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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
20
C G T of Knox church group met in the Sunday school room on Monday September 26 and planned a wiener roast at Ella Jang's. The crafts period was led by Mrs. Kirkness and Mrs. Davidson as they addressed the church paper and opened the meeting with the Pur pose.
Made Ledermueller died Tuesday September 20 at his daughter Mrs J R Perry’s home in Acton at age 62. Born in Austria he lived 22 years in Hamilton before moving to Acton in 1952. he was a longtime interior decorator and Westinghouse employee. Surviving: daughter Erika two grandchildren one brother two sisters in Austria. Funeral in Hamilton September 22 at 3 30 p m officiated by Rev Co Carters. Pallbearers listed. Floral tributes from many local families.
Anna McGregor of Nassagaweya township died at her sister’s home in Campbellville on September 23 after years of poor health. She was active in Knox Presbyterian and Ebenezer United churches. Funeral Monday at Knox with large attendance and burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
Mr and Mrs Norman Baver of Milton announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth Violet Jean to Robert John Dennis son of Mr and Mrs Walker Dennis of Campbellville. Wedding set for Saturday October 8 1955 at Lowville United Church.
September bowling leagues open with strong scoring from Kay James Hers leader Stan Bowen and George Oakes. Pin Toppers take early lead at Mason Knit while Dodgers and Orioles post convincing wins in Baxter Lab and Teenagers standings.
Fran cis Ward Ruddell died at his Georgetown home in his 88th year after a life spent farming and aiding rural projects. He was a member of the Pest Jersey club Halton Jersey club Gee Board Ashgrove United church and collected Indian tehes and taxidermy. Survived by a large family and grandchildren, the funeral was conducted by Rev Rose and Norman Russ with interment at Greenwood cemetery Georgetown.
An Institute meeting prompts a debate on whether farm hospitality is fading. A district member argues changes in economy, transport, and mechanization have reduced neighborly visits, yet she recalls warm farm welcomes and neighborly aid during times of trouble.
St Albans church begins re decoration as Christmas nears. Milton district residents attend Milton fair attracting up to 13 000 attendees. Several locals named for OAC and Gilwell events. Free Press praised for national awards and readers praise.
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The month nears an end as Acton High School reports heat in the building and improving conditions. Field day races completed after lunch amid rain, with only three races per event. P.A. system credited to Art Davis of Guelph. Champions listed: girls Ruth Landsborough Wendy MacKenzie Frances Oakes. boys Bob Coxe Frank Cooper Bill Skilling. Inter-school meet planned for Milton Wednesday pending weather. hopes high for Acton teams earning honors.
Frank Harris Funk, 1907 born in Henderson Nebraska, died September 22 after illness. He was a CN R gateman and former sectionman, died at his sister’s home Streetsville. Funeral September 26 at Rumley Funeral Home with Reverend Dilts officiating. interment in Rockwood cemetery. Survived by Mary Schmidt spouse, two children James and Marion, two brothers John and Peter, three sisters Catherine McCallum Alma and Amanda Schultz.
Friends from the district gathered at Fairview cemetery on Tuesday afternoon for the interment of John Easterbrook of Toronto. He died September 25 in his 83rd year. born in Campbellville and long time resident of Alberta. Rev. R. H. Armstrong officiated after a Toronto service. He lived in Acton and was brother of the late Mrs. Hemstreet.
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