Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 01, 1942

Page

4

Christmas Visits and Local Losses Highlight Cedarvale News

Cedarvale residents note visits over Christmas as Bob Barrie from Camp Borden spent the holiday with family and friends. Others including Gordon Cox and Robert Sim families holidayed nearby. mournful report shares the death of Mr. Jack Hamilton on the Guelph Road after suffering shipping fever losses of three cows.

Bob Barrie Camp Borden William Cunningham Gordon Margaret Doris Toronto Gordon Cox Guelph William Cox Robert Sim Helen Retty Flora Elizabeth Lakeview Miskes Reth Phyllis Smith Martin and Theodore Vineland Y. E. Huntsman Boumeville Mray Harvey Peavey Collingwood Herbert Koeper Jack Hamilton

Christmas Concert at Presbyterian Church Draws Big Attendance

A large Sunday school audience enjoyed a December 23 program featuring recitations by Jim Brown and Jim Gordon, duets by Marion Norrie and Margaret Kirkpatrick, a play by Limehouse youths, and Miss A Greenwood returning from Toronto to guide pupils. Santa distributed gifts as teachers thanked contributors.

Presbyterian Church Jim Brown Jim Gordon Marion Norrie Margaret Kirkpatrick Limehouse Young A. Greenwood Toronto S. S. No. 16 Mr. Moon Santa Claus A Grant Helen McGowan Harry Smethurst Barrie Smethursts James Roe Millieres Dennis Hill Blake Hamilton the Hills Chris Swackhammer Davies Harry McGee Yeates King London Gordon Sutherland Wilfrid Grantess Milton A. W. Benton W. O. Brownridge A. Lawson David Lawson Rae Scott Margaret Sunekia Finer Te Arrowsmith's Wm. Gowd Guelph Gale Newton's Mik Grieg’s Brantford Norrie Georgetown John W. Nickell Stanley Wilson Eden Mills Glenn- Kinnear Sidney Banks Ste Tourne Jack Davis Toro Ato W. A. Lane Robinson Mr. Roe A. T. Maw Brampton Rainbow Bridge Helen Meredith A. W Benton Hill Newton Rotrall Mrs Mitchell

Nomination Held for Nassagaweya Reeve and Council

At Township Hall Brookville on Monday candidates were nominated for Reeve George Finney Alex Near John W Simpson George Stokes and for Councillors Lloyd Crawford Andrew Frank Robert Inglis Alex Near John Robertson John Simperon Wm Vannickle. School Trustees named Ross Carbett T Y W Snyder B D Young Catherine Rinehart. Candidates must file qualifications by Tuesday night. Public notices include Christmas greetings and local holiday events.

Brookvie Reeve George Finney Alex. Near John. W. Simpson George Stokes John T. Wilson Toronto Geo Knatchbull Ebenezer United Church Sunday School Ti Acton Fay Paess W. F. Darby Gordon Marion Lile Jay Lowville

Funeral for Henry McCutcheon Held at Everton Cemetery

The funeral for the late Henry McCutcheon was held Wednesday afternoon from his nephew Murdo McCutcheon’s home to Everton Cemetery. Rev. J. P. McLeod conducted the service with Rev. A. D. McLellan assisting. Pallbearers included T. D. McCutcheon, T. G. Aitken, Thomas McCutcheon, Thomas Mitchell, Albert McCutcheon and Earl Van Norman. Many Christmas gatherings followed, with relatives visiting Fergus, Guelph, Hillsburg, Erin, and surrounding areas. The brief obituary notes Mary McTavish’s death at her niece’s home after a lengthy illness.

Henry McCutcheon Murdo McCutcheon Everton J. P. McLeod A. D. McLellan Erin T. D. McCutcheon T. G. Aitken Thomas McCutcheon Thomas Mitchell Albert McCutcheon Earl van Norman Talbot Alf D. T. McDougall Blanche Elton Rae Ed. McDougall Ken McDougall Ed. Spence Toronto D. G. Robertson Douglas Kenneth W. J. Jackson G. G. Robertson George Young Mariquon Lloyd Robertson Guelph Hazel Webb Sault Ste. Marie Wm. McKenzie Dorothy Norman McLaughlin Hillsburg Gordon Aitken Joan John Mrs. Foreman Ballinatal J. Stewart Wm. Robertson FE. Rudd Grundy Nice Harry Walker Mary McTavish Ald McLellan Messrs Robert Fisher George Robertson John Aitken Frank Brydon Clayton Cooke White Church Caledon

Rockwood Celebrations and Local Church News

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Alex Scott on their Rockwood wedding at the bride's parents farm in Wardleigh Rockwood. Rev N S Anderson and Rev John Ward conducted. Attendants included Mrs Groves Collingridge and Joy Donna Peal. The couple will reside in Fort Erie. Local church notices include inductions and services by Rev McIvor of Montreal and a past ordination anniversary for Rev FE A Brooks.

Alex Scott Irene Pearl Geoorge W._ Peal Inwardleigh Farm Rockwood N. S. Anderson Stoney Creek John Ward Bride Harry R. Peal Hamilton Jessie Williams Gloria Peal Fort Erie J. Grant Toronto Presbyterian Church J. Mustard Mr. McIvor Montreal St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Guelph United Church Young Wesley Harris Ernie and Hugh Gerrie Lyla Laverty Ron Brampton MroJack Laverty Foronto John R. Richardson Vineland R. B Richardson John Glendenning AAU RT Wi

Christmas Mail Reaches Local Post Office Record Pace

An all time record Christmas mail volume was handled at the local post office with over 50 bags of incoming mail in one day and extra staff added to manage cards and parcels. Mar and Mrs Fred Simmons celebrated their 14th anniversary. they were married at Brantford and Mrs Simmons formerly Jessie Lindany. A turkey dinner was provided for about 175 Nicholson Lumber and Nicholson and Cates employees plus guests. East Flamboro council authorized an agreement with Burlington for fire protection southeast of the main CN line, with payments of 250 dollars per year and 50 dollars per call.

Trinity Sunday School Fred Simmons Pearl Street Ghent A. S. Nicholson and Son Eveang Estaminet Nicholson Lumber Company Nicholson and Cates East Flamboro Gerry Moos Burlington Canadian National Railways Gazette

Milton Canadian Club elects W J Hampshire president

Milton sheriff W J Hampshire was elected president at the Milton Canadian Club annual meeting held at the Milton Inn last Friday night. The Canadian Auxiliary for Territorial Service urged recruits at a theatre party sponsored by the Milton branch at the Princess theatre on Wednesday night. War Savings Campaign reports show December certificate sales boosting Milton’s allotment toward the target. Mrs F Leonard White, long in Milton and district, died Friday after a recent operation at Galt Hospital, shocking relatives. Santa visited the Princess with gifts for about 300 children and a brief program of dancing, movies, and community singing.

Sherlff W. J. L. Hampshire Milton Canadian Club Milton Inn Ivy Malson Canadian Auxiliary For Territorial Service Milton Branch C.A. T.S Princess Theatre War Savings Campaign Committee la Lest Milton F. Leonard White Galt Santa

New Year Greetings From Tyre Area Residents

Orton sends New Year wishes to editor staff and readers. The letter lists visitors over Christmas including Chester Shaw of Toronto Lloyd Dearing Joe Cook Ross Ballentine Lorraine Mooney Morley Atton Jack Hayward and many local families plus relatives from Fergus Galt Elora Alma and Toronto.

Tyre Acros Fury Parra Chester Shaw Toronto Lac Lloyd Dearing Joe Cook Oshawa Ross Ballentne Galt Lorraine Mooney Morley Atton Fergus Jack Hayward Russell Watson Leslie Watson George Watson Walter Gibson New Brunswick Henry Graham Stratford Arnott Wilson Shelbourne

Induction of Rev John C McNell at Nassagaweya churches

A December 17 service at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church welcomed Rev John C McNell from PFE to lead Nassagaweya and Campbellville churches. The program featured Miss McLaughlin and pupils, a dialogue The Hiring of the Pickininnies, a play, songs, recitations, and a rhythm band with the Armstrong sisters from Brampton. Santa visited children, lunch followed, and praise was given for Sunday School attendance.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church John C. McNell P. FE Nassagaweya Camphbellville S. S.no. 7 McLaughlin

Notice to Creditors for Estate of Henry A McLeod

Harties with claims against the Estate of Henry Anderson McLeod late of Nassagaweya Township Halton County retired carpenter who died about September 29 1941 must send particulars and proofs to solicitor by January 3 1942 for distribution of assets to those legally entitled under Section 51 Chapter 165 EROS 1937. Dated December 18 1941 Leatherland Acton Ontario solicitor for executors Henry A McLeod and William J McLeod.

MHS . Clf Leatherland,acton Ontaro Henry Anderson McLeod William Jackson McLeod

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Cedarvale Limehouse Pace Eight Ospring Meo Charles al Williamson Arr G. Robertson Wm. McKeagle Robert Kingsbury Kingsbury-Stewart Che Etter Cecil George Harrison Frank Coady Coady David Stumpf Red Chevron Club Fred Smith Wm J. Gordon John Morris Bell Telephone Orton S. S No Nussipaweyn Bobby E. Britton Geo. Robinson Garden Robinson Omagh Snow Acrow Passa E. E. Harrop F. L. Wright General Insurance W. A. Wilson Esquesing Council Pa. S.T Farm Men—Council Chamber Acton Town Hall N. J. Thomas Oa.c. Guelph D. H. Hart Woodstock W. P. Watson Ontario Live Stock Branch W. R. Graham Paul Fisher WF. Breckon Freeman Acton Grace’ Hamilton R.N Halton Crop and Live Stock Improvement Associations Halton Federation of Agriculture Acton, Esquesing and County of Hatton Agricultural Societies Halton Women's Institutes Ontario Department of Agriculture J. E. Whitelock Agric Perhertar Eer Best Lovele BROS Watted Church of Canada the Friendly Church A. Walter Fogbury Bower Avenue Church School W. W McEachern Henry Anderson Melwol Halton B.D. Rachlin Britain Kag Acton Ia Mil Street Qopposite Terepory Theatre Mil Streat E. P. Head Sark of
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication