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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
8
Knox church group C.GIT of Knox met in the Sunday school room on Monday September 26. They discussed the church paper and opened with the Pur pose. A wiener roast was planned at Ella Jang's with crafts led by Mrs. Kirkness and Mrs. Davidson.
Made Ledermueller died Tuesday September 20 at his daughter Mrs J R Perry's residence in Acton at age 62 Born in Austria he lived 22 years in Hamilton before moving to Acton in 1952 He was a longtime employee of Canadian Westinghouse and a member of Westinghouse Senior Veterans Association He was known as an interior decorator Surviving are daughter Erika two grandchildren one brother and two sisters in Austria Funeral held in Hamilton September 22 at 3 30 p m officiated by Rev Co Carters Pallbearers and floral givers listed
Anna McGregor, longtime Nassagaweya resident, died at her sister’s home in Campbellville on September 23 after years of illness. She was youngest daughter of John and Ada McGregor and leaves sisters Bessie and Mabel Frank and a brother-in-law Bill Frank. The funeral at Knox Presbyterian Church was well attended and graveside rites held at Fairview Cemetery Acton. Pallbearers and floral tributes honored family and friends.
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 set for Saturday October 8 1955 at Lowville United Church.
Legion Ladies begin strong with Half Wits and Doodle Bugs scoring two wins and totals over Dim Wits and Fireflies. Kay James bowls 228 high single. Hers lead Hers and His standings show Hers 12 to 2. Mason Knit week features Pin Toppers atop standings as Krazy Kats falter and Go-Fers rise behind Lois Turkez 612 and Gayle Halford 609. Dodgers, Braves, Orioles and other squads post wins with top marks from Plester 248 and McCristall 664 and Agnew 241 across multiple leagues.
Fran cis Ward Ruddell, active in rural projects and local clubs, died at his Georgetown home on September 13 at age 87. He served in the Halton Jersey club, Ashgrove United church, and the Gee Board, leaving 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at Georgetown with pallbearers named. burial in Greenwood cemetery.
A district Institute speaker discusses whether hospitality by rural families is fading. The anonymous contributor argues farm life remains hospitable, noting modern changes such as transportation, cost of living, mechanization, and fewer farmers, yet cites neighborly acts and farm gatherings as ongoing examples of hospitality in the countryside.
Local notes describe early preparations for Christmas, hail cooler weather, and ongoing dredging work at the school creek. Community events include Milton fair crowds near 13 000, OAC speakers, Gilwell reunion at Blue Springs reserve, and a Night School closing date approaching.
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Nell Benton reports the first month nearly done with heat in the building. Field day faced rain after lunch but finished three races in each 440 and 880. P.A. system donated by Art Davis of Guelph. Champions named: Ruth Landsborough Wendy MacKenzie Frances Oakes and Bob Coxe Frank Cooper Bill Skilling. Interschool meet at Milton Wednesday.
Friends from the district attended a committal service at Fairview cemetery on Tuesday for John Easterbrook of Toronto born in Campbellville. He died September 25 in his 83rd year. Rev R H Armstrong conducted the service after a Toronto ceremony. Easterbrook had lived in Acton and was brother to the late Mrs Hemstreet.
Frank Harris Funk of Rockwood died September 22 after an illness of two and a half years. Born 1907 in Henderson Nebraska, he was a CNLR gateman and former sectionman. Survived by Mary Schmidt, two children James and Marion, two brothers John and Peter, three sisters Catherine, Alma and Amanda. Funeral September 26 at Rumlecy Funeral Home with burial in Rockwood cemetery.
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