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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

2

Oakville honors Major Harley Dunsheath MOBE award

Oakville figures Major Harley Dunsheath receives the MOBE for overseas service though the official citation is pending. Hockey action continues with bantam midget and juvenile OMILA play and a Junior C team in the Halton County OHA group. Mayor Campbell hosts a town council buffet at Halton Inn as civic duties and town staff partake. Public Works in Ottawa discussed Tarbor project estimates tied to Bronte’s southwest area plan.

Harley Dunsheath Oakville P Bantam OMILA Halton County OHA Campbell Halton Inn Department of Public Works Ottawa Bronte Libert

St Davate Woman’s Mission Meet At Mahon Home

Campbellville area notes describe the December St Davate church group meeting at Mrs J K Mahon home. President Ret Bave read a poem resume of missionary Judson work and Ann Rhee offered a prayer. Mrs Gains led the offering. refreshments followed. Members planned a December gathering at Revwood Poole home with Miss Black and others participating and Miss Holms serving as secretary and treasurer.

Davate Mra J K Mahon Vie Taner PoOllowad Jean Ma Phavl Dok Mahon Maas Judson Bancocene Ann Rhee Elasier So Gains Eis

Christmas School Entertainment Crowded At Acton

Pupils under Mrs Arnett Wilson performed a Village Christmas program at Down House. Parents joined in games and a tree was decorated by Mr Woolson. Community notes include holiday visits, family gatherings, and a well attended Christmas Eve dance at the Community Hall with Stewart Elliott’s orchestra.

Arnett Wilson Woolson Wastin Geome Hensy Iweaan Rob Jacken Aurest Lee Casason Mer Hawes Berges Jane Barcen Hillbsburs Mesam Kern Ballentine Brampton Tran Watson Guelph Willliam Botton Rutehener Betty Hurst Aleen Howlett Hher John Hunt W. Hunt Erin Jesse Reet Bon Accord Leeson Wm. Donaghy Amott Wilson Honeywood Stewart Eltiott Acton Dts Fred Préas

Everton Sees Return of Local Youths and Church News

Everton Hoye and Ronald Hepburn Henry Hill and Kenneth Stubbington returned recently from Eveneas, welcomed home. Norman Meleal of Toronto formerly of Freeton plus Leonard Lambert also returned. Mr Wo Fesmer accepted a call to the Church of Christ at Mapletons and plans to move next week. Mia Omar Dierker and family greet Glenna and Eileen Mira at home. Prather and Mite Ste bhenna welcomed a daughter. Betty Mary wheels and Lerente Respital seek treatment. Misses Nera Sterne and Barbara peend aided by family during a short visit at the time of her parents.

Hoye Eveneas Ronald Hepburn Henry Hill Kenneth Stubbington Norman Meleal Toronto Freeton Alee Leonard Lambert Wo Fesmer Church of Christ Mapletons Mia Omar Dierker Dauch Glenna Amd Eileen Mira Prather Mite Ste Bhenna Cuedpets

Georgetown store closure and community farewell in Brampton

A Georgetown shopkeeper mis counts and a local trader took over the storefront last Monday as the village discusses church and hospital ties. Residents mourn the loss of a popular Grocer Grote Chang and await further details on the missing person case while a notable father-son duo prepare for a return to town.

Scra Mtboars Mise Carrotta Sears Ant NMC Coot Eat Bianik Trae Tamehouse Norval Presbyterian Church Mires Brampton Assaast Cage Max Strang Getown Balan Arene George Eefom Persanatite Rao

Nassagaweya SS No.7 Christmas Concert Recalls School Ties

An article detailing Nassagaweya School No.7 annual Christmas event with Mrs Paul Perfored leading the program. It highlights carols, readings, and a charity atmosphere. families in Acton and Toronto attended gatherings at various homes. Several local residents and teachers are named as part of holiday celebrations and farewells as students depart for Scotland and other places.

Piers Neo Tassear Paul ARS Reno Teanont Stepten Alf Atlan Act Toronto Ant Woo Mro Thos. Robinson Kitchener R. Petch Baby Sin Scotland

Erin Mra and Mra Sherlock Foreman Move to Toronto

Sherlock Foreman has joined the university in Toronto as a teacher, with Erin Mra and Mra accompanying him. A large crowd attended the Erin Choral Society Concert at Town Hall on Monday evening, featuring an excellent program. Warden M. J McFadden received a gold watch and Mrs McFadden a bouquet at the Warden's annual dinner held this year at Trails End Hotel in Cohestuga.

Mra Sherlock Foreman Toronto Sherlock Erin “Choral Society Town Hall M. J McFadden McFadden Trails End Cohestuga -Advacate

Christmas Concert Brightens Kawawenad Public School

The Kawawenad Public School Christmas concert drew parents and students, with Annie Jaddtte assisting and Miss Mantas Naokell among those helping. The program included school board remarks, choir, and a Santa visit, ending with national anthem and holiday cheer amid cold weather. Santa Claus visit and drawings added festive touches for children and adults alike.

Kawawenad Thursdas Peinetpal Peat Annie Jaddtte Paar Bret Bares Pete Ty Uve Wright Chriatmias Steve Sient Santa Chas Tex Mantas Naokell Taoente Omd Atva Bab Dees Lorentes

Nassag Awey 4 Doere Christmas Concert at Mutde School

A Christmas concert at Mutde School drew a large Nassaga crowd with students and trustees in festive attire. The event featured recitations carols and a tree decoration, with teachers and the principal congratulated for the season. Local figures Mr and Mrs William Moffat visited Nassagaweya events and activities were noted, including plans for a town meeting and church gathering.

Doere Pastas Christaas Dhara Peeve Coudi Weva Brookvale William Moffat Nassacaweya Wilson

Britain Faces Crop Shortages With War Time Outlook

Britain’s crop prospects for spring sowing show fruit in short supply while grain and other farm products will be plentiful. Weather has been favorable and farmers report rapid headway on sowing across all spring crops. In Saint John observers note that over 200 merchant ships were equipped with defensive weapons during the war, with more than 200 gunners and merchant seamen taking gunnery courses monthly.

London Britain Saint John Gant Weamen

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A fragmented OCR item references a house and barn, mentions election terms and local officials in a distorted phrase. No clear names, places, or dates are readable to identify an event or outcome.

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