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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1944

Page

2

Mose of Our Genders at Limehouse Congregational Meeting

Neighborhood news notes a limehouse Congregational meeting held at the Newton home with devotional exercises. Officers appointed for 1944 45 and 48 include Jno Newton and Jng Scott as stewards T. H. Price and A. M. Mino as managers, A. W. Benton auditor, and Joe Ross and Donald Lind as auditors. Rev C C Cochran gave benediction and lunch was served. After twenty four years, Mr and Mrs E Davies moved to Acton on Saturday.

Jno. Newton Jno N. Newton Jng. R. Scott T. H. Price A. M. Mino A. W. Benton Joe Ross Donald Lindaay C. C. Cochrane

Weekend Visitors Graced Local Homes Across Evertor and Area

Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Andrew Riddell and Mr James Dyce in Brampton, with Mr Gordon Riddell. Mrs Harvey Jestin hosted a small group for her brother LAC Robert McCutcheon on leave. Mrs Jestin also received news of her husband’s move to Port Alberni. Other trips included John Fletcher of Guelph visiting Mrs Black, and trips by Mr and Mrs Albert McWill Tiama to Puslinch Stones. Additional visits featured Vera Doughty and Stanley McKay from Guelph, and John and Will Fletcher at Col Will Head residence.

Port Alberni British Columbia James Black John Fletcher Guelph Albert McWill Tiama Harvey Jeatin Vera Doughty Stanley McKay Col Will Head Messia John Will Fletcher

W M S St Davids Church Opens New Year Meeting

Campbellville reports the W M S of St David’s Church held its first meeting of 1944 at Mrs Thomas McPhail’s home. Mrs Menzies chairs. reports from Blair Y W Grace M B and others full of activity and under budget. Officers for 1944 listed including Hon. President Mrs MacNeill and President Mrs T H Snyder with J J Reid as 1st vice. Memory tributes paid to three members. Refreshments and social hour followed.

W. M.S St. David's Church Thomas McPhail Menzies Miss McPhail George Inglis L. Sharpe J. C. MacNeil J. J. Reid MacNeill T. H. Snyder Mias J. I. Reid Jean McPhail L.sharpe Mra G. Harris J. Campbell J. Mitchell Els Jey Vansickle T. McPhail S. Cairns Menazies E. J.'' Mahon Mra. Hood Mission Band Mre R. C. Menzies

Local notes and community updates from Ballinafad

Gunner Lloyd McEnery has returned home from Kiska. Miss Reta Allan of Guelph spent Sunday at her home here. Sympathy is offered to Mr. and Mrs. Don Brown for the loss of Mrs. Brown’s mother. Mrs. Kentner, previously ill, is much improved. Young people met at the Campbell home on Friday. The W M S met at Mrs. Kirkwood’s home on Tuesday. Mr. David McEnery remains ill at his daughter’s home in Acton. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Adolph moved to Mrs. Shortill’s house.

Gunner Lloyd McEnery Kiska Reta Allan Guelph Apent Don Brown Brown Imothar Kentner D. Campbell W. M.S Airs J. Kirkwood Tuesaday David McEnery

Community notes on quilting bees and local events in Nassagaweya

A year ago neighbors helped quilt a Busy Bee Club quilt on a bitter day. This week Mrs J J Kennedy hosted the same project with neighbors walking through the bush in light clothing but staying warm. Irwin Little also contributed a Busy Bee Club quilt. A complimentary dinner for Ward 2 leader Hughes Cleaver at Brookville Hall featured a Canada war effort speech and dancing by Stewart Elliott's orchestra. Visitors from Guelph joined Nell Martin's household. News includes a hospital note on Mrs Keith Budd and well wishes for Bobby Dredge's measles. The school hosts hot lunches again today.

Joseph Frank iMre J. J. Kennedy Hughes Cleaver Naszagaweya Brookville Hall Keith Budd Bobby Mrr A. R. Dredge Stewart

Rockwood Horticultural Society Holds Annual Meeting

The Rockwood Horticultural Society met at Miss Myrtle Moore's home with 25 members present. President Mrs Albert Beard chaired. Secretary Treas A J Elliott reported a 52.99 balance and voluntary 50 cent memberships. Officers elected included President Mrs Chas Harris and vice presidents Mrs Beard and Mrs Bolton. Delegates to the Toronto convention and auditors were named.

Rockwood Horticultural Society Myrtle Moore Albert Beard A. J. Eliott Messia Wm. Harris Geo. H. Pearen Chas. H. Harris A. Beard Geo. Bolton Sec. Treas United Church Masters Nell Norman Lambert Shelis, Hosking Fay Edwards Wayne Hosking Bruce Hosking Jimmie Nelles Gordon Hareris Neil McNabb Co. A Kiaka Island Jack Oakes Jack Laverty George Laverty George Day Hagersville Harvey Thatcher London Raymond West Toronto Eildon Lambert Acton Osburn Guelph Joe Oakes J. Ayles Frank Moore Richard Harris

Oakville Events Highlight Civic and Social Life

Oakville district governor Walter Fluher of Queenston Ontario and Lions Club members attended an official dinner. A quiet wedding occurred at Knox Presbyterian Church as Eleanor Ferrier Macrae wed Lieut Ralph Patrick Abbott of Toronto. An Oakville council meeting saw citizens oppose Chief Kerr’s statements and vote for his resignation.

Walter ,Fluher Queenston Ontario the &J. Catherine's Lions’ Club Oakville ‘Lions’ Club Knox Presbyterian Church Eleanor Ferrier Macrae A. Montye Macrae Ralph Patrick Abbott

Erin Nixon elected chair of Erda Public and Continuation School board

Erin Norman Nixon was elected chairman at a statutory meeting last Thursday evening. Marlo Longstreet widow of the late Rev J Evang died January 14 1944 at Belfountain after a long illness. Wilfred Burt Erin Township and John Pawley Caledon Township were in a motor crash Saturday at the 7th line Caledon No 24 Highway. Burt suffered head injuries while Pawley escaped with a shake and vehicle damage. Earl Jackson of Erin Township and a large transport with a trailer collided at No 24 Highway and the 7th line Erin damaging Jackson’s car and the trailer load. Bolloe investigated.

Norman Nixon Erda Public and Continuation School Marlo Longstreet Belfountain Tuesaday Wilfred Burt Erin John Pawley Caledon Township Caledon No. 24 Highway Burt Pawsley Earl Jackson Erin Township 7Th Line Jackson Bolloe Advocate

Georgetown builds new brick mill site adds to town image

The Georgetown Lumber Company replaces its gutted mill with a fine brick building enhancing the town's industrial standing. Sam Walkers seacord is praised as the first robin of spring sightings near Fred Sinclair's Service Station. Flight Sergeant William James Louth is reported as mingling after overseas operations. A Navy League headquarters opens over the Herald office in Mrs. J. Moore's premises. A High School Theatre Party drew about seventy students with dancing and a box lunch afterward hosted by Student Council leaders.

Georgetown Lumber Company Sam Walkers Seacord Fred Sinclair James Louth Emily Hadley William James Jimmie) Louth Navy League Reoms Herald Mieses Clarridge Mru

Burlington council keeps 1944 tax rate at 46 mills

The Burlington Town Council maintained the 46 mill tax rate for 1944 as announced by Mayor Blair. With public schools taxed to capacity the Board plans to add two rooms over summer. The East End school has rooms 42 and 43 at capacity.

Blair East End A. H. Speers Lions Club Post Office Department Ottawa Burlington Fred D. Ghent Public School Board Garette

The Hungry Multitude and the Compassion of Jesus

A reflective sermon notes Jesus feeding the five thousand, praising His care for the poor crowd on the hillside. It contrasts human insufficiency with Christ's abundant provision and urges readers to bring their scant resources to Him.

Jesus Galden Calile

Feast at Jesus table and estate payout recalled

The article reflects on a biblical scene where many sit with Jesus and share as much as they can, noting abundance and teaching on stewardship. It also reports a widow's benefactor, William Whyte, who left a village 43 years ago to prosper in South Africa. his estate will give 270000 to honor his mother by establishing a fund.

Philip Moses Jesus Christ Andrew Bhatt America England China Africa Theo Jesus William Wihyte South Africa

White Leghorn Poultry Boosts in Market Demand

Bray Leghorns highlight advantages of White Leghorns noting thrift, egg production, and space efficiency. Markets prefer white eggs and premiums exist for them while Leghorns are praised as economical to raise. A reader letter from Bobcaygeon Ontario discusses cooking and chicken prices and urges raising Leghorns for home use.

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