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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

15

Farm Forum elects officers and plans winter series start

Mr. George Frizzell of Peterborough spent the weekend with Rev and Mrs Flindall. The Farm Forum met at Mr Flindall’s Monday night with Lloyd Marshall named leader and Mrs C Snow as secretary. Next Monday begins the winter series on Youth on the Farm. WOMLS met at Mrs Taylor Marshatton Westend on Wednesday night.

George Frizzell Peterborough Flindall Blwood Snow Oxhawn Lloyd Marshall C. Snow WOMLS

Community Notes at Nassagaweya S S No 7

Mr and Mrs Stan Robinson and children visited Mrs Margaret Robinson in Ancaster. Visitors in the Henderson home included Mr and Mrs Wm McPhail and family from Campbellville and Afra David McPhail with baby Garry. John Chisholm of Acton is with his grandparents. The Busy Bees Institute was hosted by Mrs Stephen Coxe. John M Wilson has been ill but shows improvement. Farm Forum begins this week at the school house Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Woods from Milton visited Nell Martin family. James Martin and Detroit guests stayed with the Wilsons.

Stan Robinson Margaret Robinson Ancaster David Henderson Wm. McPhail Campbellville Afra David McPhail Garry Lorens John Chisholm Actan John Frank Sever Ieee Setion Stephen Coxe Busy Bees Institute John’ ‘Stroble Detroit Jo. Kennedy James Martin John M. Wilson Farm Forum Abs. Wm. Woods Milton Nell Martin

Social Visit Highlights and Local Winners at Hall Event

LIMEHOUSE Mrs W Copely of Toronto visited Bers Lane home with multiple families and locals. Euchre scoring crowned Mrs Wm Copley and Mr Spitzer as top scorers. Eleanor Spitzer won a door prize. May's Orchestra led a post event dance. Several regional visitors joined Sunday gatherings with the Gisby, Spitzers and Mitchell households.

W. Copely Toronto Noble Norris Johnstones Bob Lane Georgetown Ted Morrow Elaine Thos. Packer Bers. Lane Helen Mills E. J. Hassard Acton Bill Mills Susan Dickie L. Law Brampton Gisby's Mrs. Spitzer Breslau Spitzers Mde Cogoryt Wm. Copley Spitzer Eleanor Spitzer Wilfred Harding Joe MacDonald Hirteen May Jno. Newton Billie Sanford Dorothy Kathleen Kirkwitrick Judith Johnson Jac. Brown Kay Norton Anna Spitzer Teddy Wilson David Roughley Bert Benton Marie Laird Patsy Scott Mrs. Bretheows Mitchell's

Milton Legion fall program outlined at Canadian branch meeting

The Milton Branch Canadian Legion held an evening meeting outlining a fall and early winter activities program. A large attendance supported plans for an attractive program led by the group’s officers and members.

Milton Canadian Legion Reonis Mandas Verma Dreden Tus Dryden Wilma Bradley Pitt United Church Royal Arch Masons William Field Hamilton

Everton Visits and Weekend Guests Around Thoraday

Mrs Morgen of Albany returned home after visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs Morcis. Weekend and Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Tarvey Jeatin and others from Kitchener Guelph Toronto Rockwood and Paris. Names mentioned include Mr and Mrs W Tend Mr and Mrs J P Benham Mr John Fletching and Mr Harvey Smith.

Morgen Albany May. Morcis Thome Thoraday Tarvey Jeatin Robert, McCutcheon Kitchener Walter Couling Duncan Kingsbury Kitchener Head Guelph Mars W. Tend Martel Barbara Benham J.P. Benham John Fletching Paris Ted Jestin Max Milne Rockwood W. Alexander Irvin Hamilton Harvey Smith Toronto John Kelly Cand Hunter Hob Barbour

Rockwood United Church anniversary supper draws large crowd

The Rockwood community gathered last Wednesday for a United Church anniversary supper with about 300 seated to a full menu. A robust program featured organ numbers by Miss Currier and Mr. Ward, readings by Mrs. Oakes and Mrs. Allan, and several choruses by local quartettes. The service included a sermon by Rev. Deith and concluded with interment details for Miss Janet Little, a long-time community member, at Rockwood Cemetery.

United Church Arthur Quartette Fred Oakes Scott Sisters Janet Little Miss Little Harris St John Ward Dorothy Simmons Aoton W.ats IW. Cce WOMLS Cyril Knight Tr Listowel Decea George UW. Pearen Charles Harris Rockwood Cemetery J. Ward John A. Little J. D. Bell Rockwood R. H. Robinson Toronto Presbyterian Church Fred Wiliamson St. John’s Church EL AL Bulker John A Alma Garnet Petty Mer Herbert Saunders Alma St Ware-Edward Leonard Nazhtingate Mes S. Warner Bert Tie al Greer Taranto John Ro Richardson Mro Robert Bichan VineyTand Eldon J. Eck Hamilton Jett Ro Richardson Ross Atlan Taronto Cook Frances, Richardson

NASSAGAWeya News Obituaries And Local Notices

In Nassagaweya and nearby areas Mrs David Wilton, longtime resident, died after illness. Funeral held from daughter’s home and Ebenezer United Church with Rev R W Pickersgill officiating. Interment Ebenezer Cemetery. Survived by daughter Laura Banterbrook and four sons. Also Mr Enoch Walker of Nassagaweya died after recent operation. funeral from Tot 18 Con 4d Nassagaweya to Ebenezer Cemetery. Rev R R W Pickersgill presiding. He leaves a wife deceased previously and an adopted parent home. Pallbearers named. Levi Elstey of Brookville injured hip, in Guelph General Hospital. X-ray clinic in Acton Town Hall drew large attendance. Anniversary services in Ebenezer United Church next Sunday.

General Hospital Guelph David Wilton Nisangiwoya J. Baxterbrook Darbyville Ebenezer United Church Ducansea R. W. Plekeragill Ebenezer Cemetery James Banterbrook Laura Morsis Flwoot Alfred Marvin Tartan Wilgan Noaxangnweyr Ross Hall Younrt Wilson Kenneth Wilton George Easterbrook Fling Easterbrook Lloyd Easterbrook Rarrow Tramton General Hospital Enoch Walker Nagingaweya Guelph General Hospital Town Hall Acton

Smallpox Vaccination Clinic Planned at Hillsburgh School

The Board of Health Erin Township announces a smallpox vaccination clinic at Hillsburgh Public School on November 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. All residents of Main Township from months old who have not been vaccinated in five years should attend.

Hillsburgh Lando Board OF Health Erin JS

Auction Sale of Household Furniture at Acton

An auction at the home of Larente Yule at the corner of Mun and Flynn Streets Acton on Saturday evening November 1 1947 commences at 7 o clock featuring a New Electric Hygiene Vacuum Cleaner with attachments. Also offered are Atwater Kent Electric radio Stadia a Beatty Electric Washer a Walnut Bedroom Suite dinette set a Guelph Kitchen Range electric hot plate and more in good condition nearly new items. The sale includes lamps tables chesterfield baby buggy cast iron bed frames and a variety of kitchen and household items. Terms cash. Auctioneer listed.

Leonard Belli Larente Yule Mun and Flynn Streets Acton Ehled - Matfreuen Philen Meetrie Jang Atwater Kent Beatty Guelph

Acton Court of Revision Notice for 1947 Assessments

The Village of Acton Court of Revision will meet in the Council Chamber. Appeals against the 1947 Assessment Roll must be received by October 31, 1947. Clerk C. F. Leatherland notes the notice dated October 20, 1947.

Acton Kia Q.qatario Mart

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