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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
4
Local items highlight various centers and communities of interest to readers across the district. Brief notes cover happenings, events, and developments shaping neighborhood life and civic involvement.
Oakville notes Mr A Lankin left Saturday for Vancouver where the King Par x Company is building an aerodrome. He will be on the coast for a month. Major Graham Peacock serving overseas with the Lorne Scots has been awarded the Efficiency Decoration for meritorious service in the non permanent active militia. Community leaders plan a tree and entertainment for children of veterans, inviting up to age 12.
Pte Jack Stover returns to Espanola after furlough with family on Martin Street. A wedding anniversary celebration at Milton home on November 19. Election by acclamation for Douglas Gowland of Know Church Milton announced by A Leonard. Archie Tucker and George Lott fined for fracas at Hollywood Hotel Norval. Mrs Newton of Chicago visiting Miss Florence Harrison. plans to winter in Chicago. H F McNichol honored by Milton business leaders. A foggy night crash on the baseline opposite Clare Wilson’s farm leaves Milton Brick truck and car damaged. occupants unharmed.
Acton residents attended a Legion Hall bingo and draw for a bed spread hosted by Lamehouse WoT. Social visits included Mrs TOL Campbell and Billie of Hamilton in Toronto and neighbors moving into former Packer farm. Proceeds from a charity bingo supported Red Cross funds.
May Ferguson recovering well after operation and to return home Sunday. Mrs. Carl Kittle and Pawnie move to Toronto to join Mr. Kittle for work. Erin and Hilteburg Royal Bank branches to operate jointly starting December first under manager CGEL Tilton with separate open days. Allan Smeltzer, 29, dies in truck crash on Highway 24 near Horning's Mills. Gordon Corbett suffers right hand injury with amputation of part of index finger. he will be off duty briefly.
Local notes report weekend callers including Mr and Mrs A Wilson of Guelph and the Brydons with others from Everton and Niagara Falls. A pneumonia case is noted in the Stewart household, while a large gathering at Erin Town Hall honors newlyweds Eileen and Murd McCutcheon with a warm farewell.
Cane evocation school program fills Town Hall with parents and friends. Guelph Junior Band directed by Sidney Beatt performs before graduating diplomas are awarded for 2042 and intermediate class. Community sympathy expressed for Mrs Webb of Eden Mills.
The report notes variable prices for liquor per pint and quart in Georgetown. It also records the destruction by fire of the brick home of Mr. Thomas Douglan on Lot 3, Eighth Line, Sunday morning. The Freemasons of Creatit Masonite Lodge held a degree ceremony on November with Lt. PF Andork of the Royal Norwegian Air Force as speaker. An oratorical contest sponsored by WC/RU took place Friday evening in Capital Sunday School Redm, organized by Mrs. W. G. Marshall, drawing thirty five contestants from nearby schools.
In Burlington nonproperty owner bachelors faced court for poll tax non payment as Magistrate Woolliffe adjourned the case for personal service. Clerk M M Bush has set dates for voters list appeals to certify for municipal election. A shop fire at Miles Sandor’s repair shop at 76 Brant Street started while proprietor was away, damaging the building. Frederick Vivian a Kilbride resident died at Hamilton General Hospital from injuries after a collision at Bay and Cannon streets.
A clearing auction sale of household effects from the estate of Alex McDonald will be held at the home on Main Street near the water tower. The event takes place Saturday December 5 with cash payments on reserve. Auctioneer Elliott and Clerk Wright oversee the sale.
Receiver's sale of Percheron horses cattle hogs poultry and farm equipment at Let Erin on the Erin Road south of Ospringe and north of Acton. Includes dairy cows calves sheep hogs grain hay furniture tools and a two storey brick house with barn and hog pen. Also offers the east half of Lat Th Con 2. Finn farm with OO acres and a brick dwelling. Terms available on the premises or by inquiry with the auctioneer ROW HINDLEY.
The Young People of United Church in Hamilton held a regular gathering led by Erma Wilderspin with scripture read and prayer. Mina Sineons received a tribute, Mina Ilate Gordon chaired business, and plans for a contest and future events were discussed.
Tlenil Latonde, captain of Ite Caps at Bonaventure Station, marks forty years as a porter. He notes travelers now carry lighter luggage but more of it, comparing present habits with those of earlier decades. He mentions past figures such as Laurier and Wilson.
The Nordvaikiw Club hosts a gathering under the presidency of a former transport minister. The event names Lord Brabazan and features a broad group described as prominent on the rand as well as in Chale administration.
A distorted text fragment describes a speaker asking for help with a riddle about Noah's Ark and the pairing of animals. The passage features garbled names and unclear dialogue, presenting a nonsensical scene rather than a coherent event or report.
Notice states requirements under Section 6 of the Voters List Act for voters in Acton Ontario. It calls all electors to ensure their details are correct and to participate in municipal, parliamentary, and legislative assembly elections. The Clerk of the Village of Acton signs the notice with deadlines in December.
Church vows mentioned Thuratay and Caldwall with mid week view. Sunday December 8th 1942 features church school at 205 pm and panel event Hermon What Christianity Given to The Principles. Worship and welcome extended to all attendees.
The Acton Presbyterian Church schedules a Sunday morning worship at 11.90 am on December 11 at Manne-Willow Street. Children’s Sunday School and a 6 pm evening service are listed, along with a midweek fellowship meeting on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. The notice invites all to attend.
The Acton Baptist Church announces Sunday worship at 11 o clock with Rev Tomin Ontrom as minister. A youth meeting is set for Monday evening at the home of Min Agidterson. Thursday prayer meeting at Haspo chapel. a tenety year event is noted for all services.
For sale items include Rhie Gary pr and various household goods with scattered misread details. WANTED listings include apartment needs near Acton and short distance items. Also stray notices about livestock such as cows calves and a stray steer with contact clues in Somerville Acton area.
Household items including an oak dresser and other pieces will be sold at an auction on Saturday. The sale benefits the United Church and takes place at Main Street.
Breeding operation in Fergus Ontario seeks all ages and trees for isoventing and breeding pairs. Includes Cocks for hatchery stock with blood testing, guarantees, and bonus premia. For full details contact Twaddle Chick Hatcheries Limited.
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