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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 02, 1942

Page

4

Erin Wellington County Tax Rate Cut by Council

County Council reduced war tax to one quarter mill from last year’s half mill. Burns Presbyterian Church congregation hosted visitors, presenting chairs and trays to Mr and Mrs Stool of Brampton and Mr and Mrs Cunningham of Rosemount. James F McDonald former Reeve of Caledon and Peel County Old Ages and Mothers’ Allowance Board chair died June 19 while visiting a neighbor.

Wellington Burns Caledon ‘Township Old Ages and Peel County Advocate

June meeting of W M S notes temperance talks and visits

The June 1 W M S meeting at Mrs V Van Atter’s house was led by vice president Mrs Foreman. Mrs Shortill read scripture and the roll call touched on temperance issues. a sale of liquor topic emerged. Jean Irvine visited with her grandparents, then left for Detroit. A Red Cross garden party at Dan Campbell’s drew a large crowd with Toronto talent. Mr and Mrs Alex Irvine and others visited the Camp McEnery home on Sunday.

The W.ms Mre V. Vanatter Mra. Foreman Mra F. W. Shortill F. J. Shortill Mra. A Kay Jean Irvine Alex. Irvine Detroit Dan Campbell Red Cross Toronto Vernon Plunkett Wayne Weston C Plunkett Woodbridge Cam, McEnery

Shower honors Mr and Mrs John Awrey niece Irene Huntley

A large local group attended a wedding shower for Irene Huntley and John Awrey at the groom’s parents home in Erin Second Line. Gifts included a studio couch and a Bible from the Baptist Church youth. A program and lunch followed the event.

John—Awrey Niee Irene Huntley Albert E. Awrey Erin The Baptist Church Hillsburg Joe Cook Ross Ballentine Wasaga Beach J. D. Mooney Lorraine Ethelyne Caledon East Ethergene Pte. Watson George Watson Galt Jesse Reed Toronto George Locker Harvey’ Dearing Herb Jestin Marsville

Cedarvale Social News and Local Notes

Cedarvale residents share Sunday visits at F Smith home. Pte Wilmer Davidson arrives overseas. Miss Ruffey Aikens visiting from Owen Sound. Mrs Cunningham presides at Onspringe Institute meeting. Bible contest and readings noted. lunch concludes the program.

Rom _Smith Porte Air Burt James Norval Kenneth Hall Ariss F. Smith Lattle Billie Mulder Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto Pte Wilmer Davidson Alvin White Cedarvale School Robert Sim Helen and Betty Sin Long Beach Apent Ruffey Aikens Qwen Sound Arasheen Thomas Fines Wm Henderson Cunningham Henderson Jeanar Griffin Pepont Mimosa

Hillsburg Social Notes Highlight Garden Party and Honors

A garden party at Willaburg Park drew a large crowd with Toronto entertainers. A quilt sale raised $20, and a presentation honored Mr and Mrs John A Awrey with gifts including a studio couch and a Bible from the BYPU. Local farmers report a good crop.

Wm. Chevho W. J. Cheyne Eleanor Cheyne Angwe Muir H. Churcher Gualph Willaburg Park Mir Nusa Creighton Toronto Creighton Richard Broyyn By.p.u Hilsburg John

Public School Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Bloomsbury Grounds

The Nassa gaweya and No 9 school section held their annual picnic on Bloomsbury School grounds with the Bloomsbury Literary Society. A large crowd attended the afternoon of races with winners listed across age groups and events.

Community Notes From Rockwood and Area

Rockwood updates report George Harrison's slow recovery from a recent accident. Cecil Harrison visits Weston mother. C Campbell returns from Toronto with a broken left arm. Mrs Allan Redfern returns from visit with her mother. Clarence Royce of Toronto visits Rockwood with the Royces. Neil and Norman Lambert join Miss Annie Joliffe's school musical program with five schools. Mr and Mrs Charles Thatcher celebrate 25th anniversary. The United Church gathering at George Peal's home features a luck supper and games. thanks extend to the hosts. Eldon Lambert attends Barnum-Young wedding in Chalmers Church, Guelph, with a reception at the VoWOC. Leonard Gardiner and his mother spend Sunday at Crieff. Mrs James Meadows visits relatives in Guelph. News notes on Rev. P. A. Sawyer’s Caledonia family in a recent car mishap. Jo Ward and Mrs Ward prepare to depart for Lake Erie shore pastoral renewal. Recent visitors include Wesley Harris RCAF Toronto, Edith Hiltz of Guelph, Lorne Thatcher of Guelph, Johnston Hewat of Simcoe with hosts. Congratulations to Clifford Swanston on a newborn at Guelph General Hospital. Rev F. A. Brooks officiates at baptism at St John’s for the Nightingale children. Rockwood attendees at Everton Sunday School convention. Edith Royer, Ron and Douglas Patterson of Toronto visit. Sanctuary Boys from Church of Our Lady, Guelph, to Camp Brebeuf for a week. Mrs T Holmes builds war work via munitions canteen employment.

George Harrison Cecil Harrison Weston Thos. Harrison Wm. Royce Mastera Neil Norman Lambert Annie Joliffe A. Jolliffe Charles Thatcher United Church George Peal G. Peal Eldon Lambert Chalmers Church Guelph Vowoc Leonard Gardiner Crieff James Meadows Lake Erleshore Wesley Harris RCAF Toronto Margaret Hiltz Lorne “Thatcher Aedee Johnston Hewat Simcoe Wm. Torrance Wilbert Guild Clifford Swanston Nosen Guelph General Hospital St. John’s Church F. A. Brooks George Nightinga Rockwood Everton Edith Royer Ron Douglas Patterson Torsonto Stewart So Raye Church of Our Latin

Local Officials Host Summer Board Retreat at Glenorchy

Parks Board chairman C. M. Hoddie hosted members at Glenorchy, while Nelson Perdue, a Dunaville Flying School graduate, earned wings and commission becoming a Pilot Officer now at Trenton. Lindy’s Lodge hosted about 150 for a Farm Service Force square dance with local hosts aiding the event. Robert Kemp, long held by Japanese, was repatriated, per his brother J B O Kemp in Record Star.

C. M. Hoddie Parks’ Board Bia Summer Place Glenorchy Nelson Perdue Mea Cook Jd. B. O. Kemp Robert Kemp Unitdd

Milton Hosts We Hon-Chapter Meeting and War Committee

In Milton at Mrs G B Lyer and Mrs W B Clementa home a We Hon-Chapter event drew many guests. Local business leaders met in the council chamber to organize the Milton and district National War Committee with Mayor George Th Dawson elected chairman. About 400 attended a Halton Presbytery Laymen’s open air service at Victoria Park with Thomas L Peckett presiding and Very Rev Dr Peter Bryce of Toronto delivering the sermon.

Lo.d.e G. BE. Lyer W. B. Clementa Council Milton and Cstrict National War Committee George TH. Dawson Halton Presbytery Laymen’s Association Victoria Park Thomas L. Peckett Halton Association Peter Bryce Toronto

Norval community gains and farewells at quilting and school event

The Tusy Bees attended a quilting at Mrs. D Talbot and blocks were cut for sewing. Miss Trace McLaughlin praised by students and friends at a farewell auction at Norval. A day on the school grounds featured races, baseball, rides, and a motor trip to Toronto, with many locals noted for speeches, music, and refreshments.

Man Sentenced to Four Years for Receiving Stolen Wool

John Churchill atlas Christy TL R 2 Froa man was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary after conviction by Judge James Parker in county criminal court Taranto on Tuesday. Norman Styrea, evicted from a house here on April tith and moved to Nelson township, claimed in an interview the town cut relief and did not honor their agreement.

John Churchill Atlas Christy TL. R Froaman James Parker County Criminal Court Taranto Norman Styrea Taduke Nelson Township the Gazette Gazette

Voters Lists Notice Campbellville 1942

The notice declares compliance with the Voters List Act for the Municipal Elections in Campbellville Nassagaweya. It lists that the voters eligible in the municipality are posted for inspection and invites corrections by July to ensure accuracy.

Cambellville Audi Campbellville Chuan Norriru Nassagaweya

Worship Service Schedule Notes

Fragmentary church schedule mentions July events with worship services at 7.00 pm and 8.00 pm. It invites attendance with a phrase Everybody Welcome. Other details are garbled.

Shursday E Bemioni Dornion

Baby Chicks From Rockwood Hatchery Offerlings Update

Day old and started chicks from Leghorn Rock Hybrids and Stonele Comb Leghorns advertised by Rockwood Hatchery. Phone contact provided for orders and inquiries.

Rockwood Noe Kwood

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