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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 22, 1943

Page

4

Nassagaweya notes and church services in Ebenezer United

Neighborhood items report church services at Ebenezer United Church next Sunday conducted by Rev. R W Pickersgill. Pte R C Wilson of the D H B C left to return to camp. Robert Moffat, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Moffat, visited Nassagaweya area while taking officer training at Brockville. LAC Clarence Blaby of Hagersville visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Logie Robertson of Reveriey visited D Moffat at Knatchbull. Circular sewing bees are noted. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ivan Richardson on the birth of a daughter.

Ebenezer United Church R. W. Pickersgill R. C. Wilson D.h.bc Robert Moffat Chris. Moffat Nassagawerva Brockville Lac Clarence Blaby Hagersville Nassagaweya Logie Robertson D. Moffat Knatchbull Ivan Richardson

Evening of moving pictures and sale in Town Hall

A Town Hall event featured Sergeant-Major Clapp of the Netherlands Army presenting two reels on the Dutch East Indies with Salvation Army Band. An auction of donated goods led by ex-Mayor Taylor raised funds briskly, followed by thanks from Rev. W J McIvor and H McIntosh.

Clapp Netherlands Army Guelph Dutch East Indies Salvation Army Taylor W. J. McIvor H McIntosh Major Clapp Joan Robertson Yarn Ahe Kitchener- Waterloo Georgina Jean Robertson Fie Ted Barden Halifax Unsit H. Barden Miles Marjorie MecWaters Tanbel Lowrie

Fhoudire season prizes and community notes from Townline

The Thursday night fhoudire season event drew a large crowd with prize winners listed including lady’s high Mrs Elmar Fisher gent’s high Mr Claude Caesars and gentleman’s lone hand Mr Douglas Robertson. Lunch followed and thanks were given by Mrs D G Robertson. Further items note residents visiting, hospital discharge of William Brown, and a spring tea hosted by the Ladies Aid at Mrs F Bryon’s home.

Altendanes Lady's High Elmar Fisher Gent's High Claude Caesars Frank Leitch Axam Gent Douglas Robertson D. G. Robertson Earl Smith Wen Acton George Young Chester Allan Drd Line Ww. J. Jackson William Brown Guelph Hospital Geo Grundy Ceddrvale Thomas Finex 2Nd Inc G. G. McNab J. Stewart David Stewart Wm. Miller Mirmoss Leane Webb Dan Winter Townline Marilyn Young Sr Stewarttown Annie Kirkwood Guelph F. Brydon Ladies’ Aid F. Bryon

Euchre and Dance a Success at S S No 9 Event

Miss Jean Ryuddell and pupils hosted a euchre and dance on April 16 despite bad weather. High scorers were Mrs Sam Giaby and Mr Steve Norrie. Afghan winner was Mrs McAlpine. John Nickels provided music. Proceeds go to war charities. Several locals visited or returned from Toronto and Camp, with a weekend in Georgetown and other small social notes.

Jean Ryuddell Sam ‘Giaby Steve Norrie McAlpine John Nickels Alex. Wright Toronto Wilfred Greenleds Milton A. ‘W. Benton W. G. Norrie Sid Mills John Scott E. Sanford Billie Georgetown

Rockwood notices honor Maw family and local events

The Rockwood column reports the death of Emma Taylor Maw wife of Fred Maw with funeral at the United Church led by Rev John Ward floating. Pallbearers named. Interment in Rockwood Cemetery. Community sympathy extended to the Maw and Mack families amid bereavement. Easter Sacred Concert slated at Town Hall.

Hamilton Fred Maw Ithis Village Emma Taylor United Church John Ward John Henderson John A. Little Chas. H. Harris Jos. Duby Chaz Lucas Herb Rick Fred Man Arthur Pinder Blanche Rockwood Audrey Arnold Charlie Buffalo North Colling Nsy Boy Scouts Eldon Lambert Charlie Maw Mack Familly Mack Everton Leonard Nightingale Acton Gordon Nelson Marguerite Ingre Melvin Watson Brockville Barbara James Watson Arkell John Craig Lorena Richardson Kitchener Jax, Dawkins Percy Woods Hector Lambert E. Anderson Allan Gordon R.A.F C. Gordon Harrin Conn Geo. H. Pearen F. Hosking Niagara Falls Ont Charles Harris J. H. Gibb The Royal Bank Milton St. John’s Church Rockwood Womens Institute Town Hall

Deaths and social notes from Guelph area community

Obituary notice for Mr. David Jack in Guelph General Hospital and a string of local social items. Onwego Club Easter meeting at Miss Bottle Hayward’s home. Mrs Byrne McKinnon and Blanche Ogpringe visitors. Dr Hernon Mabe’s Mitchell home visit. Funeral at Lloyd’s home draws many relatives and friends. Mr Jack Hayward returns to Toronto after holidays with Mrs Hayward and children. Dorothy King visits grandparents Noah and Mrs King for weekend.

David Jack Guelph General Hospital Ito Guelph Onwego Club Bottle Hayward i Byrne McKinnon ‘Wat Ogpringe Ito Jack Hayward Toranton J

Cedarvale social notes recount weekend visits and events

Cedarvale residents hosted and visited relatives from Toronto Hamilton Long Branch Georgetown Acton and Brisbane. A Sunday School visit by missionaries Merryweather from Africa featured a talk in Attica. A Friday gathering at Ospringe offered a Progressive euchre contest with high scores and musical numbers.

Rota Smith Toronto Te.r. Barry Hamilton Wm. Cunningham Robert ‘Sim Elizabeth Flora Sim Longbranch Harvey [Reavey Brisbane Cecil Keeler i Georgetown Merryweather Attica Ito Thomas Fines Ospringe Mra Wi. Hendarton James Leitch EB. Wood Jackie Bingham Elmoila Sim Bobby Bingham Lois Graham

Parker Rites Held After Sudden Death Near Everton

Daniel H Parker aged 41 died suddenly at his Everton home on Sunday April 21 after a long Ontario birth in Erin Township January 1 1880. He leaves widow Ethel Mile Parker and five children including Omar Archie David Colin and four granddaughters. Funeral at Church of Christ was led by Rev J P McLeod with pallbearers W H Hartop E A Hales and others. Interment Everton Cemetery. Floral tributes came from family friends and local firms.

Everton Daniel H. Parker Heotor—Parker Sarah McMillan Erin Township Ethel Mile Capringe Omar H Acton Archie A Toronto David Galt D. H. Colin Dominion Hales Farm Guelph McKenna Hamel Waterloo Everton Church The Cemetery Board Charles Parker Georgetown Mesara W. R. E. Blair J. Mitchell J. A. Stewart W. RR. Jackson J. P. Benham Ben Simons Kenneth Edge E. Shepherdson Lindsay M. Black Hamilton Jas. Black Mrs. C. McDonald

War service notes and injuries reported in local list

Milton Hargid Coulton joins the RCAF and awaits orders. Thomas Graham is hospitalized in Hamilton with a broken hip from an accident last week. Mrs Harold Waitham of Ashton reports Gunner Waitham has arrived safely overseas. James Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Anderson, left Munville for Dimonton Alberta with the Royal Canadian Air Force, joining others transferred.

Coulton Harry ‘Coulton, Baker RCAF Thomas ‘Graham Storry Hamitton Gener Harold Waitham Ashton Waitham Uca Ames Anderann Vandl Mars Champlon

Local Government Audit Abstracts School Assets and Liabilities

A scanned page lists figures for school site values, building values, and equipment costs, including assets and liabilities, tied to a local government audit. Names such as AROB CMITAL and AAs, with sections on salaries and janitor costs, appear alongside totals and descriptions of estate valuations and superannuation provisions.

Marriage Celebration at Nassagaweyva School

Pupils of Miss Thary Imilatt at Nassagaweyva School No 77 hosted a marriage etiquette event. Tom Kennedy chaired and led readings while Elliott was invited to read a chapter and reveal a snow game plan. Davenport and George Scribe presented gifts as the class sang For She's in Love and followed with a friendly thank you to the hosts.

Thary Ibmlatt Iencher S.S Thor Ihor Tom Kennedy Elliott Rome Ellott Ieumore Davenport Ian Iansi Callie Dag George ‘Scribe Itheir Treacher iFor

Bay Scouts Board Appointed and Burlington Fire Calls Reported

Lionel H Mullen joins the executive board of the Canadian General Council of the Bay Scouts association at Ottawa. Burlington and Natlisn township plan a fundraising drive for the Victory campaign. A fire incident at 838 Locust Street is reported with alarms sounding during a garage fire.

Ieen fUjent Lionel Mullen Art Nelean Bay Tthe Bay Ottawa Victory Thoan iCarmpaign Burlington Natlsan Township Iit Tho Hoon Stanley Craze Sformer Loons Holm Ibuay Aneworthy Calla A.P. Ferguson Locust Street Gazette

Auction Sale in Trafalgar Township At Highway 25

Fully accredited Ayr shire and Durham cattle and dairy stock, Oxford sheep and Yorkshire hogs, poultry, hay, food, and furniture offered. Also on sale Case tractor, new Bott take-off grain binder, and a chaloet tractor with farm implements. Lot 2 in Con 2, Township of Trafalgar, Highway 25, four miles south of Milton. Sale by C. SaBee.

Wawwnaday Ayrshire Durham Oxford Yorkshire Trafalgar Highway 25 Milton saBee Eehiorn Munthe

Acton Tax Sale Notice for Lands in 1943

The Acton Ontario treasurer announces a tax sale by public auction on July 8 1943 at 2 pm in the Acton Town Hall For parcels including Lot 165 Plan 227 Main Street listed under George Wilds Estate with arrears from 1939 to 1942 totaling 277 49 dollars plus costs.

Acton Costa Ontario H. Speight George Wilds Main Street

Burr Fox Ace Ten Canada’s Top Air Hero Tour

A Canadian coast to coast air ace tour begins at Moncton Airport with Burr Fox leading the journey aboard Trans-Canada Airlines. The mission highlights Canada’s wartime air heroes and marks the final leg of the travels across the country.

Burr” Fox Canada Heroas Aemnaichy Malta Trans-Canada Air Tines Moncton

Easter Services and Holiday Events Noted

A ragged OCR fragment lists worship and school events for Easter week. Mentions include Sunday morning worship, Easter observances, and a crucifixion theme with guest contributors. Names are unclear due to damage but reference religious programs and community services.

Local notices and classifieds with partial names and addresses

Fragmentary classifieds list several names and streets including Mill Street Bau Main Strout Acton and R N Brown HH Acton. An unclear line mentions a person who “treak ehomel” from the front of house last Friday.

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