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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1942
Page
4
Local Residents Return From Debert Winter Stay
Mrs Alex Job and her children have returned home after spending the winter in Debert Nova Scotia with Pte Alex Job RCAF. Mrs FE 3 Keep and Mr Howard James of St Catharines visited the Law rence King household on Sunday. Fred Beavis of Roseland hiked fifty miles to meet the Kings and call on friends Edgar Howden of Acton and relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Job
Debert
Nova Scotia
Alex
Job
RCAF
Keep
Howard Jamees
St. Catharines
Lawrence King
Fred Beavis
Roseland
Edgar Howden
Acton
Irvine
Smith
Torontid
Mroo
Charlie Hart
Plum Hollow
Wm. Evans
Donali
Jones
Vcton
Sopers
John Aseesy
Mir O
Roy Weston
Babes Joan
Toronto
Soper
St. Michaels Hospital
Everton Visitors and Distant Trips Reported
Miss Jennie Tovell returned home after visiting cousin Mrs. Stanley Tovell in Owen Sound. Pte Harvey Jestin and Miss Lois McCutcheon spent Sunday in Freeman with Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kingsbury. J. P. Benham and family were in Guelph with Mrs. Benham’s parents. Fred Murray and Mr. Kitchener Head visited Col. and Mrs Head. Mrs. Robert Patten and family visited relatives in Guelph. Marilyn Young accompanied by George Young visited Georgetown. Rev Oliver McCully to lead Church of Christ service Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Tovell
Stanley Tovell
Owen Sound
Harvey Jestin
Lois McCutcheon
Freeman
Duncan Kingsbury
J. P. Benham
Guelph
Benham
Will van Norman
Fred Murray
Kitchener Head
Col
Mra Head
Robert Patten
John Alton
George Young
Marilyn
Town Line
Georie Youre
Miami Muns Viatocolm
Regular W. meeting and social at Mrs Vannotter home
The regular monthly W meeting was held Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs Vannotter with Mrs Robert McEnery presiding. A brief program featured Mrs F W Shortill and Mrs A Starret. Red Cross Tea followed, with a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannotter
Robert McEnery
F. W. Shortill
A. Starret
Red Cross
Wil Irvine
Northern
Onaro
Spencafohius
Alex Irvine
Irvine Thomas Wyhke
Gunily
Islington
Ot Mas‘lure
Archie Rentner
Burlington Crime and Fire Briefs From City Meeting
Apparentis cooperation with agricultural officials seeks to aid farm operations near Chanord Station. Reports note thefts of money watches silverware and clothes from garages as thieves operate in the area. Several speakers listed for a Trafalgar batt meeting were canceled due to travel disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apparentis
Tevin
N L. Marshall
Chanord
Stan Peart
Cmimett
Sant
Trom
Trafalgar
Tivellimgs
Osakeille
Tave-Coot Aifts
Phe
Fo Hinkelock Mbp
Hughes Cleaver
SEP
Cerys Atkins
Easeland
Emad
Pemasest
Ros Hunter
Ratmoral Ave
Hillsburg Notes of Local Visits and Seasonal Update
Donald Robertson returns home from Toronto to Hillsburg. Mr and Mrs Chas Booth and family from Alton visited L W Cheyne and family. Maple syrup season ends after snow storm. Miss Fleanor Cheyne of Mimosa visited. Spring seeding begins as Mr and Mrs Win Cheyne join Mr and Mrs G Davis in Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Robertson
Toronto
Chas. Booth
Alton
L. W. Cheyne
Fleanor Cheyne
Mimoosa
Mira
Apong
G. Davis
Erin
Bloomsbury Literary Society Holds April Meeting
The Bloomsbury Literary Society closed its meeting on Wednesday April 15 with Vice-President Donald Ferguson in charge. After a brief business session, Progressive cachre was played, lunch and ice cream were served, and a social time followed. Spring weddings are advancing in the district. Mr and Mrs O Sherwood of Puslinch and Wesley Pickett visited Nassagaweya relatives Sunday. John Wilson and Danny Borden spent a three day leave visiting Nassagawayn relatives. Peter Pickersgill of Hamilton visited his parents Rev and Mrs Pickersgill at Ebenezer parsonage last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury Literary Society
Donald Ferguson
O. Sherwood
Puslinch
Wesley Pickett
Nassagaweya
Tpr
John TC Wilson
Danny Borden
Nassagawayn
Peter Pickersgill
Hamilton
Women Institute salvage drive boosts war funds
The Women’s Institute held a successful salvage drive on Saturday and thanks Mr Waxman and others who assisted. An Indies sewing meeting at Mrs Wright’s had low attendance due to illness. Dorothy Shelpourne entered hospital for treatment. Mr and Mrs Charles Meredith and Miss Helen visited Cheltenham. Angus McDonald arrived by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Women’s Institute
Milton
Dorothy Shelpourne
Oakville Students Aid Wartime Roles and Road Board Appointee
Fifty students from a Toronto area college assist Hyl. The Wartime Prices and Trade Board names Wow. King. Oakville to an advisory committee on road machinery. Dave Litehfield, son of Elmer Litehfield, suffered a crushed finger at Oakville Basket Factory linked to a Toronto General Hospital parachute incident. A body washed ashore east of town found by Gordon Johnson. Oakville councilor Whitaker says James Jackson withdraws resignation as town foreman and remains to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voronto
Hyl
Prices and Trade Board
Wow. King
Oakville
Dave Litehfield
Elmer. Litehfield
Oakville Basket
Toronto General Hospital
Gordon Johnson
Mro
Tra Johnson
Aig Whitaker
James Jackson
Georgetown Cadet Camp Holds Monidas Morning Drill
An event at Georgetown campus saw Captain head of the Highlanders oversee cadet drills and inspection. Staff and attendees included Miss Plehen Mia and Mr. Root Mar Ponta with training and pageantry noted by reporters from local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnuae Inspas
Taeorgetowin Plagh
Conppes
Sth Highlanders Torente
Cotsy Callett
Tin Campbell
Walliants
Mbps
Womissea
Toronto
Abo Fone
Mero Amt
Mtr
Root
Mar Ponta
Mia
Rockwood Community News Highlights Patriot Efforts and Events
A Rockwood gathering featured the Girls Minalon Band presenting war themed films and a Union Jack flag donated to all township schools. Rev J Ward spoke on wartime experiences as students sang the National Anthem. A pancake social at Presbyterian Church followed with music, thanks to volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United Church
Mixa Dorothy Simmons
Hev
J. Ward
Lambert Twins
Rev. J. Ward
Rockwood
Chan. Harris
David D. Gray
Presbyterian Ghurely
W. J. McIvor
Phyllis Gray
George Harwood
Geo. Harwood
McIvor
W. J. Gordon
Richard Harris
Ed. Israel
Guelph
Eldon Lambert
West Montrose
Clifford Meadows
Hamilton
John Taylor
Carl Meadows
Mls
Marion McCuntlough
Cuelph
George
Toronto
Hooper
Torentel
Russell Peart
Beter
Bates
Joseyi Moote
Saradas Moemibers
Deer Sightings Amid Housing Shortage In Milton
Authorities note a lack of rental housing in Milton. A fire brigade responded last Saturday morning to a blaze at a local shop with little damage due to quick firefighting. Alf Rogers, peering from his front window around eight, spotted three deer on the lawn before a truck startled them away toward the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Rogers
Hadde-to
Champton
Erin Walker Family Moves to Acton and Local News
Erin and O J Walker moved to Acton after he accepted a new position. Harold Bell and family leased the Marshall farm on Highway 24 and have possession. A large crowd attended the Red Cross dance at Erin town hall with Doris Hull's orchestra. Jack Weddell won the cushion. Erin community gathered at Erin Town Hall to honor the newlyweds Wicklace and Longstreet with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Walker
Acton
Harold Bell
Marshall Farm
No. 24 Highway
Red Cross
Town Hall
Doris Hull
Jack Weddell
Erin Town Hall
Advocate
How Housewives Can Help Serve Canada War Effort
Wartime Prices and Trade Board urges housewives to use resources wisely. Buy only as needed, avoid hoarding, and share surplus to prevent shortages. Salvage items and repurpose possessions, and maximize value from every purchase with war savings certificates and stamps.
Sunday Worship Schedule Announced for April 26 1942
Public worship at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with a student minister in charge. Sunday School described as always welcome. Service details reflect a church schedule for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Dorothy Fulcher
Sole
Temple
Jack Nicholson
St. Clair United Church
Toronto
Anbbath School
For Sale Biarrcrd Manure To M Halley Lot 1a
For sale manure advertised by M Halley at Lot 1a Third Lane Bran phone indicates contact details. The fragment suggests a local classified notice offering manure for sale with a single seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Halley
Lot la
Improved Auska seed and farm offerings listed
Agricultural items and land features advertised including registered seed samples, barley and red clover seed, hoes, a frame and stone stable, and a house with trees. Locations described near Bramesa Townline and Highway 7 with tender details and delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auska
Couetot
Tormide
Bramesa
Co Cos
Bocipes Bote Aeros
Notice on Dogs at Large in Serta Municipality
Bylaw notice from Municipal Officer Taror of Serta forbids two persons from permitting dogs to run at large during the specified period. Penalty of fine of five dollars or equivalent is stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serta
Aire Seabie Tua
Slo
Eoe Taror
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