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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1941
Page
4
A fragmentary Hillsburg column recalls visits by Mrs Winfred Thomson Mrs Lloyd Muller and others with families near the Adendit area. It notes a postponed event due to sickness a successful surplus sale and concerns about the flu circulating in the district.
Ospringe and surroundings share weekend visits and family news. George Rennick of Hamilton spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs DD Stewart. Mrs Gordon Aitken and Joan visited Trews and Mrs Foreman. John Aitken holidaying with parents in Ballinafad. Sympathy extended to Burn McKinnon on the death of his mother Mrs Dan McKinnon. Wm Brown returned from the West at Christmas and spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Grundy. A large crowd attended W J Jackson’s sale with Roy Hindley Auctioneer achieving good prices. Ospringe Women’s Institute sold coffee reds and whistlers and proceeds go to Erin Township Red Cross. Mr Jackson’s new house in the village nearly ready and GECUPAN’s plan to move into Rovers.
The annual congregation meeting was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Newton on Wednesday week. Reports show small balances in several funds and a successful charity drive. Miss Evens and Miss Grace Beerman attended with guests from Toronto Georgetown and Port Albera. Fred Shelbourne has returned from Christie Street Hospital.
The piece mentions Mr Hart Janes from Norvatt spending the weekend with Cedarvale friends, and Mer Robert Sim who has been in Toronto returning to his family. It also notes Mrs Ros Davidson and Mr and Mrs McArthur hosting and visiting at local homes during the weekend.
A Ballinaad gathering on a Wednesday afternoon chaired by Mrs. Vanather included devotion led by Mrs Kirkwood. Reports from several Secretaries were read. Miss Bo Hirst assisted by Mrs. J. W-shortid- led a study on Japan. Mr Awrty or Tulsbury visited Mr. Joh Cale’s home. Sir Joh Miller had a stroke recently and remains in bed. Wishing good health and noting progress of sick residents in the area.
Rock Wood reports from the Vestry of St John s Church at the Rector s Warden s home and similar brief Devotions at the other two churches. All departments show strong finances. A unit tea followed after services. Weather caused the county plow rounds on Tuesday. Red Cross tea hosted by Mrs SoS Rowee Friday at her home. Attendees included Colin Rifehing and Mrs Gordon-Me. funeral of Mrs Heathlrie in progress. Mr Jlaba Beard from Galt named for the weekend. Sundas visitors included Mrs Ros Troths and Mrs Peltor with Mrs Lyeneh and family.
An Erie Red Cross unit conducted its annual meeting at the United Church hall on Manas street. Pastor Hey and church officials reported on hospital supplies drive, knitted comforts, and department reports.
The Oakville Rotary Club hosted a Memorial series event at Presbyterian Church. Local Scouts and Brownies joined leaders from the Oakville unit in honoring Lord Baden-Powell with a large turnout of citizens.
The week notes ministers Valston and Swevedra meeting to outline war funding and supply steps. Reports say contracts totaling 92.86 million dollars were signed, inflation unlikely, currency expansion opposed, wheat and storage issues discussed, and transport costs for feed grain examined. King George V and Lord Halifax aboard prior to Washington visit.
A fragmented report describes a Burlington matter involving an account shepherded by a clerk and town official amid accusations of mismanagement. The piece mentions a meeting, a local school event, and concerns over an unidentified fund and charged party accountability.
Georgetown council debated transferring Constables Cookman and Oliver from Halton County amid criticism. Harold Cleave and Councillor Brown urged action, citing long familiarity with the area and law enforcement needs. Esquesing Agricultural Society reported a deficit easing from 1949, with prize money paid this year but donations still unpaid.
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