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iltvv ytw paqb lgqtrr the acton free press thoiusda nnoeuncn it imo fl- wlc of tolrtka uarruix aaj dtaa h ltrtt in ihu tiolninn without char id ummtum natlcta hadd afmhtoiiallorkliggj re died worxhettf ju hoi lota raudtt6 untatt fitreet fergus on sunday dmembes nth low ella macdougajl beloved wife of john h worden vmannoiaiir at the hom lot 10 concession l kvgwya township on friday december lftth 1080 mary jane hardte beloved wife or charles w wcauier etkwailjcrat tho home of her daugh ter my thos allan lot 17 conces sion 11 pusllneh township on itlday december 16th 1030 laabml stewart widow or the lata jnmu irvln white on her 07th birthday in memorkam hornby in loving memory of amelia rou hornby who died deeem- br aani 1039 at preston just ti tribute of loving remembrance to one i will never forget nemmbered by auhbrt oiianv1llb ror the last time on this last page in the last issue before merry christina everybodyl nominations in the township will be held tomorrow eywybodywantert4andt m reeve mecutcheon t from office continued on put wv 4inds otthooourwlljwfjj 15th jthli waa neeiry owln to the change in the oolleetoln of uue next year when the taxes will be collected in four instalment mr chalmers heaveelect for j040 asked that uie retiring members of tluy council rive lilm and the new council the benefit of their years of experience in oonductlna the affnlm ocfho munici pality neeve mooutciieon on his retirement from the ileeveship expressed his ap preciation of the cooparatlon that had been given him by councillors municipal officials and press jto expressed a wlll- ingnet to help uie new council in every way possible and assured all of his con tinued lntert in municipal affairs councillor a mason thankod ileeve mecutcheon for his courtesy and conduct of council proceedings he too assured tho new council that while not in office he wan still a dtuum of acton and keenly interested and willing to help in any way in connection with municipal affairs and the advancement of acton councillor neatly in thanking the reeve and council for courtesy and the help riven him a newcomer also spoke appreciably of the lengthy and valuable experience of mr mason councillor jones had also appreciated council work under nw mecutcheon and with council members he wished to all our frjends and patrons wrfwish a merry christmas anil a prosperous and happy new yeah blue star service station jack lmlltavkh mh1 and yuan hlrtau rtlonk is fame on wednesday the big christmas tree at the corner has been much admired just two more days to complet that christmas shopping the weather did not favor the ice makers at the arena much the past week the annual clirutmas party of th beardmore employees will be held to morrow night with a heavy foa and slippery pave ments highway travel was very danger- cus on tuesday these- are busy days at the post office the staff will earn well the christmas holiday j this is the shortest day in the year but any of them ore ions enough for those waiung ror banta glaus police are investigating a scrips of burglaries that have recently occured in georgetown and the district adjoining oct that christmas shopping com pleted now buy all possible in acton and help build and maintain your com munity you can mark it down in your diary that the first snow fall of any consequence came this year on decem ber 31st dont forget to send lna list of your holiday visitors or a note of your visit way we are always glad to have these items for the personal column murray caeani former left winger on the acton tanners had a woriout with toronto flenlors and may advance to this company he is now with stock yard team wi the west toronto mer cantile league the dark dull december day on tuesday created a new peak in th power consumption in acton at 11 jo the peak was hit at um horsepower a reserve grdup of transformer were brought into us it is the highest since 1034 clifford groves was seriously injured at his farm on lot 2 erin townune when a horse kicked nun in the face he suffered a broken nose lost two teeth and received abrasions and concussion he was attended by an orongevlue physician who found it necessary to use several stitches to close the wounds mrs a j buchanan regent of the lakeside chapter of the iodjc- has received a letter from the provlnplal chapter informing the branch of the safe arrival in england mjuw clothlug sent from acton the tetter also ex presses appreciation of uie clothing mp- piled and tells of the help that tho articles have been the new council every success and assur- ya-mk-ief- w to h councillor chalmers also expressed his appreciation of tlie hearty cooperation and direction given by heeve mecut chcan and his fellow oounculors clerk o p leatherland mr li a atkinson and mr o a dills also briefly expressed uie pleasure they had in uie association in oounoll work and uie courtesy that hadibeen accorded them it was agreed that the arrangements concerning uie work of chief mophcr son would continue for uie present and all hoped for him a prompt recovery cars collided on slippery pavement friday last friday evening a car driven by mr j e qamble and uie truck of acton creamery driven by red holmes were in collision at uie corner of mill and john streets the pavement was very slippery that night and uie mishap is said to be due to uils condition the gamble car suffered uie heaviest damage when it was driven against uie highway sign post fortunately none of uie oc cupants were injured etltttlwitm8ettltfttmektm seasons greetings at thin rcntion of the yenr wo pause to thank our pntrim mid rrieniln for their pntrannffu anil rood wishes in turn we wish them every tinccesb nnu happiness lor the riture we pledge ourselves to strive ever to serve in more complete find rtilihfyini wriyn a mekry christmas to all f u wright general insurance tgtgmgtgmtltgmgegttfteittfmttgtgtg tla y boys have been divided into two group ftcoordlntf to ante the junior roys have been assigned monday at and saturday at 1000 am or- uieir gym perlodrf aiul the etiilo ruya havo tiomi unsigned wednesday at 41b ami saturday at 1100 am for tlulr imirlixlb thl arraitgomaiil will no doubt imi nuiro aailsfociory lor allwrti nrihhl anil will eliminate a small boy having to compoui aualnst a much blg- urr iiy every body is urged to nobs tluo limes and to bo out on unio eacii day a saturday monilng will a aerlc of chrlstmaii umnianuwiui in varliius aotlvltlita wiui uin winners of each re ceiving some reward on their efforts as a special activity during uie christmas holidays arrange mmt have been made with uin uuelph v j4ca for evory boy minnbor of uui acton v to liavn a swim on tluinulay afternoon december astli at j30 the iwrty will leavo um y at 200 oclock sharp and the coat to each boy which will include towel and soap will imi um cents every boy who is a member is urged to be on hand llm volleyball oroup held u choco- lute iouniaiiirnl at tjio y iuhi night wlu u imix of rhooolata luting ulveii to the wliinirrfl bjflrry uftitio van tvintested very stren uously aiul there were some vry closn cotvs to mioka who have not oh yet 4 ui nnlhilty u miy hflw good che er all the good thin tfs of the season iknlth happiness and prosperity heaped up in ample mensure 1 this is our wish for you and yours on these lad holidays the very merriest christmas ever elliott bros 1 acton something in it i wish i could find out how many relatives i have why thats uie easiest thing in uve world just buy a summer cottage noel we wish to extend our sincere nod wishes for joyful happy holidays to all merry christmas and to all noel i may we continue making warm frlenufl l w agar reading anthracite je r5sj3ajsjisljs33aiais3sjsj3sl3s333j3is3 yuletide greetings may a merry merry christmas usher in a bright new year wuambwwe ett i about next wednesday a not hi- 1 used cars forsalel one 1937 ford sedan one 1034 ford sedan one 1929 ford coach wishing one and au a meiuiy craiffltmab and g a happy new yeall highwaygarage a mcisaac rrap phone 154 main street uloomsbury uieuaby 1rechr1stmas meeting friday the niuomabury uterary society held lu ieulur meeting on december iui the president hare henderson oc- cuplod the choir the roll call waa unawered with what would you llica for clirlatmu jack vanoooacn actodaa clialrnlanufor the following program mouul orean trio by archie maceraon oecli wuaon and jade vanooozen readlna by oharlea henderaon vocal aolo by audrey wat- aort apeechby mr oeorb oordon vocal ohorua by alma vataon lucula xio- ijauchllh ura a near ur laaby and audrey wataon readlns by bmeat an- deraon recluuon by mra n uclaugh- lln tha meeunif waa flf3csirlih the national ariuum kuohim waa played and the prlaaa wera won by mao mclaujhlln and um o wataon lunch vim wrvjki and a aoolalhau hour apent i royal gualphe conifortable theatre friday and saturday warner baxter auce faye in barricade for the holiday feast wc have a choice stock tf fowl baby reef and pork the prices arc reasonable we appreciate your patronage the junior ulru class will hold their nuular clawies during christmas wik with a scries of plug ionu checkers and varltmis uuier tijumamenta on friday night uielhvdmlnuin gub j wllljiold a tournament with an elim ination and consolation oerles each of the gentlemen players will choose uie name of a lady from a hat with a suit able prise going to the winner of unci serldi who i will play off for the final game to determine urn winners if you pluy the game or play at the game be uru and come out prlday night the wrefltllnu clul is jetting down to soma excellent workouu theae nights and plane an under way fur a return i visit of the toronto team sometime to- ward thr laui of january at whlctiyune one ar two of the local club will no dohbt le on uie curd i s i atteiuluncc ut huakctball practlcxa has been somewhat hindered by many of uie players having to work at night coach terry la endeavoring to arrange an ex- hltiltlnn game with the ouelph y ini- jned lately after the new yrar the hoard of directors and supervls- cr of your yjaca take this oportun- ity of wishing one and all a very happy christmas and a most prosperous new year greetings acain we me to you with the wt3it ffij thats old hut ever new sj a mtjhky merry christmas w to you and yours w m edwards co 4 mlu street acton ontario 5 3ja32j3jsii3jr3isvia3i3i in masseys meat market phone 118 prompt delivery h3323333a3sl23s323s3s3s3s33is3s33saj533s3s3r hintons 5c to 1 store aet tn on the christmas weekend buying spree at hintons 5c to 100 store values galore many odd lines are selling at oreatly reduced prices i we can all your complete christmas requirement at real savings the seasons heartiest greetings holiday preview arterkundajrmldnlfht at ixos am mlank capras mr smith goes to washington with james stewart jean arthur all skats s5e monday to wednesday gary cooper in the real glory with david niven andrea leeds reginald owen madey oentlntuua frm b taa toyland for toys of all kinds boxed stationery and toiletries christmas decorations and tree lights hosiery for ladies men and children handkerchiefs bulk or boxed ladies wear mens wear gift clothing for every member of tho family candies for christmas l lor bc 20c special christmas mixture chocolate creams and gums mixed lb cut rook per lb chocolate drops per lb 20c 20c cttristmas creams per lb bulk chocolates asiortod flavors 1b noxet c1iocouates i lb bojt for assorted flavors mtr v novelty cilrlfttriwas cajrth caker ktc te ami s to one and all a mrry christmas hintons 5c to 1 store memkerh ok the souatlty group honor miss iireen miss mary paplllon was hostess at her home on church street monday even ing when the members of the sodality of uie dieased virgin mary gathered to honor miss eileen breen prior to her maniaue a brides cake and candles centred the table and uie living room waa beautifully decorated in pink and white miss mary dennis read the ton lowing address i acton ont december 18th i dear eileen there is a saying that what is one persons loss is another perona gam and in this way we uve young ladks sodality of stf josephs parish think of you r is our loss for you have always been a good member and a faltnfu attendant at communion each month but to the new home to which you are going and the frlenlis you will make will gain uie same kindly spirit and friendly expression that we have always known you havo- always teen willing to do your part and we wish u show our appreciation for all you have done by having this little shower for you you are starting on a new venture in life eileen may your going be smooth and your life be f calm and we wish yoiilhe tm mm- i lire of hrafh supers and happl- nrsjt young ladies sodality ac urn 1 president mary dennis vleeprsldcnt elrnn braida 1 secritiiry mviry paplllon j treasurer helen campbell rtlecn then opened her lovely gifts os linen which were arranged in a beau- f ufully decorated basket in a few wore she thankwl her fellow members of the j society for their uood wishes and loyely bt i 1 a talnty- lunch was then rned and an enjoyable evening spent playing gamei i the foundation of nil husmess is friendship and with each christmas it gives us pleasure to put aside e routine and customs of every day business and in all sincerity wish you and yours a merry christmas and a happy and s prosperous new year i b d rachlin soviets attack finns on three fronts rdxv fellow v i f what x want said uie man to the i dog dealer is a resueis ftdffrty mtrt j of dog j wliat kind replied th astonished dealer f a ndpjty kind of dog one uvat will fmle my wife keep saying john i uilntc uie dug wanu talcing out for a scale of miles arctic ocean edt triiia hare h imhw svtt mshh nmum ssis liry ctetes suffeiina heavy lew as it meeu the stubborn defence of innnlsh troops uie russian army i staging utre major drives and a series or minor offensive flcene of th heaviest nhung is on the korallatt isthmus in the south and tn entrl regie 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