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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
9
Friends at Churchill church gathered in the basement to celebrate newlyweds Mr and Mrs Frank Thompson. Tables hosted games. Art Swackhamer read an address as the couple received a quilt and gifts. The pair thanked the attendees warmly. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and the Canadian Naval Service began in 1910.
At the Ontario Folk School Council semi annual session held September 30 at the Ontario Agricultural College Guelph local delegates heard Nels Bossan retired Loch hogschol Fasna Sweden principal discuss the folk school system. Attendance reached 390 with five to six month fees around 1000 dollars. Victor Morrow of Northumberland was named Fieldman as Miss Syracuse advances to Folk Council. Coffee and cookies ended a social day with tours and local delegates in attendance.
Consumer warning from Claude Root of the Better Business Bureau in Montreal about door to door sales swindles. Housewives sign quickly under pressure, losing the right to change their mind. Verify licenses and brands, read the fine print, and beware bait advertising selling inferior goods at high prices.
About 150 Sunday School pupils joined the morning service at the United church for Rally Day. Frank Bean sang The Lord's Prayer while three children were baptized: Edward Charles son of Ronald and Mrs Davies, Mary Ellen daughter of Erik and Mrs Sorensen, and Gary Harold son of Gordon and Mrs Raines.
The association chose assignments for religious instruction at the public school. Rev. E Jones teaches grade eight, RH strong grade seven, Adams grade five and aath, Pastor Costerus grade four and Reid grade three. Catholic children meet separately. Sessions begin next month.
Fraser D Reid prominent in mining and son of J H Reid of Acton died suddenly at his Toronto home last week. A Queen's University graduate he led Canaigas Mines in Cobalt and held directorships at Nat ional Assurance Gunner Gold Eldorado and others. Funeral service was held Saturday.
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 niece Miss Heatheranne Hayward performed musical pieces during the gathering. Two Manor residents won needlework prizes at the Milton Fair. Canada’s 1955 population estimate is 15 482 000 with Ontario leading fur production value.
Wedding attendants gather for a 40th anniversary on September 22. Mr and Mrs Ewart Denny of 2044 John St E Brampton host a celebration at Springbrook Villa on Saturday September 24. centerpiece features 40 red roses and an anniversary cake. guests include Mr and Mrs Griff M Sprow and grandchildren attend. gifts exchanged as music and dancing follow.
William McNabb former Rockwood district resident died in Guelph General Hospital after a lengthy illness. Survived by wife Wray, a former No. 8 school teacher, and interment at Rockwood cemetery followed a service at McIntyre Wilkie Funeral Home conducted by Rev. D. G. Paton.
Stone School announces Mrs. Albert Preswood of Glen Williams as the new teacher for the year. Principal music supervisor is Mrs Gordon Kidney of Silver Creek. The 38 pupils are listed by grade from beginners to juniors, with names including Fletcher, Greig, Beeney, Burt, Colborne, Kidney, Melanson, Melartsen, and more. Additional notes mention Mr Norton starting a new position in Abadan, Iran, and neighbors Mr George Fox and family visiting.
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