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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 07, 1943

Page

4

Ice accident in Georgetown leaves woman with broken wrist

Report from Main Street describes Mrs Wy A Malin slipping on ice and suffering a broken wrist with facial injuries. nearby, hunters shot pheasants and roosters on W G Brownridge’s farm. arena board seeks caretaker for carpenters’ arena as no applications arrive.

Wy. A. Malin Acasun Www G. Brownridge Brownridges Thame Problam Joe-Snaker Carpent Anason

Oakville Wedding Brings Adams Couple Amid Ceremony

Jeremiah Adams and his wife united in a holy diamond ceremony with guests including teachers and pupils present at the annual event. Shipley chaired the board of education as the event concluded with continued community involvement.

Jeremiah Adams Lalas Mathers Berand OY. I. Shipley Board of Education Ochalman— Beardiar

Orton School Meeting Names Trustees for Saving Yen

At the annual meeting Measre JK Courtney Stan Turner and Wallace Gregsan were named trustees for the saving yen. A vote to have the school called at WW ar was carried. The report lists visits and greetings from numerous locals and nearby towns including Toronto Gustply Harristait and Ithur. The death of John A. Rood was noted as a shock to many friends.

Courtney Stan Turner Wallace ‘Gregsan N.—Curtia Maraville Gregean N. J. Ateed Guelpt Clarence King Toronto Jeaske King Gustply Jack King Wilaan Young Elaura John Jackson Ithur J.D. Meanry Ward John A. Rood Stout Ballentine Af Harristait

Community notices reflect local school and church events

The Rockwood area reports the Hockwood Public and Continuation Schools meeting with Mrs Fired Smith chairing and J Hillet as secretary treasurer. Updates include holiday gatherings at St John’s and United Church, snow cleanup after severe weather, and village life notes with visitors and births.

Hockwood Public and Continuation Smith Stonel Peart J. Hillet Riualeal Fred Hamilton United Church George Day Nell McNabb Brandon Man George Wingate Stratford Jack Qakens R.C.N Hamilton J. Ward Camp Borden Minnie Nickell Toronto Adamson Charles Harris Niagara Falla C. Gordon Harris Conn Roy Day J. F. Fitzsimmons Moorefield W. D. E. Smith John Thompson Elizabeth Hutchinsan Guelph Norwich Mites Treffry John R. Harris Rockwood Richard *Harris Sizes Falls Ontana Edwin

New Year Visits and Socials Around Guelph and Vicinity

A list of New Year greetings and visits occurs across Guelph and nearby communities. Names of families and residents such as Mr and Mrs, Mr. and Mrs., and various households are noted with shared meals and Sunday gatherings. The references depict holiday social activity and personal exchanges rather than a single event or report.

Residents mark New Year at local homes in busy scenes

A string of New Year celebrations spread through the community as families and friends from Toronto, Orillia, and nearby towns gathered at various homes. Mrs. and Mr. Speary hosted relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Cam McHerny celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with about thirty guests and a social hour followed by lunch.

Vic. Allan Elwood Merryman Grittlu Miia Hihel Mii Mure Wet Watts Burlingtan Fonnan H. Daryman W. C. Allan Dorothy Gardan June Betty Iiirany Fon Mair’ A Meru W. Allan Myr Mrlod Salles Tila Mrs. J. Snow Bubble Steen Orillia Agent New Yyear‘'U Hla J. Steen Cam MecHnery Mina Qiliett Aoacher Garithe Conor Saul Kennedy Dave Wilkan Meildea Tiene Alban Wanna Acton Mer Eder Mowden Tilomby Mia Baan Kennady Mitta Nell Maudie Milton Attoridad Staley Etablaeon George Hollnion Quiglle W. Bracken Mary W. Wadidas Bily Micu John Andersats John Glimore Jy Lane James Matery Elfeen Lyle Kennedy Boss Thou Kennedy Mmirn McMillan Grant Mcillan Donna Tios Perle Barber Virginia Florence Robinnson J Guelph Gondon Titus Glenn Britton C. E. Davenport E. Fatt Charlie Fatt W. Kennedy Tom Hazel Vernon'Cole Georgetown W. E- Britton Padbury Redio Farm Forum Ohe Mre Davenport

LIMEHOUSE Visitors Recall Holiday Arrangements and Local Notices

Recent visitors list includes many Georgetown Toronto and London residents spending New Year and Christmas with local families. A school meeting re-elected Mr Gowdy as trustee for three years. The note ends with a quoted line about dreaming nobly.

Mra How and Family Georgetown E. Milner Mario Susie Heeney London Edgar Baeney Yprasita Jax. McLennan Joan Kirkepatrick Kenneth Gradwell Wless Wen Joan ‘Trenton Toronto Mummery Karl Scott Jos. Scott Thomas Haines Familly Woodger Frank Robinson Guelph Miltleres Gnr Donald McDonald Petu- Wawa Gisby Wm. Mitchell Dork FE. Sanford Harold Scott Wm. Shelbourne Gowdy

NASSAGAWEYA School Pageant Attracts Wide Attendance

Mina Qiliett the teacher and pupils gave a lively program with Christmas songs and readings. The event featured musical numbers and a display of school work, with families and friends from Acton and surrounding areas attending.

Farewell Party Cornered by Confused Attendee Claims

A chaotic scene at a town farewell gathering on Monday evening ended with guests misreading the event as a social occasion. Reports indicate a disorderly departure at the Hall where many attendees departed, while others lingered in conversations and the crowd reflected on the occasion.

Erin Mere Camu Enlands Gartford Gin Chute Chan MacMarchy Abelr Bar Waliar Aduchey Cydlyilen Jilun Wanwid Edwan

Unclear historic notice with distorted names and events

Fragmentary OCR style text recounts various names, places, and dates in a chaotic mix. It references people such as Mam Midiutie and Midas Widen, places like Canada, and events around dates and institutions, but lacks coherent structure or clear actions.

Mutiny of names and garbled text shows in fractured notice

A damaged clipping records scattered names and places with unclear events. It mentions ALS, Moy Soyem, and several individuals and locations in Ontario and Montreal, but the full details are illegible and inconclusive.

Fair Distribution of Goods for All the Retailers

E G Burton Retail Trade Administrator urges Canadian retailers to cut nonessential services and push standardization to ensure ample goods. He says drastic store closures are unfounded and calls retailers to report quota concerns to the Retail Trade Administration.

E.G. Burton Wartlime Prices Yradé Board Canadian Pharmaceutical Association Canada Senegrene Mr. Burton Ayes Burton Burton Donald Gordon W.P.T.B Retail Trade Administration

Women workers in turmoil at wartime plant

A damaged OCR text describes women at a wartime plant with Baltdleyard leading a strike like gathering and mourning. It notes widows and the intent to adapt and resume work under store department directions, with workers unsure about future shifts and production.

Mattiey Sunali Wiodsar Tendon Niagara Palla Masteant Mr. Battleyard Marr Dibien Wiesed Tosumoetiys Ules de Uineeid

Fragmented OCR Summary Of An Ancient News Snippet

The readable text presents garbled names and dates, mentioning various proper nouns and potential events without clear context. It resembles a historical newspaper fragment with corrupted words and partial phrases.

Unclear OCR text with scattered names and terms

Fragmentary lines mention people and places in a garbled format. Potential names include Jad AIAN and Hildgised Brtbeeendes with references to Sunday, Bible, and sea. no clear event, date, or location obtainable from readable portions.

Honiay Anuay Meerley

Dublin School No 8 Seeks Students and Carriers

WANTED Garetuhker for Dublin School No 8 Teng uysuge Senders to be ig by Jan. TSth. Apply to CHAS CUTTS Secretary-basiiner Acton Wade 2 HOM Acton. Contracts in by 6th January.

Garetuhker Dublin Uysuge Jan. Tsth Varest Chas Savetary-basiiner Acton Wade Acton

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