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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 18, 1945

Page

4

Limehouse Society Notes and Local Visits

The Gret regular W. WH meeting at Mrs A W Beaton's home on Thursday afternoon featured Mrs Sanford reading the prayer and Mrs Gilsby presenting a paper on Dr Ida Scudder. The event marked that the 1844 objective was reached and a tea for the Hawk Mission Thirds Jadise was offered. Rev C C Cochrane led Communion services and Mrs A W Noortam visited Hamilton. Noble and Heoit hosted guests, with Mr Yrock Miller from Swastika spending the day with the Millers and Mr Lane.

A. W. Beaton Limehouse Ruadsy A. W. Noortam Hamilton

Local Social News Highlights From Guelph Area

Mr and Mrs A Holesapant attend noon at their daughter and son in law Mrs A Wiason Shanda. Mrs Patten of Guelph visited at John Allan's home last Wednesday. Fred Murray Acton visited Col and Mrs Will Head and Waller Codling Guetpe on Sunday. T D McCucheon and AL destin noted. Fred McCutcheon and John Acen Me Wilbsst Ale Cutchesn Sixth Line visited John McCutcheon Sunday. Hert Palframan of Guelph Road spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W iCtor. Mrs J BR Benham recovering from surgery in Brampton Hospital.

Holesapant Mire A. Wi Aon Shanda Robert Patten Guelph John Allan Fred Murray Acton Thuratay Will Head Waller Codling Guetpe

New Year Visitors From Guelph and Nearby Towns

New Year's guests arrived at the Tolton home hosting Eden Mills F C and Ma Wt Blaley from Guelph along with Camptell family members and Ivan Taylor. A. C. Gordon Tolton returned to Moncton after furlough. Mrs Dillie Lowrie reported for army duty in Toronto. Church attendance was small due to weather and road conditions.

F. C Ma Wt . Blaley Guelph Vo Camptell Mire Lloyd Camptell Ivan Taylor EB. ‘Taylor Moffat Mies Olive Taylor Stratford Lindsay Tolton A. C. Gordon Tolton Moncton N. J Gillen Dorothy Kerr Toronto Dillie Lowrie

Local WWI servicemen and community notes from Nassagaweya

Pte. Fred Reavin and Tpr. Arthur Davenport are overseas. Local residents Sam Frank The Kennedy and Wm. Frank are ill at home. L. Cpl Leslie Forbes wounded in Holland. Township roads opened by plows, but travel limited. Kilbride resident Mrs. Wm. Bullard visits. Buzy Bee Club hosts a progressive euchre with four tables. prizes awarded by Mrs. Stan Robinson and tea served. Children return to studies after holidays.

Fred Reavin Tpr Arthur Davenport Aick Mat Sam Frank the. Kennedy Wm. Frank L. Cp Leslie Forbes Holand Agath Aleighs Wm. Bullard Kilbride Buzy Bee Club Jos. Frank Torgente Hazel Kennedy Iadiex Stan. Robinson Wm Ae Arthur Diamond Walter Freeman Bilton Nursing

Campbellville Social Notes From Weekend Visitations

Ideut Creward Mahan and others in Campbellville appear in a local social roundup. The report lists visits between families including Mahon, Milas Donnalave, V Forestry Corps, and Mel ton area residents. It mentions an aunt’s fall and a wedding anniversary event with neighbors and relatives noted.

Ideut Creward Mahan Jecs Kiar Hamilton MMOS York Taranto Je Murrey Mahon V Forestry Corps Dtuntevills Lire Jasnes Mahon

Local Notes from Hamilton and Area Community

Mr and Mrs Hugh Robbertean of Hamilton and George Hoberteon of Malton visited relatives in LAC. George Robertson parachuted with a plane crew and survived unhurt. At the Ladies Aid annual meeting D B McKinnon home, Gorton Aitken elected president, Mrs Strathern vice president, Miss Clauche McKinnon secretary treasurer. Communion was observed at the oral Presbyterian Church with Rev John McKenzie.

Hugh Robbertean Hamilton Lac George Hoberteon Malton George Hoabertean George Robertson The Creen Ladies’ Aid D. B. McKinnon Gorton Aitken W Harden Fairlie Rosemary Tims Burg Apent New F_ Brydon Dan Currie Puslinch Mina Ada Errett Currie

Obituary and Community Notes From Local Church and Visits

The notice reports MBReke Croft's obit uary misrage and injuries from a Sunday incident with a broken arm. Hospitalized at Guelph General, rest ing. Sister Misa Fqo also in hospital and Mrs Geo Nelsone staying with Lily Croft. Local clerical appointments and weekend visitors are listed, with health updates and travel mentions. Owing to cold weather Sunday services at St Church canceled. United Church service not held. small congregations at other morning services.

Mbreke Croft Guelph General Hospital Misa Fqo Geo. Nelsone Lily Croft F. Adams Toronto Mitchtree Saskatchewan N. Anderson Stoney Creek Billie Milne Camp Borden Dean McArthur Hamilton Eldon Lambert Acton Cecil Harrizon Kitchener Elmer McCannell Moe O. Ostrander Frank Fowke England Dyer Jack’ Lynch Lloyd Dyer Scotland United Church

Cedarvale Community Gathers for Well Wishes and News

Mr Hithrina Jr attended the Fehart course at the OAC in Guelph. Friends extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Dr Hoot and family on the illness of their infant daughter Alice Mari Da. Weather and road conditions delay mail delivery. Arthur Griff reports news of his nephew Steyd Grifia in hospital after a serious accident. A prayerful note follows for recovery and resilience as Erin Head and Wieelansuns attend a Friday shower for Mr and Mr Burton family who recently lost their home to a fire.

Hithrina, Jr OAC Guelph Hoot Alice Mari da Arthur Griff Steyd Grifia Erin Flurton

Community Notes Relate Visits and Local Gatherings

Orton and Bre Faeslle Jackson with Sharon returned Monday from two weeks away visiting relatives in Sundbury and Toronto. Mr and Mrs Bruce McKinnen of Clueph spent the weekend with their daughter, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller. Kenneth Mallenting attends classes in Turuntu at Standard Engineering School. The farm forum met at the Ballentine home Monday with a pleasant ceremony and a friendly chess game. Refreshments were provided by the Joyce and Gregan committees. Mr and Mrs AL Dickson of Toronto visited the village. Clifford Hates held a late Thursday clearing auction.

Faeslle Jackson Wee Sharon Sundbury Toronto Hruce MecKinnen Cluetph Lloyd Miller Kenneth Mallenting Turuntu Standard Engineering Scluaal Ballentine Certye Saryace Quchre Waa Mus Don Jackson Albert Manzell Biggh Joyce Mew Gregan Mra AL Dickson Clifford Hates

Burlington Scouts Plan New Quarters After Inaugural Meeting

The Burlington Hoy Scouts group committee voted to erect new quarters. The inaugural council meeting was held with ceremonies, and engineer Geo Lower was tasked to prepare site plans for a water commission project near Sherman Court north of Freeman. Arthur Boyd, TEPC England, visited Burlington for a weekend. he will be stationed in New York, while five other airmen who spent weekends there have died in service.

Hoy Scouts’ Group Kor Macktin Pratil Bron Mare Spencetta Hert Khingeh Poronta Pte Jack Pleethbom Frilay Sea Ham Dn Marete Water Commission Helt Geo Lower Burlington Gazette

Ballinafad Club Sees Officers Elected at Year End

The Ballinafad Good Neighbora Club held a year end meeting at the Smith home with progress in euchre and fund proceeds for the Boy Overseas. Officers elected included Jimmie Kirkwood as President and Grey Merriam as First Vice President, with Diana Warne as Secretary, Marjorie Warne as Treasurer, and Ruth Marshall as Temperance Secretary. The group planned a candlelight service and discussed making rural schools effective, followed by a light lunch.

Good Neighbora Club Frank Smith Wm. Wright Kirkwood Mina Dorta Smith Toronto Parente Frank Binnie Do J. Sinclair C. M. Reswick McLean Hert. Conk Alowly W. Shortton Guelph Mission Circle Farm Forum Robt. MeEnery Robt. McEnery Lena Perryman Donald Brown Mack Given Manitoba John Given Ballinafad Jimmie, Kirkwood Grey Merriam Dorothy Warne B.fitts Ruth Marshall Marjorie Warne Jimmie Kirkwood World Friends Muriel Hilts Rale Catharine Brennan Milks B. Hilts Hils Christ

Oakville Honor Roll and Local Civic Updates

The Conspicuous Gallantry Medal was awarded to P.O. Jackson Co Cooke JD, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus J. Cooke. Oakville officials and civic leaders were sworn in by Mrs. Iyers. The Oakville and District Men Cruas Hucely holds its annual meeting on Wednesday January Mot at 240 pm in the Masonic hall. Five new members joined the Ladies Auxiliary at Thursday's inseling. Public building concerns include a report led by Fire Chief Fred Adhaw and Mr. Anderson of the Micavin Five Mareral's office. Pilot Officer Bruce Marmmey Barn eleple spoke on a Halifax flight from Libya, Africa to Charken Ont at a Friday meeting.

P.O. Jackon Co ‘Cooke, JD Cyrus J. Cooke Xtreet JM. Campistl- Ilweve IV. Hittner Meers Alk. Whitaker Nna Iyers Down Oakville Masonic Hall Tursjelay I . Anderson Mareral Fred Adhaw Coane

Warkworth Chores Owner Fined for Cheese Quality Violation

CHARKEMANER VINE G A. Vrost owner of Warkworth Chores factory in Warkworth Out Reg No 13 was fined 50 dollars for violating Dairy Industry Act clause SIA part 2. Cheese of below Third Grade quality mixed with First Grade in the same package and given the same number. Charge by a Damla ton Department of Agriculture officer.

G. A. Vrost Warkworth Out Pinpbeliford Dairy Industry Act Damlaton Department of Agriculture

Auction Notice of Farm Equipment and Livestock Sale

A large sale offers hogs poultry and all farm implements. Items include leghorn pullets, coal brooder, oats, mowers, loaders, plows, harrows, wagons, hay tools, binding gear, gas engine, fence equipment, and cream separator. Cash settlement with clerk, no reserve, moving to new home. Elliott auctioneer. Milton Chas Norrish clerk.

Conor Venter Oungras Glying Farstng Aml Fie Gauelph A Elliott Hone Milton Chas Norrish

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