Weekend Happenings In Town Families Visit And Recoveries
Olen LaiVernd Smith of Toronto and Misa Mary Kaid of London spent the weekend visiting friends. R H Elliott attended a wedding in ember. Mrs Gordon Mackay of Toronto and Mrs Frank Day of Rookwood visited Mrs Wansbrough. Gordon Cooper returned from Rouyn to visit home. Mrs Allan Kirkness had an appendectomy yesterday and is wished a speedy recovery. M Nixon returned from Hamilton to Milton. Alex Macdonald came home from Guelph hospital. Norman Clements resumed duties after New Year’s Day appendix operation. Mr and Mrs Chalmers and Jimmie and Rodsaten of Gleneid also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon’ MacKay
Toronto
Frank Day
Rookwood
Wansbrough
Norman Clements
Spelling Match Held by Acton Junior Farmers
The Acton Junior Farmers met at Lorne School on Thursday evening with Ted Anderson as chairman. The program featured Mansell Nellis violin solos Lorna Locker piano, humorous readings by Mrs J J Stewart a club paper by Jack van Gooren cornet solos by Ted Anderson and a reading by Dirk van Gooren Velma Murray and Walter Cooke led the spelling and geography match. The leader Mr Davidson thanked participants and the National Anthem closed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Lorne School
Ted Anderson
Mansell Nellis
Lorna Locker
J. J. Stewart
Jack van Gooren
Dirk van Gooren
Velma Murray
Walter Cooke
Davidson
Lameh
Rural Hockey enters sixth year with seven teams in Acton schedule
Rural Hockey kicks off its sixth year with seven teams spread over three waves per night and two nights weekly, all chasing the Rumley Cup. The season ends with a winner meeting a town pick for a big double bill to benefit the Red Cross after expenses. On Thursday Norval defeated Lore Scota 2-1 and Hornby blanked Huttonville 6-1 to close the night.
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Acton
The
Red Cross
Norval
Lore Scota
Hornby
the Town Tea
Huttonville
Friends Honor Bride and Groom with Presentation Party
A February 8 gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Russell honored Mr. and Mrs. Norman McEachern on their marriage. Bannockburn Institute members and about 100 neighbors enjoyed vocal music, readings, solos, and a clock and dinnerware set presented by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Watson
Onder
Mrs. Watson
Misa Annie Falton
Norman McEachern
Ballinafad Hall
Mrs. Vannatter
Alma Mo—nery
Violet Kirkwood
Jean Mic
D. A. Russell
Bannockburn Institute
Norman McEuchern
W. McIntyre
Matthews
E. Evans
Eleanor Cook
Doris Harding
F. Spiers
F. Burgess
Burgess
H. Fisher
Messrs. R. Kerr
J. Cree
A. Swackhamer
R. Kerr
Acton
Norman
Edith
Bannockburn Institut
W. Harding
S. Morrison
W. McIntrye
A. Speir
R. Evans
Harding
Erin men improve as patients at Guelph General
Charles McArthur is improving at Guelph General Hospital after blood poisoning treatment. Doreen Coke had an appendectomy there last Saturday and is convalescing. Attendees at a Thoroughbred and Light Horse Improvement Society meeting included Jack Robb, George Scott, W. F. McEnery, J. H. Gibson, and Ernest Teeter at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McArthur
Guelph General Hospital
Doreen Coke
Messrs
Jack Robb
Geo. Scott
W. F. McEnery
J. H. Gibson
Eynest Teeter
George Ginrick
Thoroughbred and Light Horse Improvement Society
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Man Approaches Burning Candle Alight Like Rider Heading Off
A man nears a burning candle and resembles a rider ready to depart as he moves toward a light alight.
Acton TannersEdge Waterloo Preston Night Hockey
Acton Tanners and Preston battle through a 7 4 final with goals by Bus Morton and Lindsay, a late ankle injury to Relat, and a lineup featuring Denaris Reist Syoninekem Smith Chard Bartholomew Tilk Woods and Mooney. The match ends after overtime at 0 00 with Acton Tanners prevailing 7 4.
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Knack
Preston
Smith
Bus Morton
Terry
Baylisa
Woods
Jacobson
Chard
Maloeste
Mooney
Bus
Morton
Marzo
Tilk
Norm Morton
Aglon
Denaris
Reist
Syoninekem
Sauder
Bartholomew
Acton
Bayliss
Marno
N. Morton
Piper
Lindsay
Kentnor
Molozate
Dawkins
B. Morton
Dave Johnston
Galt
Early Week Basketball Slate Planned
Tomorrow night Efora travels to Acton while Galt visits Pergus and Kitchener plays Paria. Monday Paris meets Waterloo in the week’s schedule with three games on tap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efora
Acton
Galt
Pergus
Kitchener
Paria
Paris
Waterloo
Acton Salvation Army Exec forms committee drive
Captain Poulton announces an Acton Salvation Army War and Home Service Fund committee to raise an allocation of 300 dollars with a March drive. E E Barr is chairman for Acton District with J H Boyd as secretary, and funeral notices follow for Mrs Roszel.
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Poulton
Acton
Salvation Army War and Home Service Fund
Canada
Aldershot
England
E. E. Barr
J. H. Boyd
Adam
John Gallagher Receives Sixty Days In Jail
John Gallagher a 23 year old farm hand from Nassagaweya Township was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail after pleading guilty to breaking and entering and theft. He admitted stealing 13 75 from Russell Elsley of Moffat on January 29 and police said he hid 11 in his trousers and 2 75 in a bedroom pouch. He had worked on a farm for Board and lodgings while serving prior theft sentences.
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Milton
W. P. Woodliffe
John Gallagher
Nassagaweya
Russell Elsley
Moffat
Gallagher
Wilffe
W. I. Dick
Doard
Lodg
War stance and health notice from Halton region
Local Health Bulletin notes electors standing with the government over war and details the Ottawa style national effort. It cites Dr. Manion critique, wartime boards, and unity actions while urging citizens to support the national drive and stay vigilant on chickenpox reporting and containment. E J Neilabon MOH signs off.
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King
War Supply Board
War Time Price and Trade Board
Exchange Control Board
Milton
Manion
Union
Ain
Department’ of National Defence
War Supply ‘Board
Foreign Exchéinge Board
Br. Arthur Purvis
Montreal
Wallace ‘Campbell
Windsor
Graham ‘Towers
Fragmentary political note on a national government proposal
A reader comments on the idea of a truly national government. The author expresses support for real national governance but rejects the notion of a make believe National Government as a mere ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Canada
Corea
Ruth Knew A Naughty Night Missed Bedtime
A playful children’s vignette shows Ruth punished in the corner by a mother for misbehavior. She resists bedtime claiming she is not yet good enough, reflecting a child’s stubborn sprite and parental firmness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
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Jome
Misa Mary Kaid
London
Town
Mr. R. H. Elliott
Gordon .Cooper
Rouyn
Quebec
Allan Kirkness
M. Nixon
Hamilton
Alex. Macdonald
Hopital
Guelph
Robert Chalmers
Jimmie
Rodsaten
Glineid Ben
Mrs. V. Watson
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge St
Ryrie- Birks
Alex
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Terente 2
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Deanna Durbin
Dick Tracy Returns
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Irene Rich
Fox News
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Spencer Tracy
Richard Greene
Pete Smith
Ballinafad
Holen McLean
Ethel Swindlehurat
Margaret 6Inclatr
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Lloyd McLean
Erin
Kitchene
Waterloo Ry
Flora
Perngus Is
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Appeal OF
Salvation Army
David Roszel
Abernethy, Sask
Mra
Abernethy United Church
A. C. Burley
Foodland Store
W. H. Garratt
L. Lane
Ed. Shilstead
Rural Council No
W. H. Iamond
Masonic Lodge
A.F
A. M
Kentis Club
T. Iamond
Mrns
Halton
France
Great Britain
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Germany
Europe
St. Lawrence
Wid
Oakville
Local Health Bulletin
Crysta
Aboo
Board of Health
Murther
Ter Fark
E. J. Neilabon
Mo.h
Rawleigh Products
Parkelp
Christie's Premium
Country Club Choice Peas
Red Bay
Wymake
Bizen
Bhirta
Ladies’ Khors
Pallant’s Clothing Store
Mill Street
Ont
Ee Oellawn
Choral & Ichustre
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Capreo
Beardmore
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