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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
2
Community notes highlight activities at neighboring centers and upcoming events of interest to readers. Local groups share updates on programs, meetings, and service opportunities serving residents across districts.
Mr Robert Watson held a successful sale last Tuesday with brisk bidding and good prices realized. The Heather Minaton Band of Eben Ezer United Church led a monthly meeting on Sunday under Mr Harry Fatt. Families suffer from flu and cold as icy roads persist after a recent mild spell. The Bloomabury Farm Forum met at the school Monday with a small attendance.
Mr Campbell of Georgetown sold the five acre Nobbe Estate on the mountain to Mr Lotrimee of Georgetown who plans building a summer cottage. Terra Cotta residents share messages as friends visit and passings occur, with Gina Fraser of Hamilton and local workers noted.
Mrs Percy Smith and Joy attended Joe Follies in Toronto on Wednesday. Duncan Kingsbury visited Harvey Jestin in Guelph on Sunday. J P Benchant met brother LAC Donald Van Norman in Toronto last Thursday. he returned on the Aquitania. AL Boles and daughter joined by Arnold Wilson and Albert Alton attended gatherings. Alton family hosted a dinner in Rockwood for Hush Alton’s return from overseas. Grace Stewart recovered after surgery at Guelph General Hospital and came home Sunday. Benham family spent Sunday with Will Van Norian in Guelph. John Fielding and son Michael of Paris visited W H Hortop. PLA Peasos and mother spent Sunday in Acton with Wall West. James Cross returned from overseas, visited neighbors and fell in a cellar accident, taken to Guelph General Hospital with fractures. expected transfer to London Military Hospital. Funeral of Arthur Peavoy held Monday at Everton Cemetery from Bowes Funeral Home Hillsburg. minister Charlton of Erin. Peavoy died suddenly Saturday at Lloyd Peavoy’s near Coningsby. Marie Parkers and Jean Theaker progress at Silk Children's Hospital in Toronto.
Miss Irma McDougall and a friend attended the Ive Follies in Toronto Friday night. Dan McLean is confined to Guelph Hospital undergoing serious surgery. Residents report grippe cases. Arthur Peavey, a former resident, died Saturday at his nephew’s home and funeral was held at Everton Cemetery. Spr eed Struthers returned home after overseas service. Local residents visited Toronto for Tee Follies. Flora Meivensie opened week at her father’s home near Siltsburg. Errett Curie attended a Holstein Feilsian convention in Port Ontario last week. Mr and Mrs White bought a farm north of Hibisburg. Mr and Mrs Victor Harding bought the Whutes farm.
The annal meeting of the Sun beam Mission Hand elected Jenedar Maa So Gash Ibamadent Ima Tesi Stee president Edean Sputzer secretary Neal Bentor treasurer Kaas Norton. A banquet at Mem otet Hiall with sixty attendees followed, plus speeches, songs, and remarks by Miss Webster on her Dominion experiences. Other local notes include the Girls Lookout Club annual meeting reinstating officers, hospital updates, visitors from Bartee and Toronto, new home in Livercreek, and plans for a series of euchres and Red Cross knitting drives plus free memberships for returned men.
Ballinafad resident Donald Willitts of the RCN travels to Florida for a period of study or activity. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J A Willitts of Hallinafed.
In Milton, a three week January Short Course in Agriculture ended with the creation of the Milton Junior Farmers Association. Officers named include President Cameron Wilton and Vice-president Jack Marchment, with Secretary-Treasurer Wie Lawson and Directors Russell Coulsen Clarence Ford John Michardson. A fire loss damaged property at Walker Poultry Patio, with eggs and chicks harmed. details unclear. The text also references legacy figures tied to Roosevelt and public education, but specifics are fragmented.
Reports from Burlington's Hamilton Prades School recount delays in a new Scout Hall project and fund raising efforts. A deputation met railway officials about reopening Bronte Station and resuming express service as local groups push for caretaker arrangements.
Mro and Mrs Oscar Locher hosted the Farm Forum on February with Mr John Wilson and Mrs Edgar Howden in attendance. Members reported small turnout, various correspondence, and planned activities including quilts, a welcome for a bride from overseas, and an annual meeting in March to elect officers.
Local readers report Alex Orr returning from the RCAF after two and a half years overseas including Goose Bay and Greenwoolt. Weddell Hinck firm W wrand Co opens as Furn iture and Electrical Supplies with ex OC AR men Masses Dalley and Keeler among proprietors.
Town leaders secured permission for park events on June 6th and July, with plans for a community program of entertainment. Attendees from the town met with Major Cleave and local officials to discuss the project and potential funding as merchants report misused cheques and unsettled balances.
Public auction to be held at the Jacob Brubachier farm seven miles west of Guelph on the Guelph and Waterloo town site. Items include Percheron horses geldings and a mare, dairy cows, Shorthorn cows, fat cattle, calves, poultry, implements, and farm equipment. Bidding starts Friday at the listed time.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Main St Acton and appears to reference a person named Hers Stewart with unclear context. The readable parts include a local address line and scattered fragments about a meeting or event.
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