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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 21, 1950

Page

17

Acton community notices and events preview

Local items list weekend gatherings at Acton Pair and street concerts by the Acton Boys and Girls Band. Mr Frank Terry attended a Toronto conference. warning about road conditions and standard time change this weekend. Community infrastructure works near Acton Milton Moss and Hinton's Store upgrades underway.

Acton Pair Frank Terry Pistenestar Toronto Acton Boys and Girls Streetville

Marjorhm Near Weds John Logan in Detroit Church

In a September 6 ceremony at Highland Park Presbyterian Detroit Marjorie Allison Near RN daughter of Ads Near of Acton married John Francis Logan of Detroit. Fifty guests attended with relatives from Acton Toronto and Chicago.

Highland Park Presbyterian Church Detroit Michigan Marjorie Allison Near Ads Near Acton John Francis Logan Dr Young Willam H Near Helen Holmes Algie Rush Frederck Kerslake Ernest Near Gertrude Lawrence Washington Moross Rd Detroi Chicago Mount Clervens Jack Holmes Brow Margaret Blow Melbourne Blow J Graham Florence Holmes Toronto

Solitary Boy Steals Show At Guelph Fashion Show

The lone child model Peter Wolfe of Acton wowed a full house in Guelph during a ladies fashion show on September 23. He wore a green tweed Mannel suit and bow tie, ranking among the top three Child fashions included warm winter outfits school wear and party attire with refined modelling.

Peter Wolfe Acton Ryan Guelph Afr J W Wolfe Witch Peter Mr. Wolfe Peter Toronto

Prize Winners for Erin Flower Show at Erin Horticultural Society display

The Erin Horticultural Society held a final show in store windows featuring prize winners in several categories. Awards included best display of Dallas and Ma D T McDougall, with multiple placements for asters, marigolds, mums, and mixed bouquets. Judges were Mrs Jo Walker and Mrs Gordon Wright.

Erin Horticultural Society Benten Wheeler Pd Sinclair Lloyd Davidson Dallas D T McDougal Robi Kirkwood Jo McKinnonder Asters Lo Davidwn D T McDougall S Dunage Mn D McDougall HC Lyons Wm Mareel P J Sinclair H C Lyons Earl Scott Mn D T McDougall Cacurk

VY Set To Start Fall Program Early With New Equipment

The VY plans informal gatherings a week before official start in October for adults and children. Clubs like badminton and volleyball will meet soon to plan year activities. The gym floor is being recarpeted and a new piano added for members. Mr Clit Sutton orders more games equipment as a busy year looms.

Aew Clit Sutton Nir Sutton

Ruth Hunt Named Home Economist for York Peel and Halton

Ruth Hunt of Grand Valley is appointed home economist for York, Peel and Halton counties by the Provincial Department of Agriculture. She succeeds Lucille Harber, now a home economics teacher at Goderich High School. Hunt, a 1949 University of Toronto home economics graduate, has taught household science at Grafton Grange School in Hertfordshire, England.

Niss Ruth Munt Grand Valley Haseen York, Peel Sisting Department of Agriculture Lucille Harber Goderich High School University of Toronto Hunt Grafton Grange Hertfordshire England

Acton Birth and Obituary Notices Chronicle Local Dates

Births and deaths announced from Acton and surrounding towns. Entries include newborns, marriages, and hospital notices with names such as Karen, Sandra, John Thomas, Althea Laing, and Annie Roth, plus acknowledgments of condolences and thanks from families.

Community church events and fairs across town schedule

Local notices list bazaars teas euchre gatherings and anniversary services at St Alban St Joseph Bannockburn Churchill Rockwood and Toronto venues. Highlights include St Joseph bake sale November 24 evening tea and sale, Bowery church turkey supper September 26 with Toronto talent, and multiple anniversary services in September.

Churchill United Church FE W. Brerley St. Thomas Rockwood HO Lowry W. A. Young Toronto Talent

Acton Classifieds Lightly Used Goods and Livestock for Sale

Local listings from Acton advertise used items including fridges piglets two weeks old chickens kitchen furniture a canoe and boat hardware clothing and children's wear. Also offered are a four room duplex investment property for sale a gas heater coal and wood range and various tractors trucks and classic cars along with livestock including a Jersey heifer and riding horse.

Skyline Harvester Ferguson Tractors Farroa Hudson Tom Hewson Georgetown

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