Death of Henry E. Scott at daughter’s home in Georgetown
After three days illness Henry Ernest Scott died December 24 at his daughter Mrs J G Gilles home on lot 15 Concession 4 Exquesing. A C Welk wart of the Canadian War Services Campaign in Georgetown reports district funds exceed the $2500 target by over 700. Local bowlers enjoyed Christmas sunshine at Edith St playground playing a twelve end match between A Reeve and S P Chapman versus W G Bell and Harold Clove-Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ernest Scott
J. G. Gilles
A. C. Welk
Canadian War Services Campaign
Georgetown
Edith St
A. Reeve
S. P. Chapman
W. G. Bell
Harold Cloave
Herald
Women’s Association of St Johns United Church Elects Officers
The Women’s Association of St Johns United Church elected officers at a Tuesday meeting. Hon President Miss Clara Leeson. President Mrs George Watson. Vice President Mrs Atton. Secretary Mrs N Dearing. Treasurer Mrs John Hurd. Pianist Mrs John Reed. Sick Committee Mrs Courtney and Mrs A Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association of
St. John's United Church
Clara Leeson
Mra
George Watson
Mra. Atton
N. Dearing
John, Hurd
John Reed
Mra. Courtney
Mra.a. Dickson
Holiday Visitors and Extensions Across Sussex and Nearby Towns
The record notes numerous New Year visits among Sussex residents and neighboring towns including Norriies, Milton, Belwood, Stewart town, Hamilton, Guelph, Toronto, and London. It lists families and individuals such as the Bentons, Greenlees, Scotts, Wrights, Shelbournes, Gordons, and Lane clan, plus several hospital and church references.
Ballinafad Social Notes Record Family Visits
Mrs Cassidy of Ghelph spent the weekend at her mother's home with Mrs M Cole. Mr J Soper and family visited Mr Wm McArthur on the Flint Line Erin and with Mr and Mrs Scott at the Cataract for a few days last week. Mrs B Soper also spent a few days last week with Acton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lane
Elgin Mann
Mareville
Muabel Depew
Toronto
Jas. Nevills
Bronte Residents Mark 50th Anniversary Quietly
Charles Havill of the R C A F stationed at Victoriaville Quebec was home for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Adanta longtime Bronte residents observed the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage at the home of son W Samuel Adams. Welcomed by Mayor Denns and with an opening address by Mayor Conboy, over 20 members of the Older Boys Parliament of Ontario met in Lusk Hall on Friday for their flat senaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Havill
R.C.A.F
Victoriaville
Quebec
Province of
Ontario
Lusk Hall
Reeve Victory in Nassagaweya Vote and Local Notes
In Nassagaweya on Monday, John H. Simpson won the reeve race 214 to 140 over George Stokes. Trustees elected Moesara, Roos Carhart, T. H. Snyder and Dr. B. D. Young led the ticket. Also noted are Trooper John T. Wilson's New Year leave from the Armored Corps in Toronto, funeral details for Mrs. R. R. Rudd, and various church and social notices including Ebenezer United Church meeting plans and visits by local residents.
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Aiight
Nasangaweya
John H. Simpson
George Stokes
Moesara
Roos Carhart
T. H. Snyder
B. D. Young
John T. Wilson
Armored Corps
Toronto
New Yerr’s
Knatchbull
George T. Wilson
R. R. Rudd
Foster Ave
Guelph
Mgr
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Apent
Arthur Nightingale
Ebenezer United Church
Kenneth Harris
Evelyn
S. G. Smith
Lawrence King
Lloyd James
Acton
Local Social Roundup Highlights Guelph Events and Visitors
Sunday gatherings in Guelph feature numerous visits among the Murray Head Patten Alton Hepburn and Jackson families. A Disciple Church supper followed a New Year celebration with a reception for Mrs Kingsbury. attendees include many local residents and guests from Rockwood Acton Toronto and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Murray
Guelph
W. Head
Stan, Stewart
M. Sunter
van Norman
J. P. Benham
Albert Alton
R. Patten
Kitchener Head
T. D. McCutcheon
Lars McCutcheon
Harvey Jestin
Stanley McKay
Malcolm McLeod
Toronto
John Alton
B. Hepburn
Acton
Fred Alton
Hugh
Marshall
Rockwood
Aupper
Alex. Kingsbury
Muriel Stewart
Netta “Jackson
Grace Stewart
Muriel
Milas Seale
SteCutchvon
Martel
Dorothy McKenzie
R. Kingabury
Dol.Kingabury
Chet McDougall
W. Robertson
Bert Robertson
Netta
Anna Jackson
Mish Grave Stewart
L. ‘Thormson
R. Thomsen
W. HH. Hortop
Harry
Bert Parraman
John Fielding
Paris
W. H. Hortop
Rockwood church activities and community notices ring in New Year
The Rockwood area reports a busy sequence of church events including St John’s supper and youth program at the basement Presbyterian church a New Year service led by Rev E A Brooks and a watch night at the Town Hall. Inductions at St Pauls Guelph and various local visits, plus updates on residents and school meetings.
Britain sends spring coats and suits for women
London reports Plaida will be well represented in Britain spring shipments of coats and dresses for women, signaling a robust fashion import season and renewed retail activity.
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London
Plaida
Britain
Obituary for Hiram Denny Gibbons of Acton
Hiram Denny Gibbons died Sunday at St. Josephs Hospital two months after his ninetieth birthday. A lifelong Acton resident, he farmed on the homestead, moved to Young Street sixteen years ago, and loved Church and community events. He leaves two daughters, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his daughter Mra Hugh McCutcheon’s home, with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
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Acton
Hiram Denny Gibbons
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Enquesing
Harry Gibbons
John and
Narnecy Ann Gibbons
Ifo
Young Street
Jennie Aull
Warry Gibbons
Churchill
United Church
Hack
Wistons
Mre
A. J. Murray
Mra
H. McCutcheon
Hugh McCutcheon
A. W. Fosbury
C. L. Poole
Fairview Cemetery
Messrs
Arthur Swackhamer
Edwin Cripps
Henry Denny
A. T. Mann
Robert Kerr
G.H. Brown
Harry Murray
Gordon Hansen
Murray Smith
Jack Allen
J. J. Stewart
Jack Stewart
Harry
AH. McCutcheon
Gordon Hanagen
Isabel Howe
W. D. Frick
C. Hansen
Milton couple spend winter in Lakeland Florida
Miltons Mr and Mrs J M Denyes of Toronto formerly Milton are spending the winter at Lakeland Florida. The Citizen's Aid Society of Peel and Halton Counties has moved to the Bank of Commerce Building Milton on the second floor. Flight-Lieut G W Porter and John Cookman of Milton were among Canadians arriving in England December 26. W A Walker of Burlington pleaded guilty to defrauding Burlington by relief vouchers and received one year in the reformatory. Mr and Mrs John Evans of Pas through Milton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a Christmas Day dinner and a gathering of about eighty relatives.
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J. M. Denyes
Toronto
Milton
Lakeland
Florida
Citizen’s Aid Society
Peel
Halton
Bank of Commerce
England
Canada
G. W. Porter
John Cookman
W. A. Walker
Burlington
Munro
Hero
Reformatory
John Evans
Pas- Unch
Gordon Ford
Champion
Eight Christmas baskets sent to Burlington families
Burlington distributed eight food baskets to needy families this Christmas, fewer than in prior years, limited to homes with children to preserve the season's spirit. A minor Brant street collision occurred when a light truck skid on a slick pavement, causing rear damage to the truck but not to the car opposite the Hydro office. A ratepayers meeting under the Municipal Extension act drew only three attendees besides council and officials. The township council met to discuss water main extension at Indian Point after reports of dry wells. a by law authorized construction of a six inch main along No 2 highway toward the Halton Wentworth line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Lhat
Hydro Office
Brant Street
John A. Pettit
Snow and Ice Prompts Yearly Y Program Plans
The vy column describes snow storms and cold nights fueling outdoor Y programs. Schoolboys hockey, rink needs, and after school periods are under debate by the Rink Executive. A Public School meeting led by Mr Leitch Mr MacKenzie and Mrs Gray split sixty boys into groups and teams with captains named for both younger and older ages. A ski club formation is hoped as more snow arrives. A volleyball tournament featured Young Men's Ciwags with Bob MacArthur Geo Mason and others defeating Harry Otter born Monty Roote etc two to one. Another tourney may be set for Wednesdays.
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Leitch
MacKenzie
Gray
Fred Kentner
Martin McCristall
Ken
Adamnon
Ciwags
Bob MacArthur Geo. Mason
Harry Norton
Tech Force
Johnny Gray
Harry Otterborn
Monty Roote
BM Benson
Chas Kirkners
Lorne Youngblut
Girls skate program planned with Helen Ostrander
A skating course for girls will feature figure skating instruction by Helen Ostrander who has generously offered to share her time and experience. Watch this column for further information.
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Helen Ostrander
No Blitz Drives Her from London
London reports Helen Check etts, known as Helen Cresswell, Shakespearean actress of the 1930s, refused to leave London during the blitz. Now 96, the frail but remains at home, having been married three times.
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London
Adresa
Helen Checketts
Helen Cresswell
Midnight Watch published for fireguards by Home Security
Britain prints a new fortnightly newspaper titled Midnight Watch for fireguards under the Ministry of Home Security. The publication aims to furnish guards with current news and guidance as part of civil defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Ministry of Home Security
Deputy Reeve Thanks Support After Eight Years on Council
The speaker expresses appreciation for backing in the election for Deputy Reeve in 1042 and pledges continued attention to township business. He notes eight years as a two member of the Council.
Church Schedule for January 1942 at Local Creed Church
The notice lists prayer service Thursday at 5 p.m. and worship on Sunday January 11 1942 at 11 a.m. with sermon The Church and at 7 p.m. sermon Into the Desert. Women’s Missionary Society installation service invites all to worship.
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Desert
Public Worship and Sabbath School Services at Knox College
At 11.00 am and 7.00 pm a student minister from Knox College will lead the services. Sabbath School begins at 2.30 with the note that all are always welcome.
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Knox College
Sunday church activities announced for week
Sunday January 11 1042 schedule includes 11.00am church service 12.15pm Sunday School and a weekly program lineup: Monday 8.00pm B Y P U Wednesday 7.30pm prayer meeting 8.46pm choir practice A welcome to all remains.
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B.Y.P.U
TENDERS WANTED FOR CARETAKING AT ESQUESING SCHOOLS
Tenders are invited for caretaking at School Section No. 13 Esquesing and at S S No. 8 Esquesing. Contracts available for viewing at the Sec Treas E Cutts Acton. Addresses given for submission and contact details. A hound dog is missing and notices request information on its whereabouts.
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Esquesing
Wilmer Davidson
Trenos
Acton
S-S
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Tess Ballentine
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Richard Harris
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FE. A. Brooks
John Ward
Mr. Brooks
Women's Institute
Mya
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Father Kehoe
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Planiat
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W. J. McIvor
Montreal
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Cyrl Knight
Peterborough
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Roy Day
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Hamilton
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George Nightingale
Watcr
Guelph General Hospital
Tomeleigh
Rkt Club
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Fireguards’ Newspaper
General Insurance
F. L. Wright
Cooper Bldg
Esquesing Township
G- W. Murray
E. J. Nelson
Chas. D. Shortt
M.D
S.T
Council Chamber
Acton Town Hall
N. J
Thomax O.A.C
D. H. Hart
Woodstock
W. P. Watson
W. KR. Graham
Paul Fisher
Uring
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Miss Men's Sung
Alien Federation of Agriculture
Acton, Esquesing and
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Halton Women's Institutes
Ontario Department of Agriculture
J. E. Whitelock
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the Friendly Church
A. Walter Fosbury
Paragnage
Hower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox Ciurch
John Denon
Lear
Hound Dog
E. Patrick
Cameron St
Cutts
Trean
Acton Lot
Hiouse
Frederick St
Jennie B. McDougall
C. F. Leatherland
B. D. Rachelin
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