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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1947
Page
4
Community visitors and family travels around town
Miss Elvenn Winter of Dustic holidaying with Mr and Mrs W Jackson. Mr Norman McKenzie with Mr Bruce Hirrit of Guelph vacationing in London and Detroit. Miss Myrtle Nadwell returned to Orton after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Elgin Brown. Mr George Lt Robertson of Sudbury spent Easter with his parents. Mr and Mrs Charlies Kalthoff and Joan visited from Toronto on Good Friday. Mr and Mrs Hall Jr and Stuart weekend in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Don Dickieson and family of Guelph visited R Fisher family. Mrs Alvin Fisher injured March 1st, resting with a silver plate. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Victor Beamish visited with Dick Beamish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvenn
Dustic
Jackson
Norman McKenzie
Bruce’ Hirrit
Guelph
London
Detroit
Myrtle Nadwell
Orton
Elgin Brown
George Lt. Robertson
International Nickel Frood Mines Co
Sudbury
Victor Beamish
Bmirs
Dick Beamish
Eden Mills Social Roundup Reflects Easter Visits
Mrs C Spinks of Caledon East visits in the homes of her daughters Mrs W Wilson and Mrs Wm Wilson as well as Frank Lammer family of Lakeview during the holiday weekend. Families move within the area, baptisms take place, and locals like George Robertson return to Toronto for summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Spinks
Caledon East
W. Wilson
Wm. Wilson
Nassagaweya features church service and long weekend sales
Sacramental service at Ebenezer United Church saw Miss Pauline Elstey join the church. Nassagaweya hosted two successful farm stock and implements auctions on Saturday and Monday with brisk bidding and good turnout. Easter family news includes births and visits among local residents and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
Pauline Elstey
Mervin Wilson
Nassagaweyva
Reg. Wilfang
Nassagavveva
BL Maud Chee Marion Ferguson
Mro
Peter Pickersgill
St Canaries
Sant Mro
Wo FO Darby
Knatchbull
Campbellville
Marriage notice and local names from Cedarvale area
The notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Burt James and Miss Reta Smithy as newlyweds after a Monday ceremony in Erin. It also mentions residents Moses Burt, Melvin Cunning, Adellar Cunningham, Acton visitors, and condolences for little Jo Ann Smithhe as flowers fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol ML
Georgetown
Zinendings
Hotidays
Iest
Ane Wire
Wl Phews
Locker
Moses Burt
Melvin’ Cunningsham
Deypler
Adellar Icanninghilm
Acton
Burt James
Reta Smithy
Erin
Flewers
littieJdo-Ann Smithe
Rockwood Easter Observances and Local Happenings
Easter services in town churches were well attended and Holy Communion observed at St John’s Church. A three act play by the Eden Mills district Athletic Association drew a full hall, with praise for the cast. Film features and a Rockwood Community Club program complemented Easter weekend, while railway freshet and war-era travels shaped recent news from the area. Local visitors and family arrivals marked the holiday, with congratulations to new births and recoveries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Eden Mills” District Athletic Association
St. Lawrence
Thourand Islands
Atlantic Sea
Montreal
Quebec
Kangaroo and Fox
Rockwood Community Club
Joe Brown
Fown
Lawn
George ‘Torrance
Prescott
J. Eldon Lambert
Tallmidton
Roy Laverty
Guelph
Edith Royce
R.N
Toronto
Fred Day
Hamilton
Masters Neil
Norman Lambert
Milton Greer
Glenn
Dwward
Barbara
Tor- Fonto
Cyril E. Titt
Eis Kwood
England
New York
Titt
London
Donna
Chester
Southampton
Portsmouth
Plymouth
Winchester
Westminster
St. Paul's
Durham
Tower of Condon
Tower Bridge
Hampton Court Palace
House of Parliament
Buckingham
Lanktton
Newcastle
Peterborough
York
Mitt
Canada
Community Notes From Ballinafad El Wobls Meeting and Events
The March meeting at Mrs. Alex McKay's home on April 2 was led by the President. Devasional exercises were led by Mrs. Kirkwood and Merquilt. Mrs. Dew McNory spoke on the last chapter of the Study Book on India. Mia Young read a piece on Temperance. A Good Friday service was held at the church. Rev. Me. Flindall discussed Christ’s life and resurrection leading to Easter. The Farm Forum featured a lecture on Thursday night. Top NCATES honors went to Mrs. Ivne McEnery and Merow Ray Thompson. Lucdey door prize awarded to Mrs. WW. Viyeding. Rad Kentner of Actan will spend Easter holidays at his aunt’s. Mr. Robt. McEnery was mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Wobls
Alex. McKay
Kirkwood
Merquilt
Dew Mcknory
India
Mia Young
Flindall
Christ
Farm Forum
Ivnle McEnery
Mero
Ray ‘Thompson
Viyeding
Campbeleveillee Village Notes Share Local News
Local residents report moves and visits including Dr Beach and family moving into Lene Stevenson’s apartment. Funeral attendance cited for John Lawry’s passing in Galea. Marilyn Moore recovering after appendectomy at Milton Hospital. W I meeting chaired by Miss Jane Reid with officers elected and various reports presented by convenors. Community events include an elocution contest and birthday wishes for Mary Helen Wheelihan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatk Ace Fortunateln
Beach
Lene Stevenson
Murray McPhail
Galea
John Lawry
Marilyn Moore
Milton Hospital
A. McPhedran
Charles. King
T. Hilson
Neil Martin
George Inglis
Histor‘ical Research
George Harris
Lloyd Crawford
Kathine McPhedran
Provisional Board
W.I
Campbell Agnew
C. Agnewt
Jane Reid
J.K. Mahon
Charles King
Sec.Treas
Geo. Black
Ward Parsons
Agnew
Wr. McLaren
Wm. Buck
Frank Bill
Nelson Howard
Wm. McLaren
Wm.Buck
Thomas Whaley
F.c.jackson
J. McPhail
George Black
O. Morse
Edward Parsons
Walter Ferrier
Sge Harris
Thomas McPhail
Neilson Howard
QC. Morse
Parsons
Rh. C. Menzies
Davidson
Hamilton
Reta Hubberts
Frank P Wheellhan
Frank Quinlan
Hugh Hayes
St. Joseph's’ Church
Charles Hayes
London
Royal Connaught Hotel
Herkimer Street
Merv Frank Quinlan
Bert Ferri
Patsy
In- Rersol
Sherm
Roy Donaven
Audrey
Robert Inglis
Milestone festival notes and a Milton wedding report
The Nassageweya area reports on the township festival at Brook and a rural choir event with several local students and Danna McMillan highlighted. Doris Marie Coxe of Milton wed George Smillie on April 6 at United Church Milton with Margaret Greenslade as bridesmaid. reception at the bride’s home followed by a bridal party motor trip to Ottawa. Guests came from Milton Guelph Hamilton and Georgetown. Speed of sound is 760 mph at sea level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookcalle
Phblic
Misk Danna McMillan
Etika
Milton
Doris Marie Coxe
Stephen Coxe
Lst Telenn
Cgeorge Smittie
George Smillie
United Chirehanse
Gordon Porter
Margaret Greenslade
Cain Smillie
Proom
United States
Ottawa
Robert St
Guelph
Hamilton
Georgetown
Kennedy
Pearl
Marie
Wmi
MedlLeod
Acton
Mrr
Mars—Marvin
Yahbsley
Kathy Garry
Dewsbury's Eczema Remedy Promises Quick Comfort
An old advertisement touts Dewsbury's Eczema Remedy as effective for eczema psoriasis leg ulcers and hemorrhoids among other skin irritations. It claims long lasting relief and urges readers to buy at their druggist with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewsbury
Dewsbury's
Acton dog bylaw restricts roaming May to September
Notice from the Acton municipality states by-law 7387 prohibits dogs from running at large between May 1 and September 15 each year. Violators face a fine of $10.00. RE. Harrop, Municipal Offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanaif
Amige of
Acton
Actone Wilnot
Versana
Intiage
Harrop
Acton Village Court of Revision Notice
Acton Village Council meets as Court of Revision in Council Chamber Acton Gitario on Tuesday May 6 1947 at 7 30 pm. Appeals against Supplemental Assessment for 1947 notices dated January 7 1947 must be received by April 26 1947. Dated April 7 1947 C F Leatherland Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilage of
Acton
Gitario
Leatherland
Diet Fads Spark Doctor Warnings On Food Choices
Canadian doctors urge restraint on dieting and stimming trends. Experts say normal people should follow standard eatings unless a physician specifies restrictions. The piece cautions dieters may risk health by pursuing extreme plans.
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Edwin Watson
Watson
Fred Williamson
W. MacDonald
Presbyterian Church
George Robertson
W. C. Bradley
Nanette
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Anna Cautson
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George Stokes
Lloyd
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OAC
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Ballinafad
Campbelevilee
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U. S
Court of Revision
Milton Welding
M48 Mill
St.—Milton
Hirshway
Fifth Line
Edward Pallister
Co. F. Leatherland
Ontario
MR. Weall
E. E. Harrop
Police
Bree Press
Dillon
Gordon Currie
Ick St.es
Dooley
Arthur J. Iidin
Actan
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G. M. Hutt
William Couse and Sonn Limited
Urigh Cobbler
Tt. N. Brown
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Harris
Roros
Harn Fair
New Hampshires
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Sussex
von Hampshires
New Hampshire
More & Co. Ltd
Aven
Nacre Farm
Ro McMulkin
Edmund Ave. Weston
Public Utilities
Tox
thePublic Utilities and Corporation
Watkins
Pet
J. JR. Watkins Company
Dept
O-A-9
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Patna
Baxter's Drug Store
R. O. Stapleton
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