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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

2

CREWSON CORNER VISITS AND LOCAL NOTES

Mr and Mrs Win Brotherston and Roland of Mimico visited Mr and Mrs RES Brown last week. Misses Hett and Joyce Kirk of Niagara Falls have been visiting their sister Mrs Jack Aintie for two weeks then left Tuesday for home. Patricia Airdrie returned with them for holidays. Mrs Nancy Workman of Elora has been visiting Mr and Mrs R Brown for two weeks. My Alec McDonald acting Home Defence Guard in Toronto was on leave Tuesday. Pres George and Bill Airdrie of Camp Borden were visiting their sister Mrs Bd Cornell over the weekend.

Win. Brotherston Roland Mimteco Res Brown Hett Joyce Kirk Niaara Falls Slater Jack AlNitie Patricia Airdtie Acme Nancy Workman Elora R. Brown Alek McDonald Toronto Pres George Bill Airdrie Camp Borden Bd Cornell

Ort on Re At. Ata sors and visits around town

Local residents and families from Orton and surrounding areas were noted visiting relatives and friends this week. Attendees include Mrs Alvin, Miss Marjorie Boyce, Miss Loraine Mooney, Mrs Jas Jolmaton, and Mrs Reed relations in Marsville Brampton Erin and St Catharines.

J D Mooney Misa Elhelyne Ferndale Georgy Dearing Gordon St.’ Catharines Orton

Rockwood News Briefs From Guelph Area and Area Roads

Rockwood friends learn of Pred Garside’s serious accident after a fall from a hay head. Camp Bre beaut girls return home with Bernadette Gibbons winning the Brebent Trophy and five swimming awards. Rockwood Horticultural Society exhibitor lists released for August 24 in Town Hall. United Church services led by Rev Meteod with next Sunday’s guest Rev Campbell from Guelph. Verna Harrison vacationing with sister in Eramosa. Mrs Robert Miller injured at home and moved to Guelph General Hospital. Various visitors from Milton Peterboro Toronto and New Toronto noted, with local travel and ministerial arrangements outlined.

Pred Garside Guelph Bramage Road Raockwood Guelph General Hospital Camp Brebeaut Bernadette Gibbons Rockwood Campey; In the Group, Also Wihtiuing Cana Reta Cremisco Rockwool Horticultural Society United Church Womens Missonary Society Jas. Hawkins Dp Meteod Evertyn Thes Campbel Verna Harrison J. McDougall Eramosa Co Robert Miler General Hospital Alex. Lawson Milton Do Lawsen M Eliot Florence Richardson Peterburg Barbara Pies Ferns Staley Mitchinson Daugh‘ter, Starley New Toronto

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Institute Meeting

This fragment records visits by Kenneth Robertson and others to relatives in Ontario places including Chutlpla and Carlisle. It also notes the August Women’s Institute meeting led by Miss Isabelle Scanlon with reports on Memorial Day Red Cross work and health welfare papers, plus demonstrations on table etiquette and party planning.

PP Harding Mar- Rarel Poronte Mae Hallett Arber Fisher Don Dickinson Carlisle George Jackson Fergus Usherwood Pirat S. Mckaun Ida Tovell van Sthithers Edna Cook Dorothy McKenzie Blanche McKinnon G. Altxen Dorothy McKenie Exina

Georgetown Friends Mourn Arthur Semple Death

Notices from Georgetown report the sudden passing of Arthur Semple on August S1 after hospital care. I M Bennett, Esquesing Township clerk, has been seriously ill at Guelph Hospital but is improving and may return home soon. Langs confectionery proprietor BIN Long survived a weekend boating accident on Manitoulin Island, injuring his shoulder during docking at Killarney.

Georgetown Arthur Semple Touelph Hospital I. M Bennett Esquesing Quelph Hospital Stewarttown bin Long Lang Manitoulin Island Killarney Herald

Local Visitors and Relatives Gather in Gilbertson and Nearby Homes

Mrs Noble and Mr Noble of Hamilton visited the Gilbertson home on Sunday. Misses Edleen and Evelyn Wright returned from Toronto after visiting cousin Miss Audrey Wright. Evan Grant Georgina Robertson stayed with Mr and Mrs W Bridle in Burlington. Mrs Worthy Burrombe and her young daughter from Montreal holiday with Wilt Wilsons. Darleen Thomas stayed with her uncle Stewart Currie in Arkell. Robert Stevens of Sudbury visited Norman Lee. Harold Wilson and daughter of Hespeler visited Will Wilsons. George Rumsey Milas Hagel and Nelson from Cummock visited Mrs A Ramsey. Jean and Master Lloyd, visiting their grandmother, returned home with them. Mr and Mrs BE Dennett of Toronto are visiting Mrs Humphson.

Edleen Evelyn Wright Toronto Audrey Wright Evan Grant Georgina Robertson W. Bridle Burlington Worthy Burrombe Montreal Wilt Wilson Darleen Thomas Stewart Currie Currie Arkell Robert Stevens Sudbury Norman Lee Harold Wilson Hespeler Will Wilson George Rumsey Milas Hagel Nelson Cummocx Cummocx, Were Visitors In the Home of Mrs. A. Ramsey Jean Master Lloyd BE. Dennett Humpson

Local notes and society items from Alberta and Quebec

Erin Mra Cameronana Milas Cymteran from Ravathan Quebec and Viadora Wh Mra Catherine Cameron and John Gaingrick quietly celebrate Gieth birthday on August 2. Miss Margaret Madan of North Hay visits with Mary McMillan. About eighty local Masonic brethren attend divine service at Bellguntain Hospital. Rev. Cain conducts the service. Harry Overholt, manager of Ute Caledon Mountains Trout Club, recovered enough to return to the clubhouse after treatment at Lord Dufferin Hospital.

Cameronana Milas Cymteran Bellguntain Hapliat Wen Cain Harry Overholt Ute Caledon Mountains Trout Club Lord Dufferin Hospital -Advocate

Regular WA United Church meeting and Red Cross notes

The WA of the United Church held its Tuesday session at Mrs Dick's home with President Mrs Ro McEnery presiding. Red Cross business was discussed and a social followed on Wednesday. Visitors included Elizabeth Walters of New Orleans, Mr and Mrs Lee of Brantford, and Mrs C W Matthews of Toronto.

WA of the United Church WW. Dick Ro McEnery Red Cross Clint Mission Circle Helen. McLean Florence Steen Joanna Shortll Florence Sinclaiy Elizabeth Walters New Orleand Fred Shortill Lee Brantford C. W. Matthews Toronto Soper C E. Soper Preston J. Soper

Milton and Halton News Highlights From Milton Village

Milton Ming Catherine Hall of Hornby visits family in Milton as 100 strong Home Guard marches in new Dereta led by Major H. E. Burl. Halton Home Guards total about 2,400 in the county. Engagement announced for Myrtle Imthern to Vernon Jacobs of Chatham. Billy Blacklock and wife visit Woodstock friends. Milton baseball team once champions. Peel Halton Children’s Aid places first British child guest Audrey Whittle, 10, from Middlesbrough with aunt and uncle Alex Smurt of Clarkson.

Ming Catherine Hall Oof Hornby New York Victor Hall Milton H. E. Burl Pipers Halton County T. Imthern Myrtle Vernon Clearge Jacobs George Jacobs Chatinim Billy’ Blacklock Woodstock Billy Crack Milton Sam Ueush Peel-Halton Children's Aid Society F Thompson Audrey Whrtttle Middlesbrough Yorkshire Tsaya Alex Smurt Clarkson

Burlington Town Notes and Local Incidents

Foster falls from a residence steps fracturing a left arm above the wrist. Harry Bowers Jr. suffers minor injuries after auto collision. Nelson Township Council raises tax rate to 23 mills. Burlington High School Board to reopen September 2 despite a ministerial letter on farm labor enrollment. By law proposed on annual vs two year council terms to be voted at December election.

Hot Foster Hr. Brown Lansing Knox Church Harry Bowers, Jr Nelson, Avenue Nelson Township Strick Burlington High School Board Yatepayers Craig Gasette

Nassagaweya Notes Include Arrivals and Registrations

Local Nassagaweya column lists births marriages and visits including Mr and Mrs Stewart’s congratulations on a new arrival, several families visiting relatives, and Mr Waldte conducting services at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. It notes school registration for ages 14 and up and mentions unseasonably cold weather on Monday.

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