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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1954

Page

5

Bannockburn Community Honors R N Brown Marriage

Bannockburn residents and friends gathered at Bannockburn School to honor Mr and Mrs R N Brown after their marriage. The program featured slides by Dr A J Buchanan piano solos by Mrs George Robertson and John Hartholt, and remarks by attendees. The couple thanked guests for gifts including a trilight lamp a hostess chair an electric clock and a picture. A sing song led by Mrs Robertson and a reading of an address by Mrs R L Davidson concluded the event before a reception lunch.

Bannockburn Bannockburn School R. N. Brown M. M. Coles A. J. Buchanan George Robertson John Hartholt

Charles H Hoare Dies in Hospital

Charles H. Hoare died at Guelph General Hospital on Tuesday September 21. He was in his first year and leaves many relatives including Edwin and Reginald of Acton, Isabel of Detroit, Jack of Barrie, and others in Detroit and Georgetown. The funeral was held September 24 at McClure Funeral Home and burial at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgetown.

Guelph General Hospital Charles Henry Hoare Edwin Oshawa George Evelyn Frank Tost Reginald Acton Isabel Thomas A. Johanson Detroit Jack Barrie Charles Margaret Fred Helson Robert William Ida Kelly McClure Funeral Home Georgetown Greenwood Cemetery Hoare

Campbellville church names new organist and choir leader

St David's Presbyterian Church in Campbellville names Senasuru Loukas as the new organist and choir leader. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Moore formerly Phyllis Coulter. District members attended Milton Far on Saturday and sympathies are extended to Mrs Peter McPhail's relatives. Friends of Mr William Turner are sorry to hear of his illness at home. best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Senasuru Loukas St David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville Kenneth Moore Phyllis Coulter Milton Peter McPhail Willam Turner Lynda Robertson Ken Robertson Toronto D.G. Robertson Oakville Oakville Hospital J. A. Bulloch Guelph Hospital

Mrs W McPhedran Institute Hostess

Dublin women's Institute met at the home of Mrs Witham McPhedran for the September meeting with Mex Thompson in charge. Twenty members answered roll call after the Institute Ode and Mary Stewart Collect. Seven visitors attended. Plans were made for full fair displays. Lunch was served by the committee and a pleasant social half hour followed.

Dublin Women's Institute Witham McPhedran Mex Thompson Mary Stewart

Cousins Christen at St John’s Church in Nassagaweya

During the 10 o clock service at St John’s Anglican Church Nassagaweya on Sunday morning September 19 Rev R Porm christened Twery James Stokes month old son of Mr and Mrs John Stokes and Shirley Marlene Stokes month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Stokes both of Campbellville. Special interest is that both mothers are sisters and both fathers are brothers.

St John's Anglican Church Nassagaweye Rev R. Porm Twery James Stokes John Stokes Shirley Marlene Earl Stokes Campbelluile

Limehouse Rally Day and Baptisms At Church

Sunday services at Limehouse Presbyterian observed baptism for Jacqueline Heather Richard Lee and Cherylan Ann Mabel. Also junior Sunday school pins, memory work awards, and regular attendance seals given. various local residents noted with events in Milton and area. A Milton Fair exhibitor team won prizes and regional social notices follow.

Limehouse Presbyterian Church Jacqueline Heather Jack Crichton Richard Lee Dick Appleyard Cherylan Ann Mabel Ken Harris A. Calder Mariel Appleyard

Churchill Church Celebrates 16th Anniversary

The neat white church on the hill marked its 116th anniversary last Sunday and hosted its annual turkey supper on Tuesday evening. Minister Norman Russell spoke at the morning service and guest speaker Rev. Waldemar Williams, M.A., president of the Hamilton conference, preached in the evening.

Churchill Unitegenuren

Anniversary Services At Presbyterian Church

Large congregations attended morning and evening services with Rev. Gowdy of Central Presbyterian, Galt, as special minister. Choir numbers featured a Martin Bauer Jr solo and a Bauer family quartet. presentes included Dr and Mrs Fred Croft and families, Toronto residents Enid McNabb, Thomas Maltby, and others. Scout paper drive collected a large amount of paper. Corn winners: 22 entries. prize winners include Lloyd Thomas, Albert Gray, William Ritchie, Charles McNabb, L. D. McDougall. Owing to Eden Mills anniversary, Eden Mills United Church had services. Georgtown Baptist church hosted a Sunday evening anniversary.

Gowdy Central Presbyterian Church Galt Martin Bauer, Jr Martin Bauer and Son Murray Dyer Albert Gray Fred Croft Kitchener Robert Croft Toronto Enid McNabb Thomas Maltby Puslinch Robert Patterson Elliot Patterson Acton Stewart S. Royce Douglas" Patterson Midland Erin Agricultural Society Lloyd Thomas William Ritchie Charles McNabb L. D. McDougall St. John Rockwood Georgtown Baptist Church

Community showers honor Mrs. Morton before wedding

Mrs Everett Morton formerly Barbara Blacklock of Campbellville was feted at several showers. Miss Margaret Morton, groom’s sister, hosted a cup and saucer shower in Milton. Brookville Hall hosted a post wedding gathering with music, lunch, and a Lazy Boy chair gift.

Everett Morton Barbara Blacklock Campbellville Lor Collings Margaret Morton Milton Brookville Hall Will Early Alex Near L. Collings

Presentation Made to Mrs Vos by Greenock WI

After a two month recess the Greenock Women’s Institute met at Mrs Vos home with Miss Elva Pearen presiding. Delegates were chosen for the WI convention in Guelph. Mrs Johnston and Mrs McKeown presented a necklace to Mrs Vos as the family prepares to move to Dublin.

Greenock Women’s Institute Vas Elva Pearen E. Pearen Holland Scotland England Elwood Johnston R. McKeown Stockholm Sweden Guelph William Johnston Ralph, McKeown C. Aitken Hugh Reid J. L. Allan Vos Institute Dublin

Church of Christ Welcomes New Minister

Mr and Mrs Ross Daley and family Dunnville have moved into the church manse with Daley now serving as minister at Church of Christ Disciples. Rev Toope of Guelph led the St Alban s church service Sunday.

Church of Christ Ross Daley Dunnville Daley Church of Christ Disciples Lois Black Virginia Holman Rochester Harry Hortop Churchill T. D. McCutcheon Thornbury Mac McLeod

McCready Guest At Annual Fall Tea In Guelph

Dr. McCready of Mac Hall Guelph was guest speaker at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon for the annual September Ten. A salad luncheon followed for attendees.

Dr. McCready McCready Mac Hall Guelph

Stone School Enrollment and Class Roster

Stone School lists 35 pupils with Miss Marjorie Shaw as teacher. Grades announced include eight Donald Burt Roger Hedge Christine Melanson and Herbert Wilson. seven Mabel Greig Jene Varey. six Tommy Beeney Ross Burt Vincent Burt Eleanor Colborne Peter Glynn. five Donald Burt David Kidney Hubert Kux Margaret Melanson Alice Wilson Billy Wilson. four Joan Rundle. three Rickey Bell Jacqueline Burt Atec Colborne Patrick Graham Viola Melanson Richard Wagner. two Marjory Burt Terry Burt James Graham Keith Hill Paul Kidney Eva Lindaeur Diane Melanson. one John Batley Benny Bell George Henderson Robert Melanson. Also notes travel news and a recovery update for Ben Case from Guelph Hospital.

Stone School Marjorie Shaw Donald Burt Roger Hedge Christine Melanson Herbert Wilson Mabel Greig Jene Varey Tommy Beeney Ross Burt Vincent Burt Eleanor Colborne Peter Glynn David Kidney Hubert Kux Margaret Melanson Alice Wilson Billy Wilson Joan Rundle Rickey Bell Jacqueline Burt Atec Colborne Patrick Graham Viola Melanson Richard Wagner Marjory Burt Terry Burt James Graham Keith Hill Paul Kidney Eva Lindaeur Diane Melanson John Batley Benny Bell George Henderson Robert Melanson

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