Nassagaweya Nomination Ballot Sets Local Posts
Low church attendance followed last week’s storm as Nassagawaya Township schedules nominating elections by February 2 for Reeve Councillor and School trustees. Visiting news includes W F Darby and Marion from Knatchball at Rockwood, Bert Nightingale of Orangeville at Knatchball, and preparations for Christmas market fowl. Merry Christmas to Acton Free Press readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
W. F. Darby
Miss Marion
Knatchball
Beverley Etla
Rockwood
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Community Notes From Eden Mills To Strathglow
Mrs Mansell Taylor and Miss Kay Mafian of Stratford visited the Toltons. Sympathy is sent to Mrs Albert Burrows on her mother’s death in Trenton. John Milne returned from Hamilton and Toronto. Pte Lugud Barden in Italy is wounded again. prayers for his recovery. Russell Lowrie of Camp Borden spent leave with his parents. Mr George Wright sold his Guelph Road farm to Wallace Lashy. James Hawkins sold his property at the corner. Presbyterian Ladies Aid and WMS postponements due to a severe storm. Mrs Bert Lowery recovering after Hamilton hospital operation. Mrs Wm McLean and Misses Betty and Jean McLean spent time in Toronto. Local children have a busy week with a Sunday School and school concerts nightly. The editor and Press staff send season’s heat wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansell Taylor
Kay Mafian
Stratford
Lindsay Tolton
Albert Burrows
Trenton
John Milne
Hamilton
Toronto
Henry Barden
Yougeat
Pte
Llgud Barden
Italy
Russell Lowrie
Camp Borden
George Wricht
Guelph
Wallace Lashy
Acton
James Hawkins
Ladies’ Aid
Presbyterian Church
Bert Lowery
Hamilton Hospital
Wm. Mclean
Betty
Jean McLean
Local church notes and social events in Limehouse
Limehouse news recalls Latimer returning from the Maritimes and visits by Mr and Mrs A Johnson and Juditt to Toronto. W M S officers for 1845 listed with H Norton as president and A Norton as vice president. Christmas programs feature Burning Bush pins, recitations, carols, and a children's minstrel show with gifts from Santa.
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Lac
Ron Latimer
Maritimes
A. Johnson
Juditt
Toronto
Arthur Chilvers
Wright
Mra
A. Benton
E. Miller
Mre
W. Mitchel
Glady
A. Norton
J. Newton
Jno. Scott
Newton
Margaret Spitrer
Cc. C. Cochrane
Presbyterian Church
Milas Doria Mitchell
Anna Spitzeer
Neil Benton
Jean Ruddel
A. W. Benton
Rud
Eff
Margaret Kirkpatrick
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Anna Spiter
Oakville locals report deaths injuries and missing airman
Arthur L. Kent 72 died at home on Rockdale Farm Sixth Line. George Gray suffered a foot fracture last week. A 22 inch snowstorm paralyzed district for 24 hours. Oakville Teen Town Club began with a Victoria Hall dance. Cyrus Cooks and wife were told their son Pilot Officer Jackson Cooke 20 RCAF is missing after operations over Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Kent
Rockdale Farm
George Gray
Oakville
Victoria Hall
Cyrus Cooks
Spruce
Toronto Visitors and Heavy Snowstorm Pause Local Life
Mrs WH Puckering and family from Toronto visited tied to a snowy weekend as a heavy Tuesday storm blocked roads. Local notes report several Toronto guests, Christmas wishes, and a United Church Sunday School prize distribution with a plentiful lunch.
Campbellville W.M S S of St David's notes December meeting
The December W M S S gathering at Mrs Geo Inglis house saw 20 ladies present with Mrs Snyder presiding and Mrs Mee Phee presenting Co operative Work In India. Refreshments followed and the group closed with prayer. Also reported were local obituaries and parish notices including the death of Mr Duncan Currie aged about 70 and funeral details.
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W.M. S&s
St. David's Church
Mra
Geo. Inglis
Mra. Snyder
E. ¥. McPhail
Mra. Hood
India
Mee-Phee
Duncan Currie
Bealdes
Mis. Ross Alexander
Burlington
Harold Mason
London
Ralph Marshall
Toronto
George
John R.C.A.F
Wilsz Laura Black
Misa Verle Vansickle
Fanny Crosby
Olive Mahon
Miss Megoro
Young Women‘s Society
Robertson
de Jeale McBean
Christmas Greetings and Local Updates From Ballinavad
A local notice reports Mr F Shortill recovering at home with friends, Master Billy Sinclair improving daily, and a festive Christmas concerto in progress. The Farm Forum met at Mr Join Snow’s with good attendance and plans for the next meeting at Mrs Stobe, Ware. Snow plows keep busy amid forecasts of a white Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Shortill
Wilfred Iardling
Billy Sinclair
Farm Forum
Join Snow
Ladies Aid Meeting and Local Health News
Mrs J Strathorn hosted the Ladies Aid monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The Mission Band met Saturday at the home of Mrs George Robertson and Joyce. Pte Gordon Fisher and Pte Ken Stubbington of the west coast are home on a ten day furlough. Friends lament Mr Robert Kingsbury illness after an operation at Guelph Hospital. Mrs BD Robertson and son Allan visited relatives in Guelph. Mr Henry Beamish returned from Toronto General Hospital. Seasonal regards extend to the editor, staff, and readers of the Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. J. Strathorn
Ladies Aid
Mission Band
George Robertson
Joyce
Gordon Fisher
Ken Stubbington
West Coast
Robert Kingsbury
Kingsbury
Guelph
BD. G. Robertson
Aollan
C. Williamson
Henry Beamish
Toronto General Hospital
Free Preas
Georgetown speaker outlines urban planning goals
James Murray of the University of Toronto School of Architecture and Toronto Planning Board spoke at a Georgetown Board of Trade meeting in the Municipal Building on Wednesday night. Sam Jool BD. McClure died from internal injuries after a stable accident on his farm on Thin Vine. he was taken to Pool Memorial Hospital and died Saturday night. Rev Arthur Dayfast, awaiting transport for West China mission work, received word that the Mission Board reservation had been secured on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray
University of Toronto School of Architecture
Toronto Planning Board
Municpal
Georgetown and District Board of Trade
T.B
McClure
Pool Memorial Wospital
Arthur Dayfast
United Church of Canada
China
Mission Board
Rockwood Christmas events and community updates noted
Rockwood reports a December W I C T U meeting at Miss J Little with devotions led by Mrs A K Thomas and readings by Mrs Gardiner and Mrs J Aylea. Volunteers shipped fifteen 50 lb cartons of books to soldiers for the Navy League in Toronto. Community Christmas events included a United Church party with Rev John Ward, carols led by G F McArthur, and a Santa visit with a youth supper. Local school and church activities, a heart attack recovery in Mrs Thus Wingrove, and a Camp Borden soldier home visit are listed along with the first village snow plow trip after a heavy snow event. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ic’t.u
J. Little
Mra. A. K. Thomas
Mra. Gardiner
Miles Little
Annie Harris
Department For Soldiers and Sailors
Navy League
Toronto
S. Petty
The
United Church
John Ward
G. F. McArthur
J. Ayles
Santa Claus
Rockwood
Stone Church
Masters Nell
Norman Lambert
Marden School
Beasle Gardiner
Guelph Mercury
Wingrove
K. B. Waller
Kingston
Hillie Milne
Borden
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Campbellville
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Georgetown
George Benton Acton
Aly
Johnstone & Rumely
Acton, Ontario
Noel
Boxing Day
Elliott Bros
Merry Christmas
Francis Wilds
Prop
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Hitchie
Church Street
Dublin
Uesing
Earl Cooper
Druggtet
John McAnthur
Halton
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John D. Bauer
Leatherland
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ORCH
Hal Davis
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Ted Williams
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