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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 07, 1941

Page

4

Georgetown appoints Jack Cornett at Rabb’s Drug Store

Dundalk native Jack Cornett succeeds Stewart Young at Rabb’s Drug Store in Georgetown. Young has joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. Miss Mary Daye’s friends attend a trousseau tea hosted by her mother Mrs Janet Doig on July 24. The Red Cross Garden Party at The Hedges on Glen Road, hosted by Mrs A W Nixon, was a success.

Jack Cornett Dundalk A. W. Nixon Glen Road Herald

Crews and Families Visit Over the Weekend

Mr and Mrs Jack Cornell and Roy of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Guthrie and Mr and Mrs Lynd Smith. George and Wm McBain families of Wester visited Chester McBain. Edward Cornell and Teddy of Galt visited Swant Smith. Mrs Jack Airdrie visited Mrs Kirk at Niagara Falls and Mr David Kirk at St Catharines. Shirley and Earl Kirk of St Catharines visit Jack Airdrie. Nancy Workman of Elorn visits Mr and Mrs Robert Brown. Douglas McDonald of the I C A P.

Jack Cornell Roy Toronto Guthrie Amd Lynd Smith George McBain Wm. McBain Wester Alvin Hammill Acton Wailad Chester McBain Edward Cornell Teddy Galt Swant Smith

Smith reunion and community notices from Nassagaweya district

The Nassagaweya area reports on the Smith family reunion at R L Davidson's Acton home with Kennedy and McMillan families attending. A Brookville gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs David Henderson welcomed Mrs Jara Minter but some could not attend. The Pine Grove No. 7 group quilted two quilts, Maple Leaf and Dane patterns, with tickets for sale. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Davenport, the Robinsons, and outings by the Stimpsens, Martin, and MacMillan families. Weather and dust concerns are noted with threshing season and road conditions mentioned.

Smith R. L. Davidson Acton Thos. Kennedy Wilfrid Kennedy Tom Hazel J. J. Kennedy Pearl Marie Linus McMillan Don Grant McMillan Donna Fries—McMillan Harold-Bell Kennedy Oo Talbot Ibot Dane Bs Group Oc Davenport Mro Vernon Cole Mroo Davenport Win Perry Toronte Stan Robinson Wistriet John Stimpsen Brookville Will Stipsen West Vistters Othe Martin Phes Rotunson Jimmie Katetener James Simpson oMaty Predma Omo Tere Chirvin Clea Willistnstere Mars Litant MacMillan Elmer Atdersen Poronto Fo Teittan Plenty Phasenpert Gueboh Grace Mebatictin Nory San Henry Medeod Nas Praders Alex RCAF Nova Scotia

Local Church Services and Community Notes from Rock Wood

In the absence of Fev. AL HLWUnon, Rev. H Lopennie of Acton led services at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Fred Hamilton and his Joan marked the highway center between Rock Wood and Acton. east of Rock Wood paint supply was temporarily exhausted. W. M. S. picnic of the United Church proceeded despite showers in Exhibition Park. John Beard, R.C.A.F., Trenton, and others from Aronta, Toronto, and Hamilton were out of town for various visits and holidays.

Fev AL Hlwu H. Lopennie Acton Presbyterian Church Fred Hamilton Hie Joan Rockwood W. M. S. Plenic The United Church Exhibition Park John Beard R.C.A.F Trenton James Clarence Lynch Joe Oakes Aronta Douglas Patterson Toronto Leslie— Howel Jean Verna Harrison Miss Pearl Hamilton Toven Jordon George Oakes Sif. Mistieller Royal Bank

Holiday notes from Hamilton to Acton in Owen Sound

Miss Marion Rennick of Hamilton and Miss Shirley Cox of New Toronto holiday with relatives at Owen Sound. Several local residents visit family in Niagara Falls Kitchener Bradford Guelph and Georgetown. Beth Harding and Beth McMillan take factory jobs near Georgetown and Toronto respectively.

Marion Rennick Hamilton Shirley’ Cox New Toronto D Stewart F. Brydon Annie Kirkwood N. E. McKinnon Hillsburgh James Brydon Acton Owen Sound Alex. Kingsbury R.cla.f Ottawa S.tovell Kitchener McCutcheon McCutcheon- Stewart Arnold Sunter Niagara Falls Helen Aitken Beth Harding Georgetown Reg. Carter Baby Laverne Robertson

Visitors from town mingle in village life records

A long list of recent visitors and locals appears, noting Mrs Khemare Betty Hilt Carter and others with Millieres Scott Garry from Malton and more. The report mentions church services led by Rev Hook Castor and holidays for Masters Bruce and Allan Norrie, with institutes and gatherings throughout the week.

Ant Khemare Betty Hilt Carter Mroo Tran Derik Muss Gladys Milliere Millieres Mro Earl Scott Garry Malton Meo Phas Himes Cohildren Cllen Williams Seoatts Eo Merrow Arthur Lane Torante Dane Alex Wrihtthame Toronto Bill Newton Bone Milton Antes, Miaugaret Kein Robertson Amd QW Benth Frank Munters Poole Foster Wetditu Ino Tie Churen St Mars the Virgin Torento Has Cannet Brussel Bart Severn Sutherhane Chil Diem Coraned Bend AN Va Viwen Pres Vivian Shirley Wrighe Baring Helen Mersdhith Arthur Manitoutin Bertha Shelbourne Wo. Proctor Goodwin Cik Mitchells Women's Institute Lattes Hook. Castor Grand Valley Masters Bruce Allan Norrie Chatham

Milton Engagement Promises Union of Foreshadowed Couples

The elder daughter Jessie Christina Jamieson of Cooksville will wed Maurice C Beatty of Milton, with the marriage planned for mid August. A Milton garden party hosted by the Canadian Club drew over fifteen hundred guests despite threatening weather at Col F M Lott’s lawn on Martin Street last Tuesday night.

W. A. Fro Gendale Cal Rasberry Martin St J. C. Jamieson Cooksville Jessie Christina Maurice C. Beatty C. B. Beatty Milton Col. F. M. Lott Martin Street Champlan

Crops Exceed Expectations as Harvest Nears Ends

Mrs R Bilton and son Gordon with Mr and Mrs Duby visited Acton residents the Bairds on Sunday. Crops in the district are slated for substantial cuts by week’s end with grain yields higher than expected though straw is short on many farms. Local businesses robbed Thursday night including James H Gibson's Garage where a door was forced and five dollars stolen. Justice's Storage was broken into and criminals fled when approached by a nearby citizen.

Justice Advealle

Oakville drowning shocks town as park reservoir tragedy

Four year old Donald Hawtin of Oakville drowned in the Lakeside Park reservoir on Monday afternoon. In other Oakville news, Ross Gibson sold the Gibson Hotel to B McGuffin of Toronto and new owner took possession Monday. Pte Taylor, eighteen, dominates Canada’s top 226 events and won his Ontario Open class in Oshawa against leading runners. A wedding at St John’s United Church joined Alla Emily Laing and Ranald Afton Blakelock.

Donald Hawtin Oakville Lakeside Park Ross Gibson Gibson B. McGuffin Toronto Pte. Taylor Canada Oshawa Dominion St. John's United Church Alla Emily Laing John Laing Laing Ranald Afton Blakelock Thomas Blakelock Record Star

Accidental Farm Injury and Local Appointments Noted

Burlington reports Max C. Smith suffered a compound fracture of the right leg after a farm accident on Tuesday morning. Jarvis named as clerk for the sixth division court in Walton County to replace Capt. Richford. Rt. Rev. Minnie Mo Barrick, DA of Detroit, vacationing in Canada, visited town Friday night. School board awarded painting contracts and Yew Heights installation discussed. Allen Shepard, son of Mr and Mrs A Ratsell Shepard, won the War Memorial scholarship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Arts.

Max C. Smith Silas, Jarvis County of Ualton Capt Richford Minnie Mo Barrick Detroit United States Canada Cagh “School Board Allen Sheppard A Ratsell Sheppard Faculty of Arts The Leniversity of Toronto Siso Ciavet

Local residents enjoy weekend visits across towns

Orton Mroo and Mrs 4 Thehsen visited friends on Luther Gist weekend. Mr and Mrs Milne hosted relatives including Mrs Tames Newills and Mrs Walter Guteon. Several families traveled to Port Stane Tes and St Thomas for Sunday visits as teachers and extended stays were arranged.

Mroo Thehsen Luther Win Ratentine Tharpel Bagth Wilson Anson Marley Atton AT. Atton Port Stane Hears Caham Ethel Ward Fagen Mroc Jesse Reed Joan Reed Wm Usherwood Everton Herman Dearing M. Dearing AC Lloyd Dearing St Thomas Aind Hallam Wilford Helen Gowds Toronto Helavin Wm Ballen

Local residents gather for neighbors and family visits

The note lists multiple visits and movements among Cedarvale residents. Mentions include Mr. Burt James of Norval visiting friends, Miss Helen Sim of Toronto spending a week at home, Mr. and Mrs. Carman Griffin and related families in Smithville, and Miss Reta Smith from Toronto visiting Cedarvale. A Toronto missionary speaker spoke at Sunday Health, showing African articles and photos.

Nonnan Turns Toronto Yeo Hte Herbert Keeler Carman Griffin South Head Ind Kenneth “Hall Guelph William Butlek Lorne Keopter Carman Geiffin Myx George Griffin Erin and Arthur Griffin Eleanor Griffin Smithville Reta. Smith Marjorié Precidyn Karl William Henderson Kathleen Henderson Torsonte Africa Miss Henderson

McClaren Family Hosts and Obituary Notes

Miss Margaret McClaren and friends visit Campbellville while Mrs Barnard travels after her father's death in St Thomas. The Currie reunion gathered on school grounds as Mr and Mrs Elliot relocate to London. a farewell program featured gifts and speeches.

Margaret McClaren Ronoof Tramilton Eleanor McCheren Lucy McClaren Toronto W. McClaren Wm. Barnard St. Thomas Mason's Hatch Robert, Elliot Loondon T. Tt. Londerwar Griven Wt IL Mahon Tloyd—Crawford John B. Currie Elmer Blacklock Bob J. Dilger Vancouver W. Cowper Ed Hunter Barrie Margaret Hunter Brantford Wilma Bell Jacqueline Bell Galt Currie

Unclear fragmentary note on American and international events

Fragmentary text mentions presidents, directors, and votes, with scattered references to New York, the United States, Australia, and India. The readable portions hint at meetings, decisions, and a possible public record, but concrete facts, names, dates, or outcomes are largely obscured.

July WMS meeting hosted by Mrs Warne in Ballinafad

The July meeting of the WMS was held at Mrs RB Warne’s home with president Mrs Vanatter presiding. Devotional exercises were led by Mrs McKay and Mrs Warne, Lydia Snow led the topic, and Mrs Starrett read an temperance article and spoke on Watch Tower. More visitors and notes on local church events and member conversations followed, including travel mentions and social visits among members.

WMS RB. Warne Vanatter McKay Warne Lydia Snow Starrett Shortt Melville Aghurse Ho Sharp Eriaahars Henderson Staunfex Mass Henderson Miestotdeys Apatohe Africa Miste Osas Tpeethiger Detfouss- Tan Father Mass Miss Boake Miro Mas Ere Watsen Potonte Soper M Cole Win Cassidiocof Duelph Mro Ceeud Seper Preston Joan Hatten Barbara Traupline Hamilton Sundas To Soper

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