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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 11, 1941

Page

5

Local Notices from Sundridge Acton and Toronto

Mrs Geo Dunbar and Miss Jean Dunbar visit Sundridge. Mr and Mrs Thos Watson attend funeral of Mrs Peter Thomson in Grand Valley. Acton Creamery proprietor C Anderson remains at home through illness. Doris Marjorie McMullen engaged to Melveyn Reid of Acton. Mrs Arthur Swackhamer recovering at Guelph General Hospital. Flora Naomi Sayers engaged to Ward Bruce of Trenton. marriage planned January. Nettle La Rue Colbeck gravely ill at Toronto clinic. family in distress as he fights for recovery. Pte Joseph Colbeck identified as next of kin in ongoing concern.

Thos Watson Mra Peter Thomson Watson Grand Valley Henry Sayers Nassagaweya Flora Naomi Ward Bruce Trenton Bruce Wesley Bruce Ladybank Saskatchewan Nettle la Rue Colbeck Dearittle Lillian Colbeck Toronto Lockwood Bloor East Clinic Joseph Colbeck

Archibald Son Reported Killed In Action

Mr and Mrs R H Archibald learn from the International Red Cross that their son Sgt Pilot William Archibald, reported missing on September 27, is dead in action in enemy territory.

R. H. Archibald International Red Cross William Archibald

Acton Y M C A Tours Toronto Weekend

Junior Boys group from Acton YMCA visited Toronto West End Group led by Murray McGill and Hugh Owen. Acton boys won floor hockey 7 8, faced penalties, swam, and enjoyed downtown shopping with thanks to local drivers. Johnny Gray spoke on Denmark. girls groups practiced volleyball and gym activity. upcoming Millonnaires Night and volleyball league planned.

Toronto Acton Y.M.C.A West End Murray McGill Hugh Owen Acton Boys Acton West Ends Simpson Queens Yonge Santa Claus A. Mazon G. A. Dilla Johnny Grayy Denmark

Georgetown Note on Mrs. R. M. Wilson Visit and Junior Red Cross

Mrs. R. M. Wilson completed an extended visit with sisters Mrs. J. M. Moore and the Misses Claridge and returned to Vancouver B C. The Junior Red Cross held its first meeting at the Public School on Friday November 28 with a new executive led by President James Burns and officers Violet Barnes June Clarke Betty Hunter and Jack King.

R. M. Wilson J. M. Moore Claridge Vancouver B.C Red Cross James Burns Violet Barnes June Clarke Betty Hunter Jack King Herald

Erin and community notes mix town events and travels

Mr Roy Grundy has returned home after a successful operation at Guelph General Hospital. Erin Continuation School held its annual commencement with the village hall crowding beyond capacity. A pilot’s landing went awry causing a near miss. Miss Kate McEnaney fractured her left hip and shoulder in a fall in Guelph and was hospitalized. Rev Frederick Ashton accepted a pastorate at Virgil Baptist Church with a December 14 service, and will move soon with Mrs Ashton.

Roy. Grundy Guelph General Hospital Erin Continuation School Kate McEnaney Cataract Guelph Frederick Ashton Baptist Church Virgil Ontario

Re-Elected Head Leads Halton Livestock Group

E Harrop is re elected head of the Halton Livestock Improvement Association at Milton meeting. W P Watson warns about underweight hogs risking government subsidies and bacon contracts with Britain. Officers elected include Edwin Harrop president and Geo Gordon first vice president.

E. Harrop Livestock Improvement Assoc W. P. Watson Ontario Livestock Branch Halton Livesté&X~Improvement Association Milton Watson Britain Ontario Federal Department Seaboard Edwin Harrop Geo. Gordon Arthur Healop Sec Trens J. E. Whitelock Thos. Bird Wesley Murray Cecil Glvena Nasangaweya Geo. Finney Arthur Norrish J. E. Ellenton A. S. Mahon Trafalgar Stanley Hall J. H. Willmott Elton McLean Victor Lawrence W. H. Biggar Nelaton Arthur Colling J.C. Belt Walter Readhead Erle McArthur Frank McNiven

McCutcheon Bowlers Tie for First After Win

The McCutcheon bowling team defeated Lasky 2 to 1 to stay in a first place tie with City Cab. High scores included Morton 161 232 627 and Adamson 223 226 662, while Leishman 156 171 331 and Roote 188 188 621 contributed for McCutcheon.

McCutcheon Lasky City Cab M. Roote N. Morton M. Holmes W. Corry J. Adamson C. Leishman Lasby

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Sen Wranherpok James Lillie Everton Geo. Dunbar Jean Dunbar F.N Sundridge G. A. Dilis C. Anderson Acton Creamery Albert McMullen Doris Marjorie Melveyn Reid Wiliam Reid Arthur Swackhamer Oakville B. D. Hachlin A Acton George. Wallace Clothes Shop Yonge St Gregory ‘Theatre Min and Bill Wallace‘ Beery Marjorie Main Officer Peach Westpoint Anne Shirley Borneo Frank Morgan Billie Burke Fox News Kenny Baker Frances Langford Jan Garber Yardley Parker's Waterman's Eclipse Mab Brack A. T. Brown Barr’s Yuletide Mary Woles Guest Brand Foods Pak Homes Sally Ann Blue Mountain Foods Canada Widmer E. D. Arnald Weston Libby, McNehl Roops Labater Criapie Gherkins Rellah British Line Branston Pickle Ridgway T. Bes Bie Toffles Plase Georgetown Erin Acton Home Bakery Wilds Mill ST Pallant’s Pallant Hiningay Mill Street F. L. Wright General Insurance Acton, Ontario
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