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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1962

Page

10

Articles for Fair Displayed At Busy Bee Institute Meeting

The Busy Bee Institute monthly meeting was held at Mrs. Hitchcock’s home with 12 members and two guests. Mrs. Howard led the session, two members were elected to attend a meat course in Milton on October 4 and 5, and guest speaker Mrs. Velma Norris spoke on My Kitchen Prayer.

Busy Bee Institute Hitchcock Howard Institute Mary Stewart Union Hall Miltan Mrs. Allan

Final Exams for Acton 4 H Car Club Held at Limehouse

Youthful members of the Acton 4 H Car Club met for their final meeting at the Farm of Mr and Mrs Joe Anthony Limehouse with Nine Braida hosting. John Kranendonk led the business portion and Jane Aitken read the minutes. Douglas Burnside demonstrated Holstein cow traits, judged classes, and gave reasons. Members split into beef and chain sections to take exams. Braida Burnside praised efforts and wished success at Achievement Day at Acton Fat Fair. Murray Wadace gave thanks after lunch.

Joe Anthony R.R. 1 Limehouse Acton +H Nine Braida John Kranendonk Jane Aitken Douglas Burnside Halon Counts Anthony Burnside Braida Braidas Acton Ty Murray

Funeral Tuesday for David Elliott in Acton

David Elliott died suddenly while visiting in Cookstown on Saturday. He lived in Acton with his half-sister Mrs Perry Watson for nine years and previously worked at Ted Th Atberia. Born in 1890 at the Nelson township family farm, he was the son of Thomas Elliott and Mary Ann Somerville. The funeral was held at Rumley Shoemaker funeral home in Acton on Tuesday September 10, with Rev. AS HE Me. Kenvie officiating and interment in Evergreen Cemetery Mitton. Pallbearers were George Musselle Thomas Watson George McPhail Wil Middleton Len Lovell and Doug Manning.

Cookstown David Elliott Mill St Acton Perry Watson Ted Evergreen Cemetery Mitton George Musselle Thomas Watson George McPhail Wil Middleton Len Lovell Doug Manning

Cubbing Restart Slowed by Leadership Shortage in Acton

A meeting is held tonight to determine required Cub leadership and gauge interest for reactivating Cubbing at the Scout Hall. Boys reaching eight to TH years may join, with plans for a Parade on Saturday September 1. Former Cubs invited. assembly at CNR Station 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

Acton Enterio Tros Feo Murray Leayne CNR

Delegates Seek Bus Service as Board Fails to Solve Issue

Two delegations of four fathers each urged bus service for about 20 children at Ex quesing school board meeting Tue evening. Six board members expressed sympathy but saw no immediate solution while Norval delegates led by Joe Sherrysell pressed for transport for eight children. Trustees reviewed routes, noted earlier promises, and hinted at limited obligation to arrange transport for older school areas.

Exquesing Norval Joe Sherrysell Bruce Nixon Albert Lechter Bill Lawson Mr. Shertseel

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