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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1946

Page

11

Burlington Mons Club Hosts Annual Ladies Night

The Trinity Mons Club held its annual Ladies Night with a well attended banquet in the gym and an evening of entertainment. Stella Mitchell arrived with baby Jacqueline at Vreeman station, delighting husband Doug Mitchell and family. Mrs Russell Peart adds names for a forthcoming tea party. Burlington Fruit Market faced a $10,000 fine and costs after inspectors cited price display violations. Justice Langdon presided with J O'Reilly KC for the Crown and Lingd PD Dingle KC for the defense.

Trinity Mons Club Stella Mitchell Baby Jacqueline Vreeman Station Doug Mitchell Junction St Mra Russell Peart W. T. BG Burlington Langdon O'Reilly Crown Lingd PD Dingle

Local Notices Chronicle Gentle Socials and Church Events

Dozens of brief items note visits between Guelph and nearby towns, young people at the Church of Canada conference in Mulsburg, and family gatherings at Halmalad and St Catharines. The Farm Forum banquet in Dullsburgh featured Dr Reaman of the OAC. retirement honors for Mr and Mrs Hexdon. and gift presentations. A social evening prior to Dan McLean's removal included a box social raising funds for Bazalons, with readings and a Bulova wristwatch presentation. The Hillsburg and Presbyterian groups hosted programs, plays, and talent spots, with a sizable yet weather-affected turnout and a note on a hospital stay for John Aitken.

Kenneth Robertson Church of Canato Mulsburg O Joan Aitken Master Sherlock Foreman Halmalad Albert McWulliams Jean Morrison Puslinch William Webb Guelph George (Ohertn Farm Forum Dullsburgh Erin Townatup Reaman OAC Blanche McKinnon Presbyterian Church Francis Hexdon Ren McKengey Ceremames Mary Cooke Stuart Sinclair Archie Sinclair RL van Norman Geer. Hobertson Elliott Alex. McPhedran Dan Wren Grace Burrows Toronto W.A.C Baliinatad

Campbellville Annual Meeting Notes War Brides Plan

The Campbellville annual meeting of the Womens Canadian Club WC held at Mrs Roy Parker’s home with Mrs Cameroun Agnew in charge. Key reports showed $1000 on hand by the guilt convener Mrs James Maton and $19000 in hand for secretary treasurer Mrs George Black. Four quilts to be presented to English War brides coming to reside in Campbellville. A $300 donation to the Hoy Scout movement supported by J Vinyant and S Cramp. A $100 loan fee for non members for wheel loan. Many members attended, with details on officers and committees listed. A damaged text fragment references Mr Withiam Bock’s recent marriage and social notes including local visits and community events.

Othe Mra Roy Parker Mre Cameroun Agnew James Maton George Black No 10 Hoy Scout Movement Campbellville J Vinyant S Cramp James Mahon Mia Howson Lah Cameron Agnew Jane Mainpage View Mrsett 1St View Mia Charles King Men Cisne Hijack Morell Pood Mire Lloyd Craywfont William McLaren William Ruck Janes Mahon George Harris G Stokes Nell Martin Canwenier George Teglis Tom Whales Walter Ferrier Withiam Bock Frank Math Wo McTaren Kameran Agnow Miraay McPhail No. Wi Charles King Melon Hood Mra G Black Sheila Tehanney Nell McPhail Robert McPhail Door Pote Melvin Hood Archie Cairns la Ariel Dianne Mitchell Catharine Cunde Aliee Sharpe Lloyd Crawford Jed Falgar Catrna Thomas Robert Toglia George Inglis Familly Walter Hlenheim ol-Ma Meadray Mahon Willam Inglis Dick James Willam Vanasickle WT Dick Milton C. A’ Elsely Nelson Vansickle Toronto Mr. Young Georgetown

Use DDT For Dogs Debris For Cats

Fleas troublesome where dogs and cats kept in the summer and fall. a spray with 5 percent DDT or 10 percent dust on floors and sleeping areas is effective. Cage rubbed with 10 percent DDT powder, but pyrathrum or derris powder for cats to avoid ingestion. DDT is not dangerous when directions are followed. avoid DDT biallations.

Oakville Rotary Ladies Night at Crofton Villa

Oakville Rotary Club held a Ladies Night at Crofton Villa on Monday evening in April. About 40 members and guests were entertained by a program organized by skilled members. Wing Commander Acton Fleming, home on leave, visited his mother Mrs Ivey.

Oakville Fay Soranto Wallis Dymond Gregory Mary Vatutic Upper Canada College Boutham England Toronto

WOCTU Monthly Meeting At the Little Home

Members of the WOCTU held their monthly gathering at Mrs J Little’s home with D2 in attendance. Mrs Ostrander read a letter of protest to Premier Drew on proposed liquor legislation and a donation was handed in for the program. Members discussed grain needs, charity beverage relief, and a tribute to a deceased member with hymns and prayer. A theater item, presentations, and a film were part of the evening, followed by thanks to organizers and attendees.

Woctu Hed Mies J Little Joel Laalir Ostrander Uae Leverton Hag Drew Benerays Tooma PSC Pia Clumb Harris Presbyterian Church Mo Wing J. Freeman Om Kink Svac OAC Gauelph Falbo Guelph Erin Pustineh Poamesa Hown Hall LOO Roy Wack Wellington County Atanis Wesley Newlands Ontario Farm Forums Thompson C. YO S. D. Strothers Welington Milas Cecilia Synott Framosa Wo. Taylor Marion Dorchester Kathleen Toronto H. Moag Newmarket Gee. E. Johns A. F. Jonas J. Hall Mrats Kk Family Jen. Wilkinson Frank Peddie Elia Wanless Milton Hospital

Organ recital thrills Knox Church audience in Georgetown

An organ recital by Kenneth Flar rison at Knox Church drew a large crowd in Georgetown. The event highlighted potential as a site for a new industry that could create up to 200 jobs over three years. Burial of Mrs. John St. Gallop, widow of a former Norval resident, took place at Silkfest Cemetery on Tuesday morning, March 2. A Legion sponsored Wet came Home and Reunion event followed on Saturday night with attendees and notable names.

Knox Church Kenneth Flarrison Georgetown John St. Gallop Norval Silkfest Turaday The Legion Ennourtes Wfi

Limehouse Memorial Hall Winners and Community Event Recap

Limehouse winners Hay Weosler and Mra S Mat ews Me Walter Ferrier won a lucky day prize. Music for dancing supplied by the Mhythi Rules with Jor Seoham as floor manager. A community meeting at Mr Ao Benton’s home featured a talk by Rod. Davidson and a Farm stem Magazine plan event. Donations totaled $1160 to Save the Children Fund. Neighbors farewelled Mero and Mra Garnett Kas. A district reform meeting was held in Millan. health reports noted water contamination with one source still unfit for use.

Caches Limehouse Memorial Hall Keideay Hay Weosler Mra S. Matews Walter Ferrier Jor Seoham Ao Benton TD Bailey Rod. Davidson Thor Farmstem Magazine I Few Faye Faye Doarvideons Gauethe Save the Children Meafanus Smethurat Frank, Brown Gisby Millan Department of Health Tee AW Benton Rtende Torontoe Ro Lane Rose Norton Hiamonton Ulall Mero Mra Garnett Kas Crewton's Gisby Sani Helen Meredith Wim Mitchell Miro Kary Collowwy Nenghbors Joe Mcdonald Trine Rigvo Euchie Kamen Russell McDonald Joe McDonaldt Noor

Cedarvale Community Notes Visit Guests and Welcomes

Cedarvale social items report Mere Sanith spending weekend at her home with Mr and Mrs Daviedeen of Ace Jon visiting on Sunday with Mrs Ang ue McArthur. Mr and Mrs Mulder welcomed guests Martin and Must James of Brampton. Mrs Murten, and Mrs Mo Vortet of Hallina visited. Mrs Wiskdia was recently wed and given a lovely gift before moving to near TMbborg.

Mere Sanith Bronte Apenthe Mra Daviedeen Ace Jon Angue McArthur Mia Mo Vortet Hallinafad Mulder Martin Aft Must James Brampton Whalcel Cedarvale Tiane Mire Wiskdia Tmbborg Mao Arthur Johnaoe Harela Af Nerval

Community Evening at Towoethip Hall Draws Large Crowd

NASSAGAWEYA a large crowd attended a Monday evening program at Towoethip Hall Brookville presented by Falardt Brothers Rett Kingers under the Women's Institute The Yellow Mission Band of Abene ser United Church held their monthly meeting under the direction of Mr Henry Fat with good attendance. Friends of Mrs Robina Andean regret her illness and wish for her speedy recovery. Mr KG Wilson of Avton reported his wife, a British war bride, was en route from Halifax on Westnes. King Counten died on mantle of snow Monday. Mrs Wallace and Mr Wallace have moved to a new home near Acton. Mr Vert Nightingale of Orangeville visited his parents Niptinghamale In at Sunday.

Towoethip Hall Brookville Falardt Brothore Yleather Mission Band Abeneser United Church Kg Woilon Avton Aquilanta Talifax Westnesaly Kounten Mroko G Wilson Knatchbull Mis Wo Wallace Acton Vert Nightingate Orangeville Mera Arnur

Small Advertisements Fragment With Mixed Notices

A cluttered early 20th century classifieds page shows varied items and requests. Includes rental and employment notes, farm equipment, plumbing services, poultry and farming ads, real estate for sale, and a testimonial about asthma relief seeking free information.

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