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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1941
Page
4
Cedarvale News Notes and Community Notices
Friends celebrate Mr and Mrs John Smiths fifty fourth wedding anniversary and share a photo from Fare Press. Sympathy sent to Mr and Mrs Thomas McCutcheon on their bereavement. Betty Sim of Guelph visits. Robert Hines in from Toronto with family. Miss Reta Smith of Toronto returns home. Phyllis Smith of Guelph visits parents. George Laghtle of Orangville visits Alfred Lightle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John.Smith
M. Locker
Oand
Homas .McCutcheon
Misa Betty Sim
Guelph
Robert Hines
Toronto
Mise
Reta Smith
Ed. Sith
Phyllis Smith
George Laghtle
Orangesile
Alfred Lightle
Nassagaweya Fire Destroys Farm Home and Contents
A February fire on Miss Alice Hume’s Nassagaweya farm, Lot 23 Convessess, destroyed the house and furnishings. Mr. Richard Thompson was away at a neighbor’s when found. A War Savings Certificate campaign committee was formed by Ebenezer United Church. Local visits included Lyra Wilson of the OAC Guelfh and Elwood Wilson, with rural mail disrupted by blocked roads on RO No. 2 from Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Hume
Nassagaweya
Richard
Thompson
Ebenezer United Church
War Savings
Cer Auhcate
S. Estey
Moffat
Rundrs
ROG ‘Vhamas
Harman
Lyra Wilson
O.ac
Guelph
Elwood Wilson
Niargara
Knatehbull
Wm. Kees
Nassnagaweya
Rockwood
Funeral Tribute for Mrs McCutcheon Honors Catholic Church
The death of Mrs McCutcheon followed a long illness. She was born in Guelph March 1893 to Robert Cyrus Alten and Eliza Rader and spent early childhood in California before returning to Guelph. A devoted Church of Christ member, she lived among relatives in Ontario and was noted for her cheerful disposition and faith. Many family and friends attended regional services and gatherings in her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Mareh
Robert Cyrus Alten
Eliza Rader
Cattforia
Cietpi
McClute
Owas Sui
Dorothy Mekenaie
Rhinellen
Brin
Oene
Luedphy
Tse
Georgetown Lions Club Gala Marks Tenth Anniversary Night
A gala banquet and social at the Gibson House honored the Georgetown Lions Club on its tenth anniversary. A First Aid Clash of the St John Ambulance Association occurred at McGibbon Hotel with Miss Jean Mackenzie, D. Paul, and Miss Martha Graham taking part in toast proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Lions’ Club
Gibson
Room Club
Canada
Phee Amiri Twokout Club Meeting At Limehouse
Miss Ivens could not attend so vice president Ina Scott led the meeting. Tickets for a rose quilt drawing were sold by members. Miss Dean Given directed the program and lunch was served by Mrs Scott. Nearby visitors included Mrs Morrow and Mrs Laine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phee Amiri Twokout Club
Ivens
Wvice
Ines Scott
Tarae Toon
Bill Newton
Local visitors and birthday notes from Alma area
Mr and Mrs RR Van Norman of Alma visited Friday with Mr and Mrs F Brydon. Also seen were Miss Kirkwood of Rey Acton and Mrs So McLean who celebrated her 86th birthday last week. Mrs Mo Cox and Mrs Stewart were callers with Earl Van Norman and Advan Suter Boampton. Edna Cook of Galipgh spent the weekend here. Funeral services were held for Mrs Thomas McCatcheon Everton, with sympathy extended to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RR. van Norman
Alma
F. Brydon
Miss N Kirkwood
Rey Acton
So McLean
Red Cross
Mo Cox
Tse Rorante
Thomas
McCatcheoan
Everton
Tdflernoan
Blanche Mckinnon
Torotty McKerzie
Gordon Agtken
Untitled fragment hints at local event and people
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Burlington and a fire incident with several individuals and places involved, mentioning waters, shelves, and a possible base or storage scenario. Not all names or details are clear, but the note suggests a report of a local incident with multiple persons and locations.
Autotake incident injures man near Brant Street farm
A pargehutist attached to the ROG. AL Powis fell to land beside the C N R tracks after a takeoff from a farm owned by Mr William Bridgman on Brant Street. The rider fractured his skull and sustained multiple bruises in the accident reported by Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Coben
Odeebor
AL Powis
Oakville Meeting Promotes War Site Revives Parish
About 350 Oakville residents attended a Sunday night meeting at Gregory Theatre to promote a site for War Sponga Cer- Hiflentes. Rev. McDermid, longtime minister of St Pauls in Toronto, began duties at Knox Reformed Church. On Monday evening the Angels Drifee Chapter entertained visiting English teachers at Wild's School before a movie at North West Mounted Police and supper at the Oakville Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory ‘Theatre
Sponga
Lo.da
Fenchern
At. Wild
Exindale
North Weat
Oakville
Record Star
Local Social News and Notable Visits Reported
A jumble of family visits and social calls from Orton and nearby towns includes Ted Anderson visiting the Locker family in St Thomas and Isobel Gratuit returning home from W Gregson's employment. The note also mentions a measles case in the vale Yaige and a gang breaking a road line near Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Trends
Kineens
George Lush
George Watson
War Ballentine
J. Hardalund
Mars
Stan Foulson
Milton
Isobel Gratuit
W. Gregson
Sarry
Archie Thompson
Hillsburg
John, Watson
Favart Wessee
Jin Guelph
Weeekend
Gernanneasles
Wilsbury
Camp notes and local health updates
Mr Forest Sith at Camp Borden spent the weekend at his home here. Mr Rud Dick was taken to Guelph hospital and operated on for appendicitis. he is expected to return home by week’s end. Mr Sterrett remains bed bound with a heart attack. Angally. Mr Mac and Mrs John May have been upending the winter weather. The Ferguson Brothers left on Wednesday to visit friends before returning to Little Cuprent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Sith
Camp Borden
Rud Dick
Guelph Hospital
Tipravtige
Sterrett
Mroc
John
Ferguson Wrothers
Sige Saba Bana
Toranien
Milton Residents Gather for Mrs White’s Birthday
Miltons local citizens mark the birthday of Mrs Richard White with families visiting from Milton Heights Chatham and nearby homes. Attendees include AV Wilson of the Ast Highlanders and family members Mr and Mrs Van Wuisen Mr and Mrs Arthur St Harry and Ranald. The event at the White residence celebrated a milestone in fair health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Toon
Toronto
Milton
OM. Wilson
Ast Highlanders
de Champ
Ents
Mrvv
van Wuisen
Milton Heights
Arthur St. Harry
Sen. Ranald
Chatham
Parales
Meo
Leonard White
Richard White
Miltwite
By. Whitevren
Erin News Roundup From Erameia And District Happenings
Mr Wellington Homer leased the store and post office at Erameia and moved in last week. Mrs Win Bailey and Mrs Morcis Nodwell travel to Lands Sask to visit sister Mrs War Cov ee. Mr John Homer visits Bramosa with his son and daughter in law. Local men completed installation of hydro electric power and related work. The Erin Horticultural Society plans two competitions this year for vegetable gardens lawn and flowers if ten or more enter. The Church of Christ Disciples reports basement, furnace, interior redecoration and other improvements completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Homer
Erameia
Win. Bailey
Morcis Nodwell
Lands
Sask
War
John Homer
A Cinter
W. Homer
Bramosa
R.D. Graham
Wm. Miller
Austin Fines
Norman Nixon
Wm Murray Shines Giese
Robert Munter
Erin Horticultural Society
Church At Christ (Disciples
Rockwood Banquet Celebrates Church Members and Leaders
A Rockwood United Church banquet gathered about 90 people in the Sunday School room for a social evening with songs and toasts led by Thelma Ross. Elsie Gordon and Miss Baker of Guelph spoke, with musical solos by Shirley Redfern and a duet by Gloria Peal and Marietta Glennie. The event honored community members and noted several local deaths and obituaries in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T
United Church
Ines Snormil Ie
Elsie Gordon
Shirley Redfern
Gloria
Peal
Marietta Glennie
Miss Baker
Rockwood
Guelph
Dry Fob
McCullough
Muss Lennon
Berg Suer
Antes
Bob Waller
Marion McCullougtein
of A Little
Ace Strand Mex
Jon Gattis
Toronto
Rew
Wylie Clark
Clark
Whe Aweere
Mr. Church
Saskatoon
Sask
Areh J Murray
Vorenth
MP Bryer
Meo Murray
Partus X& Co
Woollen Sauls
Park Paina
Penren Auction Notice Clarity Needed
Notice fragment describes Dr RTE Cosgrove taking over Penren Ontario and a clearing auction sale with horses listed as PE and Kitbod Vested Grande Shorthern. Payment terms and precise location are unreadable due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rte Cosgrove
Penren
Mateh
Win
Lot Vu
Hota San Auinon
Avice TS
Mickey Rooney Judy Garland This Week's Feature
A readable fragment describes Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland headlining a week’s feature with juvenile performers, dancing, song, and a swing band. It notes a radio studio prize and a variety of acts, plus a BBC director Hilda Matheson Wahs who died in a nursing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Daehken Rooney
Judy Gar
Ahekryv
Tats
Presser
Cantent
Climax Anew Radio
Pat Whitemin
Gerstawas
Manchester
Hilda Matheson Wahs
BBC
Dowdy Aster
MOP
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