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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 23, 1945

Page

2

Homecoming and Tragic Deaths in Local Letters

Milton BCpla J. B. Dent of the RCE returns home to celebrate a safe arrival. Willam J. Wilon family mourns Sgt. William Marshal Wilson who died from injuries in an overseas accident on August 1. Pte John Stover returns after three years abroad. Judge J Laughland forwards Halton Agricultural Society Weld Crop results listing eight prize winners.

Bcpla J. B. Dent RCE Mra M.dent R.R. Malton Willam J. Wilon Sgt William Marshal Bud) Wilson Jotn Stover Cliff Stover 15Th England France Halland Germany J. Laughland Halton Agricultural Socuty

Recent visitors and weekend gatherings around Evert on

A long list of visitors is recorded from Everton and nearby towns. Residents hosted relatives and friends including Miss Jean Hall from Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan McDougall, Mrs. Harvey Jestin, Mrs. Barbara Beubarn, and many others. Attendees included soldiers, cousins, and travelers from Guelph, Toronto, Syracuse, and Rockwood, with church meeting speakers and local hosts sharing weekend time.

McCuteneon Harvey Jestin Jean Hall Toronto Duncan McDougall Minson Blanche McDougall Jean Robertson Erin Walter Couling Coulterville Don Jas Loghlin Alfred Landon Loghrin Mins Frances Dewy O Syracuse N.sy Ben Simons EF Shepherdgon Barbara Beubarn Guelph W VanNorman Mo McCutcheon Rockwood John McCutcheon Alfred Couling Strath Line Will Alexander Fifth Line Hampton Lois Black Mes Suter J. P. Mackinnon Keith Black Town Line Mro Mra Morris Cporonto Mre Och ’Shoempson Dundalk Geo. Young Marilyn GG Robertson Mra Bert: Palframan Guelph Road W. H. Hartop Jack Martin C. Fountain David Tovell Bruce John Alton J. Tovell YPS Church of Christ Elmer Stainton Bianche McKinnon Geo. Lambert Jimmiy Fountain Hille Stewart Cpl Albert, Alton Jennie ‘Tovell Stables Stewart Stithbine Sunmdas Rome Moon Kate Reed Wilfred Stinson Abe McComb Hobert Minto Mroo Ralph Dover Hespeter Mo McCutcheen Wal Smiths Jeba Mecutchean Harveys Jestin Robert BR. Simons Jennie ‘Toveil Robert Patten Mroc W. Alexander J. Hamilton D. Parker Son Colp Omar Parker A. Boles Southampton Bernard Forestelle George Grundy Stewart McDonald Rochester Stewart Martha Hartke Owen Sound FC Brydon Alf Cook Linds Robertson Joan Kalthoff K Kalthoff Young Peoples Everton Church Elmer Staunton Blanche McKinnon Shirley Audrey Grundy Josiah Stewart Robert King Richmond Hill

Ospringe Notes Highlight Social Visits and Events

Community notices detail visits by Ospringe and Everton residents to Guelph Toronto and Hamilton, weddings and anniversaries, church events, summer holidays, camp reports, and a Women’s Institute meeting with a health talk and a band concert planned for Coningsby.

Rockwood Celebrates Japan Surrender With Community Festivities

Word of Japan’s surrender sparked village rejoicing in Rockwood. Residents decorated cars and homes while St John’s bell rang. A Victory Service at Exhibition Park featured the Guelph Salvation Army and Rev J Ward, with a band, offertory, and benediction. Community notices followed including church meetings, visitors, and local acknowledgments.

Japan St. John’s Church Women's Institute Guelph Salvation Army Rev. J. Ward Reveiile Hev John Ward Reeve Dod Gray Ede W. M.S The Presbyterian Church Win Swanston Third Line Eramosa Wog Medvor Richard Harris Res Wood McIvor Ro Harris Ren NA MacEachern Presbyterian Publicatons Story Hour Calvin’ Presbyterian Harriston Ont MacEachern 48Th Highlanders Roy Day Toronto Angus Carter Guelph Lloyd Hunter Cainsville Wilmott Fitzsimmons Stuart Fox Norman Guild Brantford Hamilton Cpl James A. Milne Chorley Park Hospital Rockwood Lind Dyer Rca Overseas Ward Barbara Ward Mavadas New York N.Y Clarke Georgetown Colin Ritching Garnet Petty Rath Royo Stewart John R&r. Richardson J. K. Mullin Valley Road

Social Notes Mention Local Visitors and Celebrations

LIMEHOUSE records visits by Capt and Mrs J Maxwell of Toronto to the Jamiesons and McVeys. The list includes Mr W Greig of Brantford and others from Toronto and Detroit visiting various locals. Branched holidays with the Hamiltons, golden wedding at Kilbride, and brief calls by different families are noted along with several cross town visits and family gatherings.

Ken Hamilton Kilbride Mia Jack Smethurst Jacqueline Sudbury Mira Moa 9 Lane Georgetown Geo Kay Hracebridge Mes Garnet Kay

Agents Wanted for Door to Door Family Products

Advertisement seeks agents to sell Familex products door to door in the district of four chore. Earn in spare time with the same advantages. Free details and catalogue from FAMILEX, 1600 Delorimier, Montreal.

Delorimier Montreal

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