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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
5
Residents report visits from relatives and friends across Ontario and beyond. Al Mackie remains in Toronto General Hospital, with well wishes for a speedy recovery. Numerous couples and individuals from Acton and surrounding towns enjoyed weekends and trips, including Montreal Ottawa, and Morgantown, West Virginia, with several noting hospital stays and travel plans.
The Know Presbstersan Church WM S held their monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at Mr F Row's home with President in attendance. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Members discussed clothing and Christmas gifts for Dale and local deliveries to Vaideaty Schools. The next meeting date was set, reports were read and adopted, and several life members shared readings. A social half hour followed with prayer and a light refreshment.
The notice lists a church service at 13.00 am with Common Worship and a church school at 10 a.m. An evening service is held weekly and invites parishioners to attend.
Engagements announced for Margaret Rose Breen to Walter Porty and Doris Joan Cardds Black to Ross Davidson with weddings planned in October at St Josephs Church and Yorkminster Baptist Church. Acton Rotary Club outlines fall meetings and social events including a steak fry at Blue Springs Scout Reserve.
Acton beat Ridgeway 9 to 4 in the CBA second round as Leader and Kentner fueled a six run rally. Ridgeway starter Leader, Puson, Comsat and miscues fueled Acton’s offense with three innings of big hits including a three run shot by Bishop.
A large gathering of friends and neighbors met at the Diuttiar school on Brads evenings September 5th for Miss Molly Cutt, with a lively shower planned for her. Elswood Johnston sat tea.
A local event featured nutty singing led by Mrs. George Retsrtseam and performances by Mess O'Rourke Javed Patrier and others. Chairman remarks preceded a presentation to Walter Linhum Molly and Elwood with thanks shared. Lunch followed and social time concluded the gathering.
Eramosa Council met at Rockwood Town Hall with all members present. The Reeve and Clerk were authorized to apply for the interim subsidy on the 1949 road expenditure. A rebate of 6 46 was approved for HAO taxes due to an assessment error. Daylight Saving Time to terminate at Picture 20 0 September 25 as bylaws provided. Deeds to Eden Mills Athletic Grounds accepted for Falen Mills Athletic Association. Four Wheel Drive Auto Company presented removal equipment benefits. Accounts totaling 6 207.13 were approved before adjournment.
The regular monthly meeting of the Women s Missionary Society of the United Church was held at Mrs Fo Caldwell s home. The president spoke on church union concerns. Mrs Lambert was appointed secretary and plans for late membership were discussed.
A local wartime fundraiser event led by Mrs Johnston drew attention as community members, including Mr Bot Culie and Simmons Sara, donated money for opis tons anegead of pres pag for war. The media coverage was reportedly closed by officials.
A garbled exchange shows a policeman questioning a motorist about yielding to a woman, while the motorist questions which half of the road she claimed. The fragment hints at a dispute over right of way and courtesy on a street.
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