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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
32
The C.GIT group of Knox church met on September 26 in the Sunday school room. They opened with a prayer and planned a wiener roast at Ella Jang's. Crafts were led by Mrs. Kirkness and Mrs. Davidson.
Frank Ledermueller died Tuesday September 20 at his daughter Mrs J R Perry's residence in Acton at age 62. Born in Austria he lived in Hamilton 22 years before moving to Acton in 1952 and was active as an interior decorator and long time Westinghouse employee. Predeceased by wife Ottilie in 1944 he is survived by daughter Erika two grandchildren a brother and two sisters in Austria. Funeral held in Hamilton September 22 with Rev Carter officiating. pallbearers listed and numerous Acton families sent floral tributes.
Anna McGregor died at her sister’s home in Campbellville on Friday September 23 after years of illness. Born in Nassagaweya, she leaves sisters Bessie and Mabel and many nieces and nephews. The funeral at Knox Presbyterian Church was well attended with Reverend Armstrong officiating 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 The wedding is planned for Saturday October 8 1955 at Lowville United Church
The report lists September bowling results with multiple leagues. Kay James top scores 228 in Legion Ladies. Hers team led by Stan Bowen and George Oakes posted strong totals. Mason Knit results show Pin Toppers leading with six straight wins and high scores for Lois Turkez and Gayle Halford.
Fran cis Ward Ruddell died at his Georgetown home on September 13 at age 87. Born in Ballinafad Ontario in 1899 he lived and farmed on his property from which he supported many rural projects. He was a life member of the Pest Jersey club and active in the Halton Jersey club since its start. He served on the Gee Board and belonged to the Ashgrove United church. His wife Louisa Maria Hardy Ruddell. children Frank Jesse Mrs A Stark Annie Mrs C Birch Louis Mrs M Alexander Jo Fred Newton survived him along with 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was in Georgetown led by Rev Rose and Norman Russ with interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
A district Institute speaker asks if farm hospitality is fading and presents reader reflections. She notes modern transport, costs, radio and TV, fewer farmers, and busy schedules as factors, but concludes farm hospitality remains strong in her neighborhood with examples of neighbors helping during trouble and daily farm life.
Community notes report Christmas readying at St Albans church Georgetown plans Junior C hockey entry for OHA. District residents attend Milton fair drawing crowds near 13 000. Several locals attend Blue Springs Gilwell reunion. Free Press receives praise for national awards and ads.
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Nell Benton reports the first month nearly over with heat added to classrooms and a recently checked heating system. Field day was rained on after lunch but three races in each of the 440 and 880 yard events were completed. P A system supplied by Art Davis of Guelph. Champions named: girls Ruth Landsborough Wendy MacKenzie Frances Oakes. boys Bob Coxe Frank Cooper Bill Skilling. Inter school meet planned at Milton if weather holds.
Friends from the district attended Fairview cemetery on Tuesday for the interment of John Easterbrook of Toronto. Born in Campbellville he lived many years in Alberta and Acton. He died September 25 in his 83rd year. Rev. R. H. Armstrong led the committal after a Toronto service. He was the brother of the late Mrs Hemstreet.
Frank Harris Funk of Rockwood died September 22 after a 2 ½ year illness. Born 1907 in Henderson Nebraska he was married in 1937 in Saskatchewan to Mary Schmidt and came to this district 17 years ago. He is survived by two children two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service was held September 26 at Rumley Funeral Home with interment in Rockwood cemetery.
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