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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1941

Page

4

Local Fallsburg and Area Visit and Holidays Notes

T A Robertson of Toronto visits her daughter and Mrs Winifred Thomson in Fallsburg. Bressey of Guelph calls on brothers and sister in law Allen Bressey. Guelph daughters spend Good Friday with Wm Cheyne. Miss Welen Gawdy of Toronto spends Easter with Mr and Mrs Wm Ballantyne. Maple syrup season brief in district with some spires pulled. Miss Mag Worth of Alton visits aunt Eleanor Cheyne. Belwood visitors Mr and Mrs Thomson and son Charhant. Mrs Henry Near Acton returns home after visiting daughters Wessey and Bersey. William Earl infant son of Haines Bent ill. hopes for speedy recovery. Wm Cheyne Sr Jr and Miss Eleanor Cheyne visit Charley Booth at Alton.

T. A. Robertson Toronto Winifred ‘Thomson Tne Yeart Bessey Guelph Allen Bressey Wm. Cheyne Welen Gawdy Wm. Ballan Mag Worth Alton Eleanor Cheyne Boes Thomson N Chrahant Belwood W. Thomson Henry Near Acton W. Wessey Alex Bersey Hiness William Earl Haines Bent Cheyne Cheyne Jr Fleanor Cheyne Charley Booth

Community Personals and Weekend Visits Across Townships

Local residents travel to family homes and attend Easter gatherings across Guelph township, Erin, Aberfoyle, and surrounding areas. Notable movements include Mr George Robertson visiting the Webb family, Miss Struthers staying with James Struthers, and various residents relocating farms or visiting relatives over the holiday weekend. Road conditions flagged as poor on regional highways.

War fund event nets thirteen dollars for Women's Institute

The April committee of the Women's Institute raised thirteen dollars at a Tuesday evening event in which prizes were won by Mrs. Steve Norrie and Mrs. EZ Beerman. Tea towels were raffled and a lucky number held by Mr. Harvey Devereaux contributed to the total. Numerous local residents attended and a follow up WAS meeting featured prayers, a solo, and remarks on the Life of Dr. Goforth.

Women's Institute A. W. Benton Steve Norrie EZ Beerman Joe_Racs Mise Gladys Millieré Arthur Knowles C. Gale Goforth

Rockwood School Breaks For Winter Vacation

Rockwood schools closed last Thursday afternoon for the Eastern holidays and students at the continuation school enjoy a brief winter break. Reports of Lent services at St John’s Church, Easter attendance, and community deaths mark this week in Rockwood and area. Frank Major of Guelph General Hospital died after a brief illness with funeral and interment details noted. Anson A. Smith of Windsor and Rene Annie Magee are named in obituaries with family connections to Rockwood. Community notices list local visits, hospital stays, and church events reaching into the wider township.

Hollings E. A. Brooks St. John's Church Frank Major Guelph General Hospital William Wm. J. Cordon Wim. G. Edwards Rockwood Fine Highway 2 Robert Oustie Guelph Anson A. Smith Windsor Mr. Smith W. E. Smith Fred Smith Wellington Smith E. F. McIntyre A. A. Wilson W. BB. Royce Fred S. Hamilton Charles Thatcher John Henderson Thomas Garstang Gen. I. Pearen Rockwood Cemetery Fred-he-lenv Rene Annie Magee St Orme Windiph James Grierson Charles Bernard Mop. Barry St .Joseph's Ce Ae. A The United Church W. Gardiner

Burlington News Roundup from Burlington Township

A window plant display shows fruiting on a plant with two ripe marines and several green ones. Welfare Board reports a move related to relief costs, noting costs were 200 dollars more than the prior year. Town hall meeting covered plans for christening the Corvette TLM CGS in the coming weeks. High School board endorses TB testing for all pupils and orders Medical Officer of Wealth to implement fall operations. Nelson township council rejects Burlington’s offer to renew fire protection at 1250 yearly. clerk tasked to inform Burlington authorities.

Utter Sai Tlm.cg.s Burlington Nelson Township

Spring seeding underway and community notes from Jarvis area

Spring seeding has begun in the district with field work noted near Knottbbull and Darbyville. Local residents including Mrs Nightingale and families visited relatives over Good Friday and weekend. Reports mention a favorable winter for fall wheat and ongoing church services across the area.

Bert Nightingale Darbyville Norman Webber Lakeview Toronto Arthur Nightingale C. A. Darby Knafelibull Lucknow Flurrey Bridgman Waterdown

Georgetown Club Hosts Waller Mesinge Lecture Night

Canadian writer and world traveler Mesinge spoke at the Liana Club dinner held at the McGibbon House on Monday evening. Willi Gilman of Glen Williams celebrated his 80th birthday with family at Glenview Farm last Sunday. Ed McWhirter spoke on Paper Making at St. Berlington Lions Club last night, joined by T Elson and ALC Welk on the trip.

Waller Mesinge Othe Liana Club T. Elson Alc. Welk Mr. McWhirter Herald

Local Gossip Notes Report Sitings and Visits

Miss Phillis Smith of Guelph spent Sunday at her home here. A number in this election have started working on the land. Mr and Mrs 2,9 Martin and Theodore of Vineland spent Easter at the home of Mrs Angus McArthur. Auke Mulder of Stratford spent a few days with friends here. Mr Sm ith Griffith Sr has been confined to his bed with the flu. Mr James Cox of Ballinafm spent Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs William Cox. Mr Wesley Newson of Toronto spent the weekend with his brother Mr Thomas Nelson. The beef ring has started with Mr Thomnas Nelson as the butcher.

Phillis Smith Guelph Martin Theodore Vineland Angus Mc.Arthur Auke Mulder Stratford Smilth Griffith Sr James Cox Ballinafm William Cox Wesley Newson Toronto Thomas Nelson Thomnas Nelson

CREWSON CORNER visits across towns this Easter weekend

Mr and Mrs George McBain with Murray and Jackie visited Chester McBain on Sunday. Lorne Walters and son visited Lynd Smith. Robert Brown visited his parents in Ottawa. Mrs Brown and sister dined at Brampton. Alex Mochriv Allan Marion and Bobble visited Herb Allan Friday. Pte Chester McBain of RCA in Sussex NB visited parents last week. Jack McCaw of Buffalo NY spent Easter with relatives.

George McBain Murray Jackie Wespleler Chester McBain Lorne Walters Lynd Smith Robert Brown Ottawa Robert ‘Brown Brampton Alex Mochriv Allan Marion Bobble Herb Allan Pte RCA Sussex N.B Jack McCaw Buffalo N.Y

Oakville Board Estimates Levy Aims Tax Cut

Oakville boards submit estimates for 191 and levy for the year to reduce the tax rate by two thirds of a mill. Town council honors Lieutack Blakelock for navigation skill. Veterans, officers, and SB Company Lorne Seats join Vimy Memorial service at St Johns United Church. Early closing by law survives council scrutiny.

Board of Education

Easter visits and condolences noted in Marsville area

The district records Easter visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson and others to Toronto Fergus and Guelph. Sympathy is extended to Mrs Harry Phillips on the death of Mr Phillips. locals mention holidays with families, a church funeral, and a Mrs Mel Lloyd Deering leaving to train in the RAF.

Robert Jackson Toronto Alim Clarence McPherson Grand Valle Nodwell Harry Phillips Alano Phillips Concession Erin Township Agnes Armstrong Ant Herman —Pearing Donna Whestee Wilson Marsville Thos. Smith Marsville United Church Mel Lloyd Deering RAF

Marriages and local society notes from Campbellville area

Mary Wilsont of Campbellville wed on Saturday in a rosé dress with matching accessories. Attendants included Albert Harris Acton’s sister. Honeymoon planned in Toronto Niagara Hamilton Acton. Items mention illnesses, visits, and road conditions. Maple Sugar season noted. local business sale and moves amid District community updates.

Mary John M. Wilsont Campbellville Mr. Albert Harris Acton Cof Toronto Niagara Thamilton Acton Eo Kennedy Vernon Cole Davenport Neil Marlin

FOR SALE ADS AND AUCTION NOTICE ITEMS

Classified sale notices and auction details. Includes for sale items such as a 185 De Luxe Ford Coach, building lots on Bower Avenue and North Side Road, a New College building sale, and an Alaska breeding stock listing. Also warns about dogs at large with by law enforcement notice and police chief statement.

Bower Avenue North Side Wallace Survey GEO. Murray

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