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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 18, 1946

Page

6

Weekend Visitors From Toronto and Nearby Cities

A list of Acton residents and friends hosting or visiting over the weekend. Names include Misa Martha Orr Toronto visiting Acton, Mra H J Jolley Sr Acton visiting Montreal, Mre Prudence Cook Toronto with the Hotchams, Mre Ethel Rawerds Boston Toronto with Shaw, Gorton Rognvaldson Marilyn Bu visiting Toronto, Brignall and family Toronto visiting Acton, W E Thompson Owen Sound visiting, Velen Greenwood Barbara Frank Toronto with Mrs August Anderson, Ray Gordon Nancy Dorothy Dunsmore Toronto visiting Sunday, and others. Also noted are Dr Hugh Austin and family planning a move to Arizona and a 50th wedding anniversary event for Edward and Mrs Freeman.

Gorton Rognvaldson Marilyn and Toronto J. J. Brignall I. L. Brignall Acton W. E. Thompson Owen Sound J. R. MacArthur Velen Greenwood Barbara Frank August Anderson Stanley Coy Sandra Ray Gordon Nancy Dorothy Dunsmore W D Robertson Douglas and Robbie F. Anderson Joe Taylor Edward Freeman Frank Freeman RF. Johntsone Doris Jean Walter A Irwin Mre Vo OB Rumiley A. Pils Jas. Symon Dan Taylor Mra Mac Symon

Engagement of Hannah May Nicol to Herbert Miller

Mr John Nicol announces the engagement of his youngest daughter Hannah May to Herbert Miller son of Mr and the late Mr Herbert Miller of Guelph Ontario. Marriage planned for April at Guelph Ontario.

John Nicol Hannah May Herbert Miller Miller Guelph Ontario

Semi-Ghost Town Zeballos Reopens Mines and Shops

Zeballos British Columbia on Vancouver Island, once a wartime ghost town with 60 residents, is reviving as mines reopen and merchants repair premises. Over 22 workers relocate, housing strains ease as trade rises, roads and the Zeballos Miner newspaper resume publication, and the town plans a summer hospital reopening amid renewed activity near Estevan Point lighthouse.

Zeballos B.C Victoria Vancouver Island Estevan Point James Cullin Zeballos Miner Lghthouse

Easter Services and Music at Local Church

Sunday April 21 1946 morning worship titled The Mystery of the Resurrection at 11 am. Sunday School and Junior Bible Class in the afternoon at 300 pm. Evening Worship pm features Easter Choral Service Sir John Stainer s Crucifixion with They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.

Prince of Life Ian Sir John Stainer

Easter Services and Sermons at Eastfil Church

Listing of Holy Week services at Eastfil Church including Good Friday matins and sermon, Holy Communion on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Easter Tuesday Communion, a Church School service, Evensong with the Easter Story, and an Easter Sunday Eucharist program with sermon I Believe in the Life Everlasting.

Urge Use Certified Seed Potatoes in 1946 Planting

Canada urges potato growers in the Maritimes and beyond to order certified seed without delay to maximize 1946 production and aid global relief. Certified seed, Foundation A, Foundation, and Small Size Grade ensure disease-free tubers. official tags confirm class, variety, certificate number, inspection date, and seal.

Marittime Canada Dominion Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Canada— Plant Protection Division

Spring Flowers Inspire Protection Of Wild Blooms

Nature lovers celebrate spring as wildflowers push through dry leaves, adding color to landscapes. Some pickers have endangered varieties by tearing roots or breaking branches, so flowers should be preserved as nature revives for summer's abundance.

Auction Sale Near Roseville Teats Tented Cattle

Auction at the farm near Roseville sells 22 cows and 2 heifers plus calves, 1 bull 14 months, 2 year olds and heifers. Cattle in good condition with some due for milk and calving in Aug Sept Oct. No reserve. cash terms. Melvin Becher, owner, A. B. Brubacher Auctioneer. Standard sale time 3:30 PM Friday April 24.

A. B. Brubacher

Burlington speaker, fire stops truck blaze on Brant Street

Burlington High School hosts judge D B Harkness as guest speaker at a local Home and School meeting. A truck on Brant Street near Anderson's Fruit Market caught fire. Fire Chief Walmsley used a portable extinguisher to quell the blaze without need for department response.

D. B. Harkness Canada Burlington Brant Street Anderson Walmsley Buriington Ite Garette

Convocation At Emmanuel College Honors Self With Degree

At a convocation Emmanuel College will award J Leonard Self minister of Norval and Union Presbyterian Churches the Bachelor of Divinity degree. Mrs Eric Stewart, a war bride from Holland, joined Capt Stewart in Georgetown after arriving from England aboard the Letitia. A fire damaged a yearege owned by James Brunton early Friday evening, with four cattle-related blazes reported over the weekend but only one caused serious damage.

Emmanuel Coexe Hev. J. Leonard Self Norval Union Presbyterian Eric Stewart Holland Georgetown Capt. Stewart Stewart James Brunton

Milton Chapter 10.D.E Organizes Drive and Funds

The John Milton Chapter 10.D.E forms a committee to canvass homes for the Save the Children Fund and votes to donate 100 dollars to that fund and 150 dollars to the War Memorial Fund. Arthur Barton, son of Mr and Mrs A Barton, shines as a tenor in The Gondoliers by the Canada Packers Operetta Society. Milton Council meets to hire a Chief of Police, Mr Canning, discharged from the RCAF. he formerly served Stratford Police and will start duties on Tuesday, April 8.

D.E Save the Children Aum John Mitton Arthur Barton A. Barton Milton Canada Packers Operette Society Milton Council Canning RCAF Stratford

Pioneer resident Mrs Simpson passes away in Nassagaweya

In her ninth year, Mrs Margaret Jane Simpson died at her son ES Simpsons home in Nassagaweya Township after a week of illness. Widow of John Simpson she was a respected pioneer. Funeral held at her residence with Rev McNeil officiating and interment in Ebenezer Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. large crowd attended. Community extends sympathy. Also notes Bloomsbury School motion pictures by R S Heatherington and local visits and farm news from Nassagaweya and surrounding towns.

Margaret Jane Simpson ES Simpson Nassagaweya Hiness Simpson John Simpson Mr. McNeil Presbyterian Church Braveside Ebenezer Cemetery Messia James Simpson Phone Fantasy John_Campbell Thas Robinson Campbell Smith Thom Simpson Bloomsbury School R. S. Heatherington National Film Board W. F. Bolas Guelph Massagaweya Wm. M. Near Kitchener

Parental Influence and Child Behavior Reflections

The piece discusses how children imitate parents and may imitate questionable actions. It notes some kids resist direct advice yet are shaped by parental conduct and tone. It warns against bragging and boasts as well as sounding off, stressing consistency between words and deeds.

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Misa Martha Orr N Acton Mra H. J. Jolley, Sr. Acton Montreal Prudence Cook Les Hotcham Ethel Rawerds Mra Ernin Boston Mra Robi. Shaw Hugh Austin Arizona Austin F. G. Blark Gunnar Lie New York Norway John Wood G. A. Dilis B.C. Gold Centre United States Gunads Ostaris Bower Avenue Wnox Church Forbes Thomson Minkstar Manse View Street Yach Alban the Martyr Canadian National Railway E.P Optometriate NT. George's 8Q Phane Joan Leslie Robert Hutton Palestine Who's Who Phil Harris Leslie Brooks William Wright Nina Foch Fox News Pride OF the Marines John Garfield Eleanor Parker Mead Area Mlica Galt Roseville Everething Melvin Becher Ita Allan Einstatmant Phome Arthur St Guelph A. Floyd Smith Quebec Street West Guelph Beatty Wood McEachern Electric Phone MI St. Actoa Georgetown Arena Modernaires Orchestra Adminion Meen Home Bakery J. F. Wilch Mill Street Talbot’s Mill ST. Acton
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