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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 22, 1960

Page

14

Acton Personal Notes Show Wide Circle of Visitors

Local notes list residents and visitors visiting Acton area for the Fall Fair and weekend gatherings. Names include S. Muddle Milton R R 3 Cam Sinclair Limehouse H Bridgman J Bridgman Milton and many relatives from Toronto Guelph Brampton Georgetown Oshawa and more. Community entries mention hospital, weddings, and observatory trip with fog.

S. Muddle R. R Milton I. Cam Sinclair Limehouse H. Bridgman J. Bridgman L. Brownlow Streetsville L. McLean Ballinafad Clarkson R. MacArthur Georgetown Geo. Hollinger Belleville J. Kingshott Rockwood Ross Robertson G. H. Lantz Wm. McEnery Brampton Fred Fletcher Seattle Washington W. L. Ferguson Charles Wood Dick Wood Toronto J. Stewart Burlington A. Puzey Guelph J. Agar Trenton Butcher Judy Downing E. Lotman Wm. Archibald Ajax James Dobbie Paris J. Boomer Jamies Noble Lime John E. Bittorf Elm J. Seager Jimmy Islington M. H. Pyatt Campbellville A. Berberich T. Wiley R. Waldiv Sorochan Regina Saskatchewan Gordon Robinson Spicer A. Bailey G. Geberlein Edwint Landsborotezh Alliston A. Frank Michell Gisby Dune Bees Scarborough P. McGuire Norval E. McLean Matywell Laurie Maswell G. M. Bartley C. A. Thomas Ottawa AJ HE. Rout Ho Laverty Rock J.C. Lindsay Anna and Jean Lindsay Reid Matheson Wallace Matheson Hallsburgh Frank MacPherson Tshigton Bob Johnston Apple Wood Acres Goo. Warner Torpntn

Texas connection on phone surprise in Guelph

Clare Wilson received a phone surprise Monday evening when a voice with a southern accent claimed to be from San Antonio Texas. The caller asked inquiries and warned the voice came from Texas. Hubert Kus, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Kus, will attend the Royal Canadian Service Corps school at Camp Borden on Tuesday September 13 as an apprentice.

Clare Wilson Guelph San Antonio Texas Hubert’ Kus Walter Kuxeft Royal Canadian Service Corps School Camp Borden

Mrs George Jackson Ladies Aid Hostess at September Meeting

The Ladies Aid of Ospange met at the home of Mrs George Jackson with Mrs Jackson as hostess. The president led with a hymn and devotional titled The Shepherd: Peat. Minutes were read and approved. Plans included bake sale at Guelph Otk on October 6 and a bazaar later. a mother bazaar and tea at Stone Church was approved. The motto Origin of the Shoe was presented by Mrs Bulloch and a Scripture questionnaire by Mrs W Bruce. Meeting closed with prayer and refreshments.

Jackson Wats Ospange Ladies My Pan Rhaatke Guelph Otket Stone Church Bulloch W. Bruce Jackson G. Sunter Thehostess

Nutritional Values of Foods Reviewed for W1

September meeting of the Dublin Women's Institute hosted by Mrs. William Frank on Guelph Road. Mrs. George Collings introduced speaker Mrs. Shotti Watt who spoke on food values and health, stressing affordable nutritious options over costly items.

George Collings Mery Shotti Watt Edward Wilson Wath Bounteoos Frank Duncan Mathiat Lo Winkell la Fergue BL McGregor

W. M. S. Initiates Study Book With Two Rockwood Skits

The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs. C. Mason’s home on September 14 with 18 attending. After a garden walk and prayer, reports were read and adopted, including community calls and monthly readings. A new study book The Turning Word by Betty Thompson was introduced, with readings and prayers led by members, and World Council of Churches discussed as an introduction.

Women Missionary Society of the United” Chirch Mb C. Mason H.R. Force Cleave Poole Missionacy AJ Shoemaker Betty Thompson Wo Sterritt Prain Thedtard Mo Bennett Alis Shocker World Council of Churches Lambert Force

Appoint New Leaders For Baptist Mission

The September meeting of the PRapost Mission Circle was held at Mrs. Histey v. Darkeview’s home. New leaders were appointed for the Dallas reopening project and for other mission roles. Clergy hosted a reception with guests including speakers and church workers. plans for Christmas outreach were discussed.

Mission Circe Mis Hatchoom Phenaderdl Ailissien Werk Angola Mies Martha

Campbellville youths win bursaries from Halton Women’s Institute

Two young Campbellville residents received bursaries for strong scholastic records from the Halton Women’s Institute. Mary Welen Wheelihan, entering St Joseph’s Hospital Hamilton for training as a nurse won the Hirst prize. J Terry Moore, entering University of Toronto, placed second. I act on Fairlift weekend, Milton’s This Weekend, and Georgetown next week.

Campbellville Halton Women's Institutes Mary Welen Wheelihan St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton J. Terry Moore University of Toronto

Engagements for Mary Bertha and Marjorie Ann

Mrs F Hunter announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Bertha to Jack George Sherman Handy of Acton. Mr and Mrs Thomas D Gibson announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Ann to John David Reid Manes of Acton Ontario. Marris to take place at Ba fad United church on Saturday October 5 at 3 30 pm.

Thomas D. Gibson R. R Glen Williams Marjorie Ann John David Reid Manes Oscar Manes Acton Marris

Thomas A Harris obituary notes WWI veteran from Whitby

Thomas Arthur Harris born 1900 Whitby and World War I veteran, died September 12 at Guelph General Hospital after a yearlong illness. Survived by sisters Annie Sills Oshawa, Charlotte Oakley Acton, Mary Hunt Brantford. brothers John Acton, George Whitby, Russell Toronto, Rev R J Reid. Funeral details listed at Bailey Shogmaker funeral home.

Thomas Arthur Fon Guelph Whitby Annie Sills Oshaway Charlotte Harold Oakley Acton Mary Arthur Hunt Brantford John George Whitby and Russell Toronto R. J. Reid Bailey-Shogmaker Funeral Home Joby Haris Tom HaraTge Bienes John Esilen George Holmes

Non Competitive Displays Highlight Fair Exhibits

Painstaking work went into arena displays at the fair with praise from directors and visitors. Exhibitors include clubs Greenock Nassaginweya Uloki Dublin and Women's Institutes Green Wwerwood Bannockburn Dublin Acton Limehouse Roekar Ball long.

Tne Greenock Nassaginweya Uloki Dublin Women’s Institutes Green Wwerwood Bannockburn Acton Limehouse Roekar Ball Long

Newlywed Couples Celebrate At Family Party With Neighbors

Neighbors of two newlywed couples, Don Aree bald and May ant Mrs. Glen Jackson, hosted a Thursday reception in the shoal to honor the marriages. Guests enjoyed refreshments and friendly chatter as gifts and well wishes flowed.

Tren Amd Don Areebald May Ant Glen Jackson Ralph Siairesdain Quiettess Vand Helly Stewart Jerry Fisher Don Glen

Judith Sargent Wayne Pries Exchange Vows

Judith Ann Sargent and Robert Watson were married last Saturday at St Joseph's Rectory Georgetown. Rev We Morgan officiated as guests watched the ceremony in a pale turquoise wedding gown for the bride and a brown velvet dress for the maid of honor. Luncheon followed at Ter Cottetan with families of both sides in attendance.

Oauragy St Joseph's Judith Ann Sargent James Sylvester Sargent Donald Bly Robert Wa Egmont Prices Victoria Cres Georgetown We Morgan Bernice Sargent Flor William G. Patterson Ter Cottetan Freel Lawrence Lawwrence

Firemen Plan Church Parade By Halton Fire Units

About 100 firefighters from Halton centres will march in Milton on October 16 in a morning church parade announced by Milton deputy fire chief after the Haha County Fire Prevention Bureau meeting in Georgetown. The procession starts at Viry hall and travels along Main Street to Knox Presbyterian Church with later details to be announced.

Halton Fanon County Haha County Fire Prevention Bureau Georgetown Viry Hall Main Knox Presbyterian Church Sean

Trucks Crash Leaves One Damaged on Highway Seven

Report states two trucks collided on Highway Seven Tuesday morning near Georgetown. Burt Reed of Georgetown had his 1960 International damaged, while another 1955 International pickup was involved. Adam Dyk of Toronto escaped injury. the pickup’s occupant Annie Rowahhek also of Toronto escaped unharmed.

Burt Reed Georgetown Adam Dyk Loronto Annie Rowaheyk Toronto

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