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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 20, 1944

Page

4

Community Notes From Exeter and Acton Districts

Everton F O Norman McLeod and daughter Dorothy of Exeter visited Rev. J. P. Me Mire and family. A D Robertson of London spent days with Merv James Black. Sunday visitors at Mrs G Robertson’s home included Mr and Mrs Phyllis and Clerice Acton. McDonald couple, wintering in Toronto, returned home. TD McQuichron hosted Marion and Marvin Altken Lakelet and Mrs Jean Roberson Eden Mills with LAC Gordon Ait ken Guelph. Fred Murray and wife bought property in Acton and moved.

F. O. Norman McLeod Dorothy Exeter J. P. Me A. D. Robertson Londons Peat Bee Meting Merv James Black On G. Robertson Mra Phyllis and Clerice Acton TD. McQuichron T. G. Altken Marion Marvin Lakelet Jean Robertson Eden Mills LAC Gordon

Community Notices and Local Events Mix

OSPRINGE and area residents share updates from funerals to hospital admissions. Mrs George Kingsbury attended her aunt Mrs G Kingsbury’s funeral in Campbellville. George Grundy welcomed a daughter. Lestie Webb hospitalized again in Guelph. Acton guests visit, milking machine installed, and permits granted for farming. The Women Institute and Acton Legion hosted a successful Basser and Bingo with prize donations from merchants and a school-made quilt won by John Williamson.

IR. Kingsbury Duncan Kingsbury G. Kincebury Campbellville Rod Marx George Grundy Guelph Hospital Lestie Webb Norman Robertson Phyllis Glenlee Acton D. G. Robertson Alf Winter Gustic W. J. Jackson Alvin Bisher AC Neg. Carter Prince Edward Island Miles Joan Kalthoff Toronto Nell McKisinon Hillsburg F. Brydon Kenneth Robertson Congo Farm Women's Institute Acton Legion John Williamson

Nas hagaweya resident Mrs. Gilbert Kingsbury dies at home

Mrs. Gilbert Kingsbury widow of the late Gilbert Kingsbury died at her home near Ebenezer church after a period of ill health. Her funeral was held from her home then at Ebenezer United Church with Rev. H W Pickeragill Rev. E M Carter and Rev. Geo. Simpson. Interment followed in Ebenezer cemetery. She leaves two daughters Mrs. George Lamb and Mrs. Fred Fletchay plus son William Kingsbury and several grandchildren. The community offers condolences to the family.

Nashagaweys Gilbert Kingsbury Ebenezer Church Ebenezer United Church H.W. Pickeragill E. M. Carter Jas. Moffat Donald Clark Robert J. Anderson Ebenezer’ United Church W.ms. and Woman's Association Reg. Wilson Acton G. T. Wilson Mildred Wilson Ross Wilson Knatchbull Wm. J. Morley Peterboro Duncan Moffat Misa Jean Logie Robertson Mia Jean Roberteoma Donald Ferguson Toronto

Easter gatherings and games in Limehouse area

Limehouse residents and visitors shared Easter with local families and soldiers. An event at Limehouse school hosted Bardon’s orchestra, with eleven table cards, highest score by Fred Brown and C Rae Meredith, proceeds aiding the wartime fund. Other gatherings included visits from Toronto guests and a party at the Millieres home with an electric iron prize.

A. Hill Hamilton Deals Hill Denix RICN Fred Brown C.rae Meredith War Fund W. T W. Ivens Eacter Newtons Stobert Lindsay Re. J. Noble Mrs. J. Scott

Rockwood United Church concert rich in variety

The Boys' Own Mission Band event at United Church Rockwood featured Rev. John Ward as chair and included instrumental solos by Willard Rudd and Mrs. Gordon Alten, vocals by Gladys Hanna, duets, and a life membership presentation. An offering of 23.23 supported missionary work. after the program artists were hosted to lunch by the WMS.

United Church John Ward Willard Rudd Guelph Acton Bays Chester Burt Hillsburg Alleda Bacon Grandpaw Saeiarnes A. Beard A. Cantelon Mire J. Ayles Gordon Alten Ospringe Gladys Hanna Nell Norman Lambert Messia George Gordon George H. Pearen Russel Peart Birs Ernest Benham Eldon Lambert Acton W. M.S W.A. of the United Church Albert Maltby David Fred Lambert Net

Easter Holiday News From Nassagaweya District

Easter week notes in Nassagaweya recount school resumption after holidays. Pries of Mr Sam Premk sorrows over illness confinement. Dot Massey of Acton spent holidays at Keanady home. Friends wish Mr Lawrence Davenport of Kitchener a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Smith of Toronto visited their daughter. Jimmie called on parents Mr and Mrs Copeland. Walter Freeman family gathered at Fred Freeman’s home. Busy Bees dance at Brookville supports war work. Wilmer Watkins and children of Acton visited Stan Robertson family.

Tony Mendel Babe Guelph J. Ward Barbara Toronto Leonard Nightingale Fred Hamilton Brown J. Ayles Sam Premk Dot Massey Acton Keanady Lawrence Davenport Kitchener and Mix Wilmer Watkins Stan Robertson

Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements at Erin

Public auction at Lot 7 Ninth Line Erin on Friday April at 1 o clock offers horses cattle pigs and implements. Items include Pelgian and Clyde horses three and four years old grade and Holstein cattle due May and April, Yorkhire sows, plus a Case 18 22 Tractor and various farming tools and machinery. No reserve as farm rented.

Hax GP. Lenlie Hons Vovel Erin Pelgian Clyde Aide WeCormick-Deering Yvon DeLaval McCormick- Deering Ayrshire Jernwyon Massey Harris Stewart

Public Auction At McLaren Castle Farm April 25 1546

The undersigned invites bids at public auction on Tuesday April 25 1546 at 1 pm at McLaren Castle Farm two miles south of Belfountain and three miles north of Cheltenham Calefon Township. Cattle include 17 cows and 8 Hereford cows plus calves and yearlings, two York sows, two Percheron horses, mowers and implements. Cash on day of sale. no reserve as Low consolidates stock and gear.

McLaren Castle Belfountain Cheltenham Calefon G. C. Burt & Sons Hillsburg York M. H Low Castle Farm Tun McLaren Castre, x

Unclear Fire Brigade Vote Aims at Children’s Dept

The School Board unanimously approved $10 for the Evin Agricultural Society to fund the Children’s Department of the 1546 patse Vrt. The board seeks greater interest in graves in this department, noting improvements last year.

Agricultural Society

Brick Double House and Other Homes on Main Street

Advertisement listing multiple properties including a two storey triple brick business block with garage and large parking, suitable for stores offices apartments or factory. Notes well tenanted residences on Lake Avenue Church Street Guelph and other frames, rough cast houses, stable, and a chicken house for 500 birds. Sold to wind up an estate with additional country holdings and farms.

Stours Lake Avenue Church Street Malin Guelph See

Cartlery Seeds and Burley Sale Notice

Pine 34rt at HALE Cartier Send Out registered No 1 germination 96 42 lbs to bushel. Grown from wed se cured from feld which won 2nd prize in Field Crop Competition and first prize for ten bushel Jot at Milfon S Fair Percy $1.00 bushel. Cartlery Oats and OAC No 21 Burley mixed forced at $1.10 per 40 lb. CHAS. A. NEWELL Waterdown 3-L.

Hale

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