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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1943
Page
1
The city failed to produce ice on the Bower Ave site due to unsuitable ground despite weeks of preparations. Councillor Kirkness is studying two options an open air rink on Fairy Lake with shore facilities or placing the rink in the east of Public School grounds and testing the ground there for suitability.
The December meeting of the Ladies Association of Churchill met at Mrs H McEachern’s home. Miss E Russell chaired the program. the Christmas story was read by Mrs Herbert McRachern, and prayer led by Mrs F Freeman. Officers elected: President Miss E Russell, Vice Presidents Mrs S Griffin and Mrs H Allen, Secretary Mrs Wm Butter, Treasurer Mrs H Griffin, Press Secretary Mrs A Brooks, Missionary Treasurer Mrs A Kerr.
George A. Johnson enlisted in the Canadian Armored Corps of active service and is stationed at Toronto.
The December Wo men s Missionary Society gathering at Mrs Peter Smith s home was led by Mrs Caldwell absent due to illness. Mrs Reid presided as officers were elected for the coming year and members shared readings carols and a tea lunch in thanks to Mrs Smith and Miss Smith.
The men’s Association of the United Church held a meeting at the parsonage with Mrs W Evans presiding as Assistant President. Mrs O Parker gave a Christmas reading. Elections named Mrs D Richardson as President and Mrs E Jon as Assist ant President, with Mrs Y Harris and Mrs W Evans in other roles. A charity lunch followed and thanks were offered to Mrs Fosbury for hosting.
Ontario Labour Minister Charles Daley urged that married women with children who worked in war industries return to their homes. He cited juvenile delinquency concerns and said a broader federal labour code may be needed, while criticizing the Ontario Labor Court and hinting at reforms by next session.
The December Scotch Black W A meeting at Mrs W A Service's home featured District President Mrs Nearne RueKt as guest speaker on The Challenge of the Times. Mrs S Murray prepared a motto while Mr Love read. Twenty one armed forces names were submitted for memorial boxes to be shipped via Entonia. War Work treasurer received thirty five dollars to buy materials. Mrs Clarke read Elsie the Borden Cow. Marjorie Service played a piano solo and a dainty lunch closed the afternoon.
A delivery truck from Watson's Dairy caught fire Tuesday morning after anti-freeze spilled and ignited as the engine warmed. Passersby spotted the blaze near Main Street and extinguished it with the property hose, preventing further damage.
Charles Ferrer, 18, escaped from Milton County Jail last Wednesday during courthouse cleanup. He was found Sunday evening semi unconscious in a farm hayloft, exhausted from four days with no food or water. He was taken to Milton and charged with robbery with assault on Edward Cates, who remains in critical condition at Hamilton hospital.
The regular meeting of the Scout Moment Auxilary was held Tuesday at the home of Mike Burton. Plans for the year 1844 were drawn up and programmes outlined. Mrs Watson offered her home for the Jane Mary meeting before a Mizpah Benediction and refreshments.
Nev Ewen MacDonald of Thorold Township died Monday at St Michael's Hospital Toronto. He served as minister at Norval and Union Presbyterian churches for nine years before retiring in 1995 and moving to Toronto. He was born in Prince Edward Island and married Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1911. Interment will be in Cavendish Prince Edward Island.
The Knox Y.P.S. met in the Sunday School on Monday evening with the President in attendance. Ynez Melelan read Scripture as Maruerlt Roszelled led the study on birth Gulina, its people and church work, Mary Ruehle told of the first church work there, and Joyce Desserenutt sang In the Garden.
Major T. V. Kenney writes from England appreciating parcels sent by Acton and Vicinity War Services League and enjoying the local paper. Gordon Cook sends thanks for Tre Fare paras and 300 cigarettes, praising the folks and the Cookie nickname.
The piece surveys Turkey’s cautious tilt toward the Allies, potential impact on German collapse, and Allied hopes in the Balkans. It notes pressures on Bulgaria and Hungary, plus Italian and Sth Army actions in Italy near Cassino and Mignano, with Italian troops briefly advancing before a German counter.
The Knox W. M. Society held its December gathering at Mrs. KE Howard’s home with R. Blow presiding. Officers elected include President Mrs. F. Blow, Vice Presidents Mrs. EB Wow sand Wad View, Secretary Mrs. OO Malaprise, Treasurer Mr. 16M. McDonald, and several committee leads. The vote passed unanimously and reports praised a productive year with strong attendance.
The Dublin Literary Society held a Friday evening session with Mr Willard Britton organizing the program. Betty Burkholler addressed the newlyweds Yda Fryer and Batty Britton presented gifts as Vera Webster and Batty Britton offered thanks.
At the regular Walker Lodge meeting held in the M C building on Monday evening officers were elected for the year 1944 W Master Bro W M Near S W Bro J M Steel JW Bro WC Melwiy Chaplain Wor Wor Bro W M Cooper Treasurer Bro W K Graham Secretary Wor Bro F J Salt S D Bro C F Leatherland J D Bro T Mo McCutcheon Y G Bro W J Heatly D of C Ver Wor Bro F McInoul S Hr A Harris Bro J B Watkins Organist Bro L W Lovell Tyler Wor Bro Wi BR B Blair After the meeting a social hour with sandwiches, cards and pool followed.
Sgt Jin McGeachle of Acton writes from Italy to Acton Free Press readers, describing conditions, daily life, and the Italian towns. He notes tough battles, long marches, and welcomes letters and parcels, praising local civilians and the Free Press for support.
An unofficial document notes that the term Brith Commonwealth of Natl appeared in the Anglo-Irish Treaty of December 6, 1921, and in the Ulster Free State Constitution Act of 1922, reflecting vocabulary used during the period.
Announced events include a New Years Eve Dance at Acton Town Hall December 31 with Merry Maker's Orchestra and a Dublin School Christmas Concert on Tuesday December 21 at 4 30 pm. Adult 25 cents children 5 cents. Also a dance at Orton Community Hall Friday December 24 with Harvey Fisher's Orchestra admission 50 cents lunch served.
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