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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 13, 1944

Page

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Everton Sunday Visitors At Jas Black Home

Sunday visitors gathered at the home of Mr. Jas. Black including Mr. Henry Forrester of Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams and sons of Puslinch, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Parker and family of Acton. Also present were T. D. McCutcheon and Mrs. Harvey Jestin with Will Roberson and Duncan Kingsbury from Guelph Road. Miss Lois Black visited her sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robertson of London.

Jas. Black Henry Forrester Guelph Albert McWilliams Puslinch Omar. Parker Acton D. H. Parker T. D. McCutcheon Harvey’ Jestin Will Robertson Duncan Kingsbury Guelph Road Lois Black Albert Robertson London

Ballinafad Obituary and School Update

Albert Swindlehurst son of Mr and Mrs James Swindlehurst died Sunday after a short illness in his 2th year. He is survived by his parents and a sister Mrs Ellett McDowell. Funeral was Tuesday at Ballinafad Cemetery conducted by Rev A O W Foreman. pallbearers included Walter Stewart Jesse McEnery Frank Longstreet Earnie McEnery Lloyd Swindlehurst and Lloyd McLean. Mrs Mc Smith has been ill and Miss Agnes McClure teaches at Blue Mountain School under Miss McCaskill. Mr and Mrs Ross Huxley visited relatives Sunday.

Mc Smith Agnes McClure Blue Mountain School McCaskill Albert Swindlehurst James Swindlepured Ellett McDowell Ballinafad A. O. W. Foreman Walter Stewart Jesse McEnery Frank Longstreet Earnie McEnery Lloyd Swindlehurst Lloyd McLean Ross Huxley Huxley J. F. Sinclair

Busy Bees Club hosts quilting bee fund raiser

Mrs. Joseph Frank donated her home to the Busy Bees Club for a quilting bee last week. The event in Brookville Hall featured Fisher's Orchestra, a $50 Victory War Bond ticket draw, and a $102 total ticket sale tally. Dortha Frank drew the winning number 21, with proceeds supporting war work amid a large crowd and community thanks.

Joseph Frank Busy Bees Club Neil Martin Innis Buchanan Puslinch Busy Bee Club Brookville Fisher Gilbert Kingsbury Little Dortha Frank W. Kennedy James Massey Butcher Acton SG. Smith Toronto Lawrence King D.talbot Talbot J. Frank Wr. Service Kenneth Smlth Foronto Cpl Karl Frank Italy Walting James Wallace Huny Fred Beavis Ben Alex Job Guelph Gordon Titus Grant McMillan Alg. Clarridge Mim M D. Campbell Mary Martin Puslinchon

Winter Travel and Honors Highlight Local Notes

Erin Tyr and Mrs Henry Goar head to Florida for the winter. Pte Wilfred Grundy reports arrival overseas. A. E. Arscott of Toronto earns the King's New Year honor C H C O M FLW. Mary Sanders widow of James Baird dies after a long illness. Erin and Hillbury junior hockey players drawn into Ontario Minor Hockey Association.

James Baird Erin Hillbury Ontario

Community honors Lance Ballantine on embarkation leave

Over 100 friends and relatives gathered in the community hall Saturday evening to honor Lance Ballantine on embarkation leave. He received a boxed identification bracelet, a Waterman fountain pen, a bill fold and money, while Miss Ethelyne Mooney sang two songs.

Lance Ballantine Mesars Nodwell Redman Somerville L. Locker Harry Dearing Lance Jesse Reed Clifford Watson Ethelyne Mooney

Local Burlington Notices Include Dues Dodger and POW News

A Burlington report notes a local victim duped by a cheque artist for about $123.00 on Grant Street. Flying Officer Basil Paznant, previously listed missing, is now a prisoner of war. Sea Cadet founder Lieut. ALG Etherington retires from Sea Cadet work. High School Board financials show a positive balance of $10.96.

Bualino Sastman Grant Strect Harry Cooper England Moosejaw Nash Alice J. Duckett Martha Street Brather Slater W.T. Ballant Carline Street East Basil Paznant Alg. Etherington Canadian Navy League Sea Cadets Corps Iron Duke Water Street E. ‘Horby Gazette

Rockwood Community Notes Highlight Band Work and Local Losses

The Rockwood Boys Own Mission Band reports strong 1943 34 funding and a bright first quarter. Instal lation of officers planned for February. Community sympathy offered to the Johnstone family in Acton and to Margaret Strachan of Guelph after injuries. John Holmes Reed remembered for long local ties and varied careers as postmaster storekeeper beekeeper teacher. Vestry and funeral services marked by tributes to Mrs. James Lowry and others.

Gordon Harris Charlie Maw Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto Bruce Hosking Plano Wayne Wasking George Gordon FL Moore Johnstone Acton Mike Margaret Strachan Guelph Arthur Street General Hospital Misa M. Strachan Incal Public John Strachan John R. Harris United Church Tom Rusk England John Henry Reed Medicine Hat Alta Nathaniel Reed Fergus Henry Reed Waterloo Nassugaweya John Reed Alberta Uven Sask Mimosa Ke. John’s Church Fred Hamilton Oair James Lowry Mediver Ralph Ewers Murray Thatcher Rockwood Eden Mills Nassagaweys Presbyterian Church

Funerals and local notices across Bradford and area

Mrs. Albert Scanlon attended a funeral in Bradford. Mrs. C A Williamson of Guelph visited relatives. F F Brydon attended the funeral of Peter Currie in Caledon. Pte Arnold Sunter from Camp Borden I spent the weekend with family. Sunter and Mrs Sunter attended the funeral of Mrs A Hurren. Uren construction moved to winter quarters in Orillia. Grace Burrows of Guelph ill with chicken pox. Farm Forum met at the school with Prof W Tolton as speaker. Mr Beamish of Palermo bought the Stubbington farm. possession on the 19th. Communion at the Presbyterian Church with Rev McKenzie in charge.

Albert Scanlon Bradford C. A. Williamson Guelph D. G. Roberttson F. Brydon Peter Currie Caledon Arnold Sunter Camp Borden Pte. Sunter W. Tolton Line O. A.C Beamish Palermo Stubbington McKenzie

New Year News Brings Hope and Health Wins in 1944

The Moffat column notes optimism for 1944 with improved health as the flu abates. It mentions Mr. George Amos and Mrs. Amos recovering, Rev. C L Poole and Mrs Poole in Toronto, H Dunavan's minor car incident, Lloyd Campbell joining the Navy in Hamilton, and a strong church service attendance.

George Amos Lloyd Campbell Navy Hamilton

Campbellville Visitors and Local Guests Noted at Knox Church

Campbellville attendees at Knox Church in Guelph included Mrs J Mahon and Miss Jano Leod among others while Mias Grace Laking resumes TV duties. Milas Jones Cowper returned Monday from Christmas holidays in Vancouver. Mr W O Oke of Listowell revises My Food Lonney at Guelph Junction.

Snyder The Signal Co Hupert

Ebenezer United Church Annual Meeting Notes

The Ebenezer United Church Women’s Association held their annual meeting in the church basement. Reports from various departments of church work were to be presented at the upcoming Congregational meeting expected Monday. Mrs Duncan Moffat and daughter Jean visited Mrs Logie Robertson of Beverley. The community extends sympathy to Mr James Lowrie and family and to Mrs Gilbert Kingsbury of near Ebenezer who is ill.

James Lowrie W. F. Darby Knatchbull Lowville Ebenezer United Church Duncan Moffat Jean Logie Robertson Beverley Gilbert Kingsbury Near Ebenezer

Georgetown Lions member resigns as club ties to new town

A. C. Welk resigns from the Georgetown Lions Club effective year end due to relocation to Fenton Falls where he helps form a new Rotary Club and serves as its first secretary. New arena board lays plans to start hockey season with No. 24 Basley Training Centre Brampton team hosting all home games in Georgetown next week. Georgetown Intermediary Hockey also forms to boost local sports and may align with Guelph in the O H A.

Georgetown Lions Club Fenton Falls A. C. Welk Board of Parks Management Georgetown Basley Brampton Guelph Herald

Limehouse W gathering reports sewing for Red Cross

Ten Indies attended the January Limehouse W meeting at Mrs. S Wrights. Seventeen knitted items were completed for the Red Cross and a box of used clothing and quilts began to be packed. A January fund convenor was named and plans for clothing care sessions were set.

Indies Limehouse W C. C. Cochrane Limetouse Lufternoon

International Red Cross confirms Lefroy son killed in Berlin raid

The Lefroy family of Oakville received word from the International Red Cross Society that their son, Flight Lieutenant H Keith Lefroy, was killed during a Berlin air raid on November 2. Other items note Commander Hugh F Pullen receiving a New Year honor and local leaders urging careful postwar planning at a council meeting.

Mt. Jennings Watson Ave C. HL. Lefroy International Red Cross Society H. Keith Lefroy Berlin Hugh F. Pullen North Atlantic Deans Cpl John Bob” Neilson

Farmers Should Be Ready When War Ends

Ontario advice from Oscar Allard supervisor at Dominion Experimental Farm urges farmers to prepare for postwar needs. He notes stock, home and farm improvements delayed by war, and calls for readying farm machinery, buildings, and labor to ease postwar readjustment after victory.

Oecar Allard Dominion Experimental Farm Lonnexvie Que Allard

Canada's Most Noted Scout in Saint John Portrait

Horace H. McLooxe of Saint John New Brunswick is called Canada’s biggest Scout and potential Chief. He stands over six feet tall and weighs more than 220 pounds. He was invested as a Scout by John A. Stiles the Chief Executive Commissioner during a Maritimes tour.

Canada Pallee Horace H. McLooxe Saint John Heo John A. Stiles Ottawa Maritimes

Tea and Coffee Rationing Debate in Ottawa News

The article argues Canada must fight to keep tea and coffee on ration lists amid shipping and supply fears. It criticizes bureaucrats for overcontrol of domestic tastes and notes reserves seem normal but shipping remains uncertain. It cites Mr. Church and wartime messaging about improving shortages.

Canada Ottawa iPedple S Ton Church

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