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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1946

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Community Events Gather in Erin for Euchre Dance

A large turnout attended the Erin euchre and dance sponsored by Cedar Vale W. 1. On Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warne celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with 35 guests. The Young People’s Society met at Miss Lilian Shortt’s home on Friday. The Farm Forum met Monday in the Hall with 35 attendees and a discussion on rural community organization. Mr. Holiday of the National Film Board showed pictures. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hinnie have returned home after visiting relatives across the western provinces.

Erin Cedarvale Robert Warne Young People’s Society Misa Lilian Shortt Farm Forum Holiday National Film Board Peter Hinnie James Mahon David Lloyd Crawford Edward Mahon Murray Mahon James Bradley Ron General Hospital Hamilton Thomas McPhail Murray McPhail Ontario Mary Eheabeth Stowe Tom Smith Top Herbert Gordon Wallmer Uarmitton Mesduames Rail Campbellsil Roy Currie Atehle McAlone Tom Hilson Jrateni Leonard Watson Archie Cairns London Helen Agnew Jean McPhail Mise Jane Reid

Eden Mills Local Notices and Arrivals Update

The community reports on residents improving after illness and accidents. Mrs James Wilson recovers enough to be up again after rheumatic illness, while Mr Robert Watson remains at home with rheumatic fever. Mr George Grimstate returns from overseas and plans discharge, as Mrs Will Wilson resumes home life. Mr and Mrs Harold Wilton and family visit with Mrs Grover Gallagher in Guelph, and Cinr Nelson Mino returns home after years overseas.

Anna Coulson James Wilson Robert Watson George Grimtate Lowrie Hamilton Will Wilson Worthy Burcombe Burcombe Montreal Harold Wilton Grover Gallagher Guelph W. Lowrie Cinr Nelson Mino

Rockwood Community Notices and Village Events

Mild weekend weather eased high river danger while Rockwood residents mourn Mr. Love who died December 20. Funeral held January 2 at Johnstone and Rumley Home in Acton. Congratulations to Mrs Grace Agnes Stovel Stewart and to Margaret Munro on recent marriages. Welcome births noted at Guelph General Hospital. Various visitors and local church updates follow.

James Love Love Mr. Love Johnstone and Rumley Acton Saskatown Third Avenue United Church G. Packham Ron Chas. Stovel Rockwood Margaret Munro Hamilton St. George Nell Gordon Guelph

Christmas Gatherings and Local Happenings in Nassagaweya

The Nassagaweya district reports on Christmas and New Year gatherings at the Britton home and others. Families such as the Braswells, Frank siblings, and Kennedy relatives share celebrations and travel to Toronto and Guelph. The community notes new councilor W McMillan, a busy club schedule at No. 7, funds raised through euchre and bazaar events, and acknowledgments for hospital and charity donations. New Year greetings, quilting bees, and school activities fill the season’s records.

Mra Alf. Allen Eileen Toronto Misa Minnie Frank Joseph Frank Hurt Lloyd George James Gouion James Mr. James Georgetown Guelph Kenney John Wilson C E. Davenport Alesandra Frank John Frank Dublin Matthew Job Wittard Huntton Jennie Howard Bury Bee Club Ontario Woodstock Evening’ Telegram British Christman Pearl Kennedy Milton Lambert Christie Street Vcapital JW. Service J. Evans Ale Euchre Pedro D. Talbot Allen Paul

Campbellville Woman’s Institute backs hot lunches at local schools

In Campbellville the Women’s Institute chaired by Miss Jane Reid launches fundraising to donate 123 dollars for hot lunches at Christie No.6 school and weighs plans to provide meals at No.10. Members also discuss gardening, a quiz on food value of vegetables, New Year’s resolutions, and community visits amid New Year activities and local social events.

Women’s Institute Neil Martin Cameron Agnew Jane Reid Roscall George Black Huowson Luth Institute Christie James Deforest Melvin Hood Mra Cheater McDougall No 10 Campbellville Frank Hi Melvin Wood Mir Lloyd Crawford Mr O George Harry Bro Mix Chas Weatdale Jack Wheelman Frank Quinlan Arthur Henderson Mroo William Cowper Ryan Cramp Ross Carbett Howard Lusl George Inga Mawson Lush Charles K.ng Aft Fred Seenes Guelph Junction

Local officials changed hands in Nassagaweya and Campbellville

Mrs ILC Menaies attended the Guelph Presby terian on Tuesday in Guelph. Mr Alex Near, once Nassagaweya reeve, resigned. At Brookville McHall day of nomination Lloyd Crawford of Campbellville, formerly a councillor, is now Reeve elected by acclamation.

Ilc. Menaies Guelph Alex. Near Nassagaweya Brookv Mc Hall Lloyd Crawford Campbellville

Heather Mission Band Holds First Meeting of the Year

NASSAGAWEYA Heather Mission Band of Ib enezer United Church held its first meeting this year in the church basement under Mr Harry Fatt. The public schools reopened last Thursday after holidays. Several visits and social gatherings are noted among local families and relatives. The Bloomebury Fane Forum held its annual meeting at the school with Mr L Kortany Fei puso as chairman.

Heather Mission Band Ibenezer United Church Church Law Harry Fatt Ernest (Wilson Tpr John T. Wilson Heir Abster Win J Markey Peterborough Mra Hey Winen Acton Knatehbull Ylakey Dundalk Mroo Woo Darby Knatchbutt Campbellville Bloomebury Fane Forum Ceewar Wet Ool L.kortany Fei Puso

Everton Social Notes From Spey To Guelph

New Year greetings mark visits by Mr and Mrs Wilson Shands Mr and Mrs Earl Boles and family Mrs Lorne Boles and baby to Spey and Guelph. Alvin McCutcheon and Bethe host. Kingsbury Jestin Walker Ellenton and others call on T. J. MacCutcheon. Rev Chariton preaches at Church of Christ. A Toronto based Everton lad Mac McLeod returns from overseas.

A Holes Wilson Shands Earl Boles Lorne Boles Everton Toronto McLeod

Erin Pte Mac Abbott Returns From Overseas Service

Erin township native Erin Pte Mac Abbott comes home after four years in the armed forces. Local news notes a Hillsburgh Erin hockey gathering and a 25th wedding anniversary reception at Mr and Mrs Charles Pinkney’s home on Erin’s 10th line. The death of John Robert Root in Pittsburgh on November 23, 1945 follows a three day illness from gastric hemorrhage. he was aged 4.

Mac Abbott Erin John Robert Root Pittsburgh Hillsburgh Orangeville G. Horton Charles Pinkney Min Wcp Miller Advocate

Film Circuit for Nassagaweya Township Weekly Schedule

The Federation of Agriculture announces the Nassagaweya Film Circuit for the township during the week of January with screenings at Kelso School Milton Heights No 9 and No 2 schools Brookville Hall and No 9 School. All residents invited to attend in the evenings and daytime showings.

Federation of Agriculture Nassagaweya Rotary Township Bequesing Wim Pleane Jennett Georgetown

Wanted Vendors for caretaker at Kaan Church

Classified notices advertise helpers and rentals with odd typos. Listings seek vendors for a church caretaker in Acton and a male rental inquiry, plus household items for sale, farm offerings, and service demos. Several names and phone numbers appear amid scattered farm and nursery ads. The notice dates imply a 1946 timeframe.

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