Patriotic Society to Host Illustrated Lecture at St David s Church
The Patriotic Society plans an illustrated lecture at St David s Presbyterian Church in the near future. Miss Helen Lees of Port Elgin spent the week end with Mr and Mrs William Barnard. Miss Annie McCurdy left Saturday to spend the winter with her sister. In Wingham and Belgrave Mrs A Ferguson and Mrs George Tervitt. Mr and Mrs John Gilmour celebrate fortieth wedding anniversary with a dinner at the home of their youngest daughter Mrs Charles Weir in Carlisle followed by a dance at Kilbride Hall. Mr and Mrs Jack Barnard and Mr Don Barnard of Galt spent Sunday in the village. Christmas greetings to the editor and staff of Tue Fars Passa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legal Patriotic Society
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Helen Lees
Port Elgin
William Barnard
Annie McCurdy
Wingham and
Belgrave
A. Ferguson
George Tervitt
John Gilmour
Charles Weir
Carlisle
Kilbride Hall
Jack Barnard
Don, Barnard
Galt
Tue Fars
Milton Telfer Peddie Becomes Imperial Oil Tanker Operator
Milton Telfer Peddie leaves for New York to sail to South America as a wireless operator on an Imperial Oil tanker. The John Milton Chapter 1.C.D.E sends 19 Christmas boxes and a nursing sister a note of thanks from returning soldier boys. High School commencement exercises draw a capacity crowd with awards for study proficiency. Emily Irene Neilson engages to James A Gilbert. wedding planned at St Stephen's Hornby on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telfer Peddie
P. Peddie
Imperial
New York
South America
John Milton
1.C.D.E
William A. Neilson
Emily Irene
James A Gilbert
George Gilvert
Milton
St. Stephen's Church
Hornby
United Church Christmas Program at Orton
Thursday and Friday in Toronto visits noted for Rev A I Atton and Lloyd Dearing returning from Tobermory. Sunday School event at United Church featured solos music and recitations by younger members. A White Gift box supported a war relief cause with Santa's visit and refreshments after. J K Courtney chaired in pastor's absence. Ethel Ward won attendance prize Marie Hayward verses prize. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes from correspondent.
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A. I. Atton
Toronto
Lloyd Dearing
Tobermory - Yr
Wm. Lane
Wat Ballentine
United Church
Santa
J. K. Courtney
Ethel Ward
Marie Hayward
Everton Minister’s Wife Myra Hartis McLeod Funeral Held
The funeral for Mrs Myra Hartis McLeod wife of Everton Church of Christ minister was held from the Manse last Monday. She died at 57 after two years illness. She leaves husband two sons Norman RCAF Malcolm University of Toronto and daughter Mabel at home. Interment Everton Cemetery. Services by Rev H Bruce Stainton and Rev Barry McLean. Palbearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myra Hartis McLeod
Everton Church of Christ
Manse
McLeod
T. C
Harris
Deiterich
Illinois
Harriman
Tennessee
Bethany
West Virginia
Bethany College
India
Norman
RCAF
Malcolm
University of Toronto
Mabel
Margaret
H. Bruce Stainton
Barry McLean
Toronto
Everton Cemetery
John Alton
T. D. McCutcheon
Errett Currie
Seaman Thompson
Charles Hamilton
J. P. Bentam
Guelph
Will van Norman
Albert Alton
Kitchener Head
Maple Leaf Gardens
Bert Palframan
Guelph Road
Ww. H. Hartop
Jean Alton
Galt
Jennie
Tovell
Stanley
Ospeinge
Toronto Visit and Local News Notes
Miss tFtora Sint visits friends in Toronto. Billie Mulder’s friends note his improving health. Mr and Mrs Hamilton of Fifth Line travel to Toronto for winter. Community notes IL Strowger and Shirley event at Erin hall last Friday. A Mulder of Ballinafad spent Sunday with R Mulder. Russell family relocates to Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
tFtora Sint
Toronto
Billie Mulder
Hamilton
Alfred Lightle
IE. D. Strowger
Shirley
Erin Hall
A. Mulder
Ballinafad
R. Mulder
Melvin’ Russell
Guelph
Presbyterian Women elect officers amid bad roads
The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society held its officer election Friday at Mrs. Harvey Norton's home. Weather and poor roads kept many from attending, with most officers returning from 1940. The treasurer's report praised the year's allocations as met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society
Harvey Norton
J. M. Pickard
California
Nat
Bart Scot
Garry
Frank Fraser
Toronto
Welling ton Plowmen Elect Officers At Fergus Meet
At the annual meeting of the Welling ton County Plowmen Association in Fergus Albert E Gray was chosen president. Directors for the coming year include Percy Peavey George Bayne and D D Gray. Arthur McWilliams death announced in High River Alberta prompted burial arrangements in Toronto. Community extends sympathy to the McWilliams family. Mrs Robert Miller and Mrs H S Hosking improve at Guelph General Hospital with Miller moving to Mrs Wishart s home. Rev E A Brooks preached after quarantine as Christmas preparation begins. Congratulations to the Acton Free Press on last week s issue. John Beard of Galt spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington County Plowmen's Association
Fergus
Albert E. Gray
Messrs
Percy Peavey
George Bayne
D. D. Gray
Fred McWilliams
Arthur
High River
Alberta
Toronto
McWilliams
Robert Miller
H. S. Hosking
Guelph General Hospital
Miller
Wm. Wishart
Guelph
E. A. Brooks
St. John's’ Church
Acton Free Press
John Beard
Galt
Community Notes From Ospringe Area Reflect Local Visits
Ospringe residents report visits to Carlisle and Dundas by Mr and Mrs E Fisher and Aileen. Mrs William McKenzie joined relatives near Hillsburg for a weekend. Tovell family from Durham Owen Sound and Kitchener were guests of Mr and Mrs Stanley Tovell. Mrs Mary Aitken injured her arm in a fall on the ice. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at D B McKinnon home. officers re elected for the year. Rev McClelland preached at the Scots Town church in inaugural sermon. Services now at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Fisher
Aileen
Carlisle
Dundas
William McKenzie
Presbyterian A
D. B. _McKinnon
Elocx
Tur Prez
Erin Welcomes Departed Citizen and Council Overview
Erin notes the death of a respected citizen on Sunday December 8 in Duncan Sinclair’s home. Wellington County Council’s December session opened Tuesday to finish the year with Warden D B Laitch presiding. Local visitors included Mr and Mrs Packwood Brampton and the Andrews of Action, plus Mrs Martha Foster. Eugene Robertson had surgery at St Michael’s Hospital Toronto last Thursday and remains hard of hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Duncan Sinclair
Wellington
Martha Foster
Eugene Robertson
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto
Oakville Boy Bill Adamson Joins Older Boys Parliament
Oakville's Bill Adamson receives congratulations on election as representative of Halton County. He is the first Oakville boy to hold the post. The Lions Club in Oakville marked its fifth anniversary at Village Inn on December 6, honoring District Governor Benny Bennett. Oakville Boy Scout Association reports leaders in short supply as capacity limits reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Adamson
Halton
Bill
Oakville
Lions Club
Village Inn
Benny” Bennett
Oakville Boy Scout Association
Georgetown High School Commencement at Gregory Theatre
Georgetown held its annual commencement at Gregory Theatre last Thursday with R B Foulis presiding. A new fire siren installed in Town Hall was wired to the Bell Telephone office on Main Street for automatic activation. Hockey officials from five clubs in Group 8 met at McGibbon House to plan the Junior C series under G R Appleford of Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown High School
Gregory Theatre
R. B. Foulis
Bell Telephone Company
Main Street
Town Hall
O.H.A
McGibbon House
Georgetown
G. R. Appleford
Burlington
Milton
Bolton
Orangeville
Herald
Community Leaders Report From Woodbridge and Halton
M M Robinson of the Canadian Food Distribution Council spoke at Woodbridge Orange Hall in a York County Federation of Agriculture event. At the final Public School Board meeting of the year tribute was paid to Manson Milne who retires after ten years service. William J Adamson of Knox Presbyterian Oakville was elected Halton County representative to the Older Boys Parliament by four votes over Donald Mac Nab of St Pauls Milton. Allan S Nicholson of Allan S Nicholson and Son Oak Street was named Deputy Timber Controller following a Ottawa announcement, formerly Assistant Timber Controller and linked to H R MacMillan of Vancouver who resigned to chair the Wartime Requirements Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Robinson
Maple Avenue
Canadian Food Distribution Council
Woodbridge Orange Hall
York County
Donald MacNabb
St. Paul's Church
Milton
Allan S. Nicholson
Allan S. Nicholson and Son
Ontario Street
Ottawa
Nicholson
H. R. MaacMillan
Vancouver
Gazette
Ballinafa Women’s Association Holds December Meeting
The regular monthly gathering at Mrs. R. McEnery’s home featured a nominating committee slate for the coming year. Mrs. Perryman and Mrs. Foreman led devotional exercises, followed by a reading from Mrs. Shortill and a contest by Mrs. Kirkwood. Red Cross tea and social time completed the event. Also note visits by Mr. Soper to his son’s home and Camp Borden resident Forest Smith. The Mission Circle met December 11 at Mrs. Foreman Rita Allan’s home with devotional lead and a slate of officers. Annie Snow spoke on Witnesses of the Way in Japan. Marguerite Kentner led the Watch Tower. Refreshments closed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association
Op “Soper
Cecil Soper
Preston
Forest Smith
Camp Borden
Mission Circle
Foreman
Rita Allan
Lillian Shortitt
Marguerite Kentner
Helen McLean
Annie Till
Annie Snow
Japan
From Peace River to Soldier's Life
Herman Treetle once ruled world wheat scouting from Wembley Alberta. Now a Royal Canadian Engineers sapper stationed in Ottawa he touts Peace River grain potential and patriotic service while recalling former world titles and a life spanning farming, military training, and a large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Herman Treetle
Canada
Trelle
Peace River
Alberta
Herman Trelle
Royal Canadian Engineers
Dominion
Monument Remains as London Reels From Great Fire
London’s Monument rises above rubble of bomb wreckage, recalling the Great Fire of 1666 which raged six days and consumed 460 streets, 89 churches, and 13 200 houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow's Discipline Urged by Red Star in Ready Army
The Red Star, official organ of the Red Army, states that the tense international situation requires full mobilized readiness and that discipline must be better than that of armies grounded in the class system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Red Star
Red Army
Carol Service at Bethlehem Opens Christmas Mual
A 7100 p Carol Service cier of Bethlehetr' hela Christmas Mual appears in the page, noting a local Christmas service and musical event. The text references holiday festivities and community worship during the season.
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Bethlehetr
For Sale Chickens Dressed and Boots from Mrs Jas Adamson
Post Office Box 532 advertises dressed chickens and boots for sale. Mrs Jas Adamson, Bower Avenue, offers items including "Mila Fry Chickens" dressed and other goods with timeframes implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Adamson
Bower. Avenue
Distributor seeks trade-only biscuits and candy seller
Exclusive territory offered to the right man with small capital. Apply Box V Acton: Free-Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box
Acton
Comfortable seven room Stucco House
Central location water and light large lot and suitable for gar age or yurkehdp AaSty N F MOORE Main Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Oriental Rug and Nordheimer Piano for Sale
A new Oriental Rug with a beautiful pattern and a Nordheimer Piano are offered for sale. Price stands at $20 in good condition. Apply by Friday at Gordon Hall on Woutry Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Nelson
Frederick Street
Nordheimer
Priday
Gordon Hall
Woutry Street
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Limehouse
Alex. Wright
Mrs. Roe
W.A. Lane
A. W. Benton
Neil
Bert
Mrs. W. Greenlees
Ospringe
Ballinafa
Wheat King
Lord Willingdon
Earl of Bessborough
Lord Weedsmuir
Trelle Farm
Edward Beatly
Canadian Pacific Railway
University of Alberta
É6th
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Idaho
Wembley
Earth
Merle
Kay
Ronald
Marie
Albert
Hoenix
Georgetown Lumber Co. Ltd
Georgetown, Ontario
Acton Business Men's Association
Anto
Reeve
Atmo
B.A
Bethlehem
Bermon
Lave
Presbyterian Knox Church
ACTO
U. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Hunday
Eas
Usc
Santa Claus
Norton Motors
O Johnston
ROYAL
Edna Best
Eddie Albert Albert Basserman
Miriam Hopkins
Claude Rains
Judy
Little Nellie Kelly
Judy Garland
George Murphy
Charles Winninger
Fpamilex
St. Clement Street
Montreal
ST. George's Square
Phesie
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