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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 26, 1945

Page

13

Georgetown News Roundup Includes Furlough Visit and Council Meeting

Pte Joseph E Hitt of the U S Army Oklahoma City is visiting Georgetown with his wife and daughter Joyce. The Georgetown Council held a special meeting to discuss plans for a second vote on a proposed sewerage disposal system. The Davidson family on Charlee Street learned their son Pte Harvey Laverne Davidson died in an accident caused by a mine explosion.

Joseph E. Hitt U. S. Army Oklahoma City Joyce Georgetown Kenneth Davidson Charlee Street Harvey Laverne Davidson

Deaths and funeral notices from Ballinafad and area

Mrs Alex Binnie died at her daughter’s home in Guelph on 8 April in her 67th year. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Cecil Mindler Kitchener Mrs Arnnett Guelph Mrs Norman Adamson Streetsville and son Wilfred Guelph. Funeral from Johnston Humlet Ballinafad United Church conducted by Mr Foreman. Interment Providence Cemetery. Also noted is the Farm Forum meeting at Mr Roht Warne’s home for April 7.

Alex Binnie Mra Arnett Guelph Cecil Mindler Kitchener

Everton Wedding and Local Social Notices

On Friday evening April 1 at the Manse Everton Mrs Perry ines Margaret J Richardson formerly of Mockwood married Thos D McCutcheon Mrs Doris Milne of Rockwood awaiting a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Geo Jestin and family. Weekend and Samitas visiors at the home of Mr Harvey Jestin included Mim Jean Hall Hamilton Miss Betty Hu Mr Jas Saunders and son Jimmie. Miss Blanch Walker of Acton staying with Mr and Mrs TOD McCutcheon Mrs Robert Patten Guelf spent the weekend at her parents Mr and Mrs John Alton Mrs Jas Saunders and son Jimmie are moving this week to Weston.

Everton Perry Ines Margaret J. Richardson Mockwood Thos D McCutcheon Doris Milne Rockwood Geo Jestin Harvey Jeatin Mim Jean Hall Hamilton Betty Hu Jas Saunders Jimmie Blanch Walker Acton Tod McCutcheon Robert Patten Guelph John Alton Jas. Saunders Weston

Rockwood Community News Buoys Celebrations And Losses

Rockwood notes celebrate two residents birthdays Jos Love at 92 and Jos Moore at 87. Local soldiers Cpl Donald B. Laing and Pte Harvey Shultis return from Europe. Mourning extends to Mrs Jos Stovel and sister Mrs Jon Moxely of Toronto for Harvey Aldous death. funeral at Guelph St George's Church. Sympathy also for Mrs Jas Millar and family of Guelph after his Park Avenue death. Arlington area residents visit Midland and Niagara Falls. social visits list. New grocery business changes as H Young of Elora joins J A Little. Wm Peart expands operations. Clarke family from Georgetown visits.

Jos Love Jos. Moore Rockwood Cpl Donald B. Laing Pte Harvey Shultis Shultis London Ont D. B. Laing Ernest Doughty Jas. S. Millar Guelph Mr. Millar Park Avenue Millar Valley Road Bond Hardware Store Cays Peter Sim Edith Royce Ron Toronto Jas. Glendinning Acton C. Gordon Harra Conn Niagara Falls Charles Wm. Peart Gordon Mir J.C. Clarke Fara Georgetown

Oakville News Roundup of War Time Notices

Charlie Havill of the RCAF returns home on seven days leave while Allan Lloyd Logan, three, son of Etta Logan, drowns at Lake Ontario. Ralph Featherstone 21 of Trafalgar is killed in an Indian plane crash. Sgt Edward Heath, Dieppe survivor, released from a German camp. HMS Evenlode with 120 crew assigned to Angela Bruce Chapter TODE adoption. Maurice Lunsu announces at Oakville Club meeting. Record-Stock.

Charlie Havill RCAF Allan’ Lloyd Logan Etta Logan Lake Ontario First Street F.O Ralph E. Featherstone R.caf Emerson Featherstone Trafalgar Indias Edward Ieath Dieppe United States WLMS Evenlode Angela Bruce Maurice Lunsu Oakville Club Stas

Community Notes Include Welcomes and Births

The column records visitors and returns of local residents. Lloyd Harden is welcomed home after injuries in Italy. Pte Charles Wilson is honored at a memorial service with friends from nearby towns. A new son arrives for Clarence Ramsey and Angeline Brodie, and Garnet MacDougall and Wilda Gilbertson welcome a daughter. Extended families visit in Eden Mills and surrounding towns.

Mew Andr Coulson Min ©. Lougheed Mona Road Robert Croft Toronto WM. Croft Dee Mesa Fred Croft Kitchener Wannamaker Trenton Albert Hurrows Burrows Mine Ruth Handbridge Hamilton Ellen Handbridge Garnet MacDougall Wilda Gilbertson United Church Pte Charles Wilson Wilk. Wilson Mfe J. Mellon Tttred Son Acton Ross Campbell Guelph H. Barden

Limehouse Socials Benefit Red Cross and Engagement Festivities

A Limehouse town notice details a Red Cross fundraiser at SS No 9 with thirteen cuchre tables won by Mrs Frances Brown and Mr Ken McDonald. A two o'clock finish featured Barden's Hillsburg orchestra and floor manager Jos McDonald. A separate shower celebrated Miss Gwen Tl and Mr Al Gordon with gifts, while the Limehouse Girls Project Club hosted events and a guest harpist spoke at Sunbeam Eason Band. various residents attended social gatherings and anniversaries.

SS. No. 9 Gwen Tl al Gordon J. M Newton Sam Gisty A. Norton Anna Spitzer Jas. Noble Othe Limehouse Presbyterian Young People’s Society Limehouse’ Girls’ Project Club Imself Gwen Sunbeam Eaasion Vivian Hill Kiddles Caldwell J. R. G. Sutherland A. W. Benton A. W. Lane W. Miltlere Jtrs Fred McCartney Georgetown

Wellington County considers ERIN snow ploughing gear purchase

Wellington County Council in Guelph discussed buying snow ploughing equipment for the Erin area. Local gardeners on first warm day hinder operations, while County Engineer W H Keith warns artificial causes worsen drifting snow. Mat Fullerton of Brampton buys Rusholme Inn lease and equipment. Thomas Ciford becomes manager. Reforestation urged in Wellington County immediately.

Wellington County Council St Guelph Mat. Fullerton Brampton Rusholme Inn Thomas Ciford Forks-of-Credit Wellington County W. H. Keith Coucil Advécete

Local Visits Highlight Weekend in Wellington County

Mr and Mrs Jack Mcleod and Donald of Wainfleet were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C Bruce. Grimsby visitors Mr and Mrs Woll spent Sunday with Arthur and Mrs Harris. Pte James Scanlon on leave from England with spinal arthritis visited home. Families in Stratford and Dundas hosted relatives. LAC Carter of the RCAF flew home from Gimli for a few days leave. The local school won third prize in Best Kept School in Wellington County.

Jack Mcleod Donald Wainfleet C. Hruce Robert Griffin Helen Dundas J. Mias Blanche McKinnon Toronto M. Webb Guelph Dan Winter Lore Keeler Mary Erin D. Stewart D.G. Robertson Brian C. A. Williamson Stratford Reg Carter Lac Carrter R.C.A.F Gimli Wellington County

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