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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 24, 1946

Page

4

Eneneser United Church Meeting Notes and Local Happenings

Nassagaweya congregation reports progress at the annual meeting in the church basement on Tuesday night. News includes birth of twins to Mr and Mrs Mantel Nelles of Nassagaweye on January 21st and condolences to families of Dartside and Lasby.

Eneneser United Church Tuesdy Mantel Nelles Nassagaweye Justin Fletcher Dartyside Charlies Lasby Lasvy Jack Adams Ham Mun Mo. B. Moffat Dublin Women's Institute Jan Hirittun Mra J. Barker

Erin’s oldest citizen passes away at Guelph General

Erin records the death of Matthews Overland at Guelph General Hospital on Fryda January 12, 29480 after a week in hospital. In Oat year he had a short illness. Twenty eight rinks competed in the Mulsburg Curling Club bonspiel held Tuesday with games across Phillsburg and Erin. Six late entries were turned away due to only two ice surfaces. The newly elected Village Council met in the town hall Monday, taking oath. members include Roy Ferguson Greeve, Gordon Corbett, Clayton Justice, DOS Leteh Boo, Sinclair, with the latter two new.

Erin Guelph General Hospital Fryda Matthews Overland Mulsburg Curling Club Neessary Phillsburg Onfer Village Comncil Roy Ferguson Greeve Gordon Corbett Clayton Justice Dos Leteh Boo Sinclair Councillares

Oakville Board Notes Resignations and Memorial Hospital Plans

Reverend Eccleson withdraws resignation as rector of St Jude's Parish Oakville. Harold Smith of Toronto to prepare preliminary plans and estimates for Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital by Board directors. Key Cluff leaves Oakville Bank of Toronto for Toronto Market Branch. HG McKillop appointed to replace him. G J Duffin explains high school district advantages at Education Board meeting. Record Star.

Woc Eccleson St. Jude's Pariah Harold Smith Toronto Canada Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Road of Directors Council Chamber Key Cluff Oakville Bank of Toronto Market Hamilton HG. McKillop Hank's G. J. Duffin Easexy County Department of Education Board of Education Record Star

Sympathy Flows to Linfoot Family in Guelph Hospital Passing

The community extends sympathy to Mr Lorne Linfoot and family on the death of his mother at Guelph General Hospital. Funeral services were held at Harrison and Skinner Funeral Home in London. The late Mrs Linfoot was in her STA year.

MeIvor Albert Bo Gany Melvor Roas Gordon Guelph Generall Hospital

Limetown Memorial Fall Social Features Cribbage and Dance

An enjoyable evening at the Limetusuase Memorial fall event included cribbage with Clifford McDonald and Margaret Spitzer as top players while A W Bento and Harvey Norton won consolation prizes. Music by Helen Meredith, Jack Noble, and the Karns ros Siro accompanied the dancing before the WoT committee’s close. Dav doon served as foot manager with Harvey Norton and KO Lane noted as key organizers. A trip to Toronto for Hob Lane, son of Wesley Lane, tied to overseas service was mentioned, alongside a county snow plow’s late season appearance.

Clifford McDonald Margaret Spitzer A. W Bento Harvey Norton Hertha Shelbourne Helen Meredith Jack Noble

Community Notes and Celebrations In Guelph and Toronto

A local note sheet records Mr Kart Anderson in Guelph General Hospital, and wishes speedy recovery. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Richie Gates on a daughter. A Wall gathering honored Mr and Mrs Sherlock Foreman with gifts including a gate log table a mirror and lamp. The Farm Forum met at Robin McKnerys with 1d attendees as Grenfell Wright led a talk on supporting an international farm organization.

Kart Anderson Gurelph General Hospital Soff Lindsay Guelph General Hospital Richie Gates Annie Snow Tltavery Sherlock Foreman Lloyd Marshall Mra Foreman John Cole Mex Foreman Toronto Farm Forum Robin Mcknery Grenfell Wright

Community notices from Caledon and nearby towns

Funeral attendance in Caledon on Tuesday for a friend. Women’s Institute sponsored a euchre and dance last Wednesday evening with Erin A yom crowd present. Kenneth Robertson resumes studies at Guelph Collegiate after an operation. Mrs Russell Struthers and Katy left for Winnipeg after sudden death of her father Mr. Terrel. Mrs George Robertson and Joyce entertain Mission Band Saturday afternoon with Mrs A Tharris in charge. Mrs E Santer visited with her son and daughter in Erin. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Arnold Santer on new baby girl. Mrs Albert Scanlon improving after hospital stay in Guelph and hopes to return home soon. Miss Tsabele Scanlon of Guelph spent weekend at home.

F Brydon Caledon Women's Institute Erin Kenneth Robertson Guelph Russell Struthers Katy Winniper Terrel George Robertson Joyce Mission Band A Tharris E Santer Arnold Santer Albert Scanion Hrampton Guelph Hospital Tsabele Scanlon

Campbellville Patriotic Society reports charity and community acts

The Patriotic Society at the home of Miss Jean McPhall closed books after yearlong service raising funds and sending aid. About 20 boxes and 500 pounds of clothing went to overseas boys and London bomb victims. Donations totaled 17997 in various funds. Socializing followed with teas while members discussed joining the Womens Institute and other community activities.

the Patriotic Society Jean McPhall London England Mitton Hed Croas Canadian Red Cross Hritiah Overaras Varee Langue Navy League Hiatt Young Women's Austary St. Davida Mo Frank Quinlan Womets Institute Moore Janet Jean McPhail Alfred Turner Wiliam HR. McDonald Kilbride William Vansickle King Milton Card Earls Troward Lush No. 1 School International Farm Organization of Agricultural Producers Dainty Wingh Frank Lawson St. David's Presbyterian Church Halas Nova Scotia Church of the Atr Blac Vansickle Mies Black Lassen Della Vansuckle Andreasures Taw Straty Hook Africa Callung St. John's Church Ross Carbett Canon Smith Ho Davenport St. John's Anglican Guild Haugh Warmington Moa J. Blacklock Jim Deforest J. Stokes Mack Job Hin Milton Private Hospital Alf Turner Harvey Blacklock

Milton Council Holds Regular Meeting and Plans April Contracts

Milton council met Tuesday with Mayor Dawson presiding. A committee reported interviewing Engineer Dower about the flare project and will provide plans and estimates by April 1 for potential contracts. Instruments in council custody were discussed with no disposal authority found.

Milton Council IL FL. Whewell J. W. Sigking W. J. Norris F. L. Crawford G. C. Gowland J. A. Rush C. H. Healop Geo. H. Dawson Dawson Higgins Elliott Dower Reegant

Bank of England forgeries destroyed by officials in London

Large quantities of fraudulent British notes were destroyed under bank supervision. Notes of 10 shillings and one pound were recovered on the continent, and five pound denominations were said to be particularly clever forgeries used to disrupt Britain's economy.

London Bank of England Britain

Community Notes From Caledon East And Area

Ort on Key AJL Atton and Mrs Atton of Caledon East visited the Leesan home Sympathy is extended to the Lane family on the death of Robert Lane of Hillsburg son of Mr and Mrs Ed Lane Mrs James Nevills has been visiting in Toronto since New Year Allan Gibson eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jas Gibson Sth Une has purchased the farm of Lawrence May on the Orangeville road Ben Moffitt confined to bed with a severe attack of septicemia The forum at Mon January ath at the home of Mr ap Mra Wallace Gregam with good attendance Four games of cadre were played. Beln Townships five forums entertain via town night

Key Ajl Atton Atton Caledon East Leesan Lane Robert Hillsburg Ed. Lane James Nevills Iq Toronto Allan Gibson Jas Gibson Sth Une Lawrence May Orangeville Road Messra Wm. Holton Kitchener Kenneth Batlentfde Dave’ Fberty Brampton Stubt King Audtry Richmond Mia Win Hallentine Hord Morarec Lloyd Miler Jow Thie Ana Theathe Beln Cesview

Auction Notice Includes Cow and Farm Equipment

A listing from Joan J. Bone of Rockwood advertises a temperate trained cow, halter trained and hand milked, available at nine or ten. The ad also notes a McDeering Corn Binder in good working order and available for exchange with a slacker cattle arrangement.

Joan J. Bone Rockwood

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