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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 10, 1953

Page

5

Enrolment Increase Reported to Board

Principal G W McKenzie reported school enrolment at 520 pupils at the regular school board meeting up from 456 last year. The board approved 12 new desks, arranged removal of cinders, added rail on steps, and four used steel drums for waste. Other actions included music festival planning, field day cup engraving, and notices to North Halton district about public school needs for September 1954.

G. W. McKenzie Tom Watson Jones Heard Creighton Wolfe McKenzie North Halton High School Ballina W. I Dublin Baxter Laboratories Ouras Eunesn Eamneniraton North Halton

Chartered Life Underwriter J T Armstrong Honored

The Life Underwriters Association of Canada announces J T Armstrong of Georgetown has earned the Chartered Life Underwriter of Canada designation. He completed the three writing program through the Institute of Chartered Life Underwriters of Canada via the University of Toronto Extension Department.

T. Armstrong CLA Life Underwriters Association of Canada J. T. Armstrong Georgetown Mutual Life of Canada Chartered Life Underwriter of Canada Mr Armstrong Institute of Chartered Life Underwriters of Canada Department of University Extension University of Toronto

Home Team Wins and Loses in Local Softball Playoffs

In recent playoff games Branchton won 10-8 here while Eden Mills lost 14-5. Weather was warm and attendance good at the Presbyterian Church Friday evening. Other items note Roy Young in hospital, school reopenings, local movements, and community deaths and visits.

Branchton Eden Mills Presbyterian Church Dave D. Gray England Gray Roy Young Guelph Eric Hills Bruce Wayne Hosking Gareth Guild Manitoulin Island Jerry Stinsfield Fred Lambert Joel Neil Norman Lambert James Toate John Ingram Kitchener Neil Lambert Ridgetown Leo Synnott Acton Campbell Martin Bauer J. Meadows Lucknow

Old Friend William Cooper Retires From Acton Business

William Cooper, a longtime Acton tailor and gent's furnishing shopkeeper, retires after more than fifty years on Mill Street. The store at Main and Mill served as a local gathering place, with Cooper known for friendly chats and community ties. Gordon McCutcheon now owns the shop.

Acton Mill Street William Cooper Cooper and Akin Main Street Mill and Main Streets Gordon McCutcheon Cooper and Akin Main St

Edna Perryman obituary in Acton and Toronto roots

Miss Edna Perryman died after a lengthy illness at Wellesley Hospital Toronto and Acton roots. She was born to the late William Perryman of Acton and lived much of her life in Toronto. Survived by two brothers and one sister, funeral from Wiewr B Rumler funeral home with Rev. E A Curtey officiating. Burial in Acton cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Edna Perryman Wellesley Hospital Toronto Miss Perryman William Permerly Acton Thomas Hewson Georgetown Elwin Ernest Decca

Acton District Focuses On Visits And New School Staff

Local notes list dozens of visits across Brantford to Port Elgin and Ottawa. Acton schools welcome four new teachers Miss Agnew King Miss Vivian McDougall Miss Phyliss Barrett and Miss Dorothy Warne while several staff move or depart.

Acton Public School Agnew King Wardaville London Vivian McDougall Leamington Phyliss Barrett Terra Cutt Dorothy Warne Acton Lo Acton Yvonne Brunelle Toronto George Elliott Port Colborne

Welcome for Kingsburys Draws About a Hundred Local Guests

A reception in Lorn School honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. John Kingsbury with about 100 relatives, friends, and neighbors attending from Orangeville, Erin, Guelph, Burlington, Rockwood, Inglewood, Snelgrove, and Acton. Speakers, musical selections, and a welcome address marked the evening.

Lorn School John Kingsbury Guelph John Dennis Acton Duncan Kingsbury Rockwood Orangeville Erin Burlington Inglewood Snelgrove

Acton Georgetown Discuss Night School Relocation

A Georgetown meeting debated moving the night school from Milton to Acton or Georgetown. Dick Licata was named to lead a committee to investigate options while Lloyd Minshall of the Department of Education outlined required steps, with several attendees urging relocation to nearby communities.

Georgetown Acton Dick Licata Lloyd Minshall Community Programs Department of Education Entatives Milton Acton Licata Minshall

T F Leatham Dies After Long Illness in Acton

Thomas Francis Leatham 75 or 76 died at home on Crescent Street Acton after a lengthy illness. Survived by widow Etta Bell two children Louise Lindsay and Lawrence plus a deceased son Bernard and six grandchildren. Funeral at St Joseph's Church Acton with Requiem High Mass. Burial details and many floral and condolence names listed.

Acton Thomas Francis Leatham Crescent St Beardmore and Co Etta Bell Clayton Lindsay Louise Lawrence Hamilton Bernard Leo Guelph Joseph Saskatoon Victor B. Rumley St. Joseph's Church W. J. Morgan P. Babcock Kitchener J. Sayers Minnie Gibbons Armand Clement Leslie Davies Wilfred Duval Dorothy Ted Harrop McMillan Annie Irene Mulholland Chas, Barr Henry Archie H. J. Deveau E. Phillips Geo. Benton George Cooper Fran Jean Michael Marcoux Pat Sid MacPherson Toronto David Gordon Severino Braida Sam Chew Ethel Little Brampton Bill Little John Mary Ellen Hughes Smith Johnny Ina Bors D.J. Dare Hamion Basil Mellon Jacqueline Chew Beatrice Keelan John Gibson Theo Papillon James Donald Margaret Mary Jake Lindsay Clayton Helen H. McCloskey Tommy Peggy Leo Leatham Joseph Leatham Verna Harold Fanson Cecil Alice Bob Lucille Port Huron Mich Upwa Boeardmore Hazel Jack Phillips Dad Isabel Oscar Lindsay London St Alban's Guild Fred Salt Les Maureen Edgar Letson Waterloo Mansfield Beardmore Employers Association Florence Ken Fryer Bob Footut Vern Kirby Georgetown Powell Milton Betty Pat Dolphin John Rowles Mille Erme Geneverve Clinton Chas Jean Bayfield Stella George Wingham Irma Ray Goderich I. Wilson Goderich Harry Laude John Smith Dave Gordon William Duval E Braids S Braida Jean Marcoux Les Davies Ernie Powell John Mellon

Welsh Guards Band to Perform at CNE Main Bandshell

The Band of The Welsh Guards will visit this year and perform in the afternoons and evenings at the Main Bandshell after taking part in the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth.

CNE Welsh Guards Elizabeth

Fires Destroy Barn and Crop Stock in Local Losses

The community reports a barn and crop stock losses from recent fires striking Hol, Arthur Ruddell, and Wilfred Jardine parties. Local fairs saw Wie on Al Falr Limphorse Women’s Institute win 11 firsts and 320 points at Glen Wilttm Fair. Numerous social notices follow including anniversaries, moves, and visits across several towns.

al Falr Limphorse Women's Institute Glen Wilttm Fair Kapa Smethurst Thornton J.C Switzer Ted Brown Mr. Switzer Messrs H. Karn Ormsby James Kirkpatrick Flint Michigan Earle Nevers No. 7 Highway Gerald Bowers Georgetown Mills H.H. McDowell Toronto James Noble Jack Noble Stayner A. Calder SS. No. 9 Jack Lawson Miss Tipping Hawes Doris Mitchell C. A. Grant Kenneth Stewarttown Floyd Defoe Sons Peterborough A. J. Smethurst Walter Thomas Fort Erie Hamilton Lindsay W. Hall Nellie Marjorie Hall Kennedy Acton K. Kennedy Edmonton Ivens Limehouse Presbyterian W. Thornton Teeswater Andrew Douglas Wingham L. Thornton The Gordon's

Ontario Fall Fair Dates 1953 Announced

Agricultural Societies Branch of the Department of Agriculture lists 1953 fall fair dates for Ontario towns Acton Aberfoyle Arthur Caledon Erin Markham Milton Orangeville Shelbourne Georgetown Holton Sept 15 to Oct 12. Events span September 15 through October 12 across multiple communities with an emphasis on local agricultural exhibitions.

Ontario Agricultural Societies Department of Agriculture Acton Milton Georgetown Aberfoyle Arthur Holton Caledon Erin Markham Orangeville Shelbourne

Auction of Livestock and Farm Equipment in Erin Township

An auction sale conducted by William Hill at his farm on Lot 3 Con 2, 4 miles north of Acton, Tuesday September 22 starting at 1 pm. Items include horses and harness, cows, young cattle, sheep, hay and grain, and farm machinery such as a Ford Ferguson tractor, disc, manure spreader, and various wagons and implements. Cash on sale day. auctioneer W M A Gibson with Fred Baptie clerk.

William Hill Acton Durham Oxford Ford Ferguson Ford Machine MacCormi Deering Frost IMO

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