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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 27, 1944

Page

4

Ang Tresps Concerning Other Centres and Calm

Neigh hood notes report several local happenings. Duncan McTavish suffered a slight stroke and was taken to St Josephs Hospital Guelph for treatment. Mrs A Kirkwood and Jean of Guelph visited over the weekend with the Brydons. Harold McMillan undergoing appendectomy last week, listed in fair condition. Rev J P McLeod visited church members in the village. Josiah Stewart visiting daughter and son in law Robert King of Bronte. Griffin moved to Dundas for summer work. Prof Tomlinson of O A G Guelph gave illustrated lecture on Monday at the local school for the farm forum. Victor Bedmish and daughter visited Arthur relatives. Kenneth Robertson joined Dan Winter on town line for six months. William Stubbington and wife start work after selling their farm on second line and join Caledon Club.

Duncan McTavish St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Kirkwood Jean F. Brydon Harold McMillan J. P. Mcleod Everton Josiah Stewart Robert King Bronte Robert Griffin Dundas Tomlinson O. A. Gc Victor Bedmixh Arthur Kenneth Robertson Dan’ Winter William Stubbington Caledon Club

Local Theatre Rules Evening With Country Kids Comedy

The Young People presented the comedy play A Pair of Country Kids at The Gregory Theatre in Georgetown to a large audience. Cast included Miss MacCaskell trainer. performances by Richard Shortil Lena Perryman and Annie Snow Betty Fidler Roy Warne Floyd Shortill Rhoda French Lillian Stortis April Starr Kenneth Ridler and others. Mrs Wylie rested with Br Yrwir and Mrs Smith after visiting Toronto. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Morgan Madison on the new daughter. Maple syrup season ends as kool run last days.

Wylie Toronto Yrwir Smith Arnold McEnery Cecil Alger Hamilton Gregory ‘Theatre Georgetown Miss MacCaskell Hi and Sis Richard Shortil Lena Perryman Hush Hunters Annie Snow Betty Fidler Harry Short Starr Lillian Shortis April Starr Rhoda French Phil Weat Roy Warne Rooner Floyd Shortill Kenneth Ridler

Limehouse Presbyterian Young People stage three act comedy

Limehouse Presbyterian Young People directed by Rev Cc. C. Cochrane presented a three act comedy Une to Sl Hite a New High by Fred Caldwell in the school hall before a packed audience. Mollie Hepburn played piano and Jim Gordon recited The Tarson's Wedding Reception. Dinner guests and local visits are noted, along with a W M S meeting on Chinese missions led by Mrs. Tull and attended by eighteen ladies.

Limehouse! Presbyterian Cc. C. Cochrane Fred Caldwell Nets Mollie Hepburn Jim Gordon Tarson Mixx Doris Mitchel Peterborough Ken. Hamilton Chlldren Kilbride Leane Campbell Norton's Tull China Inland Mission Limehouse W. M. S. Bankoffering Mitchell A. W. Benton Glady A. W. Norton Lac Lorne Norton

Eden Mills Women’s Institute Holds April Meeting

The April meeting at Mrs. Mino’s home, first vice president in charge, discussed renewing the ore ship in the Canadian Tuberculosis Association and sending funds for the sugar fund. Members read and performed items, with a contest won by Mrs. G. Robertson, and a social hour followed. Local residents—Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson of Arkel, Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilson, the Wilson family, and others—visited relatives in Stratford and Montreal. Mrs. J Mahon of Campbellville spent Monday with the Hawkins family.

Women's Institute Mino Canadian Tuberculosis Association No. 1 Bramoas No. 4 S. Nassagaweya Li Tolton W. Wilson Weading J. ‘Barden Harrisfield L. Totton G. Robertson Ming Biddy George Wilson Arkell Will Wilson Mansell Taylor Oliver Taylor Stratford Harold Wilson W E. Burcombe Montreal James Gilbertson Gonlon Stevenson J. Mahon Campbellville James Hawkins

Busy Boys Club April meeting notes and county council report

The Busy Boys Club met at Mrs. Joseph Frank’s home with nine members present. Members reported 37 quilt blocks and nine quilts made, plus a May 24 dance planned for the club, and notes include letters from Pte. Glenn Sritton and Pte. Norman Wallace. County Council meeting in Milton elected Don McMillan to represent S. S. No. 7. details cover fingerprints, pool records, and a thumbprint souvenir. Flight Lieut. James Evans and wife return from the Bahamas Tealands.

Busy Boys Club Joseph Frank Glenn Sritton Norman Wallace Booth Minnie Frank Wm. Wallace J. 3. Kennedy Halton Don McMillan Herlove Arthur Davenport Newmarket Vernon’ Cole Guelph C. E. Davenport Kear” Frank Italy Busy Bees Club J. J. Kennedy Maria Wilfred’ Kennedy Haxel Tom David Henderson Brookville Waelin Heatley Flennor Wm. Bullard Kenneth Bulard Kilbride Wm. Frank James Evans Bahama Telands

Weekend visitors greet Hor top household in Everton

Local notes list multiple guests calling on Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hor top. Names include Mrs. W. H. Fielding Miss Jean Kirkwood Bert Paifrapan and families from Guelph Blair and Hortop families, plus visits by Mrs. D. H. Parker and Col. and Mrs. Will Head. Harold Sunter buys Mak farm and plans move.

Rockwood Notes Celebrate Birthdays and Community News

Last Wednesday in Rockwood Mr. Joseph Moore turned 86 with family and friends dropping by. Local events include a 3rd wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. J Henderson, RC A F winged graduates from Guelph and St. Catharines leaves, and a Rockwood United Church Choir gathering with a gift presentation to Mrs. Clarence Henderson.

Auction Notice For Farm Stock And Crops

Local advertisement lists oats barley red clover seed potatoes and mix of farm stock for sale. Items include Shorthorn cattle young horses and general purpose stock from 1942 crop grown on various farms. Contact N Brown by phone to place orders or arrange delivery.

ROH WNL McNabb Hockwaoud HOR Sale Cartier Oats O.A.C N. Brown Hale Cartier Milton Chas. A, Newell, Curtisty Phone Waterdown

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