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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1944

Page

11

Young People Stage Play A Pair of Country Kids

The Neighborhood News notes a full house on Wednesday as the Young People presented A Pair of Country Kids TM very humorous with a moral. Listings mention locals Reta Allan Guelph and others visiting, moves to Silver Creek, and Easter visits from Miss Phyllix Foreman Toronto. Farmers report a poor year for syrup making.

Reta J Allan Arnold McEnery Robert Shortii Weston Fred Shortill Hilliard McCallum Toronto Robert McEnery Norma McKechnie

War Service Gifts Mark Easter Observance in Georgetown

In Georgetown the St George's Church of England War Services committee plans Easter gifts for 59 men overseas and 45 men and two women in service in Canada. The Georgetown and District Local Ration Board issued 4229 new ration books between March 29 and April 1. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for John Calder Martin a Georgetown resident of 17 years who died suddenly at work Friday. His age was 68 or 69. Victory Loan officers named with L F Fleck and W F Bradley as chairs and other posts allocated.

Canada St. George's Church of England War Services Committee Georgetown and District March Star Nlxtt Yount L. EF. Fleck W. F. Bradley Fleck E. V. MacCormack Walter Carpenter R. B. Foulls Herald

Easter Activities and Community Notes in Moffat

Miss Marie Ireland spends Easter at home in Nelson as Mrs Fraser and Catherine visit Hamilton. Mr Charles Wenderson spoke at Nassapowey Church on Good Friday. The WMS met at Mrs Black’s with Mrs Drummean of Guelph as guest speaker. Life membership awarded to Mrs Verne Campbell. Several locals and visitors from Hamilton and Milton seen at gatherings. Easter services well attended. No 3 school Easter program praised. Miss Ireland led pupils in a praised dramatic finale. Lloyd Campbell returns to Toronto after Navy posting.

Marie Ireland Nelson A. W. Fraser Catherine Hamilton Charles ‘Wenderson W. M.S W. F. Black Mra. Drummean Guelph W. Mls Verne Campbell Mra Campbell Edna Roberts Charles Roberts Mary Baynton No. 3 Miss Ireland Lloyd Campbell Toronto Lloyd Royal Canadian Navy Montreal

Campbellville April meeting of the W I

The Campbville women’s institute met at Mrs. Georges home with president Mrs Howden Lush in the chair. Mrs Lloyd Crawford spoke on Citizenship and Mrs J K Mahon reported welfare matters. Miss Sadie Buck and Mrs J K Mahon were named delegates to the forum committee. Refreshments were served.

W. I George Its Howden’ Lush Lloyd Crawford J. K. Mahon Sadie Buck Brookville Sadie Buck Mra Alex. Near James de Forest George Inglis Netwon Howard George Harris

Holiday Visitors Spread Across Towns in Past Week

Mr Henry Martin from the weet and Mas Lolz Vandonl of Drarun visited Mr and Mrs Waflacs Gregson during the past week. Mr and Mrs Fred McCutcheon and Jack of Acton spent Good Friday with Mr and Mrs Ballentine and family. Mrs Henry Graham of Zurich and son Joe of Stratford spent the eastern holidays at their home here. Mrs Wm Carmichael and daughter who spent the winter in Orangeville are holidaying at the Terson home before returning west. Mr Walter Shaw of Weston Kenneth Ballentine of Toronto and Hoss Ballentine Brampton spent the holiday at their respective homes. Mr and Mrs Winter and son Toranto returned home after spending the holiday with the Leeson family. Mr and Mrs Marvin Cox and Shirley of New Toronto and AC Melvin Cox of Camp Borden spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Albert Masroll.

Henry Martin Weet Mas Lolz Vandonl Drarun Waflacs Gregson Fred McCutcheon Jack Acton Apent Terson Walter Shaw Weston Kenneth Ballentine Toronto Hoss Ballentine Brampton Winter Toranto Leeson Marvin Cox Shirley New Toronto AC Melvin Cox Camp Borden Albert Masroll

Ospringe Women's Institute Plans Bazaar and Contests

The April Ospringe Women’s Institute met at Men A Fisher’s home with eighteen members present. Officers were elected, plans discussed for the District Annual Bazaar and bulb and seed exchanges, thanks read, and Mrs Gordon Aitken appointed to write to the boys overseas. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and refreshments.

Ospringe Women's Institute A. Fisher Gordon Aitken Fines George Cook K. Kalthoff C. Kalthoff Joan Toronto Kalthoff Arnold Sunter Camp Borden Mra Sunter Gail Erin EB. Sunter Errett Suntor Charles Acton Hart Weeks Barrie F. Brydon Nell McKinnon Hilsburg G. G. Robertson Everton D. G. Robertson Alvin McCutcheon Guelph Austin McCutcheon Ruby Patsy Dickinson Robert Fisher Pre Dan Hindley F. W. Johnson Thornice Mr. Johnson Farx Paes

Community Notes on Visits and Farewell Gift

Mrs. H Parker spent Sunday with her son Omar Parker in Acton. Jimmy Fountain is holidaying with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McEnery. John Aston Mrs. Pattey and Mrs. Robert Pattey visited with Beverly Hepburn in Acton. Teddy Fountain with Roy Hindley at Ospringe. James Barden visited John Stewart in Guelph. Mrs. G. G. Robertson visited son Norman Robert and family in Jean. Glenna and Marie Parker holidaying with grandmother Mrs. Parker. Mr T D McCutcheon heard from son Robert overseas with the RC A F. Neighbors honored Glendeaning family with a presentation on their departure reading by Archie Lashley and chair by Geo Hilton.

H. Parker Omar Parker Acton Jimmy Fountain Jesse McEnery John Aston Robert Pattey Guelph Beverly Hepburn Teddy Fountain Roy Hindley Ospringe James Barden

Easter Services Shine Across Rockwood Parishes

Easter services at Ati St John’s and Holy Communion drew good crowds as Canon PD R Smith led services. A Easter pageant at United Church titled For Those That Mourn impressed many, with Mrs J Ac Ulttle directing T T S class. A hospital update notes improvements for Mrs James Meadows and Colin Kitching and praise for others, including wedding and birth notices, with many local visitors named.

Ati St. John's Church PD. R. Smith Neal Waxon Fils United Church J. Ac Ulttle City Hall Guelph James Meadows Howard -“Meadows Colin Kitching George Liverty Ianke Langford Guelph General Hospital Lou” Edwards India Owen Sound Dorry Smith T. H. Brownlee St. George's Church Frank Ostrander Wm. Bruce Jack McPhereon London Redfern Hrantford Bit Guthrly Nancy Toronto Mra Pett Hamilton Dan" Barrie Mira Johnston Howat Glanworth Wm. Torrance Torrance Elgin Crispin Brantford K. B. Waller Kingston Fred Hamilton

Limehouse Women’s Institute Meeting Notes and Local Happenings

Thirteen ladies attended the Limehouse Women's Institute regular meeting at Mrs. A. W. Benton's home. The roll call named a garden wish. members reported perfect yearly attendance. navy league donations were given. jam for Britain contributed $43.15. May meeting at Mrs. Norton’s. various social visits noted, with Rev. Cochrane conducting services and local performances by Mr. Sam Glady.

Limehouse Women's Institute A. W. Benton Wright Qiby Benton Navy League Mitchell F. W. LC Scott Mission Britain Moncey Hed Cross Knitting Mra Mra. Kirkpatrick E. Miller Mra R. McVey

Car gadget sparks alarms among London residents

A London reader said the new car gel starter keeps him awake, likening its whirr to an air raid siren and describing it as a troubling modern device. More complaints cite persistent mechanical noise disturbing sleep.

London

Easter visitors and local moves noted in small town

Terra Cotta residents host Easter guests including Mr Johnson and family while other locals welcome visitors from Toronto and Stewarttown. Moves include C Higgins and family to Toronto and J Duncan visiting from Toronto. A sudden death of Mira Premwood prompted condolences as births and local news share space with farming and fishing notes.

Pasture Wanted Near Toronto for Young Cattle

Specially good pasture wanted for young cattle with reliable farmers not far from Toronto for cash per head. Send fall particulars to

Toronto

Notice to Creditors in Annis W. Cree Estate

Creditors of Annis H. Cree late of Erin township Wellington county must file their claims with F. Leatherland Acton Ont solicitor for executors James W Cree and Sarah Jane Loltch by April 15 1944. Claims must be proved under the Estates Act andSection 51 Chapter 165 WH 8 1937.

Annis WU Cree Erin County of Wellington Annis H. Cree Pated Sant Acton Ontario F. Leatherland James W. Cree Sarah Jane Loltch

Tenders for frame barn at Norval in 1944

Tenders up to May 1 1944 invited for purchase of a large frame barn 50 90 feet on Lot 12 Con 11 Exquesing Norval containing many heavy timber pieces including rafters joists and girders plus siding battens flooring and steel track. Inspection on weekdays. Payment on acceptance of tender and removal by August first.

Con Norval Henry Ballance

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