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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

4

Stork of visitors threads through Appin and beyond

Mr and Mrs Stewart Orton and family of Toronto spent last week visiting Ed Gray and family in Mero and Mrs Harvey Dearing and relatives. Guests included Mark Dearing Hamilton and Muriel Burke Brampton. Mrs Eton Canteloh of Toronto stayed with A Rossel. The turnout for a trousseau tea honored Bettie at United Church, while Niagara Falls called on Ballintine and kin for Sunday visits.

Stewart Toronto Ed. Gray Mero Harvey Dearing Jack Clarence Murray Melba Appin Muriel Burke Brampton Wm. Ballentine Eton Canteloh A. Rossel A. Turner Detroit George Luach Ross Ballentine Acton Keee- Tan Winnipeg Niagara Falls Trousseau Miri Aynand Bettieton United Church Wilfred Til Bent Weeks Fred le Reurend Harold le Reurend Bert Weeks Hillsburg Kenneth Ballentine Hallam Wilford N. A. Dearing

Busy Bees W.I. Meetings and Local Happenings in Nassagaweya

In Nassagaweya the Busy Bees W.I. gathered at Mrs. Peter McLean’s home with District President Mrs. Rhineeart as guest speaker who spoke on Canadian citizenship and a ten dollar donation was raised for Halton Recreation Park equipment. Nearby social notes include calls from Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace of Guelph, a Garden Party at Nosingaweyn Presbyterian Church featuring Tom Hamilton and the Guelph Jr. Police Band, and several marriages, visits, and community updates across Milton Acton and surrounding areas.

Busy Bees W.I Peter McLean Rhineeart Halton Busy Bee Tweedsmuir George Wallace Guelph Thos. Kennedy Broomer Anne Toronto Smith R. L. Davidson Acton Ivan Ross Armstrong Knox Mange Milton F. J. Phinn Ruby Jean MacLeod Harry MacLeod St. Helena Wim. Woods Tuonquoise William Woods Oman Henry Armstrong Walton Othe Grean Ontario Charles Martin John M. Wilson John W. Wilson Arthur Nightingale R. R. v. Rockwood J. W. Nightingale William Nightingale Crewson Corner Amd Leonard Nightingale Rockwood C. Nightingale Innipeg Manitoba Bert Nightingale Orangeville

Moffat Village News Highlights and Rail Service

Moffat shows active CPR service with five daily trains to Toronto and six to Guelph, plus one daily round trip to Goderich from Hamilton. Local arrivals include visitors from Hillaburgh Guelph and Toronto. The piece notes a diverse mix of residents, new homes, hospital recoveries, and a remark on the British Commonwealth population.

Moffat CPR Toronto Guelph Goderich Hamilton

Local School Honors Top Progress Makers

Ospringe congratulates Httle Miss Marilyn Young and Master Dan Winter as top progress rewarded by Womens Institute prizes. Community news notes visitors, health updates, and social events with families from Dorchester Guelph Oxfordshire and Preston. General Brindley advocacy for stronger war weapons ends the item.

Httle Marilyn Young Dan Winter Womens’ Institute Austin McCutcheon Art McCutcheon Toronto Drayton F. Brydon J. Struthers Errett Currie O. H. Moxley Evelyn Dorchester D. G. Robertson Douglas* Robertson Guelph O Matthews WJ. Jackson Revo Sommerville Erin K. Kalthoff Malton Fo Clayton W. Denehan Oxfordshire Engsland Aince Gordon Aitken Everton Millers Softball Club Walker F. ‘Tout Jimmy Walkero Kincardine E Huntchinson Catherine Russell Struthers Perry Preston

Limehouse Community Notes Highlight Visits and Meetings

Many residents and relatives are listed visiting and vacationing in Limehouse and nearby towns. The Limehouse Presbyterian Church Women’s Association prepares a play, the W I holds meetings with guest speakers, and a home canning demonstration plus a bazaar are planned.

Check Your Electrical Equipment

A memorandum issued to Ontario industry by the Industrial Accident Prevention Association emphasizes that internal plant conditions, not industry type, create hazards. In two cases a worker received an electric shock while handling worn insulation on cables. regular checks of electrical equipment could save lives and prevent production delays.

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Campbellville council notes Harrop resignation as municipal officer

Campbellville council records Chief Harrop's planned resignation effective August 31 with two weeks of holidays. He cites personal reasons after his wife's death. Council asks him to complete the year's assessment and work on the county plan while considering staff reorganization at an upcoming special meeting. The report also covers local traders, tax write offs, and railway whistle complaints.

Comnet Harrop Council Har- Top Beth Acton Auto Body Oakville Lions Club Albert Warris Cagen Malin Street Board of Transport Commissioners Acton C.N.R. Ae Ane Ee Railway Acton Boys and Girls Solleiter Leatherland Acton Band

National Liberal Convention Opens in Ottawa

Mr B D Mahon attends the National Liberal Convention at Lansdowne Park Ottawa where Prime Minister King opens proceedings. The event aims to promote family stability and youth home creation. Campbellville Women’s Institute hosts a garden party with a soft ball playoff won by Campbellville over Freeston. Community notices include local visits, hospital reads, and travel to Crawford’s Lake.

B.D. Mahon Colilseum Lansdowne Park Ottawa King Campbellyile Women’s Tne Istitute Tournnament Campbellville Freeston Lawville Mountsberg

Youth and Life's Future

Youth and Life's Future discusses youths seeking summer vacation work and the benefits they gain. It notes many opportunities, personal objectives for earnings, and the value of real world experience in developing memory, speed, accuracy, and social skills.

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