Nassagaweya community notices and nuptials report
Ningas gather for Nathaway Webber wedding at Lakeview with Nightingale and Cargill families attending. Marjory Webber plans a Lakeview holiday visit with Carl Cargill. Local clergyman change as G W Bridle fills Ebeneiver pulpit in Picker Ski absence. Guelph visitor J L Norrish visits Nassagawega. RCAF M C medical Sgt E Taylor visits from Winnipeg. Pte E G Wilson from Lansdowne Park Ottawa visits. Alfalfa harvest second cutting improving over first. Elmer Pickett of Buffalo visits Nassagawega. Mac McLaughlin welcomed a baby boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nightingale
Knitchbull
Cargill
Bruce
Campbellville
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Nathaway-Webber
Lakeview
Mina Marjory Webber
Carl Cargill
Picker- Ski
G. W. Bridle
Burlington
Ebeneiver United Church
J. L. Norrish
Guelph
Nasaagaweyn
E. G. Wilson
R.C.A.M.C
Lansdowne Park
Ottawa
G. T. Wilson
Sgt. E. Taylor
R.C.A.F
Winnipeg
Alfred Taylor
Cowchin
Elmer Pickett
Buffalo
N.Y
Nassagawega
Mac McLaughlin
Nassagaweva
Tea party draws Bethel Ladies’ large turnout
A dozen to ten ladies attended the Bethel Ladies tea last Thursday afternoon, reporting a splendid crowd and a cheerful social time. Percy Chapman is in Orangeville hospital with a neck throat condition and slowly recovering. An unusual accident occurred when a car hit a cow on town line, killing the cow and damaging the car, but occupants escaped injury. Mrs. J. D. Mooney visited Toronto earlier in the week. Milas I. Foard Fergus and Mrs. Saunders of Port Credit holidayed with Mr. Mooney and family. Helen Gowdy returned to Toronto after two weeks with Mrs. Ballentine. Fred Dearing and wife visited Mrs. Dearing’s mother and the Ballentines on Sunday. Friends mourn Mia. John Rae’s death in Fergus hospital last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Percy Chapman
Lesen
Orangeville
Indy
J. D. Mooney
Toronto
Milas I. Foard
Fergus
Saunders
Port Credit
Mooney
Helen Gowdy
Wm. Ballentine
Fred Dearing
Thos. Dearing
Mia
John Rae
Fergus Hospital
Local Notables Share Weekend Visits and Births in Erin and Acton
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs F Brydon with James Van Norman and baby Jack of Cooksville and Mrs Campbell of Acton. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Gordon Aitken on the arrival of a son. Miss Mariel Chambers of Erin visited Miss Grace Burrows. Murd McCutcheon and others spent Sunday with the McMillan family in Toronto. Sunter Hurrea wedding attendees included Mrs Eo Sunter and others in Erin. A shower for Ruth Robertson was given by Lox McCutcheon at Everton on Monday. The funeral of the late Mrs Tf KR McCutcheon held at Everton with tributes from neighbors. pallbearers listed. Jeanie Rewey of Brampton visiting Webb in Erin. James Scanlon found work in Acton. Ruth Smith of Fergus visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brydon
James van Norman
Jack
Cooksville
Campbell
Acton
Gordon Aitken
Mariel Chambers
Erin
Grace Burrows
Murd McCyutcheon
F. ‘Tinney
Murray McMillan
McMillan
Toronto
Eo Sunter
Fred McCuteheon
Murd Mecuteheon
Victor MecCollum
Peter Currie
James Struthers
Duncan McTavish
Everton Cemetery
Jeaie Rewey
Brampton
Jalte Webb
James Scanlon
Ruth Smith
Fergus
Ballinafad Visits and Local Social Roundup
Mr and Mrs Douglas Irvine and their Detroit daughter spent the weekend at the Irvine parents home. Miss June Brain visited her Erin home on Sunday. Mrs Nelile Kentner and Mr Will Shortill of Georgetown called on Mrs Soper Monday. Mr David McEnery spent Sunday in Erin. Miss Grace McKay from Toronto visited Mrs Soper during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Douglas Irvine
Detroit
Alex. Irvine
June Brain
Erin
Nelile Kentner
Will Shortill
Georgetown
Soper
David McEnery
Misa Grace McKay
Toronto
LIMEHOUSE Society Notes and Visits Report
The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Jno. Scott’s home on Thursday evening Inat Rev. Peter Jamieson of Cromarby led Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church. Numerous visitors from Toronto, Kitchener, Brampton and Niagara on the Lake joined local residents over the weekend at Belmont and with Mrs. Gisby and the Mummeries group. other entries list relatives and friends visiting Belmont, Toronto, and Harrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
Jno. Scott
Peter Jamieson
Cromarby
Presbyterian Church
R. Lane
Toronto
S. M. Wright
Shirley
Gordon Walker
Maud Thornton
S. Gisby
Frank Mummery
Ruth
Elwood
C. Mummery
Robert Shaw
Follett's
A. Hill
Belmont
Rockwood Church Notes and Local Updates
No services were held in the Presbyterian Church Sunday. Miss Helen Henderson attended a Delhi Ontario wedding of Grace Lawson daughter of Rev. Hand Lawson. The bride’s father officiated with Rev G Lawson assisting. Roof repairs continue at the United Church. Weekend visitors include Eta Hamilton, John Beard, Ray Dean, James Lyrach, George Day, Jos Hollis and O’Halloran guests. Various residents on holiday or visiting relatives. YIG led morning and evening services at the United Church. Mrs Hewat’s illness improved slightly. Colin Kitching returned home from Toronto hospital. Guelph horticultural show attendance noted with ex hibits. Fred McWilliams family holidaying in Montreal and westward. Royce departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Helen Henderson
Delhi
Ont
Grace Lawson
Rockwood
P.hand
Lawson
Malcolm—M. MacDonald
R.C.A
Camp Borden
G. Lawson
Drew University
Madison
N. J
Jack
John Hamilton
United Church
Eta Hamilton
Hamilton
John Beard
R.A.F
Trenton
Ray Dean
Toronto
James Lyrach
George Day
Ottawa
Jos
Hollis
Guelph
O'Halloran
A. Lynch
J. A. Little
James Hall
Ros Bacon
Wilma Milne
Brantford
YIG
The
Ioen Cowling
Guelph Gs
John’ R. Richardson
Sanity
K. B. Richardson
Vineland
Onarta
oMirs
Catterlin
Herridge
Wo Gardiner
Mundy
Clifford Jackson
Guptph
J. Wilson
Owen Sound
Otto Wilson
John
Thos Hewat
Rutherford « Hewat
Hewatto
Colin Kitching
Toronto Hospital
Cameron Kitching
Fred McWilliams
Montreal
Royce
Milton Engagement Announced for Mildred Jean and Ralph Inglehart Ford
The engagement is announced for Mildred Jean daughter of the late Mr and Mrs St to Ralph Inglehart Ford youngest son of Mr and Mrs p Frank Ford Milton. A wedding is planned for August 20. Mr and Mrs James Houston attended a funeral in Dundas for Martin Jerome a former Milton resident with burial at White Brick Church Cemetery Ancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Jean
EB May
Milton
Ralph Inglehart Ford
Frank Ford
James Houston
Dundas
Martin Jerome
White Brick Church
Ancaster
Champion
Reunion Of Erin Pioneers Honors Abe Smith Family
A reunion in Erin Township brought about seventy five relatives of Abraham Smith and John Root together to honor Mr and Mrs Abe Smith of Minttown Manitoba. Rev T J Reag recently retired as Erin United Church pastor was among those who attended and helped harvest grain while on vacation. Local well water was found polluted by quicksand and drilling by George Gibson aims to secure clean water for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Smith
Erin
George Gibson
Advocate
Unnamed boat battery stolen on lake front in Burlington
Donald Bull reported Tuesday that a battery was stolen from his boat anchored behind the breakwater on the lake front. Chief Smith is investigating. Civil Defence Committee held a regular training routine Monday evening with lessons on civil life and emergencies. Norman Craig Sr. was injured in an accident near Wa sago Beach while holidaying. a stray .22 bullet struck him in the eye as others shot at snakes on the docks last Friday. Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bull
Delaware Ave
Chief Smith
Civil Defence Committee
Norman Craig
Wasago Beach
Mr. Craig
Gazette
Georgetown Notes And Memorials From Augt Meeting
The Countess of Strathmore Chapter held a social meeting at Mrs. C. V. Williams home with Mrs. S. Mackenzie presiding. Samuel Allen, aged about 83, died at Niagara Falls General Hospital after a long residence in the area. The Presbytery of Toronto approved Rev. C. Cochranes call to Knox Georgetown and Limehouse churches, with induction set for September 6 at 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Allen
Armagh
Ireland
Canada
Presbytery of
Toronto
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church
CC. Cochrane
Knox ,Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Cochrane
Horticultural Society Show At Rockwood
Rockwood hosts a horticultural show with multiple exhibitors presenting chrysanthemums marigolds and planters. Winners include Mrs Bolton Mrs Nickell and Mrs Moore with best in show awarded to Misa Moore. Proceeds from exhibits were donated to war work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giadloll
B. Nickell
Jai-Licker Gindloll
George Bolton
Giadioll
McNeill
E. Nickell
Geo
Bolton
Gliadloll
Misa MM. Moore
A. Little
Potuning
Geo. Bolton
Mra
C. Weltzel
Vorbenas
Weltzel
Zinnias
J. Gordler
A. Beard
Mixa. M. Moore
J. A. Little
A. Cantelon
John Lynch
George Laverty
A. J. Elliot
V. Harrison
A. J. Eliot
Chas. Thatcher
Fern
Shamrock
Dc. Weltzel
Wm, Harris
Ontario Highway Fatalities Rise Sharply in 1941 Six Months
Letten box to the Editor notes Ontario highway deaths total 64 in the first six months of 1941, up 25 percent from 1940. Bureau of Statistics records show 746 deaths in 1926-40 period, with 1997 reaching 766. Factors blamed include war driven traffic, wages, outdated cars, inexperience, and rising drinking. Dr. Logan Clendening cited alcohol as a major factor. curbing gasoline sales at night could check the rise. J Irwin, Ontario Temperance Federation, urges action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Bureau of Statistics
Logan Clendening
U.S
J. Irwin
Ontario Temperance Federation
Abnormal death by own action in London
Coroner notes the man died of starvation after being described as living on bread water and oats. He was labeled as one of those who kill themselves by abnormal ideas, reflecting a mental state linked to his demise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oakville Briefs Highlight Local Events and Death
Commander Hugh Pullen on leave at his parents home Major Frank Pullen and Mrs Pullen. Jack Blakelock on leave. Himer Fuel Co sets a county record by delivering 24 tons of tee in Oakville on August 2. Bazaar proceeds by Patric Grammell and Jeanne Hunt for Red Cross Bomb Victims Fund reach $900. Edwin von Ted Isard dies from injuries after Burlington drug store blast. Oakville and Milton require extra game to decide county junior championship. darkness stopped play after eight innings with Oakville leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Pullen
Ron
Bridf
Frank Pullen
Jack Blakelock
Himer Fuel & Tee Co
Saturdie
PAL
Oakville
Patric Grammell
Jeanne Hunt
Red Cross
Edwin von Ted Isard
Burns
Burlington
Oaksite
Milton
Churchews United Church of Cunada Acton Ontario
Rev Wu Walter Fosbuay B D minister at Palum the Dower Avenue in Acton Ontario reads scripture and leads Sunday services at Churchews United Church of Cunada. The brief notice lists the church address and ministerial title for the local congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of
Welcome to All at Erin Church Services Weekly
A local church bulletin lists events for Sunday August 24 2041 with Rev. Mr. Ashton at 11 00 a m Sunday School at 12 1 0 p m and B Y P U at 8 00 p m Monday. prayer meeting Wednesday 4 00 p m. The notice invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Watdie
London
Ont
Ashton
Erin
B.y.p.ul Ats
Local Help Wanted and Goods Advertisements in Acton Free Press
Numerous classified notices list apartments for rent, three room homes, farmhands, drivers, store help, and a girl or woman for a store position. Also requests for stray livestock, a team of horses for sale, household items, toys, stove repairs, and exchange offers including a Singer sewing machine and coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Free Press
Nell
Singer
Singer Sewing Machine CO
Queen W. Brampton
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Gray Coach Lines
Ford
C.J. van Goozen Duffield Bros
Lockie McMillan
Dave Stewart
Tom Amos
William Stubington
LI Mullin
Norton Motors
Mercury
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Churchews
Bap Vint Church
Sarvice
Weleooma
Presbyterian “Knox Church
HW. . Bennie
Miniater
Willow Street
Acton Home Bakery
Miss Hallett
Jas. Milroy
Guelph St. Rockwood
ED. Dredge
Acton, R. R. No
Fred Anderson
Brock Ave
Dr Beer
TOR
Georgetows
Cranden
Th Stark
Pele Dibra
Tharre
Con
Hibeattis
Peter McIsaAac
John Wo Savage
Jack Kingshott
School Lane
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