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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1944
Page
5
Readers discuss local events in Other Centres as the November WMS met at Mrs Alex McKay home with Mrs Jenne McEnory leading devotions and Miss B Hills giving top replies. Farm Forum at Mr and Mrs Frank Smith’s home drew 32 attendees.
Campbellville notes from St David's Church describe a committee setup at Mrs J K Mahon home, reports on supplies sent in November, and dedication prayers. Officers reelected for 1945, social events include Blair Y W meeting, quilt blocks sewn, and a euchre party at Mrs Whaley’s home. Unclear farm notes and hospital updates follow.
Everton residents hosted a steady stream of visitors including Mr and Mrs Charlie Head and their son Bonnie Weston Mrs Kitchener Head of Guelph and Mr and Mrs Fred Murray and Mrs Geo Gordon of Acton Col Head’s illness improves Mrs Harvey Jestin visited her relatives in Guelph and Lloyd Robertson's mother Mrs G G Robertson spent time with her son.
Presbyterian crokinole social at the church raised prizes for top scores and refreshments. St John’s W A held a bake sale at Town Hall netting over 145 with 23 for a quilt and 37 for another, proceeds to boxes for boys overseas. Reeve D D Gray re elected by acclamation. deputy race between W J Pinkney and Roy Leaslie. councillor contenders include Ernest Henham Jos Rutherford Thos Watchinson Fred Cox Hugh Lampton. Nearby servicemen and visitors noted from RCAF and Camp Borden.
Miss Doris Fines from Ospringe visits her sister Mrs. Henderson while Mr. Henderson undergoes operation in Guelph hospital. Cedarvale W I met at Mrs. E Woods on November 7 with program on emergencies and First Aid. Local visits include W Burns family from Toronto and Miss Margaret Fuller from Toronto.
Limehouse residents report moving in new neighbors at Mrs Millieres house not Ellery. Mr McVey and Mr Norrie led high scores at last week’s event. Nell Bardon’s orchestra organized the dance with Jos Scott as club manager. A three day short course and one day bazaar are planned. Rev. C C Cochcrane spoke for the Bible Society. Mrs W Grieg of Brantford and Mrs Bill Newton of Barrie visited. Mission Band met at Russell Miller’s on Saturday.
At a special Water Commission meeting Mayor Blair urged trimming the hydrant rental from 40 to 20 dollars per hydrant. The town hosts hunting party returns with five deer and four bears after mild weather. Nelson Township hosts a banquet for Nelson School Area 1 teachers and trustees. W J McCullough of the Burlington Chamber spoke at a Trinity Sunday School gathering in the town.
Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs F Brydon and Mrs E Sunter with Mr and Mrs S McCutcheon. McCutcheon convalesces after pneumonia. Victor Beamish and daughter from Toronto spent the weekend at their home. Mrs Mard McCutcheon improves after a total colectomy. Mrs George Cook is a patient at Guelph Hospital after an operation. Hugh Robertson secured a position in Hamilton. Fred Bapile led the Farm Forum at the school. Progressive crock and a bazaar plus baking sale at the Guelph Market raised funds for Christmas boxes for service members.
Mr and Mrs Keith Budd Alvin and Marlene moved to Rockwood. Alex Job in Toronto hospital recovering from operation. Federation of Agriculture Old Fashioned dance at Brookville hall with Bloomsbury orchestra. Busy Bee club quilted at Mrs James Copeland home. Illness sorrow for Mrs Joseph Frank. Busy Bee dance planned but small turnout due to nearby events. W E Galbraith orchestra supplied music. No 7 School children enjoy hot lunches. Mr George Finney sale attended. Finneys moving to Durham. Mr and Mrs Chris Frank hosted family gathering Monday evening for the saal edit Bert Harris and Eleanor Davenport visited home.
Erin Raymond Graham who has transferred from the RCAF to the Army takes a leave at home. William Stewart died at 166 Fulton Avenue Tor onto on Sunday November 12 in his 26th year. He was predeceased by his wife Har old Hamilton. Mr and Mrs G W Henderson and family move to their home in cucto today. They recently sold Stanlery Park to Upwellu Company Ltd in an deal that rose 14.163 percent of the quota. Erin Village won a plaque for the municipality for highest percentage in the Seventh Victory Loan.
Notices report the sudden death of W A Ryder in Guelph General Hospital after a Wednesday incident and funeral in Guelph. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Mac McLaughlin on a new daughter at Galt Hospital. Families visit and a hospital recovery follow a hiking accident. Children prepare for church and school Christmas concerts.
A seven man hunting party from Georgetown and nearby areas returned home after a day hunt. They bagged one buck and two foxes. Town Council met to discuss snow removal and street planning for the coming winter with a decision expected at the December meeting.
Oakville council on Monday night heard Mayor Deans must resign this year after consulting with his Phyalclan. A Rotary delegation urged backing for a Teen Town program, which the council approved unanimously. Albert Leaver, 23, was wounded near Antwerp on October 22 while serving with forces. T. Wallace Denkle of Toronto was appointed accountant at the Bank of Toronto focal branch. The Denkle family now resides on Dunn Street.
Auction brief lists 3 For Hale 2 Grade Shorthorn cows in brindle, tare, and conformation notes. Also items for sale include men’s skates and boots in good condition. Additional goods mention a wool top for a child and a pair of child’s rubber boots size 12. Listings show addresses on Church Street and Frederick Street.
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