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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1943

Page

4

Neighborhood Notes From Cedarvale Harbors Many Visits

Mr and Mrs Garstang visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Smith. Mr Robert Sim of Torgate spent the weekend here. Doris Fines of Ospringe dropped by Mr and Mrs William Henderson. Pte Gorion Cox of Camp Barden spent the weekend at his home. Mrs Gordon Janet Doriz and Wes Nelson of Toronto visited friends here. L E Hunsimas Arnold and Blanche Beamsville and Mrs J O Martin Vineland visited Mrs Angus McArthur's home and other friends.

Garstang Rackwod Ed. Smith Robert Sim Torgate Doris Fines Ospringe Owiske Henderson Wm. Delaney Gorion Cox Camp Barden Gordon Margaret Doriz Wes Nelson Toronto L. E. Hunsimas Arnald Blanche Beamsville Martin Vineland Angus McArthur

Rockwood Church Variety Night and Missions Meeting

A Rockwood Wednesday evening program at the church featured Rev W J Molvor presiding with vocal and instrumental numbers by Phyllis Gray Jean Boswell Geo Harwooth and others. The interchurch World Missions conference in Guelph drew local attendance and Dr John R Mott spoke on global issues. The Boys Own Mission Band held a meeting in the United Church school room and plans for spring and summer were announced.

Phyllis ‘Gray Jean Boswell Ira Harwooth McNabb Freeman Afesars Elliot A. Ie. Gray Simpson Guelph Miss Raine Mize Della Casavin Jean ‘Tronta Joe Carlo T. Simpson Canada Miss ‘Raine Itherpiano Jpie Mosdames D. .McNabb IP. Sim W. J. Melvor Mizz Elva Pearen Rockwood World Missions iFirst Baptist Church Chalmers Church John JR. Mott Mott Atlantic South America G. ¥. Christie O.A.C Boys’ Own United Church Gordon Harris George Feal Wm. G. Edwards Ithe Blatherwick John Edwards Mra. F. Moore Duainess Lambert Twins Kenneth Anderson Acton Acton Boys J. Ward Parker Everton D. HX. Parker

St John Ambulance class enrollments and community notes

LIMEHOUSE six ladies enrolled for the St John Ambulance in Georgetown on April 6. Ten ladies attended the final class and seventh nutrition class at Mrs Ellersby’s. The April WMS meeting was at Mrs A W Norton’s home. Cpl and Mrs Smethurst and John McGowan visited. Rev C4 C. Cochrane conducted communion at the Presbyterian Church. Spr Sam Bisby, RC(E), recently returned from overseas and is at Chorley Park Military Hospital for treatment. Mink Harvey Norton and Kay visited Toronto. Mrs S Glady spent the weekend there and received a telegram from her husband posted from an eastern port. She met him in Toronto after nearly three years overseas.

Hore St. John's Ambulance Georgetown Harry Brown S. Ba Wright Presbyterian Church Sam Bisby R.ce Chorley Park Military Hospital Mink Harvey Norton Kay Toronto S. Glady

Death of Robert McCauley Remains Noted in Community

The community newspaper notes the death of Robert McCauley at Peel Memorial Hospital in Brampton on Monday April 5th. He was 86 or 87 years old and a respected local resident with a Conservative and Orange Lodge background. He leaves a widow and several children in Toronto, Detroit, and Brampton. Funeral services were held at Georgetown with interment at Glen Williams. the Orangemen also conducted a grave service.

Robert McCauley Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton Christing McDonald Tallamore John Toronto Donald Detroit Ducat Dublin Lodge Mra. McNally Fred Lyons XY. R. Campbell R. Barr Norrie Townsend John Fage Stayner John McCauley C.N.R BR. Puckering J. McNabb Collingwood

Charles Burchill Passes Second Year Medical Exams Toronto

Congratulations extend to Charles i Burchill who successfully passed his second year medical examinations at the University of Toronto. Mr Bert Weeks injured after a billiards accident fracturing two ribs on the floor. Wellington County Live Stock Improvement Association receives notice from Dr W Moynihan that Wellington is a restricted area for bovine tuberculosis eradication.

Charles i Burchill University of ‘Toronto Bert Weeks Wellington County Live ‘Stock Improvement Association Thas Moynihan Dominion Department of

War Workers Drive Funds for Red Cross

A wartime drive by iRunch iRress workers raised 9177.00 for the Red Cross. In Georgetown a council meeting focused on gar age base reallection as a key issue. George Edward Nurse filed at St Michael's Hospital after months of illness. Miss Ethel Patings of Millon covered store management. Harold Burrows moved to a war plant in Matton. Thirty eight women enrolled in St John Ambulance nursing class at Legion Hall with Dr Wl Mams lecturing and Mrs Grieve demonstrating.

Georgetown George Edward St.tchael's Hospital fTarenta Waccalay Ethel Pat" Jemls Millon Stonk Imanagerahp Harold “Burrows Matton St. John “Ambulance Association Ilegion Wl. Mams Mira Grieve Herald

Ballinafad Community Honors Couple With Shower

Ballinafad friends gathered last Thursday evening to toast Mr and Mrs Wim Delaney on their recent marriage. A mixed shower conveyed best wishes and a gift collection while praising Margaret andBIN for church and social commitments. The note wished lasting happiness and invited their return to the village.

Phyllis Foreman Toronto Iher Ihame Mira Foreman Norma McKechnie Woranta Dan McKechnie Bunty Ibeen Swindlehurat Hare Joanna “Shortill Thor FW. Shortill Wim. Delaney Margaret Bin Glarance Jove Hong

Social News From Marble Town Family Gatherings

Mrs A Prost and daughter from Toronto spent the week in Marble Town visiting Mr and Mrs Thompson and other relatives. Many local families hosted guests over Sunday and Friday evenings with messages of well wishes and holiday cheer.

Nassacaweya W I Holds Charity Dance and Meeting

The Nassacaweya W I held a monthly meeting led by Mrs. Yoseph Frank with small attendance. Donations were raised for War Service League Acton Salvation Army Chinese Relief Fund and others while a quilting bee and Good Friday lunch event supported local workers. Several community members hosted visits and weddings were noted as Maple syrup production continued with dances at Brookville Hall attracting a favorable crowd.

Yosyph Firank Confederation War Service League Acton Salvation Army Chinese Relief Fund Miso Jena Ithal Aly Shoys Ite Iberant Ito Mra. W. Kennedy Intana Iminde Ita Aise Mira Sarvice Brookville Fallsand Joseph Firank Alck Nice Wim Thor Sohclal -Aide Frank Garved Mary Eliott Hegpelar Mr. i James Mrooka Baby Helen Morton EB. Tindale Brookville Halt Bury Boos Guelph Joseph’ Frank Nassagaweya W. I Brookville Percy Woods Flamboro Station Chris, Frank John Wilson

Boy Scouts Test First Aid Skills for ARP Posts

At Kingston Ontario a medical examiner spent the evening assessing a large group of Boy Scouts who were to pass first aid tests in hopes of serving at ARP First Aid Posts.

Kingston, Ont

Found in a salvage bin near Marble Arch

London report from CP notes a salvage-find item located not far from Marble Arch. The fragmentary text offers limited details beyond the location and context of discovery.

London Marble Arch

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