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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1942
Page
4
City column outlines Manuel Resdetw's affiliations across local centers and communities. It notes his engagement with neighborhood groups and nearby organizations, highlighting his involvement in regional initiatives and public events.
A Ballinafad A Dance was held in Baltthatad Hall on Tuesday night at Mr C Steen s new barn nearing completion. Mr Arnold McEnery has undergone an operation in Guelph General Hospital and is recovering slowly. Mr and Mrs Jack Campbell moved into the house recently vacated by Mrs Soper. Miss Ethel Swindlehurst of Toronto spent the weekend at home. Miss Alma McEnery of Georgetown visited her sister Mrs Stanley Sinclair. Pte CharIta Burgess spent the weekend at his home.
The Busy Bees held a second monthly dance at Brookville Hall with Mrs Laurence as convener. Stuart Eluette, John Black, and Dorothy Frank provided music. Jack Mast acted as floor manager and is booked for the next dance. Indies cleared thirty five dollars. A quilting session added another quilt to orders. The radio farm forum met at Harold Bell’s home with good attendance and discussion on questions raised. Several families visited relatives in Acton and Toronto. A birthday wedding between William Woods and Lottie McLeod was celebrated at Georgetown.
The Boys Own Mission Band of the United Church sponsors a White Gift service on Sunday evening December 13 at Rock Wood. Gifts will be sent by the band to the Sick Children's Hospital in Toronto for Christmas, with each gift dedicated.
Oakville Mayor Dr. F M Deans warned of a further tax increase in 1943 while addressing ratepayers at a nomination meeting. Cpl Alex Phillip of the RCAF remains home on sick leave after an on duty injury. Prominent Oakville resident Christian Kate Chisholm died at age 88 on King Street after a lengthy illness. All civic bodies reported satisfaction with council work as nominations remained sparse and existing members were returned.
Everton residents Dr and Mrs Barlett and daughter from Brampton visited at J P Benhami family home on Sunday. Fussier Harvey Jestin of Niagara was home on furlough for two weeks visiting Freeman and Toronto friends before returning Thursday. Gordon Mack home from Guelph General Hospital where he treated a broken arm. Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of Guelph spent Sunday with Col and Mrs Will Mead’s parents. Ralph Chanler of Rockwood visited Mrs E Shepherdason. Mrs Robert Patton of Guelph spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Alton. Mr and Mrs BE M Arey and son Wilbert of Guelph visited Mrs W Usherwood. she accompanied them to Guelph for a few days. Rev J P McLeod preached at Hillaburg Sunday morning. Rev Bruce Stainton of Hillzburg preached here.
Community notes detail December 1 gathering at Mrs. S. M. Wright as W. L. raised 31.01 for war work. Funds allocated include 23.60 to Georgetown Herald Christmas cheer, 15 to Red Cross, 15 for wool, 5 to Star Santa Claus Fund. Local soldiers to receive Christmas boxes, latest recruit to get money belt. Cards sold, December convenor named, and talks on church topics noted. Lookout Chib bazaar success despite poor roads. quilt ticket won by Fred Green. Upcoming school concerts, Sunday school events, and gather for social visits recorded. Snow plough first run of the season observed.
The C9 Field Artillery unit uses grasshopper pilots, fliers, and mechanics of small low powered observation planes to replace balloons, marking a shift in reconnaissance methods.
The notice reports Captain Jack M. Abbott promoted to OC of the 7th Hivatan Composite Company RCAC at Husnex NR. Donald Bell suffers a minor cut on his right hand while working with love pipe, treated with a couple of stitches. The Kitchener Hospital reflects pride over winning the Gont rich Trophy and a Trad on blanket as the team returns after six games with five wins.
Invitations for the Warden's Dinner at the Batarinet on December 16 are announced. The Halton Presbytery met at Trinity United Church with a spiritual retreat led by Rev. Gen. S Service of Zion United Church Hamilton. Municipal nominations in the town hall drew around fifty attendees with few candidates. Sixty-one parcels were shipped last Wednesday to HMLGS Burlington by the Overseas Parcel Fund for Christmas for officers and ratings of the boat. another 22 parcels followed to England for overseas boys.
Miss Ruth Evans and Miss Margaret Evans spent the weekend with relatives in Georgetown as two major local firms, Provincial Paper Limited and Alliance Paper Mills Ltd, adopt weekly half days to aid power conservation. Kathleen Cleave and John D. Kelly urged a 600 grant to cover the current year's deficit for the Public School Board, which council granted.
Milton James Kennedy has joined the Air Force and travelled to Toronto for training. Mr and Mrs Milton Wilson and family of Hamilton have moved to town. The Milton Arena will open for winter ice as soon as possible with Harry Coulson as caretaker. Lorne Dixon of Nelson township was injured in a collision with a delivery truck driven by Edwin Hall of Hamilton on the Fourth Line. The first banquet of the Peet and Halton ex Wardens Association was held at the Milton Inn withasts, toasts and remarks led by Victor Hall. The 1943 banquet will be held in Brampton.
Council discussed accounts including payments to Panther Crone Co and Acton utilities, approved grants and repairs, and received notices from hospitals and the Wartime Prices Board. Chief Harrop reported drainage work partial, snow fence erected, and a resignation of Night Constable Locker accepted. Pedestrian risk from bicyclists on sidewalks prompted a warning and potential charges if uncorrected.
Guidance from James A. Telfer on winter feeding stresses roughage type and rack design to prevent chaff and seeds from fouling wool. It advises proper rack placement, avoiding side feeding, and ensuring adequate nutrition to avoid lower wool quality and price losses.
In a terse exchange the characters accuse a figure of theft. One asks if the speaker called them a thief, denial follows, and a second voice hints others know the truth, suggesting a wider circle aware of the accusation. The fragment hints at mistrust and unresolved blame among peers.
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