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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1955

Page

33

Churchill Honors Recent Newlyweds At Church Gathering

Friends at Churchill church hosted Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson for a post wedding gathering in the church basement. Tables were set for games and Art Swackhamer read a brief address as the couple received a quilt and gifts from church friends. The couple expressed thanks. Newfoundland became Canada's 10th province in 1948. The Canadian Naval Service was established in 1910.

Churchill Church Frank Thompson Art Swackhamer Churchill Newfoundland Canada

Folk School in Sweden topic for speakers at council meeting

The Ontario Folk School Council met at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph on September 30. President Ray Hergott opened the session. Miss Eleanor Saracuse reported on her year as Fieldman and council work. Guest speaker Nels Bossan, former Loch hogschol Fasna principal, discussed the Folk School in Sweden with 390 students and a five to six month fee of 1 000 dollars.

Ontario Folk School Council Ontario Agricultural College Guelph Ray Hergott Breslau Eleanor Saracuse O.ac Grace Brown Brigden Ont Saquenac OAC Nels Bossan Lochhogschol 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 in Milton

The Better Business Bureau warns housewives in Milton about unscrupulous door to door salesmen. They push low quality goods at high prices and deliver partial orders. Check licenses and brands, read all signatures, and beware bait advertising that targets rugs or shoddy items.

Claude Root Better Business Bureau Montreal Milton

Rally Day at United Church Includes Baptisms

About 150 Sunday School pupils joined the morning service upstairs for Rally Day at the United Church. Frank Bean sang The Lord's Prayer solo. Baptized were Edward Charles son of Ronald and Mrs 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 Decide Roles for Religious Instruction at Public School

The First Elders Association assigns staff for religious instruction at the public school for the season. Rev. E. Jones will teach grade eight, each class named. Rev. Costerus covers grade four, and Reid grade three. Catholic children meet separately. Sessions start next month.

Rev. E. Jones Pg RH Aree Strong Adams Pastor Costerus Reid

Mining Executive F D Reid Dies in Toronto

Fraser D Reid a prominent mining executive and father of J H Reid of Acton died suddenly at his Toronto home last week. A Queen's graduate he led Canaigas Mines and Eldorado Mining and Refining Ltd and served as director of several firms. He moved to Toronto in 1929 and earned an honorary LL D from Queen's in 1941. He left five children. funeral was 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 W.A Olive Marshall Dennis Hill Kingston Fred Cook Wyandotte Mich Doris Comy¢F Lamecouye Presbyterian Churea Rop Bourne Joan Camp Utoota Nob Shilo Man Bourne Robin

Halton Centennial Manor Sunday Service Held

Residents of Halton Centennial Manor welcomed Rev J L Blair of St Pauls United Milton for the Sunday service in the chapel. Mrs M Hayward and her niece Heatheranne Hayward performed hymns and a solo. Prizes were won in needlework at the Milton Fair. Ontario leads Canadian fur production with population estimated at 15,482,000 in 1955.

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

Garden Night Prizes Highlight Limehouse Event

Wedding attendants celebrate 40th anniversary on September 22 with Mr and Mrs Ewart Denny hosting at Springbrook Villa Brampton. Dinner featured 40 red roses and an anniversary cake as family and relatives joined guests including Mr and Mrs Griffin Sprow. Music and dancing followed the celebratory meal.

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

Rockwood M cNabb Dies in Guelph Hospital

William McNabb a former Rockwood district resident died in Guelph General Hospital after a length illness. He is survived by his wife Miss Wray who taught at No 8 school. Funeral service was held at McIntyre Wilkie Funeral Home with Rev D G Paton officiating. Interment was 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 Enrolls 38 Pupils With New Staff

Stone School reports 38 pupils enrolled under new teacher Mrs. Albert Preswood of Glen Williams and music supervisor Mrs. Gordon Kinney of Silver Creek. Grades list names of pupils by class, with beginners and juniors named, plus notes on staff movements and local visitors.

Stone School Albert Preswood Glen Williams Gordon Kinney Silver Creek Yne School Gidney Fletcner 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 Hi Bonnie Bell George Henderson Eva Lindauer Diane Melanson John Bailey Terrance Burt Robert Melanson Michael Bonus Philip Bonus Richard Corbett Grace Mary Graham Hugh Graham Laura Henderson Richard Lindauer Harry Norton

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