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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 10, 1941

Page

3

Cripps Suffered Illness as Community Notes Nods

Friends express sorrow that Miss Emma Cripps was taken ill on Sunday and wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Alvin Hammill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester McBain, left Instayerk to join her husband in Winnipeg. Neighbors and service members visited friends and family over the weekend, including visits by Jacks Cornell Roey and local veterans.

Emma Cripps Alvin Hammill Chester McBain Instayerk Winnipeg Jack-Cornell-and-Roey Vérento Guthrie Lyndh Smith Pte A. McDonald Veteran Guards Gnr K. A. McDonald Petawawa Douglas McDonald St. Thomas

Churchill United Church Meeting Note and Local Socials

The March meeting of the W A of Churchill United Church was held at Mrs Cy Swackhamer’s home on Tuesday afternoon April 1 with president Mrs FP Freeman in the chair Routine business was discussed refreshments served and a social time enjoyed Mrs Gordon Aitken entertained the cast of the play A Family Disturbance at her home on Monday evening April Th Rev and Mrs Fergman and daughter Mrs Gordon Aitken visited in Hamilton last week Mr John Cole and Mr Albert Dance visited friends in Guelph on Sunday Mr Douglas Smith who has been at the home of grandmother for the past couple of weeks is improving and able to be up and around Mrs Soper returned home from St Joseph’s Hospital on Monday as freed in health

W. A Churchill United Church Cy Swackhammer FP. Freeman

Nassagaweya Farm Forum Honors Students in Exams

The spring meeting of the Knatch bull Radio Farm Forum Group was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Darby with attendance and a stirring program. Messrs Martin Hassard and Clark Armstrong and Gordon Darby of Bloomsbury School passed entrance exams with honors through the Ontario Department of Education, making them ready for farm work this spring. Visitors included Mr. Robert J. King of Toronto and Mr. Bert Nightingale of Orange visiting local households.

Knatchbull Radio Farm Forum Group Messrs Martin Hassard Clark Armstrong Gordon ‘Darby Bloomsbury School Nassagaweya Ontario Department of Education Robert J. King Toronto W. F. Darby Bert Nightingale Orange Wis A. Nightingale

Nite Hawk Club Dinner Closes Easter Week Festivities

The 11th annual Nite Hawk Club dinner at the home of Mrs. and Mr. Wilson featured pink and white decorations and euchre and bingo games. High scores went to Mrs. Wilk Wilson and Mr. James Gilbertson, with prizes awarded for bingo. A toast to the King and Empire closed the event.

Wilk Wilson James Gilberson Charles Lee

Local Social Pops Up During Weekend Visits

Cedarvale Pte. Austin James of Camp Gordon visited friends here over the weekend. Mr. Frank Kennedy’s late April activity was very successful. Mrs. Gordon, Margaret and Dorin of Taranto spent Sunday with friends here, while Mr. Arthur Johansen spent Sunday with friends in Taranto.

Austin James Camp Bordon Frank Kennedy Gordon Margaret Dorin Taranto Arthur Johansen

Safety First League films shown to Rock Wood students

Last Thursday forenoon Rock Wood public and continuation students, with teachers, viewed Safety First League moving pictures at the town hall. The program covered bicycle safety, school patrols, fire hazards, gasoline dangers, automobile parking and accident handling. Lantern slides at St. John’s Church also depicted events in the life of Christ. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Han of Guelph and several named locals. Frank Major's condition improved somewhat.

Safety First League St. John’s Church Christ Charles Han Guelph Marjorie Beard Ron Guelon John Beard Trenton

Georgetown Town Council debaters war services fund plan

A Monday meeting in the London Rooms discussed plans for the Canadian War Services Fund drive. Kenneth Mackenzie, son of Mr and Mrs J J Mackenzie, transferred with the RCALF to Camp Madeline Quebec and promoted to Leading Aircraftman.

Lodon Rooms Cansadian War Services Fund Georgetown Ken Mackenzie J. J. Mackenzie Toronto Camp Madéilene Quebec Vishteranu WV. Williams

Local House Moves and Notable Visits in Campbellville

Campbellville notes residents relocate as Mr and Mrs Charlie King move to Hamilton while Mrs and Mr W Cowper occupy vacated homes. Mrs Garrett suffers a sudden illness at home with optimistic recovery hopes. Mrs Morse returns from Hamilton, and Mrs Robin Elliott attends her mother Mrs Walsh's funeral in Toronto. Mrs W Barnard visits Galt midweek.

M Charlie King Hamilton W. Cowper Alex. McPhedran Toronto Walsh W. Barnard Galt

Oakville Club notes 43 members in service. milk price hike

The Oakville Club annual meeting reports 43 male members active in service, about one third of the club. The Mine Control Board of Ontario authorizes a milk price increase by local dairies. The Oakville Rebekahs mark the 17th anniversary with a party in Oddfellows Hall led by Betty Hunt.

Spt Bob” “McLean Pay Be England Oakville Rebekahs Betty Hunt Oddfellows_Hall

Limehouse Institute meeting reports wartime gifts and activities

The Limehouse Women's Institute met at Mrs KouR G Sutherland’s home with fourteen attendees. They contributed 115.22 for war work and approved sending 100 to the British War Victims Fund, 10 to the Red Cross, and 25 to War Services Campaign. Mrs Henderson discussed notations on clothing production and care. Several visitors and local reports followed, including church services and community visits.

Limehouse Women's’ Institute Kour GG. Sutherland E. Miller Indies Inc Red Cross War Services Newton Lynott Rockwood Janet Henderson Mothers of Nation ‘Builders Suteitast Tie Sabrae Iron Army War Services Department Lamehoise Henton Norton Norte Gowds Ca Wo Cehddren Greenlees Mahone Sram Mery Ob Mo Glass and Whibteen Toronto Wim Gowdy Maren Or Gane and Mex Morran Im Min S. Crass Georgetown James Noble Tach Noblet Cheltenhamy Mroc Meredith

Ospringe Women split into three quilting groups for Red Cross plans

Members of the Women's Institute at Ospringe organized into three groups, each making four quilts for Red Cross work this past month. Plans for the annual meeting at the school on Wednesday afternoon during Easter vacation were discussed. Local social notes follow with family visits and community happenings across Townline and nearby areas.

Welcome to All at Belleville Church Services

A church notice lists events for Sunday and weekday gatherings. Rev Mr Olmstead of Belleville speaks at 11 pm Sunday with 12 15 pm Sunday School and Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 8 pm welcoming all.

Mr. Olmstead Belleville

Church Service Schedule for Holy Week

A church program lists events at St. John's Rockwood including 12 noon Holy Communion, 2.30 p.m. Children’s Service, 7 p.m. Evensong and Sermon, and a Thursday April 17 First Preparation Center or Confirmation session.

St. John's Rockwood

Notice to Creditors and Others for James Russell Estate

Notice to creditors and others claims against the estate of James Russell late of Erin Township Wellington farmer who died around March 22 1941 must send particulars and proofs to solicitor before April 26 assets distributed to those properly entitled under Section 51 Chapter 165 RSO 1937 Dated April 10 Acton Ontario W C F Leatherland solicitor for the executors

James Russell Erin Wellington

Estate of Wil Nobert-Honnay and Walliam Kenne Acton Halton

In the matter of the estate of Wil Nobert-Honnay late of Acton Halton and Walliam Kenne late of Acton Halton deceased notices require all claimants to file particulars and proofs with the undersigned solicitor before April 26 1941 after which assets will be distributed among those entitled pursuant to section 1 chapter 165 R S C 1937.

Wil Walliam Robert Kenne Acton Halton Tyne Huh

Estate of Annie Sangster Probate Notice in Acton

In the matter of the Estate of Annie Sangster late of Acton Halton Widow deceased claimants must send particulars and proofs to the undersigned before April 12 when assets will be distributed among those legally entitled reference Chapter 165 R.S.C. 1997 dated March 27 1942 C F Leatherland Nactitor for the Executors Acton Ontario

Annie Sangster Acton County of Halton R.S.C A.D Cc. F Leatherland Ontario Naltcitor

For Sale Seeds and Grain at Eden Mills

Phone dee West for sale of improved Alaska oats 157 grown from registered seed sample weighing 42 tons to buy 21 barley one AM grade T6 threshing before rain free of noxious weeds H Wharton Eden Mills.

Alaska H. Wharton Eden Mills

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