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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 23, 1943

Page

4

Limehouse Program Delights Pupils and Santa Visits

Misa J. Ruddell and pupils at No. 9 presented a fine program Friday evening with dialogues drills recitations and choruses. Santa Claus distributed oranges and gifts after the program as attendees enjoyed dancing. In charge were J. W. Nickell and Joe Scott. Wm Shelbourne remains in Guelph General Hospital with an infected hand. Rev. Thomson preached at Limehouse on Sunday May. Sgt E Colman and A Harris of the New Zealand Air Force visited Mr and Mrs Wm Mitchell and family.

Misa J. Ruddell Ss. ‘No. 9 Santa Claus J. W. Nickell Joe. Scott Wm. Shelbourne Guelph General Hospital Thomson Limehouse Tre Acton Farx Parss Sgt E. Colman Sat. A. Harris New Zealand Air Force Wm. Mitchell

Oakville Dinner Brings Lorne Scots And Guests

Oakville 120 B Coy Lorne Scots and guests enjoyed the annual dinner and entertainment at the Oakville Club on Tuesday evening. Three juveniles recently escaped from Howmanville house of correction stole a car belonging to Mr Jerry Mordaunt last Tuesday. Lt N S Margaret Taylor serving in England narrowly escaped being aboard a ship torpedoed while transporting nurses to Waly. she was ashore to take other duties. Nominations for councillor set for Thursday December 23 at 7 p.m. Mayor Dr F M Deans announced at council Wednesday night. If an election is necessary it will be held on January Ard.

Lorne Scots Oakville Club Toronto Howmanville House of Correction Gall England F. M. Deans

Terra Cotta Community News Flows With Holiday Cheer

Local notes report flu cases easing as families recover. Harvey and Puckering relocate to Toronto for winter work on the TTC. A Balilafad youth sponsored play wowed audiences at the Friday school concert with Mr. A McDonald chaired event. Harold Hancock and family rent a Caledon farm near Acton. Bell Telephone crews update lines. J E Rutledge, recently jaw fractured, is near recovery and returning to duty.

Harvey Puckering Toronto J. Edge Balilafad A. McDonald Harold Hancock Caledon George Graham Acton Bell Telephone J.E. Rutledge

Cedarvale Community Notes Holiday Events and Talks

Cedarvale updates include moving Alfred Saunders family to a new home in Woodside, and visitors from Toronto. Mrs Reed led a Christmas concert, Sunday School presented carols and recitations, and Mrs Ray spoke on China. Cedarvale Women's Institute planned a euchre dance, quilts, and a treasury quiz.

Alfred Saunders Woodside Gordon Margaret Doris Toronto Reed Ray China Ching Cedarvale Women's Institute Clarence Hurren Wood

McTavish Family Hosts and Local Real Estate Deals

The McTavish family hosted Sunday guests including Mr McTavish and noted two major real estate closings. Webb homestead known as Poplar Ave farm sold to Beamish and sons of Palermo. Hillcreat farm north of the village also sold to Beamish and sons. Mr Sealle Webb was admitted to Guelph General Hospital Saturday as Wilfred Webb from Polly Saskatchewan visited. School Christmas entertainment drew a large crowd with Santa distributing presents from a well-stocked tree.

McTavish Webb Poplar Ave Mr. Beamish and Guelph General Hospital Wilfred Polly, Sask D. C. Robertson and Sons Norman Robertson Acton C. William Guelph Roy Hindley Nelson Santa

Local Society Notes and Holiday Greetings

Orton Rev Mr Bellsmith drove to Toronto to bring home Mrs Bellsmith after weeks of medical treatment. Mrs Harry Prims and Allan moved to Toronto for winter employment. The Biltons moved into Mrs Mooneys apartment above the store. Norman assumes rural mail route number 2 at year end. LAC Kenneth Cox and Don Cox with wives visited from Toronto to see relatives. Congratulations to John Wheeler and family on a newborn in Guelph General Hospital. Various visits by Donaldson, Turner, Watson, Gibbons, and Somerville families noted. Best wishes to Tre Act on Fare Parks readers for Christmas and the New Year.

Bellsmith Toronto Harry Prmips Con Allan Allan Thomas Bilton John Watson Walter Gibbons MacAdam WN. B James Gibbons Fergus Oliver Somerville Lionel Somerville Tre United Church Santa Claus Y Ward The Chairy Neal Ya Rockwood St. John's Church Frank Catts Wm. Croft Frank 48Th Highlanders Sicily M. Clark J. Moore Guelph Ed. Gamble Toronto General Hospital Mra. E. Nickell C. Campbell Mary Sharp Almehouse George Day Haugeraville J. E. Lambert Acton D. Woon J. Thompson Babe Ospringe Tony Mendell Babe Kenneth Guild Montreal Chariie Harrison Quebec Lac Lloyd Dryer RC. A. F LAC Norman Guild Milton Greer England North Africa Rov J. Ward Frank Day Roy Leslie Stone Church Paisley Memorial Church Tre Action Fare Paras

Christmas Concerts Highlight Nassagaweya Schools

The Nassagaweya community reports two school Christmas programs held Monday evening at S S No 9 and S S No 4 with recitations dialogues and musical numbers. Attendees included parents and friends as well as local officials chair Mr C J van Goozen led the program. Nominations for township council and No 11 school trustees are set for December 27 at the Brookville hall.

S.S. No. 9 Bloomsbury School C. 3. van Goozen Annoyanott Grace Ferguson Helen Tkowski Paul Berberich Ross Wilson Anne Berberich Mary Berberich Donald Ferguson Anne Synnott Eugene Ferguson Marie’ Synnott Mildred Arimstrong Jean Armstrong Mary Berberletyj Marie Synnott Doreen Ferguson Billy Patterson Helen Kosibowski Donald van Goozen Santa Claus Drill S.S. No. 4 Townahp Council Nassagaweya Brookville No. 11 Acron ‘Fase Paras

Erin McKinnon Winter Visit and Local News Highlights

Erin McKinnon spent the winter with her brother and sister as various local visitors joined families for a Sunday gathering. The Erin Continuation School Commencement was praised as a standout attraction. L G Matthews builds an ice surface at the local rink hoping to open for skating soon. John B Lane dies at his Hilieburg home after heart illness in his 76th year.

Erin L. G. Matthews Akating John B. Lane Hilieburg George Lane Sarah Tarziwell Con Erin Township

Rockwood Christmas Concert Joys and Local News

Rockwood hosted a well attended Public School concert with Mr. Charles H. Warris guiding, Neal Hazen violin solo and Catherine Winhoot on piano. The United Church tree event featured Santa Claus and reels, with pre Christmas church services and a wedding at St Luke’s Burlington. Community updates include military news, deaths, and holiday greetings.

Charles H. Warris Neal Hazen Hazen Catherine Winfoot Alleda Bacon Little Red Riding Hood Mr. Waren Mika Annie Jolliffe Catherine Linfoot Gibb Nancy Waller

Campbellville W M4 Meeting Reports Breathing Flu Impact

The November meeting at Mea J Mahon’s home draws about shion members with Meru Menzies presiding. Prayer readings by Miss C Me Phat and Mea J K Mahon precede a dedicatory prayer and a paper by Merv McNeil on the Christ child. Flu epidemic affects village, school attendance, and Mrs George Agnew under bronchitis. Clarence Laking visits from Toronto. J Ware installs ceiling in No 2 school room during Christmas preparations.

W. M4 Mea Dr. Mahon Shilion Meru Merv. McNeil Clarence Laking Toronto George Agnew 3. Ware

Georgetown Fire Destroys Farm Buildings After Saturday

The driving house hen house and garage on Mr John J Thompson's farm at Georgetown were totally destroyed by fire last Saturday morning. Funeral services were held for Margaret Ann Austin widow of James Allan Corner, who died after months of illness. LAC B Truster of Australia visited Ottawa and Melbourne relatives in Canada during a recent trip.

John J Thompson Georgetown Margaret Ann Austin James Allan Corner Henry Smith iGlet iGlet Willams, and the Son of the Late Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Glen Willams Guelph General Hospital Mra. Werb, Harlow George Street Charles Harlow Royal Navy J and Joseph Harlow Brantford Lac B Truster Australia A.F Ottawa J. Dely Lac Trusler Melbourne

Christmas Joy Amid Loss In Village Note

The village shares Christmas cheer from school entertainments and church services while noting the death of Mrs. John Jones, a respected resident. Seven girls from school section No. 7 with Miss Ireland contributed to the Community Church service, where Joan Frank read a history of Silent Night. Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all, with continued prayers for Mrs. Amos.

John Jones Miss Ireland Joan Frank George Amos Amos

Burlington Fire Brigade Votes toward Overseas Parcel Fund

At a Wednesday meeting the Burlington Volunteer Fire Brigade approved a 100 donation to the Overseas Parcel Fund. A town council meeting praised Mayor Gordon Blair for his guidance during the year. A Blood Donors Clinic at the Lions Club building drew twenty one new donors as part of a continuing effort to reach over one hundred donors.

Overseas Parcel Fund Howard Pearl St Burlington Toronto Chandler Town Hall J. Gordoen Blair Smen Lions Club Gazette

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