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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1941
Page
2
A fragmented list of visitors and social calls from a community note includes Carman Morley Atton inviting parents, Mr and Mrs JGeorgetaah hosting guests, Mr and Mrs Halle and son visiting Morley, and various relatives sharing New Year and shower events at homes in Detroit, Toronto, and nearby areas.
Eden Mills notes describe Mr and Mrs George Ramsey and family visiting Mrs Ramsey and Mr Glorence Reamacy at their home in St George. Several relatives travel for New Year, visit Hamilton and Toronto, with names including Towrley Gilbertson Scott Elliott Lowrie Davies Ellott and others. School bells ring again after vacation.
The Limehouse Women's Institute held its annual meeting at Mrs Kirkpatrick's home with twelve members present. Officers named include President Miss Ivens, Vice-Presidents Scott and Smethurst, Secretary Frances Given, Assistant Secretary Shirley Wright, Treasurer Eva Patterson, and Assistant Treasurer Grace Beeman. The group discussed health, nursing, and Red Cross work, and planned a January meeting with Miss Ivens leading prayers and Bible readings.
Campbellville items mention Mrs. Andrew Allen and family with serious illness at home. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Pritik and Mr Jack Wheelihan attend the funeral of cousin Mr Arthur Sullivan in Hamilton. Mrs W Cowper and Joyce visit relatives in Preston. Anna Gilmour, now in Guelph, breaks a bone. Rev Frank Lawson of St David's Presbyterian leaves for a call in Kitchener. Dorly Sulzer of St Catharines visits Mr Wheeliban family.
Village news includes Mr Stanley Tovell convalescing at Guelph Hospital and Miss Vera Tovell visiting with family. Elections at the school meeting elected Mr William Robertson as treasurer, with RD Burrow's term expiring. Others pass along farm and societal items, a Taranto RN in hospital with scarlet fever, choral society events at Guelph and Hillsburg, Mrs Fred Young and Miss Blanche Prentice guests in Toronto, and Vera Tovell visiting Fort Erie kin. A Milton resident, John McIntosh, dies. funeral at Bowes parlors in Nilisturg.
The Rockwood School resumes classes after a winter term break with students and staff returning to duties. Community notices reflect funeral attendances and local movements including trips to Toronto and Newark for family events.
A large Nassauagaweya crowd gathered Monday in Assemsbury Sehgol to celebrate the recent marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Diamond. Mrs. W Earl y played piano, readings and duets followed, with remarks by Joseph Henderson and others.
Cedarvale residents spend New Year holidays at home while friends visit in the community. Mrs. J. Ruell visits Acton and Ther Typophan. Mr. Wil Jan Nutler and others gather for weekend at Alfred Saunders’ home. Community mourns the sudden death of Ingeth Anhentiirat at Guelph Hospital. Flu cases rise. Mr. and Mrs. Sims’ son Jim reports receiving letters, parcels, and good health from England.
Christmas visitors from Ebbsburg Guelph Alton and Mimosa joined Hillsburg families for gatherings at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller Mr. and Mrs. Chas Reath Winifred Shommer and others. Community members celebrated marriages extended well wishes and shared news of a recovery for Mr Near.
Fifty three baskets were delivered to needy families on Christmas Eve under the Welfare Board. Last year 145 baskets were sent out. A separate note reports a burglary at a Lucchese Bros. property with a rifle bullet entry through a window. Building permits in Burlington for 1941 show a total value of 99 620 by December 1st, with year total exceeding 200 000.
The article recalls the First World War Dardanelles campaign, noting the evacuation of troops from Cape Helles on January 9 1916 and Suvla Bay and Anzac fronts earlier that December. It praises the withdrawal as well-planned, discusses aims and failures, and highlights the heavy toll on Allied forces and prolonged strategic costs.
Several residents and visitors are listed with household and visiting details. Names include Mrs Sefer Perguagin and Mrs GW Masules visiting various homes. Dr Wiley of Talington attended New Year events. Mrs Brandon Crewson returned to Milton. Chyligs Foreman and Loronte were noted at the Parsonage for holiday gatherings.
Auction notice for a months old Pore bred Shorthorn cattle from the Onitatia herd. Details mention registration, measurements, and notes on mares and yearling pups amid informal place names and garbled terms.
Community notices announce a Sabbath School and Bible Study session at the United Church tonight at 8.00 pm. The Young People’s Guild plans a Monday meeting at 7:00 pm in the School Room with all welcome.
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