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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

4

Bridgman Couple Married in Nassageweya Event

Congratulations are offered to Mr. and Mrs Richard Harold Bridgman on their recent marriage. Visitors from Puslinch East Lebull and Acton share greetings with relatives in Knatchbull and Darbyville during a civic holiday period.

Richard Harold Bridgman O. Sherwood Wealzy Pickett Puslinch Darbyville E G. Wilson Eastlebull Lowville Milton Keg. Wilson Acton Knatchbull Wm. Forbes Salem Eldon Forbes of Westson

Local social roundup and community picnic notes

The Ospringe area reports numerous visits and hospitality. Guests include Mis Jean McMaster and Ed Carter of Toronto, Mr and Mrs Hugh Robert of Dundas, and many others visiting relatives at cottages and farms around Lake Huron, North Bay, Owen Sound, and Midland. A Sunday School picnic drew about 40 attendees with races and a lunch, and other village activities included a Welcome Home booth in Erin and camp meetings at Normandale.

Gordon Robertson Jean McMaster Ed. Carter Toronto Hugh Robert Won Gall Dundas Holes B. J. McMaster Caledon Missee Shirley Lenore Chester Mr. Chester Heapeler Mra. S. Cook Welland Foreman North Bay Mia Martha Haris Mro Elvena Winter Alex Stewart Keith Sinclair LA Svereen Dick Joyce Robertson Richard Chester Robert Grundy Joyce Chester Ralph Sinclair Clarence Dick Mra A. Aitken Jackson Fred Baptie A. Sinclair Betty Grundy Mra F. Brydon Ladies Aid Erin Charles Kalthoff Joan Karl Kalthoff Mosare Her Lambert Dan Hindley Ken Robe m Teddy Fountain Normandale Victor Beamish Dick Beamish Norval Col D. G. Robertson Kenneth Brian Midland Elgin Brown Richard Brown David Stewart Kenneth McDougall Josiah Stewart James Struthers Meazre Gordon Aitken Harald Aitken Hamilton Sherlock Foreman Mud Lake

Limehouse Busy Holiday Pattern with Visitors Across Town

A Limehouse roundup lists residents and guests visiting in Brantford Toronto Guelph Windsor and Muskoka. Families like the McDowells Newtons Bentons and Ivens are noted on holidays and at weddings while local events include the Grieg-Darker Brantford wedding and church services. A Women’s Institute meeting and a 25th anniversary booklet mark community activity with several names and places tied to Ontario.

Roy Roas Ronnie W. M. McDowell Toronto Limehouse Doris Mitchell J. N. Newton Arthur Ivens W. Newton Ivens Brantford Mra W. Wheeler Roughiey Karn Guelph Hospital A. W. Norton Fleming-Trotter Stratford Keta Bruyns Mulder Mra Thos. Taylor Guelph A. W. Benton W. T. Mills Chas Meredith Helen Mersith E. Karn Manitoulin Island Cliff Webster Ruby Ferguson Durk’s Falls F.C. Chapman Bradford Penn Swackhamer Fred Engleby Cochrane and Math‘eson Ont Argylé ‘Campbell Keen Ginby Kirkpatrick Acme AO Gisby H. Brown Noble R. B. Storey Dufford Storey Norma Perkins

Nassagaweya Notes Share Ties and Showers of Joy

Mary Freeman hosted the McMiasson Band on July 22 with a large turnout including the Kennedys and McMillans. At Acton on July 27 the Smith reunion drew many, while Dorothy Service and Russell McDonald received gifts on July 26 at No 7 School. A shower for Mr and Mrs Pam Bonus Jr and Isabel Johnson followed, with thanks and memories shared. A Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church garden party was held indoors due to weather with a Happy Cousins program from Elmina. Several local families and visitors from Guelph Toronto Detroit Ancaster and Windsor were noted as guests or residents.

Hied Mary Freeman McMiasson Hazel Kennedy Alice Messillan Minnie James Dorothy Russell Pam Bonus Jr Isabel Johnson Acton Doris Cove Walter Freeman J. J. Kennedy Olive Job Milas Doris Cove Esther Davenport Tom Janbel Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Elmira Mra Wm. Martin U.S.A John M. Wilson John Stroble James Martin Detroit John Wilson Neil Martin Alexandra Frank Georgetown Chris. Frank Greenalade Guelph Daugher Stephen Coxe Margaret Robinson Ancaster Stan. Robinson Fred Davenport Sandra Windsor C. E. Davenport Gordon Allen No. 7 Toronto Hospital Eileen Frank Toronto Children's Hospital Home of Friends Wm. Hughes Stephen” Coxe Hughes Guelph Hospital Walter Vreemard Mary Carol Florence Margaret Dunham Aurora Elinor Davenport C. E. Davens

Community Harvest Earns Praise as Rain Refreshes Farmland

Moffat residents report plentiful harvests as frequent rains refresh gardens and pastures. Visitors over the holiday weekend include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Speare of Hamilton and others from Toronto. A niece of Mr. Elsiey wed at Norfolk Street United Church in Guelph. Steady work to secure farm help persists. Local minister Poole cancels summer supply duties. Daytinn returns from Halifax on furlough. No. 3 school is repainted for September reopening with Mrs. Wilkinson of Guelph as new teacher. Campbellville mill owner Van Sickle adds a large addition as hydro service ends.

Roy Speare Hamilton W. A Fraser Geo. Poole Nancy Jane Adams Toronto R. S. Elsiey del Moffat Elsiey Norfolk Street United Church Guelph May Baynton Christie Stev John Wardle London Sodom Campbellville Sam Parker Famlly Detroit Mich W. If Black Duncan Campbell Hamilton General Hospital Ministevo Col Poole Daytinn Halifax N.S Mra. Wilkinson van Sickle Campbellvilles

Rockwood Holiday Quiet. Visitors Register from Toronto and Hamilton

Rockwood observed a civic holiday with closed shops and a shortened post office. Town lists numerous visitors from Kingston Toronto Hamilton and St Catharines with confirmations of cottages and church services and a few locals enjoying a lake vacation.

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John Cameron Aitken

Creditors of John Cameron Aitken late of Erin Wellington County are notified to send particulars of their claims by August 31 1946. The estate seeks to distribute after this date, with notice to those claims received. Dated Georgetown July 26 1948. Executors James Harold Aitken and Gordon Fowle Aitken by solicitors Dale and Bennett Georgetown Ontario.

AH Penons John Cameron Aitken Erin Wellington Georgetown James Harold Aitken Gordon Fowle Aitken Joan Cameron Aitken Dale and Bennett Ontario

Decorating Exterior or Interior Painting Estimates Available

Professional painting services offer exterior and interior spray and brush painting estimates. Licensed contractors provide detailed quotes, surface prep, and finish options to fit budgets and timelines.

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Peter Kirkness

Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of Peter Kirkness late of Acton Ontario and Bracebridge Ontario deceased who died about May 27 1946. File proof of claim with C F Leather solicitor for the executors by August 10 1946 after which distribution will occur. Dated Acton July 16 1948 executors named Charles Leonard Kirkness Ivan Murray Kirkness.

Peter Kirkweas Acton Halton Nracebridge C.F. Leatherand

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