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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

21

Churchill Honors Recent Newlyweds at Church Gathering

Friends of Churchill church hosted an evening for Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson the recent newlyweds. Games at tables followed by a short address and presentation of a quilt and gifts. The couple thanked their friends warmly. Newfoundland became Canada 10th province in 1940. The Canadian Naval Service was established in 190.

Churchill Church Frank Thompson Art. Swackhamer Churchill Newfoundland Canada Canadian Naval Service

Folk School topic discussed at Ontario Folk School meeting

The Ontario Folk School Council met at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph on September 30. Miss Eleanor Saracuse reported on her fieldwork, and Nels Bossan, retired principal of Lochhogs kol Fasna Sweden, spoke about the school with 390 attendees. Victor Morrow was named new Fieldman as Miss Syracuse moves to the Folk Council.

Ontario Folk School Council Ontario Agricultural College Guelph de Ray Hergott Breslau Eleanor Saracuse O.ac Grace Brown Brigden Ont Saquenac OAC Nels Bossan Lochhogschol Fasna Sweden Bossan Betty Madsen Cherry Hill Unionville Jackie Cohoon College of Education Toronto Elling Ola Berg University of Toronto David McVey Ontario Veterinary College Lamehouse Presbyterian Church S.S David Roughley Bill Sanford Dorothy Kirkpatrick

Beware of Hasty Door To Door Sales at Home

Housewives are advised to beware of unscrupulous door to door salesmen who pressure signing documents when children cry and dinner burns. Verify licenses and brand popularity, read all terms, and beware bait advertising as swindlers press costly models after showings.

Milton

Rally Day at United Church Promotes Baptisms

About 150 Sunday School pupils joined the morning service on Rally Day at the United church. Frank Bean sang a solo The Lord's Prayer. Baptisms included Edward Charles son of Ronald and Davies Mary Ellen daughter of Erik Sorensen and Gary Harold son of Gordon Raines.

The United Church Frank Bean Edward Charles Ronald Davies Mary Ellen Erik Sorensen Gary Harold Gordon Raines

Ministers to Instruct at School Sessions Set Next Month

The association named Rev. E Jones to instruct grade eight, Mewet RH to teach grade seven, Adams for grade five and six, Pastor Costerus for grade four, and Hecome Reid for grade three. Catholic children will meet separately. Sessions begin next month.

Tellal Association Rev. E. Jones Mevet RH

Mining Executive F D Reid Dies in Toronto

Fraser D Reid a prominent mining figure and former Canaigas Mines director died suddenly at his Toronto home last week. A Queen’s University graduate, he served as general manager and VP of Canaigas Mines in Cobalt and was honored with a Queen’s Doctor of Laws in 1941. He moved to Toronto in 1929 and leaves five children including James Lewis and Jack. Funeral held Saturday.

Fraser D. Reid J. H. Reid Acton Toronto Reid Canaigas Mines the National Assurance Co Gunner Gold Mines Eldorado Mining and Refining Ltd Queen's University Canaigas Cobalt Queens Engineers’ Club William Mowat Vancouver James Lewis Jack

Halton Centennial Manor Serves Guests and Reports Local Wins

Residents of Halton Centennial Manor welcomed Rev. J. L. Blair of St. Pauls United Church Milton for a Sunday service in the chapel. Mrs. M Hayward and Miss Heatheranne Hayward performed musically. Manor matron Mrs Clarke won needlepoint third place and Miss Hilda Marcy won first for tatting daily and second for a handkerchief with tatting trimming. A population note places Canada at 15 482 000 in 1955 with Ontario leading fur production.

J. L. Blair St. Paul's United Church Milton M. Hayward Heatheranne Hayward Blair Clarke Hilda Marcy

Limehouse Garden Night Awards Honor 40th Anniversary

Wedding attendants celebrated a 40th anniversary on September 22. Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Denny hosted a dinner for relatives at Springbrook Villa on September 24 with 40 red roses and an anniversary cake as a centerpiece. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Griffin Sprowls.

Ewart Denny John St. E. Brampton Springbrook Villa Griffm Sprowl

Rockwood resident William McNabb dies in Guelph

William McNabb former Rockwood district resident died in Guelph General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by wife Wray he taught at No. 8 school. Funeral held at McIntyre Wilkie Funeral Home with Rev D G Paton officiating. interment in Rockwood cemetery.

William McNabb Guelph General Hospital McNabb Rockwood District Eramosa Miss Wray No. 8 School McIntyre-Wilkie D. G. Paton Chalmers Church Guelph Rockwood Cemetery Toronto Telegram Moffat

Stone School welcomes 38 pupils and new staff this year

Stone School lists 38 pupils across grades 2 to 7 with staff including teacher Mrs. Albert Presswood of Glen Williams and music supervisor Mrs. Gordon Kinney of Silver Creek. Students named include Fletcher, Greig, Beeney, Burt, Colborne, Glynn, Burt, Kidney, Melanson, Wilson, Watson, Bell, Burt, Graham, Lindauer, and others. Mr and Mrs Harry Norton plan to move to Abadan South Iran for Norton’s new post.

Stone School Albert Presswood Glen Williams Gordon Kinney Silver Creek Yne School Gidney Fletcher Mabel Greig Herne Varey Thomas Beeney Rosa Burt Eleanor Colborne Peter Glynn Donald Burt Vincent Burt David Kidney Hubert Kux Margaret Melarsen Alice Wilson William Watson Richard Bell Jacqueline Burt Alexander Colborne James Graham Patrick Graham Paul Kidney Viola Melanson Richard Wagner Marjorie Burt Keith Hin Bonnie Bell George Henderson Eva Lindauer Diane Melanson John Bailey Terrance Burt Robert Mel

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