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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 20, 1947

Page

4

Mrs Mae McLrad and others visit relatives Sunday

Numerous visits across towns marked the weekend as Mr and Mrs Robshton and family and many friends called on relatives in Guelph and nearby areas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A Boluw Mr and Mrs Hamilton and Mr and Mrs Hortop among others. James Fountain started a new post at City Battery in Guelph.

Mae McLrad Ah Paltramin Guelph Randapent W. A. Hortop Robert McCuver Aridgeport Harvey Jin UN Bobble Merv. D. Kingsbury

Limehouse in WMS Meets at Mrs Cochrane's Home

Limehouse in WMS gathered at Georgetown home for scripture reading and prayer. Mrs Cameron reviewed India Chapter 1 and Mr Coil Price spoke on Limehouse church history before refreshments. Local visits noted include Mrs Campbell staying with cousin Mrs Lane and several couples visiting relatives in Milton, Laurel, and Orangeville.

W.M.S W. Greenlees Milton's Jos. Scott Ft. Mulder FE. Fuller Erin Russell ‘Thompson Laurel Melliere Alex Henderson Orangeville Russell- Thompson Sundny

Community notices and events at No. 10 School and St David’s Church

A Valen t ine box second at No 10 School drew a good crowd with six Mesdames Mahon Inglis Crawford Cantelon Hood and others hosting. Prizes in progressive euchre awarded to Mrs Edward Parsons Mrs Cheater Service and Mr Robert ingne. St David’s Ladies Aid met quilting two overseas quilts, one for a member. Blair YW Auxiliary met with Mrs Won Mahon presiding. The Young People’s Surety held a program led by Myps Black and Missionary slides on India shown. Refreshments served.

Valentine No. 10 W.J. Mesdames James Mahon Geo Inglis Lloyd Crawford Arnold Cantelon Melvin Hood Iully Edward Mahon Edward Parsons Cheater Service Robert—ingne Frank Wheelman Chatham William Roberts Clplr Ladies Aid St. David's Church J. K. Mahon France Indies Blair Y. W Stuela ‘Tehenny Laura’ Black Gertrude Campbell Ghul ‘Ridings Lily Simpson Jhansi Dela van Sickle India Black Lige MacNeil Meytin

Cedarvale visit notes and village congratulates

Cedarvale residents and relatives send congratulations to Mr and Mrs Rosa Ferguson nee Ormr Fines of Ospringe on the birth of a daughter. Messrs James Delaney and Arthur Griffin and Mrs Earl Wickwon of Brisbane attended the annual meeting of the Crap Improvement Association in Toronto.

Mrasid Smith Toronto Myra Rosa Ferguson Ormr Messrs James Delaney Arthur Griffin Earl. Wickwon Brisbane King, Edward Vote

Sympathy and updates from Nassa gaaweya community

The community mourns May late Mr Malegim Holmer who died suddenly from a heart attack last Friday morning. A World Day of Prayer meeting is set for the Noaxsnagaweya Presbyterian Church on Friday. Road blockages delayed farm forum events and mail runs last week. Gymnastic attendance at Monday’s farm forum was light. Mr and Mrs Reg Wilson and daughter of Acton visited Knatchbull relatives on Sunday. Congratulations to Div Wilson of Darbyville on her 90th birthday on Sunday February 5.

Thia Malegim- Holmer Noaxsnagaweya Presbyterian Church Farm Forum Reg Wilson Acton Knatchbull

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Community Life

Mrs. Fred Gardiner visited Toronto for a week. Mrs. George Robertson is back in General Hospital after a severe heart attack. Ada Jennings of Acton spent a weekend with her parents. Ted Barden fractured his wrist. Utoka Branch guests attended a Women’s Institute ball marking its 50th anniversary. Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Stevenson returned to Montreal after visiting Mrs. Stevenson's parents. Pat Nunn of Havergal College Toronto visited home for the weekend. Joseph Lashy of Toronto spent Sunday with his parents. Plans are underway for World Day of Prayer at Mrs Norman Thomas’s home on Friday.

Fred Gardiner Toronto George Robertson General Hospital Ada Jennings Acton I. Jennings Ted Barden Women's Institute Memeers Utoka

Rockwood Obituary and Local Happenings in Niagara District

Mr Edwin Harrin of Niagara on the Lake died after a stroke at Kingston General Hospital last Thursday morning. Survived by son George of Kirkland Lake and second wife Anne Caulfield of Guelph. brothers William Richard of Rockwood and Churches of Caistorville. Funeral from St Andrew's Church with Rev J Lind Hughes officiating. Also noted are a cleaning auction by Robert Williamson Sr, a firm sale, livestock loss, hospital returns, and local arrivals and visits.

Edwin Harrin Niagara-on-the-Lake Utnl John BR. Harris Ockwood George Kirkland Lake Guelph General Hospital Niagara District St. Catharines Rockwood W. H. Hortop Mee Anne Caulfield Guelph William Richard Caistorville Hamilton J. Lind Hughes St. Andrew's Church Blas Robert Willamson Robert Ina WOH Shaw, Eramosa Oswald Meadows Howard Crispin Valley Road Sirs Crispin Mro Arnold Mawnee Tar Laverty Halifax J. McGowan Toronto Howard Small Earl Duby Jo Guelphi Harvey Lambert Acton Torethy Simmons Richard Harris Meret Albee Maitz Teepler

Milson Church Sunday School Pageant and Local News

Grace Church audience enjoyed a Sunday School pageant presented by the congregation to the Nev and A Kirk and family in appreciation of five years of work. Frank Peabon and wife celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary at their MIN Street home on February 5. Milton’s Legion branch organized a carnival. The Testandia Troupe performance lacked color. A fire caused about 600 damage at Bells school building before classes. Teacher Hanold Buck alerted the Milton Fire Brigade. Local business changes include Paddy Wilton selling the butcher shop to W J Robertson and purchasing the Commercial Hotel in Smithville from Cy Adams. Canadian Champion.

Grace Church Nev. & A. Kirk and Hia Frank Peabon Min Street The Legion Amatetes Ln Bells Hanold Buck Milton Smithville Cy Adams W. J. Robertson Simcoc

Burlington Rehires Kenneth Scott As Police Officer

Kenneth Scott, not a former local officer, is re engaged as a Burlington police constable and will start duties immediately replacing Constable Oliver who retires March 1 to join his brother in business. Also noted are two soldiers due at University Armories and a long delayed return of Mrs Julia Bennk and her two daughters from Torda to Canada aboard the SS Rex.

Kenneth Scott Whas Minut Asia Oliver S. S AP. Hagen University Armories Poronta Burlington Torda Reterade Yugoslavia Julia Benak Candia Italy England Canada

Artificial Light And Egg Yields

The Dominion Experimental Station Harrow study shows all night lighting raises broodiness and lowers egg yield versus a 14 hour day. Extending feeding to 14 hours yields no additional benefit. nest closing two hours before lights out reduces broodiness. Dim evening lights cue birds to settle, and early lights off with post dark feeding aids welfare. Maintain good condition and adequate feed. adjust feeding times to the longer day.

Dominion Experimental Station Harrow

Road collision near Grand Valley ends with minor damage

On a trip from Arthur to a Grand Valley home Lewis Monary, ALES, collided with a large view plow. No injuries were reported and the motorcycle sustained only slight damage.

Arthur Grand Valley Lewis Monary Ales Royal Shorthorn Clubwire Guelph Bruce Fletcher Evin Holfer Warnie Yeotor Arcedora’ Association The Bein Agricultural Society Hapex Advocate

Georgetown Theft and Death Reported In Herald News

Theft of six dollars from the Canadian Legion room is under investigation by Constable Robb. Melville N LeBar, 27, a Georgetown resident and former Canadian Army serviceman, dies at Christie Street Hospital in Toronto after an England service injury. Dr Stuart BE Magwood leaves for Sussex New Brunswick for a Veterinary Service post this weekend. A youth faces Milton court for attempting to rob Tobbs Drug Store. a shed door was smashed and a loud noise alerted a neighbor who summoned Constable Robb.

Canadian Legion Robb Inexs England Melville N. LeBar Georgetown Christie Street Toronto Stuart BE Magwood Sussex New Brunswick Milton Court Tobb Mervin Robb Herald

Oakville honors Mrs Ewart Hall at Tadlon Auxiliary meeting

Mrs Ewart Hall received the president's badge at a Tadlon Auxiliary meeting in Oakville from Mrs Grinve Georgetown SB representative. Mina Sidney Moorhouse daughter of Colind Moorhouse, former Oakville sdb dn, is noted as a radio operator in Halifax Herald article.

Ewart Hall Tadlon Oakes Leyton Prxt Grinve Georgetown Charles Ford Hall Mina Sidney Moorhoune Colind W. N. Moorhoune Oakville Sdb Halifax.Herald Mill Moorhouse Janatour Department of ‘Crangport Radio Divis-ion Morse Cale and Entyll Trocord Star

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