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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 07, 1946

Page

5

Acton District Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs G McKay of Toronto visited her mother Mrs E A Wansbrough. Mrs Archie Kerr in Toronto for mouth ailment treatment. Edythe Hamilton attended the Galloway Davidson wedding in Samala. James Russell and Hetty from Unionville vacationing in Acton. Margaret Smith of Ottawa spent Sunday with grandmother Mrs Peter Cole at Batlina. Jonbn L Mann of Grand Lake Nova Scotia visiting Acton district relatives. Helen McFachern nurse in training at Women's College Hospital Toronto visited home. Whos Singthe of London visited aunt Mrs Elizabeth Moore in Coupler General Hospital. Josephine and Helen Cougin from Hamilton visited at Wim Clayton home. Dr Gormion Agnes returned from Nina. family with Mrs Caldwell and others in Edgerton Alberta returned home.

Margaret Smith Ottawa Peter Cole Batlina Helen McFachern Women's College

Mary Alberta Engaged to John Clayton Hradley

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Mroosam to Mre Witham Albert Young announces the betrothal of their daughter Mary Alberta to John Clayton Hradley son of Mrs Hradley of Georgetown Ontario and the late Harvey Hradley.

Mroosam Mre Witham Albert Young Mary Alberta John Clayton Hradley Mra Hradley Georgetown Ontario Harvey Hradley

Oakville Awards to Be Presented at Victoria Hall

Scholastic and athletic awards will be presented at the High School Commencement ceremonies in Victoria Hall on Thursday and Friday February 7 and 8. The Oakville Lome Scots Auxiliary met January 5 at the president’s home with former High School Inspector Rendall giving an address during a special joint session with local councils discussing the proposed High School districts.

Victoria Hall Oakvidle Lome

Milton Council Special Session Backs Snow Enforcement

Milton council met in special session with Major Dawson presiding to review sidewalk snow clearing rules. The reading of the provincial statute clarified police duty, directing enforcement in a VEEN case and noting no police duty. The Liquor Authority board refused approval for Branch 126 Canadian Legion to sell beer at premises on Chartier Street Milton occupied by the Legion branch. CWAC member Petes Paupst returned home after seven months in service aboard the Tle de France.

Milton Camelon Hush Gowland Crawtoms Norerix Higgins Whewell Geo Dawson Liquor Authority Central Board of Ontario Hranch Canadian Legion Ag Mitten Sand The Legion Chartier Street Velen i Petes Paupst CWAC Semvice Tle France Overet England Belstam Holland Tirtmans

Erin Garling Club Announces Benapel at Local Arena

Erin Garling Club invites clubs to a benapel in the local arena on Monday February 11. Shamrocks entered the Rural Hockey Association and lost Holton to Tal Peter McLeod mourns at Western Hospital January 2A. West Caledon Erin Wolf Cubs and Boy Scouts meet in school Guide Room with School Board permission.

Erin Garling Shamrocks Ntano Rural Janet Blair West Caledon Erin Wolf Cubs Boy Scouts

Morning Worship Sermon Series at Local Church

Sunday services include 11 am Morning Worship on The Apostles as Men among Men focusing on James and John. Evening Worship continues the series with Faith that Constrains Want. Church School at 2:30 pm and mid week study at home of Mira August on Church Street. All are welcome.

Apostles James and John Mira August Andemon Church Street Kingdom Got

Sunday Worship and Bible Study Schedule for Feb 16

The service listing shows morning worship titled The Meaning of Freedon Tast pan with Sermon by The Surgav Keboel and Junior Bible Clues. Evening worship features The Gospel Ac corting to Luke and a message They that wait upon the Lord Shall renew their strength.

Acton Edges Fergus In Tight 3-2 Battle

In a hard fought game Acton defeated Fergus 3 to 2. Marzo scored the winner and created several chances while Bindernagel stood out for Fergus. Lineups included Acton players Perso Bagdernagel Chamber and Murdock with teammates Deline and Chambers listed.

Perso Bagdernagel Chamber Ik Ds Morton Gibbens Etar Eno Marzo Bindernage Fergus Marzo Fergua

Nova Scotia Plans Survey of Streams

Halifax report states the Nova Scotia department of Industry and Publicity will survey major streams and lakes to support a scientific approach to rehabilitating sport fishing. Dr Douglas L. Cooper, fisheries director, engaged Dr F R Hayes of Dalhousie University to supervise and advise government. The aim is to ensure streams stocked stay productive, noting no complete provincial survey has existed. Maine and New Hampshire experiences inform their method.

Halifax Nova Scotia Department of Industry and Publicity Douglas L. Cooper F. R. Hayes Dalhousie University Cooper Nova Scotia Maine New Hampshire

Ottawa Pace Toward Peace Time Price Relaxation

The Ottawa column reports Canada moving toward peacetime price and wage adjustments with removal of ceilings on several top goods and services. Finance Minister Ilsley and Prime Minister King state prices will be watched, with warnings against market speculation and withholding.

Ottawa Canada Isley Aralco Ilsley Gueres Ibley Donald Gonton Atoll Dominion Provincial Conference Dominion

Blackout Hits Regina After Rain Swells City Power Plant

Regina residents endured a two hour blackout following a rainstorm that damaged the main power plant. Merchants reported crowds taking candid photos while thousands of workers rode streetcars home as the loss of power disrupted daily routines.

Regina, Sask

Scouts Enrolled as Special Constables in Trinidad and Tobago

During a declared state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago all Scouts aged 12 to 18 were enrolled as special constables. They patrolled and assisted police and fire services, performing coast patrols and watch duties. The government has awarded them a new site for their headquarters.

Trinidad Tobago Ao Cewant

Notice to Creditors Arthur Thompson estate Acton Ontario

Notice to creditors for the estate of Arthur Thompson late of Acton Halton County and Wellington County. Creditors must send particulars before February 24 to the undersigned executor Roy Cleatherland Acton Ontario solicitor for Joseph Thompson and Willie Thompson executors. Proceedings under Section 61 Chapter 101. Dated Acton February 5, 1946.

Arthur Thompmon Acton Halton Prin Wellington Trentlenan Ail Peaseas Hasan Arcondi Stroapson Atalten Fain Wetliagtens Clee Ad- Weiter Retrua Aow Roy Cleatherland Ontario Joseph HO Phompeon Withao Chompaon

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