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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 02, 1943

Page

2

Neighborhood News Highlights and Local Accidents

Georgetown readers learn of a delightful surprise anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Schofield hosted by Saalith and Stone Pottery. Mrs. Robert Buchanan breaks a leg after a fall near Kentner's coal office. admitted to Guelph General Hospital. Comrade Robert Muir wedding celebration draws large Legion turnout with over 75 members. Bet Rennick injured shifting on a tractor at a East Garafraxa gravel pit, sustaining a knee-cap injury.

Ellis Schofield Saalith and Stone Pottery Robert Buchanan Kentner Emery St Guelph General Hospital Garafraxa Best Herald

Mrs Patterson's 88th birthday celebration in Campbellville

About thirty friends gathered at Mrs. S Patterson's Campbellville home to honor her 88th birthday. Daughters, a birthday cake with pink candles, and practical gifts were shared. News notes include Misa Teresa Hubbert receiving a bravery medal, local visits, an auction by the Women's Institute, and church society activities.

S. Patterson Government House Ottawa Misa Hubbert Toronto F. A. Wheelman Willams Stewart Kingston Women’s Institute the Patriotic Society Ness Carbett King Calcium Mr. Carbett McPhee St. David's Presbyterian Church C. A. Elsley R. Cc. Menzies Geo. ‘Agnew Ard Aire H. Snyder Crawford Mahon E. D. Mahon Dorothy Clokey Kathleen Rita Hubbard James McFarland Mr. Poleni Detroit Patterson Peter MacLaren Ronald McPhail Ronald Roberta Vivian Dilger McMaster University Win. Dawper W. Moore van Sickte Lieut Crawford'Mahon D. Mahon Lieut. Mahon

Local Health Clinic Hosts Tuberculosis Test for District Teachers

Local teachers attended a clinic at the OAC Guelph on Tuesday where all district teachers were called for a tuberculosis test. The initiative is part of a new health regulation sponsored by the Department of Education.

Bill Mundetl Alalrfax D.C. Leitch George Sandgeru Earl Scott WA. Burchill Ontario Den Sanden 0. A.C. Guelph Department of Faucation

Ter ra Cotta Social Roundup and Notices

Mr and Mrs H Bessey and daughter Louis of Stewarttown visited family in town on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jas Mackie of Toronto spent the weekend at their old home here. Mr and Mrs Bradley and family have moved to Toronto. Sympathy extends for the late Mr Davidson formerly a respected resident. interment at Glen Williams Cemetery. Also sorrow over the sudden passing of the late Jan Young of Vallinavad. he was well known locally. Wood cutting duties noted. Norrie works on mountain quarry. Hayward and Norman Leant hosted Sunday visits. Lester Yeant visited friends in Milton.

H. Bessey Louis Stewarttown Joseph McBride Jas. Mackie Toronto Bradley Davidson Glenwilliams Cemetery Jax. Young Valllnafad Jan. Young Norrie Quarrie Hayward Norman Ieant Lester Yeant Milton

Ballinafad WOL S Meet At Mrs Kirk Wool Home

The WOL S November meeting was hosted by Mrs. Kirk Wool with Mrs. Warne presiding. Devotions from The Bible for all Life, a stewardship paper by Mrs. F J Short hill, and readings by Mrs. Swindlehurst and Mrs. Stanley Sinclair concluded with hymn and prayer. Mr James Young died in a Toronto hospital Saturday. funeral at the church Monday, three sisters survive. A funeral for Mrs Thomas Marshall drew a large local turnout at Erin Cemetery. A sabre and dance event Friday night saw Mrs Robt McEnery and Arnold McEnery win prizes. Mrs Dan Campbell broke her arm in an accident.

WOL S James Young Passa Toronto Mike Maud Janet Maurne Brampton Thos. Marshall Gordon Erin Cemetery Robt. McEnery Arnold McEnery Dan Campbell

Local Notables Attend Weekend Visits and School Charity Sale

Mrs Roy Hindley and her mother visit familiar acquaintances while Sir Alvin Struthers visits from Camp Hord en Wak. Local families attend a school charity bazaar with knitted items and handmade knickknacks raising funds for curtains and the Birth War Victims Fund. A welcome presentation honors Mr and Mrs Rice as they prepare to move to Guelph, followed by a dance and supper.

Roy Hindley Talbot Acton Alvin Struthers Camp Horden Ome Norman Matthews Alan Watson Mimosa W. J. Dnckeon Cund Leslie Webb Dan’ Winter Hamilton L. Nelson Erin Hall Ci’ Rice Emma Tawnsley Guelph F. Hill

Oakville church closes as rector retires after 17 years

After 17 years as rector at St. Jude's Anglican Church Canon D Fusell Smith retires. Parishioners packed the hall to bid farewell. A council meeting with Rotary Club White Oak Chapter Red Cross Legion and local officials discussed a war memorial hospital in Oakville.

Broxstone House St. Jude's Anglican Church D. Flussell Smith St. Jude's Rotary Club White Oak D. E Oakville and Districted Cross Society Canadian Legion F. M

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social News

Miss Jean Hall of Hamilton spent the weekend with Maw Harvey Jestin. Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of London visited Cal and Mrs Will Head. J P Benham attended a function at Ariss for his grandfather the late Mr L L Norman. Mr and Mrs Albert McWilliams and family of Buffalo, Me attended a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Joh Alton. Barbara and Muriel Bent visited Guelph with grandparents Mr and Mrs Wall Norman.

Jean Hall Hamilton Maw Harvey Fred Murray London Cal Will Head Bin J.P. Benham Ariss Ll. van Norman Mins James Black George Hobarth Manali Depot Toronto J. Mackinnon Ale Stewart Guelph Albert McWilliams Buallele Feed Alton Rock Mood Joh Alton Barbara Muriel Bent Mrr Mra. Wall van Nornan

Limehouse Girls Hold Bazaar Plans At Mrs Lindsay's Home

The Girls' Lookout Club met at Mrs Jean Lindsay's Saturday to finalize plans for their annual bazaar and tea next Saturday. Local schoolchildren rehearsed for a Christmas concert under Miss Jean Ruddell. Mr. Chas Henderson of Knox College preached at Limehouse in Meg Cochrane's absence due to a heavy cold. Col Lindsay Sutherland from Mallfax visited the Maple's home for the weekend. Mr and Mrs W A Lant and family from Toronto were at Laue.

Lookout Club Jean Lindsay Jean Ruddell Chas. Henderson Knox College Limehouse Meg C. C. Cochrane Col Lindsay Sutherland Mallfax Maple's W. A. Lant Dorothy Norma Toronto Mira. Laue

Busy Bees Club event and community notices in Nassagaweya

Husy Boos Club president E Davenport attended Salvation Army at Cuslph and hosted visitors who admired their fundraising. W W Dodge Mira Wa Serview and Mrs Jenni Howard hosted home gatherings for Muay Boon guildings. Nell Martin attended Mr Thomas Auchnan funeral in Badenoch. Farm events include sale of Carma implements and stock by Win Wallace. The Busy Wives plan an old time dunk for next week.

Mer CC. E. Davenport Husy Boos Club Salvation Army Cuslph Wedneway Clus W. W. Dodge Mira. Wa Serview W. Hutland Jennie Howard Muay Boon Nell Martin Thos. Auchanan Tueatay Badenoch Mont Homes Dude Dletrlet Ttu Mex Hobart Scott Afr Neilatti

Continuation Schools concert draws crowded Town Wall audience

The annual Continuation Schools concert at Town Wall last Friday showcased the school orchestra and chorus with pieces such as The Bells of St Marys and On To Victory. Principal figures include Mises Dinsmore and Blair, with Charles H. Marcle chairing the school board event.

Robi Hamilton Ruth Maclaren Keith Hamallton Murray ‘Thatcher A.J. Elliott Kwo-piart Wandrill Mondlozur John Benham Jack Ewers Doris Meckersle Julius Caesar Nelly Gray Dabbleton Gordon Harris Dorothy Ewrk Mr. Bird Plover Gordon Ostrander United Church Dale Barrie Hut United Church John Ward Toronto Hospital Oswald Meadows Guelph General Hospital Joyce Waller Guelph George Day Hagersville Bob Stumpf Quebec Jack Bell Dundas Jerry Ingram

Local Meetings And Presentations In Nassagaweya Ameliorate Community Spirit

A busy week in Nassagaweya includes a Federation of Axelculture meeting in Hatt Brookville with speaker W E Brocken, a provincial inquiry committee member. The Nassagaweyu Council met, and Mr and Mrs William Wallace were honored in Brookville with a town hall presentation, address, chairs, and an Alladin lamp, followed by dancing and thanks. John McTavish of Guelph visited residents, and local pupils prepared for upcoming Christmas concerts.

Wildlans Walla Lotth Nasargaweya Robt Amos Federation of Axelculture Hrookville W. E. Brocken Freeman Alka Glyon Kadaline Nassugaweyu Council Brookville William Wallace

Palenne school to open with J L Skues speech

Burlington notes record the opening of a new Palenne public school with inspector J L Skues as guest speaker. Mr R E Strong sells property to Gordon Cooper of Hamilton and the Strongs plan a Lakeland winter departure. Lions Club agrees to lease arena for a year to offer skating to youth. A stolen car later found near Freeman damaged by a green lamp post. War Services Committee plans $2 money orders and Christmas cards for local service members in Canada.

Palenne J. L. Skues R. E. Strong Indian Point Gordon Cooper Hamilton Mia Strong Lakeland Birla Lions Club Brant Inn George Ingway Freeman Burlington and

Real Estate Ads and Insurance Offers in City Listings

Review fire and other insurance options as rates ease and values rise. Agents for established insurers promote Brick House and six room homes with modern conveniences like furnace electric soft water and garages. Several frames and brick dwellings in desirable districts offer immediate possession and good investment potential.

Hosedale Acton

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