Angus Lawson Lawsen Saturn Oscar Leche Crane Pronk Robinson Tim Wor

Girl Guide Court of Honor Elects New Secretary

A court of honor followed the regular meeting at the scout hall Tuesday evening. Joan Ramaden was elected secretary. Plans for spring include a joint program with all troops and a Christmas project to make and repair toys for the Children's Aid, plus a Christmas party. Duties outlined for each patrol. Campfire songs were learned and the meeting closed with Day is Done and Taps.

Scout Hall Joan Ramaden Scout and Guide

Second Fatality in Acton Relative Dies in Galt Car Crash

Mrs Hilda Buchanan sister-in-law of Dr A J Buchanan died Oct 16 after being struck by a car at a Galt intersection. Survived by two sons Char dw and Atlan and two western brothers. husband W A Buchanan predeceased her in 1938. Funeral in Galt with Grand Valley interment. The earlier fatality in Gat was Jimmy Adainson, a former resident.

A. J. Buchanan Hilda Buchanan Galt W. A. Buchanan Chardw North Bay Atlan Kitchener West Behn Grand Valley Gat Acton Jimmy Adainson

Me Used Car Buys Offer Demonstration

A lighthearted local note invites readers to visit and view Me Used Car buys on offer with no obligation. The pitch suggests a demonstration to explore available vehicles and terms.

Halloween masquerade at Regnvudson home

Spooks and ladies in varied costumes attended a Halloween party hosted by Mr. and Mrs Clarence Regnvudson. The twenty guests, including husbands, enjoyed costume judging and prize games followed by sandwiches pumpkin pie and whipped cream in a fun filled evening.

Jack O'lintens Ys! Menettes Clarence Regnvudson

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