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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 25, 1941

Page

4

Limehouse pupils stage cheerful Christmas concert

A good turnout at the Limehouse S. S. 3 concert featured recitations dialogues choruses and dances led by teacher Miss Jean Ruddell and music teacher Mrs. Robertson. Santa distributed gifts and a short dance followed.

Jean Ruddell Robertson Ing Santa Claus A. W. Benton Daniel McEwen Nasangawoyu Alex ‘Trattar Stratford A. W. Norton Mins Ruddell

Oakville Notes and Local Developments

The Angela Bruce Chapter raised funds for the Oakville Dental Clinic at a club meeting. Councillor Alf Whitaker proposed a $3100 allocation for Radial bridge repairs at the Monday council session. Legion members toil on a new Memorial Hall expected to enhance town architecture. A number of parties toast Miss Joan MacKveen and her upcoming marriage to Bruce G. Root in Long Bratch Presbyterian Church. Many Quakville residents weigh in on Humphrey S Mitchell’s cabinet appointment as Minister of Labour in Ottawa.

Angela Bruce Oakville Alf Whitaker Legion Misa Joan MacKveen Bruce G. Root Long Bratch Presbyterian Humphrey Mitchell Dominion Dominion Power and Transmission Co

Christmas program at Bloomsbury school S S No 9 Nars gazewa

The Bloomsbury school Christmas program at S S No 9 Narks gazewa featured opening O Canada and national anthem, carols, recitations, a dialogue The Shoemaker and the Elves and The Toyman, plus an orchestra and rhythm band. Principal Mr George Gordon led the event with remarks, a health recitation, and a Santa closing. Lunch was served as a social follow up.

Honather Mission Ebenezer United Church John Robertson Wm. Pickeragil James Simpson Tottenham Naggagaweya Bloomsbury School S.S. No. 9 Narsagaweya Dee Tith George Gordon Rockwood Anna Synnott Grace Ferguson Mary Bermerich Doreen Ferguson Mildred Armstrong Billy Patterson Jane Berberich Mark Synnott Anne Berberich Jean Armstrong Mr. Gordon Bloomsbury Literary Society Merry Christman Santa Claus D., Kennedy Wm. Morley Peterboro Geo. T Wilson Knatchburry Brookville Acton

Georgetown Gathers For Officers Congress Of Presbytery Event

The Officers Congress of the Halton Presbytery and Young People's Union met at Georgetown United Church last Sunday afternoon. Local merchants planned a Friday December 21 closure for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Lorne Cave of Mantletown, Bank of Montreal staff, visit three weeks with Cave family.

Halton Presbytery Young People’s Union Georgetown United Church Christmay Lorne Cave Mantle Toulin Bank of Montreal Mra Tite Cave

Christmas News From Milton and Nearby

Miltons residents greet Christmas with relatives from Perdue Sauk and Kirkland Lake. Grace Church held a special service of Institution and Induction for Rev. S A Kirk as Rector. Sgt Bruce C MacNabb of Milton sends Christmas greetings to his parents after serving in Germany.

L.th Grace Church Milton All Saints Milton Heights Gordon MacNabb Bruce C. MacNabb 1.C. AF Hia MacNabb Germany

Erin Advances Local Curling Club After Fire Threat

Sergeant Pilot Walter A. Scott on leave from Moncton received an air force ring at Burns Presbyterian Church after the Sunday service. A fire at the Barage on Nathan Dilman's property damaged the roof but was extinguished quickly by Noughborn. The Erin Curling Club plans curling and skating this winter and reports strong member enthusiasm and a growing associate membership.

Walter A. Scott Moncton N.B Burns’ Presbbyterian Church Nathan Dilman Noughborn Erin

Local Visits and Holiday Gatherings Noted Around Guelph

Mrs. B Soper and J Soper spent a day or two last week with friends in Guelph. Miss Margaret Smith of Acton is spending the holidays at her grandmother Mrs Cole's home. Mr Thomas Wylie of Islington visited his brother Wm Wylie on Sunday.

B. Soper J. Soper Guelph Margaret Smith Acton Cole Thomas—Wylie Islington Wylie

Burlington Skating Rink Cleared for Next Season Plans

Burlington council discussed ice making for the coming season and a new fire truck purchase aiding town services. Warden Lele Kerns hosted the annual Warden’s dinner in Nelson township, while Scout groups gathered salvage and papers on Saturdays for Red Cross relief. Judge Munro heard M C Smith appeals in aWater arrest case and dismissed them. Toronto firm T F B Hand Fireworks Co acquired a vacant building on Clark Ave and will establish operations in Burlington. Vandallam caused the high school burglary last Friday, netting about $7.00 after breaking a rear door and ransacking rooms.

Burlington Red Cross Salvage Committee Munro M.C. Smith Waler T. FB. Hand Fireworks Co Toronto Cookaville Rota Clark Ava C. N. F.lnc Vandallam High Schoo Gazette

Community Christmas Program at United Church Sessions

The YY. P. A. held its regular meeting in the United Church Sunday School room with the Christian Culture group in charge. A Christman Tree entertainment followed, featuring Rev. J. Ward, George Gordon, Milas Dinsmore, and Santa Claus, with moving pictures and carols. Visitors included many from Toronto, Barrie Hill, Guelph, and Kingston area.

YY. P. A United Church Mise Blale- Wingrow Canada J. Ward Jesus George Gordon Milas Dinamore Santa Claus Fire Place Mantle G. F. McArthur Mr. Ward Ward E. A. Brooks St. John's Church Thos. G Hutchinson John Thompson Rene Peal Clarence Lynch Toronto Jack Sommerville Barrie Hill Dinsmore Guelph Jock Bell Teres Higeant Bartiy- Bel Dundas Fred Lambert Ales. Hamilton Twucknow Jas Meadows E-E-Le-Viness Huntaville Lorna Richardson Kitchener Fred Day E. Johnston Actow Freee Press

Friends and Local Notables Visit Newmarket and Area

Mr. George Robertson spends a day with friends in Newmarket. Mr. Henry McCutcheon suffers a fall and is hospitalized in Guelph for recovery. Grace Burrows and Keith Burrows return home from college and Erin Continuation. Dorothy McKenzie visits Celestine Muriel Stewart. many locals, including Gordon Fisher and Drs McLean and Murray, are noted. A kindergarten concert led by Mr Jay and Roy Hindley features songs, recitations, plays, and a Santa visit with gifts.

George Robertson Newmarket Henry McCutcheon Guelph Grace Burrows Twwelph Collegiate Keith’ Burrows Erin Continuation Xehoad Dorothy McKenzie Muriel Stewart Bramoan Mra Fhe Betty McMillan Coairman Ro Hindley Malcolm Leitch Ralph Sinclair Father Tithe Arlene Fisher Marion Sinclair Santa Claus

War measures and wartime mobilization in Canada

The Ottawa week notes Canada nearing total war mobilization with measures on money prices and manpower. Troops in Hong Kong face heavy fighting while Newfoundland is assigned a new command. Price boards tax handouts target milk and eggs. bread delivery cuts possible. metal prohibitions hit brass bronze tin copper and tin used in consumer goods.

Ottawa Dominion United States Channela Taley Yate Hong Kong Manitoba Queboo 4Th Division Pillip Earnshaw Argiculture Department Britain British Food Ministry Hees and Trade Board Pacific Far East Japan G.C. Bateman Canada

Christmas Worship Services Announced for Church Day

On Sunday December 28 1941 a worship service at 11 00 am features the sermon Closing the Book. Church School begins at 12 15 pm followed by an evening service at 7 00 pm with the sermon A Star Before Them. Everyone is welcome and wishes a happy Christmas.

Y.p.ul St. John's Rockwood St. Alban‘s Healy Empire CBC Army Navy Britain Christmas Haven Halifax Forces A. G. L. McNaughton

Notice to Creditors in Estate of Henry A McLeod

Notice to creditors in the estate of Henry Anderson McLeod late of Neseegaweya Halton retired carpenter who died about September 29 1941. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the solicitor by January 3 1942 for distribution among those entitled. Signed by AD TOT OF LEATHERLAND Acton Ontario solicitor for the executors Henry Anderson McLeod and William Jackson McLeod.

Henry Anderson McLeod Neseegaweya Halton Deccasii Naxsagaweya Teged Leatherland Acton Ontario William Jackson Mcleod

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Limehouse Georgetown Ballinafad Denver Calg U.S Ospringe Pricase and Trade Board Valey Dalyy Nubaldy Prices and Trade Board Malaya East Indies Mackenzie King Air Power Agriculture Gardiner United Church of Canada Acon Friendly Church A. Walter Y Bower Avenue Presbyterian . Knox H.W. Bevin . A Wulaw Street Worahilp Baptist Church St. Alban’s Church New B. A. Belooen Adesto, Fidetos A.m. Daily Sun Eastern St Harold Wiles Gray Coach Lines M. Pallant Mill Street Noel L. W. Agar Acton, Ont Barr’s Quality Grocery
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