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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 20, 1941

Page

4

NASSAGAWEY A & NO 7 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL ARDENT GROUP

The opening meeting of Koonew lth Phhagrove Busy Neon No 7 was held at Mrs. Wilfred Kennelly home on February 1st. Officials elected include President Mrs. W. C. Bullard Secretary Mrs. Lawrence King Treasurer Mrs. W. Tred. Kennedy. Details note social events, visits, and weekly group activities with Mrs. C. B. Davenport and others as participants. The Farmers' Radio Forum and Education Course discussions are also mentioned along with community visits and upcoming meetings.

Koonew Lth Phhagrove SS. No 7 Waa Mra Wilfred Kennelly Bresidont W. C. Bullard Lawrence King Tresaurer C. BE. Davenport I Kennedy Stan. Robinson Weil. Mcleod Nemher Mra.c. i Lawrence Kings Ronald Smith Farmers’ Tadio Forum Group Ding John Treatley Edith Brookville Fall Malcolmaan T. N Gaeta Rome Stephen Coxe St. Helena Naasaguweya Women’s Institute

Death of James E Hall shocks Rockwood community

Rockwood residents mourn the death of James E Hall at 82 from a heart attack found on the floor by Stewart Royce. The funeral at St Johns Church followed by interment at Rockwood Cemetery beside his wife. The community extends sympathy to relatives and friends.

Rockwood James E. Hall All Stewart S. Royce St. Jown’s Church Mer Ollaw Ityy Dorothy Dotyis Fromd Hiss Stan Japan Douglas Mavennes Maseta Gigtar CW Hortep Joan Red Cross Aes Ro Spenver Weteund HE Gibbons la Barry Fred Das Tus Westdale Cobleygnite Timiiton Ais Vasteueter Dorwnian Sears Mias Edith Royce Ron Muney John Harris North Bay Fred Hamlton Owen ‘Sound Main Street A. E. Rudd Owen Sound

High School Board Holds Special Meeting on Budget

Burlington notes a special High School Board session Monday reviewing budget plans and seeking a $55 increase over last year. Public School Board then met to discuss youth programs and tax implications while town officials faced late meetings and tax concerns. Court summons for delinquent poll taxes led to $125 in costs per case as a freight car derailment near Brant Street caused rail damage.

Woard Omanaresiminewan Cate Linvills South C.N.R Brant Street

Ospringe village notes and institute events summary

Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Albert Young and others mark a busy Ospringe week. The Women's Institute held a Valentine social at the school with Mr Josiah Stewart hosting, plus reports on the Presbyterian Church meeting, institute library plans, and a Red Cross contribution tally ending January 13 with knitted wear, garments, and bed-linens listed.

Afro Pred Young Toransey Albert Young Acton Norman Robertson Phyllis Glenice George Young Mes W. J. Jackson Lista Silage Sea Dan—Winger Brain Het Farm Townling Wood Jackkan MeGuteliennaenn Donald Robertson Helen Wiha Weat Tlarvey Fiacee Leond St. Valentine D. G. Robertson Gr. Aitken Josiah Stewart Robert King Orton de Otto Mung Hlding Ospringe Women’s Institute Pat Aitken Isabell Seatilon Jeter Wats Ted Anderson KRCAR St.Thomas EL Sunter Mus Gordet Atthon Misa Blanche McKinnon MehKenge UAL Avro

Erin L Varris Returns From Chicago Convention

Erin L Varris returned on Tuesday after several days in Chicago attending a vole ona convention. Fimor McKinnon was appointed director of the Ontario Percheron Club at its annual meeting held at the Carla-Rite Hotel in Charlotte Vast Thursday. Mundell workmen have begun remodeling part of Erin Creamery for a new grading plant to meet government specifications.

Campbellville Community Notes and Flight Incident

Campbellville reports a social gathering at Miss Norm Hamilton's home and a Burne Club event hosted by Mrs. George Nigiik. A Tuesday evening village competition featured an aeroplane forced to land due to a storm, with the pilot injured and taken to Dr Bruce Creed's clinic for treatment.

Blur Mary Mett Norm Hamilton Bean Ore George Nigiik Buehre Club Jon Jene Yang Mw Chartesines Tlewan Bruce Creed Ett

Local church leaders meet. council considers traffic bylaw

Rev. Gallagher presided at a Hamilton Conference executive meeting while also serving Halton Presbytery on the Settlement Committee. Gideons presented Bibles to Central Public School for weekly Bible Study. Town Council paused bylaw to regulate traffic, designating north and south streets as through streets except Col John Street.

Gallagher Hamilton United Church Halton Col Jhorne Record-Star

Local Society Elects A M Nelston At Public Library Meeting

A M Nelston was chosen Pew ane it Te Porgeelrowns cultural Society at the annual meeting held in the Public Library on Monday January 27. J B Mackenzie underwent an operation at Toronto General Hospital last week and is expected to return home in about two weeks. The War Savings Committee, chaired by Cal Gorthtee, met in the Metjiibbon Block and planned the ongoing local drive aided by the Me Gibbon family loan of the store. Jack Stewart, a popular Main Street businessman, died suddenly after a night out with friends from Toronto as curling guests.

A.M. Nelston Porgeelrowns Cultural Society J.B. Mackenzie Toronto General Hospital War Savings Cal MeGibbon Campain Jack Stewart Main Street Curtin Vluh Toronto W ‘Thomson Oi Woo Llosa Miller Win Cheyne Mroon Lloyd Miller Tyd Bruce —McKinnen Cheyne Dsugther Ae B Cheyne W. J. Cheyne Angus Muir Will ‘Thomson Airwaring Grand Valley Morgan Graham Earl Jessop Ceneral Hospital Guelph

Community Notes From Hillsburg War Victims Fund Event

A Hillsburg gathering at the Thomson residence raised notes for the War Victims Fund with games and contests followed by lunch. Plans call for biweekly meetings through spring. officers include President Llosa Miller and Secretary-Treasurer Me Wo Gheyne.

ORTON Community News and Local Notes

The Orton community reports on gatherings and events including a Valentine tea under Mr Herman Dearing, a hockey loss at Grand Valley, a cancelled Monday game due to weather, and a community dance with refreshments. Neighbors and farmers attended Thomson’s wate near hand Valley, with notes of local figures such as Mr Dearing and Miss Tener.

L. Alton Dearing J.K. Courtney Ever Reed Win Sharp Ballentine Guelph CPR Choutor Shaw Herman Dearing Grand Valley Hackey Thomson Amd Conlin Miro Maris CT

Community Ball Club Honors Nelson and Mrs Ming

A social event at Town Wi celebrates Mr Nelson Mine and Mrs Ming with gifts and a festive evening. Guests include local ball club members, friends, and neighbors. Miss Helen McPhail wedding noted. later, a Valentine gathering at the Presbyterian Church and a quiet wedding at the home of the bride’s parents with Mr George Meharostat and Miss Laura Hamridge.

Nelson TD McDhougall Adilress Ming Laten Mills Bath Clubs Tave Tramshaw von Sundas Paistor Ach Wilson Che Chareh Bridies Janmes Batilen Joseph Abbott Ospringe Gorden Helen Wacriyge Tjeorge MeTatosth Henry Medatost Laura’ Hamnridge Guelph Mroo Melatashteti Waterloo Avenue London Distress Fund M Storey

Bucks England approves temporary policewoman unit

After extensive persuasion the Joint Committee sanctioned a limited number of women police for the duration of a trial period. The plan requires women officers to serve as police women only during this agreed timeframe.

Bucks England

Cedarvale Brice of Title Winger Butler

Fragmented text shows names Mian Reta Smith of Toronto visiting with Ed and Mrs Ed Smith and Mrs George Hardy, plus mentions of Eleanor Griffin of Acton visiting family. The passage reflects a local society note with multiple names and brief remarks about visits and illness.

Bric Butler Mian Reta Smith Toronto Mra Ed. Smith George Hardy Condon Vondeywon Minn Eleanor Griffin Acton

Maple Leaf Carnival a Hit with Hamilton Club Night

Milton page notes the Maple Leaf Carnival at the Arena on Monday with strong attendance. The Hamilton Accordion Club delivered a popular solo by Mia Allen, drawing repeat requests and good reception as the event continued through the week.

Hamilton 4 Mia Allen Reepuest aTuWwitee

Women’s Institute bingo and socials note Myrtle era events

The Women’s Mindonary Society hosted a bingo fundraiser at Mia’s home with proceeds over twenty dollars for war work. The Women’s Institute of Limehouse planned another bingo after a successful midweek event, with prizes to Miss Ivets and Mr AW Henton. Local ladies attended from Wealth and Home Working Course in New Stewarts Town. The Presbyterian Rookouts Club held a knot- and- game party at Mr and Mrs Vermaen’s home with prizes to Mrs Smethurst and S M Wright.

Womens Mindonary Society Mia’ AU Wohor Women's Institute of Lame- House Talloan Mronndt Jamieson Misa Ivets AW Henton Gowdy Maer Seatl Women's Institute Newt Stewarthown Cloh Presbyterian Church How W. A Bark Scott Clarty Des Noott Giowdy Sandae Mondasea Toronto J M Gowdy Ehidtet

Unclear Be Instructions From Middle East Army Encounter

Fragmentary wartime note describes British forces in the Middle East near BE Wak uncovering items in a flour bin including rolls and a Tathtan officer. The report is garbled with misread words and lacks clear names or dates.

Cyibe Middle East BE. Wak Tattan

Veteran Pit KiolEd Receives 1000th Service Record

A long serving captain, Hersey of Tokyo, earns a distinguished recognition for completing 1000 days of duty without a major accident or injury. The honor underscores dedication to marine aviation and steady performance in challenging operations.

Tondde Ccp Hersey Tmnipetint Akwaya Niles Miata Finfuslin Tata

Auction notices and sale listings in Freer Press

Uneven OCR yields a sale and auction fragment from Freer Press. It lists items for sale including household goods, watches, and farm equipment with odd names and partial addresses, noting dates and locations like Wellington Street and Acton, with Roy Hindley as auctioneer and contact details.

Olle Mune Ma 20 Gasprinpe Lenaring Roy Hindley Acton

Notice of Application to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario

Public notice announces an application to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario regarding municipal lands and potential parcels. It names Town of Eratgoga, Rockwood Town Hall, and other local entities, outlining proceedings set for January. The notice references land transfers and related governance actions.

Legislative Assembly Province OF Ontario Galluriy Eratgoga Roekwood

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