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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 14, 1943

Page

4

Swindlehurst Home furloughs and meets noted in Ballanaf Ad

Pte J W Swindlehurst of Niagan returns on home furlough for two weeks and Pte Sidney Burgess also spending a two week break at his home. Miss Nora McKechnie visits this weekend. The regular W.BLS meeting was held at Mrs Swindlehurst home with Mrs Jesse McEnery speaking. Lunch and social time followed. Ethel Swindlehurst of Fortune plans a few days at home. Mr and Mrs Donald McLean and W C Allan and family attend Sunday at Mrs Swindlehurst’s home.

J. W. Swindlehurst Niagan Sidney Burgess Nora McKechnie Jesse McEnery Ethel Swindlehurst Forunte Apending Donald McLean W. C. Allan and Family Pte. R. EF Swindlehurst Brampton Apant

Nassagaweya United Church Quilting Event This Thursday

Nassagaweya Eteneder United Church hosts a quilting sale in the basement this Thursday to aid Red Cross work. The annual congregational meeting of the Evenezer United Church in Nassagaweya will be held that evening with reports from church organizations. Snow plows reopened roads last week and must be used again after the storms. Mr and Mrs W F Darby and family of Knatchbull visited relatives in Lowville, and Mary Moffat II of London visited Nassagaweya over New Year weekend. The Women’s Association of …

Eteneder United Church Evenezer United Church Mm. W. F. Darby Knatchbull Lowville Mia Mary Moffat, II London Nassagaweya Women’s Association of

Presbyterian services and community notes from Erin area

The weekly Erin dated notes report Communion at the local Presbyterian Church. Aided by Mr. and Mrs. Robertson, friends and relatives update on convalescents including heart conditions and pneumonia risks. The Women’s Institute held a meeting with letters of thanks from service boys and plans for Red Cross quilts and a February gathering hosted by Mrs. Jackson. Funeral of Ezra Peters noted at Everton cemetery.

Mary Struthers Toronto James Struthers A. E. Currie Hig H. Swackhammer Acton Ida Tovell Elvena W. J. Jackson R. St. McCutcheon Erin Utcheon Gordon Robertson Moncton Guelph Bride George Robertson Inlaw Arnold Sunter Nigara Falla Kenneth Stubbington Y. Jackson Everton Women's Institute Alvin Fisher T. G. Aitken D. G. Robertson Red Cross D. B. McKinnon Anne Brydon A. Fisher Blanche ‘McKinnon Jackson Ezra Peters Everton Cemetery Blanche Ene Archie Thompson Hills

Public School Appoints Erin Mies Worts Hust as Teacher

Erroneous report notes Erin Mies Worts Hust accepted a public school appointment in Kitchener and began duties on Monday. Russell Longstropt says she took the post at Belfountain school, while Alfred MacMillan died in Los Angeles on December 2 2082 at age seven, with the MacMillan family listed. The rest of the text is garbled.

Kitchener Rassell Belfountain Alfred MacMillan Angeles Cornla Charles Mano-Millan Exquire Chelating McDougall Owas Iborn Ithe MacMillan Homeatoad Gualph Road Matt Morell Joc.laughood Erin Creamory Bor Ibolt

Milton News Briefs Highlight Local Officials and Obituaries

Mil ton reports include Miss Ann Drogan organist at St Pauls United Church taking on Milton High School music instruction duties starting January 3. Minot Marie Wilkon and Muriel Norris from Milton recover in hospital after medical procedures. Mayor George J. Dawson invites council members to a supper at the Milton Enno. Willam Alexander Brown Chis halry a long respected resident dies at home age 53, formerly baseball and hockey player and long-time umpire.

Tolotzka Hogphala Sary Mainvy Ann Drognan St. Paul's United Church Iboend Milton’ High School Minot Marie Wilkon Muriel Norris Milton General Hopital George J. Dawson Down Council Dau W. Blain Sidam Spraat George E. Elliott Milton Enno Willam Alexander Brown Chishalry Ulster Mra Charlun Kennedy Ufochy Ion Champlan

Limehouse W I Delivers Charity Work and News

The Limehouse W I met at Mrs. S Kirkpatrick's home with ten members. Minutes show plans to knit garments for overseas soldiers, prepare Salvation Army cartons, and host a January 13 work meeting. Notices covered a Georgetown library nutrition conference January 19 and a fund drive for pupils via a girls circle.

W. I S. Kirkpatrick Mira Etterby Allo Canada League Tobacco Mra. W. Gowdy Georgetown R. McVey A.W. Benton United Nations Young People’s Society Joyce Smith Joe McDonald Toronta Wits

Ghorcetown Social Scene From Beaux to Beefs and Blossoms

An estimated four to five hundred attended the New Year's Eve event in Ghorcetown where Mrs. Richard Marchmont hosted a home gathering. The piece notes Mrs Florence Mahan of Campbell and references the Rubllo Adhoul staff, the Woollon Mills workers celebration, and a jovial party featuring candy oranges and talk of the coming year. The obituary-like closing mentions the passing of a well known Union figure, with mourning across the community.

Itwald New Wear Richard ‘Marchmont Mlorence Mahan James Bvana Lanithe Evans Ita Jain James Fivena Meaney Beaumont's Woollon Mills Ashveny Willians

Local church notes and community updates in Rockwood

Monthly meeting summary includes officers elected for 1943, temperance contest plans, hospital gift letter from Slok Children’s Hospital, and post holiday services at United Church and St. John’s. Guests noted from Toronto Hamilton Galt Niagara Falls Guelph Osburn family and others visited. wedding notices and rural mail route disruptions also reported.

iUinitch Hroudont Gordon Harris Mildos Brealdont Bevanly Dear Sworatary Chortle Mann Tryamtinar Lirndley Ileal Temyerance Convanar Nonmuit Atal Call Raecard Manki—Nallaamilirt Ihannath Hewat Hruce Houkling KF. Mone Ivan Slok Children's Hospital Wz. Hox J. Ayles Mra. Ayles United Church W. M.S George Gordon United ‘Church Frank Moore John Ward St. John's Church EB. A. Brooke Roy Day Toronto Ernest. Gorrie Hamilton Yough Altos Galt J. J. Treman Niagara Falls Osburn Guelph Mias Gertle Harrison Frank ‘Kelso Wm. Cuthrie Fred McArthur Arthur Harris RCAP Clifford Meadows Nassagaweya

Comprehensive Farm and Livestock Auction Notice

A large auction list items include cattle horses sheep and implements. The sale features cows calves and beef cattle with dates in February and December breakdowns. The farm of about 100 acres with a 60 by 70 barn and sheep pen will also be offered with cash terms and no reserve. Located on the Orton and Acton county road about 14 miles north of Ospring.

Puliie Sacand Milne Enln Woupty Wand Jiald Gatabar Hanieiu Hannes Pal Bridies Suffolk Ibelin M.-d M.-H. Mower Peter Hamilton Crain le Laval Quebec Orton and Acton Osprin Wales

Public agency seeks firm for clock writing in Croydon

In Croydon England the public assistance committee seeks a firm to write the clocks in local institutions as wartime demands reduce available staff. The effort aims to keep public timing accurate while workers are sent to war.

Croydon England

Oakville Masonic Awards Honor Inaugural Council Members

Oakville community gathers Tuesday and Monday events to honor municipal figures and celebrate the new council era. Worship Mayor Gunn Branasty presides as the council convenes and introduces inaugural officers.

Blonda Soraguna Beethanes

Mysterious Burns Club Meeting Report At Palmerston

A garbled report notes a Burns Club gathering at Palmerston with mentions of C F Hamstrout and a journey completion. It references Mandaugiter oath related to Canal duties, a drawing on Wednesday, and connections to local residents including Mrs O A M McArthur.

Burns ‘Club Cigna C.F Dom Palmerston Mabert ‘Wanle Mandaugiter Dmunda Midlignald Acton Mra Mckrthur Danmer Murileggton Branton Merchoke Athlon

Notice to Creditors for a Decedent Estate

Notice details a creditors’ claim process for the estate of a deceased person. It lists the decedent’s name, court by jurisdiction, and requires creditors to present claims by a specified date at Acton Ontario. The notice appears garbled but conveys probate administration steps.

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