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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 22, 1945

Page

7

Weekend homecomings and visits across towns

Wren Dare Wood returns from town for the weekend. Lieut Gordon Realty comes home from Camp Borden. Mr and Mrs C McArthur visit Acton and London. Pte Victor Patrick from Camp Horner plans a furlough. LAC and Mrs Allan Mercer visit her parents. Mr and Mrs Arnold Cheyne and Mr and Mrs Fred Oakes with child visit Centre Inn. Harold Wansborough family from Toronto visits. Numerous relatives gather in Stoney Creek area for weekend visits and socializing with friends and neighbors.

G. Mclellan London Victor Patrick Camp Hordarn Lac Mre Allan Mercer OR Arnold A. AY Cheyne Fred Oakes Centre Inn N Ht Wilson

Longtime community member Samuel Frank dies in Guelph

Samuel Frank died in Guelph on Saturday February 10 after a lengthy illness. He lived his life in the area and was active until shortly before his death. Funeral service held Tuesday at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church with many relatives and friends paying tribute. Burial followed in Nassagaweya Cemetery, with many local family members and neighbors listed among attendees.

Samuel Frank Cuelph St Josephs Hospital Guelph Frank Thia Mro Christian Frank Marie Alexandra Bradfort Shome Res John Co McNeilh Namsagaweya Mir Joseph Frank Win Frank Jroand John Frank Wattie Jimmin Frank Mroo Watter Freeman Win Melood Isabelle Jenhie Melhedran Alexandrats Mundart Stewart Mra Melanchtin Grace Nakangawesa School Ssnet June Beans Hazel Ramey Hace Kennedy Marnie Keanut Joan Frank Don McMillan Ronnie King Charge Andersen Toate Tattle Britton Port Nelson Kilbride Hlamton Acton Pustinenh Belive Mount Forest Ois

Ballinafad WA Pet Meeting for Red Cross Fundraiser

Local gathering at Mrs Robt McEnery home with president presiding. Devotional led by Mrs Lloyd Marshall. Readings by Mrs Josep McEnery and Mrs Lena Perryman plus recitation by Beth McEnery. A 20 cent lunch supported Red Cross. Nearby visitors Mr and Mrs Russell Taylor from Toronto and Mrs Wr Helen Hillenburg spent weekends with locals. Farm Forum met discussing producer marketing with 28 participants. February days pass toward spring month debate.

Robt. MecEnery Lloyd Marshall Anawerdd Red Cross Josep McEnery Beth McEnery Mclean Lena Perryman Russeelt Taylor Toronto FL Allan Mra Wr Migs Helen Hilleburg

Church Schedule at The Friendly Church shows services and sermons

A readable church notice lists Morning Worship at 11 00 am with a sermon titled The Way the Master, Baptism and an evening service at 7 15 pm. Midweek and Wednesday gatherings named O Worship the Land in The Beauty of Holmes. Everyone is welcome.

Pane Church Holmes

Brrebytrrian Church Services February 1945 Schedule

Brrebytrrian Church will console Knox Churos Acton Rev Forbes Thomson B A LD at Willow Street Manse. Sunday February 22 1945 morning worship at 11 00 am titled the Fifth Beatitude afternoon Sunday School and Bible class evening worship at 7 00 pm. No meeting of the Adult Bible Class. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

Brrebytrrian Church Knox Churos Acton W. Forbes Thomson, B.A Willow Street

Mount Alban the Martyr Lent Schedule Published

The parish announces services for Lent with Holy Communion at morning and evening slots. January and February dates listed include Holy Communion at 1000 am and Evensong plus sermon on a Sunday.

Potian Ariion

Ginger Farm reminiscences and public meeting notes

An archival column from Ginger Farm recalls daily life and postwar musings on work and leisure, reflecting on community habits, housing, and the desire for steadier routines. The piece ends with a note that Robert Kerr and R M Barden were elected directors of the Canadian Hackney Horse Society at a Toronto meeting.

Robert Kerr Acton R. M. Barden Hillsburg Hackney Horse Society Toronto

Simple Home Remedy Claims Swift Arthritic Pain Relief

An unsigned 1910s style ad promotes Ru-ex Prescription from druggists. Mix with a quart of water and juice of three lemons for two tablespoons twice daily. Claims pain relief within hours or overnight with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold by Earls Cooper Drug Store and other druggists.

Rusex Cooper Drug Store

Return of Overseas Servicemen Brightens Local Welcome

Fr fr day, Frenk Holmes arrives home from abroad to a hearty reception by old friends in Acton. Healan visits the Heardmore plant with company officers and former workers, while Reed Turner and Pte Lao Close arrive in Acton over the weekend. The Welcome Committee seeks information on recent arrivals and service updates as the community celebrates returning servicemen.

Ste Frenk Holmes Healan Heardmore Emt .Employera

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