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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1951

Page

6

Acton Friends and Visitors Noted in Weekend Roundup

A stream of local residents and visitors are reported in Acton weekend notices. Margaret Garvin spent the week end with Burling ton friends. J A Robinson visited Wexford on Sunday. Johnstown visitors Mr and Mrs Fred H Ramecy called in Ac ton-hla-week. Fort William pair A M Connor and Mrs Connor visited with H Mainprize. Burns and Mary Anne holidayed with parents Mr and Mrs H W Hinton. Garry Courture hospitalized with a fractured leg at Guelph General Hospital. wishes for speedy recovery. Swackhamers in St Joseph's Hospital Guelph. Gordon Johnston hosts visitors including E H Vincent, Bill Vincent, Ibara Vincent, Helen Finlay, Don Pringle of Toronto. Mrs Edison Smithy of Port Arthur visiting Acton friends and brother George Mann. Elmdere Johnston and others visited Gordon Johnston. Cst Clayton Fryer returns from three years at Pond Inlet, Baffin Island and plans two months with parents Alf Fryer and O J Clark family. Linton Kenney of Toronto called on Acton friends. his father in Guelph ill. Dr and Mrs A J Buchanan to attend dental and Eastern Ontario conventions in Ottawa. guests of Brigadier and Mrs E M Wansborough.

Clayton Fryer Pond Inlet Baffin Island Alf Fryer A. J. Buchanan Canadian Dental Association Eastern Ontario Association Chateau-Laurier Hotel Ottawa E. M. Wansborough D.N. McTavish Guelph AL McTavish Toronto Wragg Frank Davies Mono Mills Mary Agoston Delhi George Young Marilyn Ward Bruce

115th Anniversary Services At Nas sagaweya Church

NASSAGAWEYAVYA U S No 7 meeting reports high attendance at Nas sagaweya Presbyterian Church for 115th anniversary services. Rev Charles A Winn of Lucknow preached on Hebrews in the morning and Genesis in the evening. Soloists Mrs C G Jones Elmvale and the choir provided special music. A tea meeting the following Monday drew good attendance and a strong program.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Charles A. Winn B. A Lucknow C. G Jones Elmvale Busy Bee Institute Stephen Coxe P. McLean Institute OAC Guelph Ed Britton General Hospital Hamilton

Acton Businessmen Back Street Dance Contributions

A published list details Acton businessmen contributions to a Saturday street dance. Donations range from five to ten dollars and include many local shops and services. The record totals expenditures of 73 in receipts, 90 in prizes, six in tickets, and a remaining balance of 170. A note promotes Crosley radio and television receivers at the Hazard Radio Booth during the fair.

Acton Dominion Hotel Elliott Bros Lovell Bros Station Acton Free Press E Tyler MacSwain Motors Acton Fall Fair Watson's Dairy Coopers Drug Store Rachlin Clothing Pallant’s Manning Electric Baxter's Bradley Meat Market Symon's Hardware C. F. Leatherland W Bracken Thompson Motors Whitham Owenette Bakery Love Grocers McBavhern Electric Edwards Av “Maher Thowal Wetee Stahen Badlentine Motors Acton Tan Gar Benton Chirenee Denise Jobrocos OK Browne Chiurt- Meo Path Garage Thomsen Beaats Siden van Dery Creiwatra

Everton Holds Tea Friday at Church of Christ

The Church of Christ hosted a successful Friday afternoon tea with ladies from Hillsburgh Mimosa Ospringe Guelph and Stone Churches in attendance. Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jestin and Bobby with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jestin and family.

Church of Christ Hillsburgh Mimosa Ospringe Guelph Stone Harvey Jestin Bobby Ted Jestin Rockwood J. P. Benham W. van Norman Charles McGurn Jack Sinclair

Rockwood CNR Workers Upgrade Station Platform

CNR employees at Rockwood busy removing old plank platforms and wiring in materials for a hard top finish to reduce repairs. Transfer of Mr Brandle to a London area station noted. Weekend visitors include Charles Pollock RCAF Camp Borden and Toronto residents. An anniversary service with Rally Day observed at local churches highlighted by Rev Williamson and Patsy Dyer vocal.

C.N.R Brandle London M. Hewitt J. A. Little Toronto Brantford Alex Redfern Sharp Geo. Adamson Seth Ward Barbara

Lakeside Chapter Meeting Avoids Personal Shower

The Lakeside Chapter 10.D.E. held a meeting at the Legion hall with decorative items and wind games. Mrs Louis Vacque assisted, and Wallace gave a talk about an exhibition from a century ago. Plans were made for an October fall bazaar, and refreshments followed.

D.E Louis Vacque Ing Legion Spheme Fru Aouck SGC Wallace

Ballinafad Worker Narrowly Escapes During Grain Unloading

Jimmy Kirkwood had a narrow escape last Thursday while unloading grain from a box car onto a truck. His head was caught between the track and car but he yelled to stop the truck in time and suffered only cuts and bruises. Meanwhile Mrs McEnery is improving after an operation in Toronto.

Jimmy Kirkwood Wm. McEnery Toronto Hospital Friends Trust

Canadian Engagements Notice Collects Families Across Towns

Mrs Orville Brown announces the engagement of Darleen McEachen formerly of London to Michael Laxarenko of St Catharines. Verna Mildred Webster of Acton plans marriage to Angus John Murchison on Victoria Road with ceremony in early October. Dr Arthur A B Kenney of Maple Creek announces Margarey Olive Kenney to Capt Francis Martin Kohler RC D of Montreal. wedding at St Christopher Chapel Camp Borden Ontario on Oct 6.

Orville Brown Darleen McEachen London Michael Laxarenko St. Catharines St. Catharine's of Alexandria Church Verna Mildred S. H. Webster Acton Angus John Murchison John Murchion Victoria—Road Ani Arthur A. B. Kenney Maple Creek Sask Margarey Olive Francis Martin Kohler R.C.D

Notice to Creditors Estate of Selina Roszell Acton Ontario

Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of Selina Roszell widow deceased who died July 21 1951 are to be filed with the undersigned executor by September 22 1951. After that date only claims then filed will be considered. Dated Acton Ontario September 5 1951. Charles F Leatherland Executor Acton Ontario

Selina Roszell Acton Halton Ontario Charles F. Leatherland

Ospringe Garden Club Holds Last Meeting

The Ospringe Garden Club held its final meeting at the home of Mrs W J Jackson with preparations for Achievement Day next Saturday. Attendees included several ladies from the local Presbyterian Church.

Garden Club

Birthday party delight at No. 9 School marks seventh year

Thiomasine Sutton hosted a seventh birthday party for girl pupils at No. 9 School with garden flowers as decorations. Several students and families are named among attendees and visitors join in community social notes and local club activities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Garvin Burlington Mr. J. A. Robinson Wexford Fred Ramecy of Johnstown, N.Y A. M. Connor Fort William H. Mainprize Little Garry Courture Guelph General Taxpital Gordon and Douglas Swackhamer David Swackhamer St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph Gordon Johnston E. H. Vincent Bill Vincent Ibara Vincent Helen Finlay Don Pringle Edison Smithy Port Arthur George Mann Mrs. Mann Elmdére Johnston Betty Dorothy Roy Tom Philips O. J. Clark Linda M. J. Clark C. McDonald Linton Kenney Nassagawevya U.S. No. 7 Crosley Hassard Faly Everton Rockwood Cnr Rotary International Kenneth G. Partridge Port Credit Rotary Club Ballinafad Williard Sanderson Mission Circle Robert McEnery Dorothy Warne Annie Leitch Muriel Hills Home Missions Digest McEnery Gilbert Sinclair A. C. Pattergéon Limehouse Selina Roazel Canadian National Churchill United Church E. A. Currey B.A B.D MR. Gibb The Friendly Four Choir Milton Livestock Market Milton Twestock Linn and Dance Douglas Robertson D. G. Robertson W. Weller Lambert Lodge George Grundy Amehouse Thiomasine Sutton No. 9 Zinnias Asters Lillian Askin Heather Linda Clarke Audrie Barbara Currie Patsy Foster Gloria Jones Dorothy Kirkpatrick Gloria Latimer Kay Norton Joy Patterson Trudy Scott W.A A. W. Norton Charles Jones Peel Memorial Hospital W.M.S A. J. Smethurst Mitchell New Brunswick New York City W. Shelbourne John Scott Cecil Boyden Ted Morrow Elane Fred Packer Bob Lane Dick Packer Georgetown Larne C. A. Grant Kenneth Stewarttown J. A. Smethurst Jacqueline John Islington Calvin van Zahl Crooksville Noble's Meredith Wood Latimer AW. Norton Emott Patterson Stuart Cassie Borden Dave Gordon ALC Patterson Er Pel Fo Ackin Mroo John. Foster Dianne Frank Hall Elora Jack Huck Drayton James Kirkpatrick Ed Hyland Eric Jobst Johnstone Niagara C. A. Faster Acoussicon Dominion Plymouth Chrysler Blue Doll Beauty Salon Balante Wright Real Estate and Insurors F. L. Wright Wilbur St. Acton N. B. Wright Macdonnell St. Guelph
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