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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 03, 1941

Page

5

Burlington notices and fires disrupt town life

A tirant avenue case in Muylernate's court targets a fowl by law violation. A rooter attacked a child. A clothes-house fire at Ed Oliver's home caused $200 damage. Civilians and guards train for air raid and sabotage defense. A freight train crash near Burlington Beach threatened cottages and caused heavy property damage.

Costa Muylernate Ed. Oliver Campbell Burlington Clyvitian Defence Committee AcPail Burlington Volunteer Civil Guard Power Howe Burlington Beach Ewing Ute Gazotiv

Orton News Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Births

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Carman Atton of Tweed Ontario on the arrival of a daughter. The Gray reunion was held in the park on July 1st. Many visitors include Mr and Mrs Dear ing in Fergus former pupils of Wr-P Bearing. Mrs Phos Dearing celebrated her 86th birthday at daughter Mrs Wmn Ballentine’s home.

Carman Atton Tweed Ontario Wr—P Bearing Toronto Jim Thor, Awrey Pomona California J. Mooney Lorraine Ethelyne Angus McLeod Caledon East St. Andrew's Church Orton Phos. Dearing Wmn. Ballentine Dearing Les. Watson Galt Lex Jackson Agnes Sudbury Charles Rob- Invon Guelph

Local Notes From Acton and Nearby Communities

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs EK Pisher on the arrival of a son at St Joseph's Hospital. Arnold Sunter takes a new factory position in Acton. Funeral for the late Miss Thomas MecUtehon held from The hon on the Second Line. Mrs McCutch ill, a yearlong illness. Mrs Tunney cared for by the family. Interment at Everton cemetery. Mrs Grete Cleland and families attended. Townline alter honors years of service of the genial wartime figure. George Sanders and Rob Weatherstone appointments noted. Mrs Towell and family visiting in Durham. Mrs Don Towell and Babs visiting. Mr and Mrs Don Dickieson guests of Sarlistk. Robert Fisher family noted.

EK. Pisher St Joseph’s Hospital Tsuedph Arnold Sunter Acton Thomas Mec Uteheon Hon McCutch Sadie Key Turney Eriny Apson Murdo Hoime Revo A Do McLelan Everton Tunney Grete Ceanidy Tamiils Woo Jackson Myoaind Masdyn Vanter George Sanders Robt. Weatherstone Eran

Georgetown Flour Proprietor Encounters Deer While Driving

Georgetown business owner Wheaney Shaw reports he glimpsed a deer while driving near Acton and later again saw the animal after passing a snexpot. Miss Marjorie Kean won a $50 Victory Loan Bond in a raffle held by Provine and Paper workers to aid the Soldiers' Fund at the mill. Miss Mabel Forgrave received the Degree of Chivalry at the Prince George Hotel Rebekah Assembly meeting, a high honor for Longe members.

Wheaney Shaw Georgetown Acton Marjorie Kean Provine Rebekah

Ballinifad United WALL Holds Monthly Meeting

The Ballinifad United WALL met at Mrs Flow Shortill home with president Mrs Vanatter presiding. Devotional by Mrs Vanatter. The Watch Tower read by Miss Hills and Christian Stewardship by Mrs Foreman. Plans made for a special meeting the first week in August.

United Wall Flow. Shortill Nafternoon Vanatter FP. W. Shortil 3. Hills Foreman Missionary Monthly T. Wyte Islington Wil! Wylie Bert Rodgers

Erin Village News Briefs and Local Notices

Mr Robert Wilkinson injured last Thursday in a fall resulting in a fractured hip. Alan Marshall suffers serious back injuries after a barn door accident. Wellington County sets VOD tax at 4.41 mills excluding school and war levy. Erin Village tops Victory Loan in South Wellington with 38 650 against a 20 000 quota. Erin Township quota 1 400 000 with purchases 88 350.

Robert Wilkinson Wellington County Alan Marshall Guelon General Hospital Erin Village South Wellington Erin

Holidays Spark Local School Children’s Plans and Visits

Local Nassagaweya S S No 7 notes holiday plans as Mrs Wilfred Kennedy and kin gather for festivities. Several residents visit relatives, attend events at Avlon Park, Bloomsbury, and Malton. A cattle escape from Henry Sayers’s farm was found, and a motorist who damaged Jack Turner’s mower faces possible trouble.

Une Batles John Heatley Joseph Frank Woop Bullard Edward Avlon Park Friant Taut Lawrence Ame Rotald King Mock Scot Smith Porortte Roy Carrie Campbell Valle Sigeroad Kennedys Eadgar Ebowalen Malton Albert, Harris Acton Christan Frank Win Frank Jdhe Bloomsbury Robert Scott Vinelph Mirando Newt Martin Ao Largeter Henry Sayers Jack Turner

Limehouse Institute bids farewell to longtime member

Reports from Limehouse Ontario detail a farewell party for Mrs Beerman hosted by the Limehouse Women's Institute. Speeches praise her faithful help during nine years, with gifts and invitations to visit. Other notes describe the Girls Lookout Club of the Presbyterian Church hosting a tea and bake sale that netted over nine dollars, plus local social visits and church events in Limehouse and area.

Grimebawk Women's Initute Limehouse Women’s Institute Limehouse Women's Institute Marie Elerby Isabel Ben Ton Lee Trenasurer S. Norrie Grace Beerman Frances Given Pattersono Clair Lime House Girls Lookout Club Mrs. H. Norton A. W. Norton H. Norton Marion Norrie Holly Black Norman McMer A. WoBenton Ro Laine Wo Hatha Actan Whit Nermingt Mitchel Othe Royal New Zeland Air Fores Cantu Miss Ivens Mrr Cale Moasra

Kirkpatrick Family Visiting and School Picnic Recap

The Kirkpatrick family visited Miewarltown on Sunday as several schoolchildren joined a Friday school picnic despite a deal. Marion Norrie read aloud while Margaret Kirkpatrick presented teacher Mika Franch Jenkinson with a compact in appreciation for help during the year.

Cordon Grieg Brantford Mia Jenkinson Paul Don

Rockwood Church Observes Farewell and Local Death Tragedy

The Rockwood community gathered Sunday for a farewell ceremony at the United Church officiated by Rev Lawson for Mr and Mrs Ren Working. The report notes a death of Jack Royce at Guelph General Hospital during an operation, with funeral services held at the Lawson home and a large turnout. The piece also lists local condolences, upcoming visits, and social events in Rockwood and nearby towns.

VW N United” Church Lawson Mint Ren Quihrtetts Messrs Geo Peal G. Fo McArthur Elmer Boles Gordon McPhart Lawson Arte Delhi Ont Tinny Mendy Rockwood Thair Jahar Tawwson St. Catharines Redwell TH. Wright Prace- Geld Jack, Royce Gouelph General Hospital Jack Rayey Mr.o Stewart S. Roy Rey Pltl Lawson James, Mikey Toronto Kitchen Disciple Church Clarence Hortop Garenet Petty Peter Sim Cho Meadows Gordon Mclellan Malton Bert Pinkney P.O Lainson Janes Moroy Trev Douglas Patterson Edith Wells Jack Royce Ontane Hydro Power Commission Burlington Guelph Rural Hydro Commission Jona Hamilton Pacific Coast John Lynch Carl Itvel Riehart Harris Ciety Waterhoo Park James Lynch Robert Cran Robert Hoyle John Beard RAF Prenton George Day Ottaiwi Ros Das Brantford Fred Day fHlarlton Mrco Mes Johnsten Hewat Syncoe Mes Beaalant Rontte Fred Craft Kitchens Wesley Harris Hamilton Goyden Carter Guelpt HE Bolten Reta Bul Fon Citiedpte Colena Nickell Calgary Alta Minnie Nickell Windsor Fo Nickell Hew James Milroy Milray Mabel Fintaso Wits Rockwood Publo Capalstad Dominion Hartop’s Milton Ibowlers Brebeeff Waittr

Camp Opening Likely For Harmford Parish Event

Two weeks after, opening planned for Sunday with notable improvement works and new buildings for better accommodation. Rev Father Vincent Pauller led afternoon service at Wp with benediction and Martyr’s relics showcased. Camp director Tk Power and staff face health issues but aim for full restoration amid community support.

Iegter Hydra cComperk Vincent Pauller Neil Murlnys Benedleton Janey Power Mr Tainitching Ivelph Tymohy Lend -Hope

London Bishop YT celebrates ship of Barking

A garbled report notes a London event aboard the Barking ship with references to a bishop, minister, and honors. The text includes unclear figures and names, but indicates a formal celebration or fete associated with church figures and local leadership.

London Barking

Card of Thanks for the McCutcheon and Burney families

Gratitude is expressed to friends neighbors pallbearers and hearers for acts kindness and floral offerings during the bereavement for Thomas McCutcheon and to Mrs John Melon and family for support. Citing spiritual offerings and neighborly kindness, the note thanks those who attended the funeral and offered assistance.

John Melon

Weeded with friends at Niagara Ada Currie wedding

Ada Currie hosted a noon wedding event featuring Mr and Mrs Htobert Shapent and Betly with Don Mee Arthur instrumentalists. The couple received pink and white caskets and tea and coffee were poured by Mrs Brew McArthur and others as guests from Stockwood and Guelph attended.

Htobert Shapent Niagara Minn Ada Currie Hell Wetly McArthur Fred McArthur Betly Don Mee Arthur Campbell MeArthur Jutte Douglas McArthur Stockwood Jinomle Mearthur Guelph Hetty Eleanor Griff Minn McArthur Chen McArthur Mrs. Brew McArthur Hooiwdad

Sacrament Service and Thanksgiving Evokes Community

A Sunday July 6 1991 church schedule lists a Sabbath observance and a Thanksgiving service. Readers are invited to a sacrament and suppers with devotional tones at the penitential hall and nearby congregations.

Welcome to New Pastor as Church Opens

A Sunday notice welcomes the new pastor and church leadership. It invites all to attend services and the Monday gathering, signaling the church’s active start and address to the community.

Bey

Jumbled PIN Entreats Return at Fare Peng Officers

A found item described as a bar pin with engraving LOATH jumble is left at Fare Peng Officers. The notice requests the finder to return it for repair services by ELECTRICAL REPAIRS and Shell Garbage.

Peng Ewan Fred

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