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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
3
Neighboring notes report Geo Stringer, over seas veteran, invalided home to cheers. Mrs Eaves improves from pneumonia. Gorion Stringer mourns uncle Jas Stringer of Oran Lake Algoma. W F Hunter family resumes usual activities as roads are gravelled by Armstrong Bros of Brampton.
Mr Mac Elaley of Centralia spent the week end at home. Mrs W H H McPhail spent a few days last week visiting relatives in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs R C Menzies visited Mrs Davidson of Hamilton last Sunday. Rim Lloyd Mathies returned to Sydney N S after a short leave at home. Mr Ross Carbett convalescing in Guelph General Hospital hopes to return home soon. Pts Louis Herman of Toronto spent the week end at home. Mr and Mrs E D Mahon and Olive visited Sub Lieut and Mrs Crawford Mahon of Hamilton on Sunday last.
Miss Martha Harelx of Owen Sound visited this week with Mr and Mrs F Brydon. Several residents and visitors, including Milas Harris, Mrs A Kirkwood of Guelph, and Leane Webb, are mentioned in health and travel updates. A Saturday clearing sale drew a large crowd with Roy Hindley auctioning and high prices. The Stubbingtons hosted a communal gathering with euchre, an address, a gift and refreshments. Real estate activity continued as Ida Tovell sold a horse to Beamish of Palermo. Various locals, hydro installation, and furloughs of service members are noted amid community life and a brief historical aside about Andlin tea.
A full house enjoyed the Good Neighbor club cuchre and dance with prize winners Mrs Ellerby Limehouse and Mrs Merideth tied for second, Meridith taking second. Gents winner Mr Kenneth Kirkwood and Mr Herb Allan won the door prize. tickets sold on a box of chocolates raised 5.60. A local report notes several visits and hospital worries, with wedding bells and a postponed W A concert.
Week-end visitors to the home of Mr T D McCutcheon and Mrs H Jestlt included Miss Jean Hall and others from Guelph and Toronto. Family visits occurred across several households in the area. Mr T D McCutcheon was named foreman for Highway No 24 from Guelph city units to Orangeville via Caledon village.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barden’s home to honor the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Ross Campbell. Miss Wilda Gilberston read, Mrs. James Howson presented a floor lamp, and guests sang. Lunch followed as well wishes were extended for a long life together.
Ort on Mir and Mrs Albert Clark Belwood visited with Wallace Gregson and family. Lorraine and Ethelyne Mooney were honored before leaving with Onwego Club wall flower plaques. Ross Ballentine of Brampton spent the weekend at home. Gov Herman Dearing and Mrs Dearing visited from Fergus. No 9 School ratepayers sponsored a dance in Orton Hall for the Mercury Fund. Mrs J D Mooney and daughters visited Ballentine home. Mrs Stan Turner returned from Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Wm Hedman moved to Fergus Road farm. Lorena Locker convalescent after scarlet fever.
Local event featured Clare Hurt of the OAC presenting farm oriented films for parents and pupils, including forestry topics and pulp industry material. School skating party and choir activities noted, plus church notices and family arrivals.
Mrs J Reed spent the week end at her Orton home. Mr George Drury returned to Toronto after a week with local friends. Mrs Ed Smith improves after thyroid surgery. Mr and Mrs Herold McLaren visited Mr and Mrs A Griffin. Mr Neil Harding staying with his parents at Orton. January meeting of the Cedar Vale Women's Institute held at Mrs Wm Henderson's on Jan 18. Roll call asked My Oldest Keepsake and What It Means to Me. Letters and cards of appreciation read from district boys who received Christmas boxes. Program under Mrs Wood included renunciation paper by Mrs Dave Hurren, reading Towser Shall Be Tied Tonight, Mrs Henderson paper, Farm Forum by Mrs Cunningham. Mrs Wm Cox conducted a third contest won by Mrs Widdis. Sowing and knitting distributed by convener Eleanor Griffin.
The Busy Noo Club held a successful dance at Brookville Wall last Wednesday night with Douglas Hume Orchestra. Notable visits included Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Dredge and family at Port Nelson, and Mrs. J. C. Kennedy and Mary at Wornby. Master Fonalid King sustained a mouth injury but received stitches and is recovering. The community recalls heroium readings by Sasknatchowan Yeht Infantry members Karl Frank and Janne Wallace.
Local fun d raffle at the Limehouse W I raised more than 17 from a hooked mat donated by Mrs E Miller with A MacDonald of Georgetown winning the ticket drawn by Dorothy Kirkpatrick. Eight tables played at Mr and Mrs W Mitchells home. Messages note overseas gifts of knitted wear and staples from Britain to sailors and naval personnel.
A Tuesday evening screening at Ebenezer United Church featured National Film Board films organized by the OAC Extension Department Guelph. The event drew a large crowd and included a Red Cross collection. Friends mourn the death of Russell Somerville in Toronto Hospital at 60. Funeral and burial followed in Limehouse. Households report water shortages for stock amid an improving mild spell.
The record summarizes condolences for Mr Clifford Brown on his mother's death and mentions several local visits and social notes. It lists hospital visits in Toronto, relatives visiting Windsor and London, wartime naval service updates, a funeral in Wyriston, and a community Fellowship Group formed at Sodom Church with meetings scheduled. It also notes a new furnace at No. 3 School and a holiday for students during the installation period.
Protests circulate among Grimsby town councils over snowhall resolutions. Sir Walter Womeraley, pensions minister, said one resolution involved directing and delivering 8,000 letters.
Oakville branch 114 Canadian Legion at its annual meeting unanimously endorsed a 100 per cent memorial hospital idea. G W Walklett and H D Hitchcox proposed the resolution, submitted after a council appearance urged by Dr M E Lunan. C Hitchcox then criticized police laxity following December 2 robbery.
Twenty preschool children received diphtheria and whooping cough vaccines at the Public Health clinic in the public library. Chief Lee Smith reported two rings valued at $100 stolen from a local resident in November, recovered from Kirkland Lake. Albert and Delia Downs celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary at their Crosby Avenue home. Gratian O Leary of the Ottawa Journal spoke at a Burlington Political Science and Study group banquet at the Estaminet.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Noble P. McLam late of Acton Ontario who died October 18 1943. Creditors must send proof to the undersigned by February 19 1944 for distribution among entitled parties. Dated Acton Ontario October 25 1944. C F Leatherland solicitor for executors Bertie Cole and Stella Acumson.
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