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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 09, 1942

Page

4

Hillsburg Social Roundup Touches Several Families

Misa Gwen Onkow returned to her Centre Tin home after visiting cousin Eleanor Cheyne. Mr and Mrs Arice McKinnon of Guelph were guests of Mr and Mrs Wuloyd Miller last week. Clifford Thomson and children of Ellaburg and HHS Churcher with family visited L W Cheyne and families. Archie Wheeler spent two weeks with relatives before returning to Camp in Nova Scotia. Mor and Mrs W G Cheyne visited Mrs Salem Foater's home in Alton on Sunday.

Misa Gwen Onkow Eleanor Cheyne Centre Tin Arice McKinnon Guelph Wuloyd Miller Clifford ‘Thomson Ellaburg Hhs Churcher Trinilty L. W. Cheyne Ath Inc. Oe Ross McKinnon Thousand Islands Conner Archie Wheeler Bite Nova Scotia Mor W. G. Cheyne Salem Foater Alton

McKinnon Thompson reunion and community notices

Residents gathered for the McKinnon Thompson reunion at the Cheater Burt home on July first. The week’s social events included anniversaries at the Presbyterian Church, a Borden party by Alvin Fisher, and a wedding reception for Mr and Mrs Mansel Wells with tributes from neighbors.

BR. M. McKinnon Blanche McKinnon- Thompson Cheater Burt Rudd Guelph Grundy Misa Phylis Robertson Acton George Young Townline Jay Jamen Struthers Mra Tatum Preston Willan Struthers Russell Struthera Winnipeg Fred Kew Oakville D. G. Roberum B. Wilson E. Sunter Dan McLean Donald Robertson Fred Shortil Ballinafad Ro McKinnon Sunter D. G. Robertson Hlanehe McKinnon William Henderson Alvin Fisher Fne Duncan Ro Cowan Mansel Wellis Edna Cook Stanley Park

War Office to Use 4000 Theatres for Training Films

London reports that over four thousand cinemas and staff are placed at the disposal of the War Office for screening training films. This move expands instructional reach during wartime, leveraging existing theatre networks to educate personnel.

London War Office

Holiday visitors and gatherings across the village

Mr and Mrs Alvin McCutchoon host and visit with relatives in Hine and Mission Burthen. Families from London Woodstock and Tolatela attend services and plan a garden party at Oxpringe while Dorothy Redadells and others join holiday gatherings. Mrs Usherwood visits in Guelph with Awrey family as village members attend anniversary services.

Alvin McCutchoon Town Hine Speme Mra Stohn McCutchoon Mision Burthen Murtet Tone van Geto Witte Pacenty Whi van Norman Norman McLead A.B Mcfeod Bby Dorothy Revo Py Min Mable Me- Low Iren Simons Mra Harvey Jestin Miak Reva Deatin Oop Ted Jewtin Duncan McPhedran Pua Tharvey Destin Niigirga W. Usherwood Nya Giuelph Mes M. Awrey Mas Dorks Lane Toronto Meadohn Alton Oxpringe

Nassagaweya Helps John Wilson Homeward Sendoff

A Nassagaweya community gathering at Bloomsbury S.S. Nassagaweya School honored John Th. Wilson on leave from the King and Country. Awards, a wristwatch presentation, and musical tributes followed by a reception, reading, and dancing.

Joann ‘Iy Wilson Geo T Wilson Knatehbull Bloomsbury_S Mra Harlan Wilson Vincent Synnott Whi Planoe Vern Hall M. Moffat Lois Wison Tor John Th. Wilson Donald Ferguson Duncan Moffat

Rockwood Anniversary and Community Events Highlight July

Rockwood observers marked the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Bon Field of Toronto with 66 guests from Guelph Fergus Paris Alliston Rackawood and Tedon Miles. The United Church Women conducted a morning service and local families attended the Dominion Day events and nearby church gatherings.

Mra Bon Field Toronto Guelph Fergus Paris Alliston Rackawood Tedon Miles W. M.S The United Church Eldon Lambert London Y Pla Eramos Rockwood John Dyer Gerric. Bros Irene Hamilton Chicago Faireview Facny Elly Hamilton Hamilton Ernest Sigsworth Amity Fred Hamilton Elin Cher Brothers Wo Ernest Irene Thomilton Collaw United Church Meton Geo. Peal Eldon Tarmibert Dorothy Simmons Echo Malvin Burns Vanlewk Hill Port Arthur Tompson

Local visitors and a funeral noted in Ballinafad area

Ballinafad residents and visitors from Detroit and Marlaton gathered at the farmer's home of Mr and Mrs Cushino. The funeral for Mint Toten Conk in Kitchener was held at Ballinntnd Cemetery. Several locals and visitors were mentioned among travel and family events.

Afr Doughy Trvine Ming Joan Detroit Mro Mra Cvino J. W. Cushinio Loronte Ming Myrtle Gyhoor Mar Rlaton Wa Yoper Mint Toten Conk Kitchener Jrom John Cole Fin Vic Friofute Guelptrastinday David McEnery Wiltivana

Local Visits and Holiday News From Taranto and Area

Mina Orton and Kacey Wilburn in Taranto visited Mrs Hegyward and girls over July 1. Various residents and visitors from Toronto Orangeville Mantor Camp Borden Galt Porra Nova and Detroit gathered for weekends and church events. Betsel Church ladies hosted an afternoon program at Bethel Presbyterian Church. Congratulations to Miss Ethelyene Mooney on passing her singing exam.

Mina Kacey Wilburn Jack Stayward Taranto Hegyward Hurd Graham Toronto Mr. Curd Orangeville Mantor Orval Mord Chester Shiw Toronte Mrn S. Mooney Lorraine and Eithelyene Pas Art Rogers

Oakville churches honor fallen service members and leaders

Oakville residents from Knox Presbyterian, the Rotary Club, LOOK and St Johns United Church joined Rev Gallagher’s farewell service. Three Oakville men, Agi Pe Te Spurgeon Gi Kemp and Ewing, serving with the Lerne Seoth oversonn, were awarded the Berletoney Medal. W.O Stone accepted chairmanship of the Oakville and parish War Finance Committee coordinating War Savings and Victory Joun committees.

Knox Presbyterian Church Oakville Oakyville and Partriet War Finance War Savings Committee Victory Joun Committee Meeard-Sty

Sunny School and Taber United Churches event at Brin

A local gathering at Stantey Park on Monday included Erin Sunny and Taber United Churches enjoying aquatic sports and a related school entrance exam sentiment. Judge McKinnon presided Wednesday in Being Powa Wall court, Joseph Mux grove suing for damages after water overflow from Leifel's mill race damaged items in a basement. plaintiff awarded $120 plus costs.

Brin Taber Stantey Park Mondy Cratt Brantford Guelph Victory Edge Mindanary Judge McKinnon Joseph Muxgrove Jolly Waiteh Damien Lelfel Judie McKinnon Advocnto

Local Social Notes From Toronto Area Visitants

Visitors including Miss Swackhamer and the Arrowsworths from Toronto hosted by Mr and Mrs W J McKechnie and Mr and Mrs Geo Milliere of Toledo. NZ Air Force losses mentioned as nephew Norman Mitchell. Community events cover club teas, prize draws, and a W L meeting with horticultural talk by HL Watt of Georgetown.

Swackhamer Arrowsworths Toronto W. J. McKechnie Geo Milliere Toledo Ohio Wim Thhet Crable Norman -Mitchell New Zealand Air Force Europe Warwick Vernon Mitchell Canada Wm. Mitchell Viarry Smethurst Barrie Margaret Dane Smith Welland Inez Scott A CC Patterson Noomember Ruth Norton Wright Businese Dwo God Save the King Harry Tarzwell Howard Ted Hiel&n Melvin

Burlington woman wins commission in Canadian Women's Army

Anderson, among those graduating as second lieutenants at McDonald College training centre in Atwood, Quebec, is noted alongside Major M. Shotlick, longtime town resident, and Agnes Macleish, farmer, at a local gathering led by the toe branch of the C.C40 under the toe banner in St Catharines week.

Alon. Anderson Leutenanta Canadian Women's Army McDonald Coltege At. Anno Dy Mb Agnes Macleigh Pariba Prentinian Toe C.C40

Fragmentary wartime notice from Edinburgh CCP screed

The readable fragment references cowardice, a white feather gesture, and conscription rhetoric in a cryptic Edinburgh CCP Page context with unclear names and officials. No clear event, date, or verifiable facts follow.

Edinburgh CCP Densiank Minster

Georgetown Welcomes New Principal and Staff Moves

Walter Carpenter arrives as Georgetown High School principal with his family. Mrs Hibbert and Alice Fairburn will join the staff next term, replacing Jane Palmer. The musical organization plans engagements across Holland, Simcoe, and Dufferin counties with parades, church services, and concerts in Port Hope, Heavonbay, Acton, and Orangeville.

Walter Carpenter Howean Charton Street A. J. Hibbert Ming Alice Fairburn Trafalgar Mra Jane Palmer Georgetown Lake Couchlehing

Worship Services Overview At 1208 Church School

Sunday dawn notices invite worshipers to a German program titled What ta True Patriot. Services begin at 1.00am and 1208 Church School is listed among active church activities inviting all to come and praise.

Sunday Schedule at Acton Park Services and Sunday School

The notice lists a Sunday schedule with a Sunday School at 1000 am and Morning Worship at 1600 am. Evening Worship is planned at 7 30 pm. A Sunday School event titled Surfday School Mente is noted for July in Acton park with a welcoming message.

Acton Park W. Fryer

Farm for Sale at Crowsons Corners Efforts

Classified fragment lists several rural items including a farm for sale at Crowsons Corners and a bank barn with wooden silo. Mentions contact points in Acton Ontario and various ad lines about animals, housing, and services.

Crowsons Corners Frank ‘Voth Acta 1 Combing Corporatiog

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Alexander Macdonald

The executrix Margaret J. Macdonald of Acton Ontario seeks all claims against the estate of Alexander Macdonald who died in 1962. Creditors must send proofs by July 25 to the solicitor F. Leatherland Acton Ontario, to share assets among rightful parties per law.

Abeander Macdonald Acton oFanentleman RSO Adva. Oe G F. Leatherland Ontario Margaret J. Macdonald

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