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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

18

Liberal candidate McPhail chosen to run in Halton area

Murray McPhail, 39, was elected Liberal standard bearer on the first ballot at the Liberal Convention. The gathering endorsed that S. Cleaver of Burlington be appointed to the Senate, noting his long service and that he will not seek re election. McPhail is Campbellville born, Ontario Retail Seed Dealers' association secretary, and a Presbyterian church member with a wife and two children.

Milton Town Hall Hughes Cleaver Halton Murray McPhail Centre Halton Liberal Association James Cunningham Pearen Murray-McPhail Jim Milton Hughes S. Cleaver Burlington Senate Cleaver John Kehoe Reeve E. R. Lauder Oakville Thomas A. Blackrock M.P.P William Anderson Walter Harris Citizenship and Immigration Campbellville Ontario Retail Seed Dealers’ Association Charles McPhail Halton County Milton St. David's Presbyterian Church Masonic Lodge A.F A.M NEW York Rangers Nh.l Loan Rangers New York Biltmores Guelph Guelph II A Rangers OFLA

Rev. R. Pickersgill Dies Suddenly

Rev. Robert W. Pickersgill of 57 Bates Ave Brantford died suddenly at home on October 13 after 40 years in ministry. Born March 30 in Leeds England he came to Canada in 1920 and served Ontario circuits. He leaves wife and three children. funeral at Ebenezer United Church with several ministers assisting. interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers named and floral tributes noted.

Robert W. Pickersgill Bates Ave Brantford Pickersgill Ebenezer Arkell Eden Mills Leeds England Ann Isle of Man Canada Ontario Dhaughter Margaret Brantford General Hospital Peter Port Colborne J. W. Oliver Rockwood Ebenezer United Church Paton Guelph Ward Reese Flora W. Slimn Ebenezen Cemerery Messrs Geo. Thomas Elias ‘Easterbrook Stanley Norrish Arthur Diamond Elwood Wilson Harlan Wilson Wm. Wallace Lindsay Tolton Stanley Fulton Ivan Taylor Lome Page Richard Starkey

ORTON Visitors In Many Homes This Week

Local families and relatives named include the Dearing and Murray parties visiting Appin and Strathroy with Mrs. Jeffry, Gowdy and Ballentine families in Toronto and Kitchener, and numerous others hosting guests from Fergus Guelph Hillsburg Acton Brampton Weston and Toronto. We are sorry to report Mr Withiam Courtney Sr is seriously ill and wishes for a speedy recovery.

Harvey Dearing Murray Appin Strathroy John Jeffry Angus Gowdy Helen Gowdy W.O. N Toronto Wm. Ballentine Archie Handley Eugene Oregon James Leitch Jimmie Guelph Ken Leitch Creighton Alma Graham Kitchener Bert Weeks Mansell Nellis Acton Dave Jestin Cam McDonald Hillsburg Shaw Weston Vic Armstrong George McPherson Grand Valley Margaret Black Miss Morrow Percy Kellan Brampton John Watson James Flannery Fergus Norman Cook Norris Huxley Russell Woods Belwood J. B. Hurd Jack Depew Bradford James Neve Ils Miss Wesley of Pharmhill Erla Currey John Dolson Jesse Reed Withiam Courtney Sr

Opening of Public School Addition Draws Ontario Figures

Guests at the Georgetown school opening include Premier Leslie Frost speaker Mr Stan Hall MPP Mrs Hall Hormby Miss Sybil Bennett QC Inspector and Mrs L L Skuce Milton Mr Robert Barnhard Milton Mr and Mrs Sam McKenzie Georgetown and others from Hamilton Guelph and local school board members headed by Mr Wilson and Mr Evans.

Leslie Frost Ontario Stan Hall MPP Hall Hormby Sybil Bennett Georgetown L. L. Skuce Milton Robert Barnhard Sam McKenzie Morton Evans Hamilton Johnny Muckart Alex Duncan McPhee Guelph Wilson Georgetown School Board J. Evans

Rockwood Mourns Arthur Bolton Death at 74

Arthur Bolton, aged 73 or 74, died suddenly at a Guelph nursing home after a stroke. The Rockwood native, son of the late George Bolton Sr., left a wife and several children. Funeral were held at his home and United church with burial in Rockwood cemetery. He leaves two sons Earl and Elwood and daughter Doris, plus siblings and numerous relatives.

Arthur Bolton Guelph Mr. Bolton George Bolton Sr Rockwood John W. Oliver United Church Rockwood Cemetery Mary Ethel Peach Wm. B. Royce Stewart S. Royce Wilbert Patterson Alvin B. Root Charles Thatcher Jesse Gardler George H. Pearen Charles H. Harris Doris E. Mainprize Acton

Pounding the Puddle of Donations for Acton Minor Sports Club

The Acton Minor Sports Club faces winter shutdown unless a substantial donation arrives to cover essential expenses. The club supports about 180 boys in ten teams, teaching hockey skills and teamwork under trusted coaches, keeping families informed and reassured.

Acton Minor Johnny AMSC

Birthday Parties for Two Youngsters

Billie Sanford celebrated his tenth birthday with a girls and boys party at his home over the weekend. Dixie Jones marked her seventh birthday with a Monday after school celebration. A note of social visits includes A W Norton, the Bentons, and several local families hosting or visiting over the period.

Billie Sanford Dixie Jones A. W. Norton Hamilton Ross Narfem West Wilfred Greenlees Mac Lois Jamey Sutherland Campbellville A. W. Benton Thompson Fred Gears Doris Mitchell Toronto L. Wright Betty Wright Stanle Wright Babe S. M. Wright Bill Shelbourne Fred Coxe Hillsburg Bil Mills Susan William Ainsley Mills Streetsville Helen Mills W. T. Mills Walter Linham Linda Milton

Obituary: Mrs. A. Richardson Dies in 66th Year

Funeral service for Mrs. A. E. Richardson of Rockwood was held October 22 at the Victor B. Rumley funeral home Acton. She died October 19 at St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph from a heart attack at age 66. She was born in Nassagaweya Township and married 44 years ago. Survived by husband Stewart daughter Florence Stewart two sisters Mrs Ralph Richardson Acton Mrs Allice Colder Georgetown and two more sisters predeceased. Member of St. John's Church Rockwood. Pallbearers Norm Armstrong Ross Patterson Cameron Kitching Lloyd Marsden Robert Farrish William Brenham. Interment Rockwood Cemetery.

A. E. Richardson R. R Rockwood Victor B. Rumley Acton Richardson St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Mary Anna Stewart Nassagaweya Robert Farrish William Brenham Sam Brunnelle Jim Ford Rockwood Ce- Vnetory

Clearing Auction Sale of Cattle and Implements

Auction advertised by Frank Petch at Esquesing near Limehouse on the first Thursday in November. Items include Shorthorn cattle four grade cows and several heifers and steers, plus a large assortment of farm implements and machinery with no reserve. terms are cash.

Harry Devereaux Limehouse Bissell Frank Petch Atteliane Georgetown

Milton farm auction sells implements hay grain and stock

Auction notices indicate Percy Lamb’s Milton area farm will sell November 1 at 1 30 pm. Items include M D grain bin mower Deering grain drill manure spreader wagon hay rack land roller disc plows harrows seed mill cream separator and more along with hay grain poultry sheep and various furniture and household items. Hindley and Elliott auctioneers. Wm Randell clerk.

Percy Lamb Milton Pas Wamphire Ewes Hampshire Bates Chesterfield Beatty Eureka Saly Ne Reserve Hindley and Elliott Rockwood Wm. Randell

Five Hospitalized After Cars Crash on No 7 Highway

A three car collision on No 7 highway near the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph on Sunday evening sent five people to Guelph General Hospital. Injured were Harvey and Gordon McDougall, Paul Johnson, Ross Johnson and Marion Johnson, with multiple cuts, concussions, and possible fractures reported. Police Constable Robertson investigated the crash.

No. 7 Ontario Reformatory Guelph Harvey McDougall R. R Nockwood Gordon McDougall Paul Johnson Millon Ross Johnson Marion Harvey McDonwell Harold Irwin RR. 2 Werosa Johnson Irwin McDougall Gordon Guelph General Hospital Robertson

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