Nassagaweya Nominees Set for March 2 Elections
Nassagaweya Township votes for Reeve and Councillor and school trustees on March 2. Small church attendance noted after last week heavy mow storm. Social news includes visits by W F Darby and Bert Nightingale from Orangeville to Knatchball and Rockwood households. Christmas market prep with fowl slaughtering and dressing underway. Merry Christmas wishes extended to Acton Free Press readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
W. F. Darby
Marion
Knatchball
Beverley Etla
Rockwood
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Local Notes From Eden Mills and Area
Mrs Mansell Taylor and Miss Kay Mafian of Stratford visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Lindsay Tolton. Sympathy extends to Mrs Albert Burrows on the death of her mother in Trenton. John Milne returned from Hamilton and Toronto. Pte Ligud Barden, wounded in Italy, is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Barden. Russell Lowrie of Camp Borden spent a short leave. George Wright sold his farm to Wallace Lashley of Acton. James Hawkins sold his property. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meetings postponed due to a severe storm. Mrs Bert Lowery recovering after Hamilton Hospital operation. Mrs Wm McLean and daughters Betty and Jean visited Toronto. Sunday School and school concerts fill the week for local children. Season’s heat wishes from the Editor and Press staff.
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
Ald
Presbyterian Church
Bert Lowery
Hamilton Hospital
Wm. Mclean
Betty
Jean McLean
Local Social Notes and Church Events Highlight Week
Limehouse LAC member Latimer returns from the Maritimes after months away. A. Johnson, Mrs. Johnson, and Judith visited Toronto. W.M.S. officers elected for 1845 include President Mrs Norton and Secretary Mrs Benton. Christmas program features scripture, songs, and Burning Bush pins. Miss Ruddel leads annual concert with carols and gifts for children, Santa distributes treats.
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Lac
Ron Latimer
Maritimes
A. Johnson
Judith
Toronto
Arthur Chilvers
Wright
W.M.S
Mra. Newton
Mra. H. Norton
A. Norton
Mre
Newton
Margaret Spriver
Cc. C. Cochrane
Presbyterian Church
Milas Doria Mitchell
Anna Spitzeer
Neil Benton
Jean Ruddel
A. W. Benton
Rud
Oakville Briefs: Deaths Injuries Snow and Missing Airman
Arthur I. Keat 72 died at Rockdale Farm on the Sixth Line. George Gray broke a foot and wears a cast. A 22 inch snowfall paralyzed the district over 24 hours. Oakville's Teen Town Club launched with a Victoria Hall dance. Cyrus Cooks learns their son Pilot Officer Jackson Cooke 20 RCAF is missing after operations over Germany.
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Arthur I. Keat
Rockdale Farm
George Gray
Oakville
Victoria Hall
Cyrus Cooks
Spruce Street
Jackson Cooke
RCAF
Germany
Roecard- Star
Weekend visits and heavy snows disrupt local roads
Mrs H Puckering and family from Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs K Yearn while Miss Laughton visited. A heavy snowstorm blocked roads on Tuesday, described as the worst in years. The town notes Mrs D Puckering’s illness, Christmas wishes, and a Sunday School prize distribution at United Church with a lunch. Mr and Mrs Hayward of Guelph also visited Mrs K Yeam.
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H. Puckering
Toronto
Mra. Wright
Mra
M. J. Vanderfleet
Free Press
United Church
Sarved
Norman Yeam
Leane Yeam
Miss Kennedy
Hayward
Guelph
K. Yeam
Campbellville Church Women Hold December Meeting
The W M S S of St David's Church met at Mrs Geo Ingils home with President Mrs Snyder presiding. Study on Co operative Work In India led by Mrs McPhee followed devotional by Mrs McPhail and Mrs Hood. Twenty ladies attended and were re elected. Dainty refreshments by Mrs Mahon and Olive. Funeral for Mr Duncan Currie held privately. six sons and three daughters mourn him.
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W.M. S&s
St. David's Church
Mra
Duncan Currie
Bealdes
Mis. Ross Alexander
Burlington
Harold Mason
London
Ralph Marshall
Toronto
George
John R.C.A.F
St. David's Cemetery
John MacNeill
Mat. "Job
Robert Menzies
John Early
Wallace King
William Holmes
Jack Wilson
Blair Young Women's Missionary Society
Olive Mahon
Wilsz Laura Black
Misa Verle Vansickle
Fanny Crosby
Miss Megoro
Young Women's Society
Robertson
de Jeale McBean
Christmas Greetings From Ballinafad Farm Forum Notes
The Farm Forum met Monday night at Mr. Join Snow's with good attendance. Updates say Mr F Shortill and Master Billy Sinclair are improving. Snow plows are busy signaling a white Christmas and New Year wishes go to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Shortill
Wilfred Harding
Billy Sinclair
Farm Forum
Ladies Aid and Local Notices From Ontario Community
Mrs J Strathorn hosted the monthly Ladies Aid gathering on Wednesday. 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 on a ten day furlough. Friends and relatives send wishes for Mr Robert Kingsbury’s recovery after surgery in Guelph Hospital. Mrs BD Robertson and son Allan visited relatives in Guelph. Mr Henry Beamish returned from Toronto General Hospital and is wished a speedy recovery. Seasonal regards extended to editor, staff, and Free Press readers.
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 Press
Georgetown speaker at public meeting hosts planning board
James Murray of the University of Toronto School for Architecture and the Toronto Planning Board spoke at a Georgetown and district Board of Trade public meeting in the Municipal Building. McClure died after being pinned by a yearling during veterinary work on his farm on the Third Line. Rev Arthur Dayfost, awaiting transport for missionary work in West China, learned his long-awaited Mission Board reservation was secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray
Universality of Toronto School For Architecture
Toronto Planning Board
Municpal
Georgetown and District Board of Trade
T.B
Ching
McClure
Peel Memorial Wespit
Arthur Dayfost
United Church of Canada
West Ching
Aince
Christmas Events Highlight Rockwood Community
The W C T U met at Miss J Little’s home with fair attendance and readings led by Mrs A K Thomas and Mrs Gardiner. Town events included Christmas concerts at Rockwood Public School and Church programs, with Santa Claus appearances and a fund drive for the Guelph Mercury Distress Fund.
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J. Little
Ak, Thomas
Gardiner
Miss Little
Low
God
Thomas
Christ
J. Aylea
Knight
G. F. McArthur
Guelph Mercury
Wingrove
K. B. Waller
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