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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 08, 1946

Page

5

Local residents enjoy holidays and hospital visits

A long list of Acton area residents are described as visiting relatives or on holidays. Names include Jon Massey, Etta Dills, Verens Johnston, Betty Gib, Arnold Weaver, Gordon Lambert, J K Gardiner, J R MacArthur, Johnny, Margaret Garvin, A Papilion, Inez McLellan, Mrs EF Force, Mrs J C Smith, Mrs RL Johnston, Harris Cook, Gordon McKay, Billie Lovett, Mary Barrett, Wes Allen, Del Jordan, Shirley Duval, Olga Dutin, Helen Ratka, Austin Ret, Mrs Alfred Fryer, Aileen Fryer, M C Overholt, J WM Creighton, Lawrence Smith, Brett, G A Dills, Marvell Wilson, Harold Wansborough, Robbie, June Wilson, Dolores Lappin, Thelma Lappin, Helen Johnson, W Burrows, S J Reid, Geo Hargrave, A Foggerty, Bus Morton, Harvey McCutcheon, and others, with visits spanning Detroit, Toronto, Oakville, Burlington Beach, Algonquin Park, Muskoka, and Stratsford.

Weekend visitors from far cities share time at area homes

Mr and Mrs N 32 Wilson hosted relatives and friends visiting Niagara Falls Grimaby and Erasmus. Miss Marion Oakes joined them for a few days. A group including Dr and Mrs A B Lyon Ulster Pa Mr and Mrs Don Cassels John and Don Jr Mrs Ven Ostrom Jamestown N Y stayed with Mr and Mrs G L Ditl and with Mr and Mrs Stanley Coy and Sandra Toronto. H E Sutcliffe Shirley and Bill Detroit were guests of Mr and Mrs G Lantz and Dill and Shirley stayed for holidays. Other guests included Mr Elmer Terry Joan and Donna Terry Brantford Mr Thos Bennett Toronto Mr Weasley Wood Spendaide and Mrs Blickensdesfer Denver Colo.

A. B. Lyon Ulster Pa Don Cassels John Land Don Jr Ven Ostrom Jamestown, N.Y G. la. Ditl Stanley Coy Sandra Toronto H. E. Sutcliffe Shirley Bill Detroit G. Lantz Dill Elmer Terry Joan l Donna Terry Brantford Thos. Bennett Weasley Wood Spendaide Blickensdesfer Denver Colo M. Bennett

Council Reconsiders Sewage Plans With Engineer

Council discusses sewage plan details with Engineer Mr Anderson. A special session will review municipal finances and bids in fall. If bids are unsatisfactory the project can wait. Council may visit Clinton to study current sewer work and consider public pool options at other cities.

Anderson Anderton Clinton Kitchener Stratford Fergus Brompton

Changing Human Nature in War Education

The article argues science can reveal truths about the material world but struggles to shape human ideas. It cites the Ukdah Empire and allies seeking to reform German and Japanese aims to prevent future war. It suggests education that opens youths to war’s horror may gradually alter warlike mindsets.

Ukdah Empire Germany Japan

Nutrition experts urge co operation in food conservation program

Nutrition experts assure housewives they can cooperate in the current food conservation program without depriving families of essentials. Canada’s food uses are available on application to the provincial health department or the Department of National Health and Welfare Ottawa.

Canada Provincial Health Department Department of National Health and Welfare Ottawa

War Production Slows in Yarmouth Area Socks for Servicemen Shipped

Mrs. Saunders of Cedar Lake slows her wartime pace but still knit 126 pairs of hand knitted socks for servicemen to the Red Cross during the war years.

Yarmouth Nos Mua! Saunders Cedar Lake Sevicemen Red Cross

Auction Notice of Household Goods at Ballinafad

The undersigned render notice from Mrs Barbara Sooper to sell by public auction at her Ballinafad residence on Saturday August 1 at 2 00 DS T. Sale includes dining room parlor and bedroom furniture, kitchenware, garden tools and more in good condition. Hindley and Elliott 7 Auctioneers.

Barbara Sooper Ballinafad Hindley Elliott

Memorials and War Service Observance Draws Georgetown

A small crowd gathered at the Municipal Building on Monday for discussions on memorials and honors for Georgetown men and women who served in the war. A fatal beer garden incident occurred when Thomas Andrews of Chiltenham district died after shopping in Terre Cotts on July 7. Earlier, on July 1, Oddfellows Hall hosted about 60 Georgetown veterans who served in Canada and abroad, along with auxiliary members.

Georgetown Thomas Andrews Chiltenham Andrews Terre Cotts Canada Bers Ilereld

Marriage Announcements for Das Margusvile and Margaret EmAsth

Mr and Mrs Joke Weed announce the engagement of their daughter Das Margusvile to Gordae Ryde son of Bead Mre Edward Ryd. Tir saaviege to take place the lather past of Jag wet. Also Mr and Mrs Harry Beewe announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Margaret EmAsth to Mayudd D Barter. BR Hath View wedding to take place in August.

Aire Joke Weed Das Margusvile Daeeid Gordae Ryde Edward Ryd Harry Beewe Srhan Danghbar Margaret Mayudd D. Barter

Auto crash injures Burlington real estate figure

Lloyd Utter a known real estate and insurance map maker was injured in an auto crash shortly after dark Monday at the corner of Elizabeth and James streets. Two tons of clothing were shipped to Toronto for Europe relief. A wallet and German camera were reported missing after a home burglary. The Lions Club plans its annual carnival at Lions Park over three evenings. Lake Ontario waters claimed two lives on Sunday a 16 year old drowned near the canal and a 24 year old veteran died of a heart attack while swimming off shore near station 120. Victims were identified as Arthur Dolson and William Pinkerton of Hamilton-Garette.

Lloyd Utter Elzabeth Jamee Nirveta Toronto Europe Wao Queen Flanbeth Way Harry Simmons Lions Club Durinewenty Lions Thurpday Lake Ontario Station 120 Arthur Dolson William Pinkerton Hamilton—Garette

Gospel Singer Revisits Canada in Montreal Tour

Montreal reports detail a veteran gospel performer known as The Danget Stages touring Canada with a string of shows across major cities. The musician, famed in both Canada and the United States, discusses audience reactions and his aim to address changing tastes while highlighting religious singing roots and past collaborations with Canadian railway context.

Montreal Mae Hugh Thentows Canada United States Rede Cha Eta Barttone Hyamaagteag Tahee Hin Treuhls Marttugh Orim

Cedarevale WoT Meeting and Local News Highlights

The Cedarevale Woman's Club met at Mrs D Murren's home on July 17 with a varied program including readings, musical selections, and an apple contest led by Mrs Hurren. Local notices praise visitors from Toronto and celebrate new births, welcomes back Archie Cunningham from overseas, and note residents visiting with friends. Centenary Oregon boundary dispute events draw U S visitors along the Columbia River from Spokane to Revelstoke.

Mra wWm Cunningham Detroit Cedanale Wot Mra Murren Rell Kiven L Bay Cox Mra Wood Mra DL iHurren Reading I Shortt C Hurren Wood Hurren Margaret Gordon Toronto Verne Keeler JD. McArthur Angus McArthur Gordon Doris Harvey Peavey Archie Cunningham Revelstore Columbia River Spokane Wash Oregon Boundary

Spraying Technique and Protecting Coverage Issues

A fragmented report notes spray and fert related spraying concerns. It highlights nerve and coverage gaps in a central area, with remarks by an officer in charge and references to protection of exposed areas and spraying efficiency. The article also mentions Edmonton Alberta coal output for May and a chief inspector of mines named Joe Crastford.

Phaet Diane CG HL Hertiey Deinton Fiant Pettedagy St. Catherines Amelie Edmonton Alberta Joe Crastford Munes

Penicillin Eliminates Mastoid Operation

London doctors report successful penicillin use to treat mastoid infections in early stages, avoiding risky surgery. A nine month old was cured with sixty six injections over three weeks, reducing post op wound dressings often lasting months.

London United Kingdom

Electrical device purifies room air with charged plates

In New York a new electronic age device cleans living room air by charging dust and pollen with a light positive charge and drawing them to negatively charged plates. The filtered air is then purified as electrified particles settle on the plates.

New York

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Jon. Massey Christie Street Hospital Verens Johnston Manitoulin Lnland Flyby Smith Betty Gibon Wasage Beach Arnold Weaver Gordon Lambert J. K. Gardiner Dundalk Mr. J. R. MacArthur Johnny Owen Sounds Margaret Garvin Hollywood Lodge Lake Simcoe A. Papilion Inez McLellan Mre EF Force Fife House Lake Rosseau J.C. Smith Winnipeg, Man RL. Johnston Urd Mra. S. Draida Family Aies Muskoka Harris Cook Grand Rapids, Bmich Acton Mrs Gordon McKay Mra Wansborough Billie Lovett Malifax Hie David Gordon Mary Barrett Toronto Apent W. Duval Wes Allen del Jordan Apent Burlington Beach Shirley Duval Olga Dutin Milford Manor Will Grice Oakville Howard Allison Helen Ratka Toronto General Hospital Austin Ret Mra. S.J. Ret Alfred Fryer Misa Aileen Fryer Charles Bremner J. WM. Creighton Drayton Lawrence Smith Gon Brett Guelph R. L. Johnaston G. A. Dills David and James Dills Whitefish Lodge Algonquin Park Misa Marvell Wilson Detroit, Mich Mrs. J. Wilson Harold Wansborough Master Robbie R. H. Waneborough June Wilson Dolores Thelma Lappin Helen Johnson W. Burrows Marry Burrows S. J. Reid Geo. Hargrave A. Foggerty New York City Nellie Kelly J. F. Fisher David Thamesville Bank of Montreal Russell Morton Harvey McCutcheon Rerehard Church News Church of Canada Artes Astarle the Friendly Church A Walter Posbury Minster Parsonage Bower Ayenus Ref N. Davdson B.A Pilgrim United Church Mamillon RCAF Pam —Church School Presbyterian Church Is NOX Church Forbes Thomson Minbar Manso Willow Street Dr. Alban the Martyr A. Floyd Smith Clocha Jewelery Quebec Street Weat Guelph Ont Roland Haines Lauren Bacall Charles Boyer Raiders of Ghost City Blonde Ransom Donald Cook Virginia Grey the Spider Richard Conte Fay Marlowe Fox News Robert Donat Deborah Kerr Decoy Pete Smith Stilo Burlington Radio Stas Estee Pevene Heser de Mandousd Allan Tim Galae Ann Cedarvale Bt Rouplassiened A. J. Corbett Agus Cael Wemre E. P Optometrist Cuelph Pal’s Callus Fiddlers Stanley Park, Erin Dad Priae Ed Primm Modern Aires Mai Rabias Uy
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