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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

2

Death of Marte Delmar Short Shocks Ballinafad Community

The Ballinafad community mourns the death of Delmar Short after a brief illness at Guelph General Hospital. He is survived by his father and stepmother. Funeral services were held at family homes and led by local officiants. Community members extended sympathy to the Short family and noted tributes from neighbors.

Marte Delmar Short Fred Guelph Uy. Pital Harding Mio Potenman Mi Rees Nery Lindsay Alex Hinnte Neo Norman Adams Streetsville Farm Forum Mall Hishidas National Film Board Dicusson Waa and Mix Forest Smith Ballinatad

Campbellville Social Notes and Local Events Refresh

Groundhog sees shadow and forecasts mild trend for weeks ahead. Local gatherings include visits by Mr and Mrs Witham Smith and Herbert, Mrs and Mrs James Faris, Mr and Mrs Melvin Hood, and Mrs Herald Wetherault. Property bought by Mr Hogg of Guelph. Audrey Early visited William Cur rie. Lois Inglis stayed with Robi Inglis. a party at Daniel Hunter home. Campbellville baseball group met to plan a Valentine dance. Olive Mahon of Toronto visited Edwant Mahon’s family. News of Mrs Robert Early hospital admission for operation and well wishes.

Witham Smith Herbert James Faris Melvin Hood Videh Lois Inglis Mra Robi Inglis Howard Lush Cart Daniel Hunter Hamilton BI Hunter Campbellville Olive Mahon Toronto Edwant Mahon Rodger Mr. How Robert Hero St. Josephs Hospital Kitchener Helland Ingram Dundas Mro Bert James A Milne Chrotic St. Hospital Harvey Brown Guelph General Hospital sAnother Our Boys Hugh Alton Marjorie Mann Wilnnipeg E.nickell Duluth Margaret aAemen

Winter Weather Delays Local Activities and Church Services

The community faces fuel shortages and cold weather delaying events. Mr Win Vanackie takes over local management, Mrs Margaret Dunbar returns to teaching after illness, and the Nassac Aveya Presbyterian Church halts services again due to severe weather. Legion dinner in Acton proceeds with guest artist Tom Simpson.

Tom Allaen Win Vanaickle Camportsvilte Duncan Campbell Vancouver Ste Ball Harold Murray Dothagen Isobel Woemen's Missionary Societys Nassacaveya Fred Freeman Tom Simpson Margaret. Dunbar Tom Simpeoni Acton Canadian Legion New Legion T.C. Amos Toronto

Georgetown society marks anniversary as 146 Fair set

Swappathyod extended to Mr ang Mis Planch Scott of Glen Williams Hy the death of their month old son Retort bee who passed away suddenly. Officers elected include Fate Beant president Craig Reid third term vice president Woo Aleander second vice president John Did treasurer PW. Weare secretary Garreld Mikiras directors list incl James Fister Nelson A Mobinson TF Brownthige WW Cunningham Howard May Robert Miller Spencer Wilaan HEOC Whlesworth K C McMillan Nod Brown DO Charles Moi Moser. The 146 Fair will celebrate the sixth anniversary of the society with plans for an outstanding show.

Ang Mis Planch Scott Glen Willams Retort Bee Wraredas Intavary Craig Reid Jat Woo Aleander John Did Pw.weare Garreld MicGiras Mae

Local Social Roundup From Farn Forum Area

Week end and Sunday visits marked by Mrs George Koltetinon and family hosting at their home. Everton visitor Robertison stays with her son and family. Residents Gordon Aitken and family entertain guests, and Miss Burrows from Ennflige School spent the weekend here. Mrs Earle Smith and Joan visit relatives near Milton. Friends note Mrs Albert Tansley is convalescing at home after surgery.

Mio Mire Baugh Mobertson Gailot Hamilton Me O Mm DG Robertson Mtr Amd Justice W A Jackson Ja Burrows Enn Flige Trougina Kenneth Robertson Guelph Earle Smith Joan Milton Albert Tansley

Farm Forum and Socials Mark Nassagaweya News

Nassagaweya No.7 reports a Farm Forum at Mr and Mrs Stan Robinson home with euchre and a tea. Residents attend to social events, visits, and notes on weddings, illnesses, and local gatherings in Acton and Guelph area.

Stan Robinson Aoc Mir FE Davenport Joseph Frank W. Frank J Kennedy Mra W Kennedy Mia Stan Robinson Mra J. Evans Alavne Renaneds Wm MiLecod M Acton Isabelle Wo Kennedy Nassagawesa Pederabon Agiiculto Mallords Federation Thas Krentaty Massey Huss Bees Wilt Batik Phastians Stewart Miller Cop Alf Leslie Mitllpe Chrol Freeman A. Diamond Little Mary N. Anderson W. Freeman Catharine Anderson

Cedarvale News Briefs and Obituary Notes

Community extends sympathy to Mr and Mrs Fred Shortus in bereavement. Miss Adeline Cunningham of Acton visited. James Cox of the RoC ALF noted. Death of Mary McClellan referenced. Pat Jeneon of Brisbane mentioned. Unclear text indicates local notices and house visits.

Russell Cin Mishawaka Strand RocGriffin Fred Shortus Adeline Cunningham Acton Overseaa James Cox Roc ALF Pat Jeneon Brisbane Mass Mary McClellan

Fire prompts quick action at Mills Hardware rear blaze

Burlington firemen averted a disaster after a breakout at the rear of Mills Hardware on Grant Street. The incident followed Friday when profits from Burlington Hydro system debt management funded a 20,600 debenture payoff due May 1. The council discussed school expansion funding and a by law to cover the town and provincial guarantees for debentures up to about 93,5000, with more readings planned.

Lovclock Mills Hardware Grant St Burlington Hydro Systems Counce Pligh School

Local News Notes Mixed Health and Community Events

A report from the town observ es a para istic stroke incident with friends hoping for recovery. The piece mentions visits by Gun ner Herman Dearing and Mia Deanus and Donna of Fergur, plus condolences for Herb Jestin and a husband and father in Guelph. The Mimosa Poem Forum held a meeting at the Mimosa School house with talks on federation of agriculture and local education efforts.

Miaferb Wowlitt Anubeg Ostonian Gun'ner Herman Dearing Mia Deanus Donna Fergur Deave Fos Brother Herb Texas Main Ville Jon Lowey Pillsbury Guelph Mim-osa sChoel Jaired Hillsbury Ian Melougal Albert Truyce Thos Awrey John Root Nanny Pains Mrs. Hatlentine

Local Notes From Rockwood Society Meeting

Ye WoC CP OU members met at Mrs AK Tham oscon s home Tuesday of last week in Misa J bitte absent. Miss Grant Dominion Field Secretary spoke on reform efforts and spiritual solutions for liquor addiction. Hoch Wood Horticaltund Society held a brief meeting with officer election and discussion. Weekend visitors and family news punctuate a long local notices column.

Ye Woc CP OU AK Tham Oscon Misa J Bitte H Lashe Wo Gardiner Praser Mas O Ostrander Essa J Asyles Edna F. Grant Dominion Field Jas Lameh Thomas Grant Hinds Tbe Chaset Harrs Noagara Path Ont Maren Gardon Cater Colle Jamae Mrontwt George Williams

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