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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

4

Erin News Roundup and Community Notes

Erin area updates include Mr and Mrs Ales Basile moving to Cuwdph and Rinnie starting a new post at Captain De Wr. Fowler on two weeks leave with Mrs Fowler and children. spring and fall events loom as the Agricultural Society plans its 92nd anniversary fair and recently donated to the That Evening Telegram British War Views Jims Fund. Also news arrives of Mrs Robert Campbell's death in Elora on April 7 at age 92, survived by her husband formerly of Erin Township.

Wesley Gray Delhi Jims Robert Campbel Elora Sedn - Erin Township

Wedding and community notes from Nassagaweya district

In Eden Mills, Mary Charlotte Wilson wed Chetethm Pramk titled son of Mrs Agesyh Frank Nassagaweya by Rev A H Wilson. Pinegrove Busy Bees No 7 held a quilting meeting at the home of Mrs W Rennete and Mrs Wm Bullard. Miss Dorothy Service visited Milton Heights and Miss Morstimer Weathins photographed nearby. News of local visits, a school euchre, and neighbors’ weekend gatherings follow.

Antttar Mary -Charlotte John M. Wilson Campbellville Chetethm—Pramk Tldest-Sen Agesyh Frank Nassagaweya A. H. Wilson Eden Mills Pinegrove W. Rennete Wm. Bullard Indies Dorothy Service Mir Robert Hamilton Milton Heights

Local Women Groups Hold April Meetings and Socials

The April meeting of One Women's Assertion occurred at Robi McEnery's home with Red Cross tea to follow. The Mission Circle met April 6 at Ethel Swindlehurst's home with President Margaret Sinderr presiding, lessons and readings shared, and refreshments served.

Smtrs Robi McEnery Red’ Cross Mission Circle Ethel Swindlehurst We Mn aiesdia_e Margaret Sinderr eMur - Rata Oly Wade

Local Notes and Social Updates From Cedarvale

Miss Dor Gerdan returns home after a Sunday visit with Mer Thos Melsan and Mrs Florac. Mrs Burt Andersen and Miss Reta Snuth of Toronto spend Sundays at their home here. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Lightie on the arrival of a son.

Dor Gerdan Af Taronte Fier Bane Mer Thos Melsan Florac Elizabeth Sim Jhavy Burt Andersen Tts Beiebebeblia Reta Snuth Toronto Mroo Soha Mro

Local Roads In N Assagaweya Get Grader Treatment

Township and county roads near N Assagaweya are described as almost impassable and are being repaired with a grader. Pte Cecil Wilson has returned from Niagara on leave. Miss Tyra Wilson of the OAC Guelph visited her parents. Mr William Rees of Guelph visited relatives. Pupils from No 9 school attended a Musical Festival in Multon yesterday. Mr James Dexter of Irondale Haliburton county visited friends Mr and Mrs Lawrence King the past week.

Cecil Wilson Niagara Tyra Wilson O.A.C Guelph Elwood Wilson William Rees Multon James Dexter Irondale Haliburton County Lawrence King

Local Social Notes Highlight Burrows Belton Families

Mrs R P Burrows attended a ceremony for a family member. Harold Belton welcomed a newborn son Sunday. Toronto visitors, including Miss Helen Mclaughlin, Uncle McKinnon, and Mr Mrs George Reanick, called on Sunday. Isabel Beatrice is vacationing with relatives in Toronto. Mr and Mrs D B McKinnon hosted relatives. new truck purchased by Stewart. Alvin Fisher hosted friends for a Monday evening gathering with Progressive euchre and refreshments.

Jennie Toevell Everton Stantey Tovell Tovell Serry Anita Parkhouse Diuelph Ray Hindley Mass Isabethe Anion Toronto Mreani D. B. McKinnon Hlanehe Res Stanles Lay Stewart Fais Alvin Fisher

Limehouse Cards Host Afternoon Tea and Charity Draw

The Cards held a late afternoon tea at Mrs Beerman's home to raise funds for the poor, with a donation bag of Thour from Miss ven. Congratulations go to Mr and Miss Sidmey Kirkpatrishoon on the birth of a daughter, both in good health after a recent illness. Visitors included Mrs Weshey O Leste and others.

Seath Mrooamdt Weshey O Leste Mi Hlabert Toate Mass Tsabel Toatesof Tame

Sunday Household Notes and School Attendance

Fragmented report lists families and individuals visiting or staying over weekends including Miss Win Motehs Lives, Mrs Not, Miss Yeates, Mr and Mrs Not, and Miss Honehoof Yoranto. Mentions Rockwood schools reopening and new pupils, staff assignments, and Easter visitors with names like Meron Mtrs, Miss Lovena Richardson, Miss Betty Arthur, Mrs Joss Carton, and Mr John Phampson.

Mapes - Masta Kennett Cigudy Pat Meron Mtrs Ato Mis Honehoof Messrs Wine Girant Wright Bruna Sunda Adam Eichools Muarjotuet Rass Anan Easter Vasttors Ufsand Pentett Bussell Ross Oshaw

Early Sunday crashes on Queen Elizabeth Way investigated

Provincial officer Alfie Inckson investigated automobile crashes on the Queen Elizabeth Way. Captain and Mr. Ernest Pullen Jyne returned to Ottyven after a brief absence. Nine members of the Carne Scots Tipe Band traveled to Brantford Wednesday evening and gave a musical program at the training centre.

Alfie Inckson Queen Elizabeth Way Ernest Pullen Jyne Ottyven Carne Scots Brantford Trainingz Record Star

Community Guests Visit Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jack Airdrie Patricia and Jackie visit Falls over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Jack Cornell Tind Roy of Toronto visited the Guthries and the Esl Smiths. Mr and Mrs Murray Jolson and Marilyn of forenben visited Mr and Mrs Robert Brown on Sunday.

Jack Airdrie Patricia Jackie Jerry Guthrie Jack Cornell Roy Toronto Guthrie Esl Smith Murray Jolson Marilyn Forenben Robert Brown

Fire damages Georgetown home and school war drive progress

Sparks from a chimney caused extensive damage to Mrs. Wesley Hil's home in Georgetown but the fire brigade confined the blaze. Georgetown Public School pupils began War Savings Stamps on January 20 with a $500 Easter objective, now showing strong weekly progress toward a $2,500 Canadian War Services Fund target and a total reported of $2,880.20 with most in cash.

Wesley Hil Georgetown Fire Brigade Georgetown Public School Assembly Hall Ashgrove- Georgetown Limehouse Alex. Mactaren Lorreiow

Milton Milestone Social and Hockey Honors In Town Hall

The Junior Farmers and Milton Junior Institute held a combined meeting and social in the Farmers' building with Mayor A. E. Armstrong presenting sweaters to Intermediate and junior hockey teams. The Halton County 1941 Music Festival is planned for Knox Presbyterian Church on April 2nd and 25th with sessions morning to evening. Adjudicators include Mrs Vera Russell and Mr Harvey Perrin. Delegates from Hatton branch Ontario Federation of Agriculture were chosen to attend the Commercial Hay Producers meeting in Toronto next week.

Talten Milton Junior Institute A. E. Armstrong Halton County Knox Presbyterian Church Milton Vera Russell Harvey. Perrin Toronto Hatton Ontario, Federation of Agriculture Suesday—nlphtton—considar Paul Fisher Perry Hornby Ates Near Rockwood George Currie Georgetown Arthur Brain W. J Robertson Champion

Y M C A Players Present Enjoyable Local Play

The YMCA Players staged another entertaining production with Acton bashfulness supporters and a souvenir program distributed to patrons. Miss Macay and Bill Reisen led the showcase with plane selections and a lively stage act, drawing strong audience response.

Acton Bashnesta Wen Pilon Nets Bill Reisen Acton Woalcla

Outdoor sports spending in Canada tops two million in equipment

Canadians spent about three million dollars on sports gear with more than two million in equipment and accessories imported underlines. Major import categories included baseball and hockey gear, golf equipment, tennis and badminton, bowling and billiards, and fishing tackle. Canada’s forests lakes and mountains support year round outdoor recreation and numerous national parks from the Atlantic to the Rockies offer summer and winter sports facilities.

Canada Atlantic Rockies Rocky Mountain

Nominations Exceed Ten for Downs Feature at Pimlico

More than 10 horses were nominated for the three year old feature at the Downs on May 3. While over a dozen were entered, it is unlikely more than eight or nine will start with the winner earning a purse of 55,600 dollars.

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Christening of Corvette Burlington postponed to May end

The Burlington christening ceremony for the Corvette Burlington is delayed and unlikely to occur before the end of May. Local fruit and vegetable growers welcomed the recent warm weather aiding harvests. Rangers player Clint Sms and his wife visited relatives en route to Vancouver for the summer. Town council raised plumber license fees to 25 000 per year plus 100 for each subsequent year, aligning with other towns. Saturday night saw excitement as Jehovah’s Witnesses delivered a 300 page bound Enemies Gazette to officials.

Clint Sms New York Rangers Wilbert Jeannette Smith Vancouver Ertigens Cazette

Neckware in New York Promotes Civilized Necklines

A fashion note from New York highlights neckwear trends that brighten outfits. Designers showcase ruffles and refined trims to flatter necklines while avoiding overly flashy details.

Ace atastrophe of gee magnitude weekend adventure with Guides

The Acton Girl Guides led by Acting Lieutenants Mabel Elarris and sth., with a strong supply pack, quelled weather barriers and camped at the grounds. Sharp shooters earned smiles for discoveries like a monarch butterfly, trap plants, and flowers as the party prepared meals and security for a peaceful, productive expedition ending at sunset.

Chock & Company Mabel Elarris Piestar Pirin Meres Oniertean Lawson Moavureen Vitourke Barbara Nelson Mabel Ffarrist Pastor Fadaes Mas Maur Roarke Beth Lawson Mas Deri Newt Wei Satinfield

Acton Fair Planning Moves Ahead for Community Event

Planning discussions for the Acton fair proceed as committees review vacant lots and asset handling. Officials aim to set a date, refine attractions, and announce final decisions to boost the fair’s stature and local participation.

Sunday church services and season closing meeting noted

The Rev Clifton Gilford preaches at 11 00 am on Sunday with a sermon titled God and the Common People The Sabbath School follows at 2 00 pm The note mentions a closing meeting for the season with apportion and election of officers for the ensuing year Always Welcome remains indicated.

Sunday Schedule and Church Events

Sunday services listed for 11.00 am with Rev. John Onstrim of Unsbridge, 12.15 pm Sunday School, 8.00 pm. Monday evening features Yo P Caudle. Wednesday 8.00 pm Prayer Meeting. L A welcomes all.

WAL John Onstrim Unsbridge Pam Caudle

Tony Horn Auction Sale Reported With Disjoint Phrases

A fragmented notice mentions Tony Horn and an auction sale. It references bidders, a registrar, and a bank, but the readable text is garbled with stray names and unclear details.

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