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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1946

Page

6

Visited residents and hospital notes from Acton district

The report lists visits by Mr and Mrs Jack McPherson of Toronto to Mrs Sayers and Miss M Gibbons, Winnie Edwerda of Cantington staying with George Edwards, and updates on Bert Mason recovering at home from illness. It notes Mrs Jacob Hauer in Guelph hospital, Wilfred Waldie returning home from Guelph hospital, Bit McMillan undergoing aphandiitis surgery at St Joseph's in Guelph, and Mrs Watson recovering after her ninety first birthday fall in Niagara Falls. Mentions Men Robert Watenn and Thos Watron suing Mrs Watson and her care during the period.

Jack McPherson Toronto Mrs. Sayers Miss M. Gibbons Winnie Edwerda Cannington George Edwards Acton Robert Watenn Niagara HR Po Waton Thos Watron Mra Watson Dave

Georgetown Land Sales and Lions Club Dinner Meeting

The Bessey farm Vernon Picket property, the Smith Bros 200 acre parcel, the Georgetown chopping mill, William Divell and Elmer Preccey farms were sold to several buyers including Mr Mughes, John Kiame, Kunsell, Cecil Upshall, Mr James King, and Mr Frank Divell. The Lions Club dinner at McGuthon House featured a skating carnival sponsorship plan and named Haraki McClure chair of a committee. Leonard Rayner and wife Rita Doyle are repatriated after service in WW2.

Bessey Georgetown Vernon Picket Mughes Smith Broa Toronto John Kiame Wim Brydon Weal Kunsell Cecil Upshall William Divell James King Elmer Preccey Frank Divell Lions Club McGuthon Haraki McClure WW McLintock Roo Lecata Cochrane Jack Armstrong Walter Biehn EO McWhittey Queen Elizabeth Leonard Rayner Rayner CWAC Frigland and Holland Rita Doyle Livcald

Farm Forum and Community News From Nassagaweya

The Nassagaweya Farm Forum met at the Davenport home with Busy Bees noting a past week of weather and a busy social week. Winners were announced at the Witchie party and members recognized with gifts and thanks. Local residents, including the Franks, James, and others, are referenced with social visits, hospital stays, and plans for future gatherings in Georgetown and Milton.

Cor. Davenport Joseph Frank Bec Club Alexandra Frank Bud James Georgetown Husy Hees CE Davenport Ceremonica Stephen Cox Con Low JD McPhed- Tan Oscar Locker Mena’ Low James Nee Minnie Frank J. J. Kennedys Mra. Service Percy Woods Flamboro Station Matthew Job W. Britton Acton Milton Hospital Walter Freeman Anderson Guelph Hospital

The Sacrament of Haptiam and Sunday Worship

Sunday services announced include baptism or believers class at 10 am The Sacrament of Haptiam theme The Gospel According to Mark study continues in the evening St David's Male Quartette is slated to sing as part of worship services and Sunday school events

Phe Sumlay School Mark St David's

Sunday Service Withdrawn After Morning Session

The January 6 1946 morning worship was withdrawn with no evening service planned. A welcome message for all was extended by the church.

Church of Dr Alban the Martyr Epiphany Sunday Program

The notice invites parents and interested people to attend a demonstration of the hl purpose projector at Towam Church. The event includes a sermon and evensong led by the church staff on the Second Sunday After Epiphany.

Church of Dr. Alban the Martyr

Acton Drops Road Games in Week Contender Gives Battle

Acton could not win road games this week as rough play and an internal fight dominated the Fergus clash. Multiple penalties and injuries marred a fast, shoddy contest with overtime ruled out by poor ice.

Acton Janes Tunes Morton Avion Gey Mweo Fergus Penaltien Omer Ax Niemen Wince WEU Hilson Fergus Fergus ‘Trimble GG Chambers Henaeder Rod Chambers Brown Blinco Hmsen Murdock Compagnaro Dison Chapman Simon Acton Woods

Letter from Greece shows clothing’s appreciated gift

A letter received by Mrs. Hugh M Reid of Acton Ontario recounts how a donated shirt from two years earlier reached a Greek Red Cross employee in Chalandri near Athens. Demetrios Vrondos thanks the donor, noting the shirt was his only one and expressing gratitude for the kindness amid wartime need and scarce funds.

Hugh M Reid Acton Mrs Reid Relef Greek Red Cross Demetrios Vrondos Aristophanes Chalandri Greece Athens

Absentee Parents Face Loss of Baby Bonus in Nova Scotia

Halifax CP reports a provincial Education Department notice stating that parents whose children miss more than five days of school without a legal excuse will not be eligible to receive the babybonus. The policy targets nonattendance and aims to enforce school attendance across Nova Scotia.

Halifax Department of Education Nova Scotia

Esquesing Council appoints officials and approves expenditures

Esquesing Township opened its January session with oath take and funding steps. Council appointed deputy game wardens across wards and approved taxes and relief accounts while authorizing an election to fill a School Board vacancy and setting the next meeting for February 2.

Faquessing Eeleven W. Flurray Reese George le Cleave Heese George Currie CU May Ron Brown Jimo McLintock Lthe Bank of Commerce MecLintock Nassurance Han Atease Steve Murray Aghwasae Salvation Army Good Road's Association Georgetown Tiydro Hoard Centreet Ughts Mranigedlon Hydra Te Hell Telephone Co Letter Shop Supply Co Municipal World Actonan Tom Bennet Oe Lit Georgetown Trenton Stampa Syn Enquesing Daniel Atlan Milton Allent Hirtgden Hornby Ray Cretchton Glen Williams Lorne TP Mutha Acton Harvey Nurac Pred Muchell Spencer Wilson Norval George Leatle Wesley

Oakville's Chas Willmer Elected Wartlen of Halton

County council approves printing tender for minutes and reports. The board votes $15 for 1946 Good Roads Association and delegates to attend the Feb 26 27 convention with expenses up to 100. County auditor appointments and an office for the county examiners discussed. County assessor Rogers may tour counties to review assessment systems. Council to revisit revised assessment plan and reconvene January 22 at 1:20 pm.

Hall and Pettit Good Roads Association County Board of Audit Iasexnors Heslop Bank of Commerce Craig and Whitaker Rogers Neat

Engagement Announced for Margaret Dorothy Thoma of North Bay

Mr and Mrs J Oliver Thoma North Bay announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Dorothy to James Campbell McGeachie son of Mr and Mrs Joseph McGeachie Toronto formerly Acton Ont. The wedding is planned for February. Victoria British Columbia reports Mrs J Yates bagged her 21st cougar weighing 105 pounds shot with a .22 rifle.

J. Oliver ‘Thoma North Bay Ont Margaret Dorothy Toronto James Campbell McGeachie Joseph McGeachlie Acton Victoria B.C J. Yates East Looke

Farm groups discuss effectiveness at January meeting

Ballinafad unit met January with Mrs John Cole presiding and Mrs Snow in charge of devotion. The Red Cross tea followed lunch prepared by Mrs Foreman. The Farm Forum gathered at the Snow home to debate if national farm organizations are effective.

Jvooa Taanse John Cole Snow Bertud Robi Mcknery Shortland Foreman de Red Cross Farm Forum Joan Snow Fred Grey

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