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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1942
Page
4
A neighborhood column highlights items from nearby centres and communities of interest to readers, including notable events, local happenings, and brief updates across areas. The pieces reflect timely snippets and community concerns in a concise, reader friendly style.
Mr and Mrs J Britten relocate to Elms Tree Side Road. The Busy Bees preschool group quilting sessions continued Friday and Monday evenings. Alex Ford joined family from Went to be with his wife and baby, who had stayed with her parents since Christmas. Glen Britten, age to attend a gathering on Sunday as relatives gathered. Letters of thanks for cigarettes and razor blades arrived from Karl Prank and others. Mr and Mrs Bob Rennett and Marie Kennedy visited Nell Muastersa of Pustineh on Sunday.
Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Harry Fatt of lot 26 Nasangaweya on a new son. Mr and Mrs Prank Wall of Guelph visited over the weekend. Capt James Parker of Camp Borden had a three day leave to Nasagaweya. Mr and Mrs Wm Kee of Guelph visited Anreempineeurts. Mr and Mrs Georg Patri of Campbellville visited with Mrs WoT Near. Mrs George Stokes underwent an operation last Wednesday and hopes for quick health. Warm weather brings growth. wheat and Museria are nearly a month ahead.
Pte James Cox of Gall spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs William Cox. Wes Neixon of Toronto visited his brother Tom Nelson and family of Hallinagad. Kenneth Udal of Guelph and Phyllis Smith of Porante visited Mr and Mrs Eid Smith and Jean Penney and Rose Rossell attended a shower. Archie Cunningham met the Scots at Chargetacna while Mr Giddieldthorpe of Moffat visited Mr Arthur Griffin. Robert Steen joined James Delagey for the summer.
Centre Wellington Women's Institute held a Saturday meeting at Ryan's Auditorium in Guelph. Various locals including Mrs Goh Robertson Everton and Mr and Mrs Robertson St Catharines visited, with multiple families noted visiting or hosting in the community.
The funeral service for the late Alexander Hunter was held from his Rockwood home with Rev W J Melver officiating. Members of Clefden Star Lodge LO O P Brampton attended as pallbearers and honorary bearers, and the committal service was conducted at Rockwood Cemetery. Hunter, in his 50s, had recently moved to Brampton three years ago. He leaves a wife and relatives locally and out of town. The article notes community attendance and mentions other local events and residents in Brampton.
Oakville death reported of Arthur D. Chisholm grandson of the town’s founder at his residence on Teoynotha Street. Court actions note residents fined for dogs at large. A harbor no-fly zone and new government waters closure affect Lake Ontario near Burlington, per the Record-Star.
The village hosted a weekend gathering in Milton featuring talks by local speakers Thomas A. Dakelock and George Athing. The event, sponsored by Hed Crow Society, showcased war films at Princess Theatre to support a wartime vote initiative.
Rob Galdham of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Stanley Cup champions, returns to his Georgetown home after the final game in Toronto. The graduation ceremony at Georgetown High School was held at the Gregory Theatre. Thompson named manager of a hardware store on Trepster Way. he has long worked with Anthony on Main Street since 1909.
Sunday greetings feature MiKe Violet Kélohen and Misa Jean McCall visiting Mra E. Shepherduan in Everton. Mins Joan Hall of Wamlltod spent the weekend with Mina Loin. Rev. Oliver McCully preached at the Church of Christ and visiting families were listed among the local residents.
Ottawa notes skill in hiking tied to 4 million Canadians while dairy policy pushes toward milking machines to meet quotas. Officials report increased permitted sales of machinery, shifts in dairy labor, and a growing share of women able to milk and operate tractors.
Burlington report cites Canddias Canners planning a new modern system at their mill. Evictions occur on John and Phile-along corner after court order. council decrees only firemen remain as town pivots following a controversial senate parade and property issues tied to May national event.
Erin Hunter returns to St James EOC after a three week visit with his father Robert Thunter and June Honeywill of Acton. Millward of Toronto fractured a pelvis in a fall and is treated at St Joseph's Hospital Toronto. Ballinafad Sunday School presented Pigtails under Mrs Foreman and Mrs Shortill at Erin Hall with praise for the cast and performance.
Mr Orton Mro and Mrs Draper Depew and Kitchen er visited his sister Mrs Nevills and family. Reed, Clifford and Murray of Shiloh visited with Mr and Mrs Wm Shaw. Mrs Po Borthwick of Fergus visited last week with her daughter Mrs A Mardan and family. Dorothy and Andrey visited Mrs King's sister Mrs Vovell. Elora and Robert Ballentine visited. Mr and Mrs Ble Millar visited Brampton. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bart Tess on their marriage. Red Cross drive contributions noted. Various visits by Morleys Atten Fermus, Chester Shaw of Toronto, and others with Shelbourne and Shelbourne area residents.
Limehouse area announces a Women’s Institute binge and local clubs meet. The Improper Hears Proper, a three act comedy directed by Mrs Cochrane, drew a capacity audience at Amehouse Presbyterian Church. Rev OC Cochrane and Mrs Paule performed, with Gwen Hall and Miss Brown acknowledged for their roles and support.
The April meeting of the Dandies and Women’s Missionary Society at the Presbyterian Church was hosted by Mrs. WW Mine. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Vet Weather and family from Hespeler, with Mrs Haren? and others attending. A large gathering also marked the wedding of Daniel Lowrie, with relatives from Guelph Toronto and Chatham in attendance. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs Murray Dyer on the arrival of a son.
Readable fragments show a centuries old tradition in Aldbourne broke to provide potatoes and fuel. The neighborhood once allowed the poor to take what they could carry from common land. Now the poor have diminished while food needs grow and more ground has been planted.
A fragment from a church bulletin lists Sunday May events in Japan. It mentions a Sunday service and a Monday evening program, with prayer sessions planned for Wednesday evening and a welcome gathering for all attendees.
Handwritten style text offers openings for a store clerk near Sipeyaide. Mentions general duties and invites applications with vague contact cues. Limited readable names and locations hint at a small-town job posting.
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