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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 10, 1941

Page

4

Local Visitors and Family News Throughout Town

Mr Alvin Tammill of Juciak and Mrs Alvin Hammill visit parents Mr and Mrs Chester Mehinin. Mrs Robert Brown visits Mrs Murray Johnson in Toronto Tart week. George McRain and Murray and Jack of Hepler visit. Herb Fryer and Mrs Visigner attend Sunday gathering. Chester Me N B visits Niky days. Douglas Gutlple of Wade on leave from Nova Scotia. Douglas McDonald at RGA St Thomas home for weekend visit. Ray Inmney appears in town.

Alvin ‘Tammilll Juciak Alvin Hammill Chester Mehinin Robert Brown Murray Johnson Toronto George McRain Murray Jack of N. B Jenve Douglas Gutlple Ie Wade Nova Se Douglas McDonald RGA

Georgetown notices and band honors in local Herald

Reverend and Mrs. B C Overend leave for Drayton where he takes the United Church pastorate. Mrs. Trufus Reed dies after two weeks at her daughter’s home. Myrtle Vinty entertains with tables for a wedding. Joe Wilcox wins two firsts and a second at the Waterloo Band Festival, the town’s sole entrant this year.

B.C. Overend Drayton Overend Drayton United Church Trufus Reed George Winfield Provincial, Paper, Ltd Fermer Dron Myrtle Vinty Joe Wilcox B. Wiltcox Georgeroth Waterloo Tae Seo Amtore Georgetown Herald

Rockwood Garden Party Aids Red Cross Near Rockwood

The garden party under Red Cross auspices at Rockwood last Thursday drew a large crowd despite heat. Rev Father Kohoe chaired. Utoka Women's Institute led the program and the Guelph Veterans' Trumpet Band performed. Red Cross funds reached about $100. Roy Ward began his pastorate at Rockwood United Church last Sunday with induction set for Thursday. Local residents attended events at Paisley Memorial Church and various gatherings, with many travel and school notes recorded for the community.

Father Muriel Williamson Arlene Young Eldon Lambert Port Elgin Young People's Union Oft Guelph Nett Norman Lambert Paisley Memorial Church

Induction service held at Rhonezer United Church

An induction service was held at Rhonezer United Church on Wednesday evening July 2 for Tew Mr Picker-SkiETP conducted by Rev. Mr. Rook with assistance from Rev. Mr. Keaney of Norfolk St. Church of Guelph. The district attended the event, while condolences go to Mrs. Huarge Butts and daughter of Lowsille after the death of her husband. Rev. Mr. Picker-SKUD, new pastor of Hhoenezer Arkell and Eden Mills, led last Sunday’s service and visitors included the Nightingale family from Knatchbull and Guelph plus Mrs Hert Nightingale of Orangeville.

Rhonezer United Church Picker Ttew Keaney Norfolk “St. Church of Guelph Asstistul Rook Wilson Anderson Vaytor Chin Cran Ve-Uhton ebeat-Goderloh-hint—saburday Chin Huarge Butts Lowsille Lghinings Plcker-Skud Hhoenezer, Arkell Eden Mills Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull Sunnday David Nightinga Guelph

LIMEHOUSE Women’s Institute Holds Meeting In Georgetown

The Women’s Institute met at the president Mrs Bo Eller’s home. Members discussed navy knitting, quilt tops for refuge work, and clothing donations for the Salvation Army. A health unit planning meet and Red Cross garden party arrangements were noted. Some members planned a birthday tea as the branch marks twenty years.

Women's Institute Bo Ellerby Navy Salvation Army H. Norton A. W. Benton Red Cross Gowdy Georgetown Mitchell Emerby Newton Ivens Toronto Tohose A. Cooney O'Neil Beerman Leslie Team S. Gisby Ross Norton Billie Campbell Kinnear Glenn Kinnear Ted Goway Befalo Mro Wilrowdy Mo Baker Buffalo Dennis Hill Blake Wavuin Thu Hamillton Chear Marshulies Noble Ctl Merediths Dan Norte Ghidys Mitheroe Hamilton Robert Lane Scott Earl Scott Oato Matton Ales Wright Poronto Bill Newton Matton Messra Won Gordon Grey Brantford Miss Ivens Cgiale Mroo H. Bo McDowell Mills

Lumdey School Tabernacle Holds Annual Park Event

Community group at the Miron Gospel Tabernacle hosts its annual gathering at Soper Park in Galt. The event features local residents and families, including Afr. and Mrs. Chas. Theedlaned, Mrs. Jop. Wicharddon, and Mrs Velma Notrin, spending a few days in the area.

Lumdey School Miron Gospel ‘Tabernacle Soper Park Galt Clpate Chas Jop Wicharddon Velma Notrin Tootenen Halley

Local Community Notices and Visits Highlight Quiet Week

The text records residents visiting and spending time at homes during a month of visits. Individuals including Miss Joan Oates of Brighton and Mr Davi Melatrs are mentioned among neighbors. The report notes Crohns illness relief and a communal expectation of rain, with several family visits described during the past week.

Davi Cain Oan Munday

Oakville Rotary year end meeting and council motion

The Oakville Rotary year end meeting was held at the Stonyville Notary Centre. A council motion objecting to the release of James Franchesitl from an internment camp was introduced by Deputy Reeve Co Vo Eimer at Pri day’s corner and adopted unanimously, with a copy to the Minister of Justice.

Rotary Onakyville Notary AY Kemp Oakville

Local notes mention clergy appointment and retirements

Erin Pte. George Roszer of Current River Port Arthur visits home. The Rev J Rees is inducted into Erin Hillsburg United Church of Canada. Toronto couple Reed buys land near Wm Bailey for a summer home. George Sanders retires as RO Ro No mail courier. Robert Weatherston takes over. Senior room students present Mr Gordon Gibson a silver casserole for his upcoming wedding and the Gibson Boyd orchestra gives an electric floor lamp.

George Roszer Port Arthur J. Rees Erin-Hillsburg United Church of Canada Reed Toronto Wm. Bailey George Sanders Sir Guelph Robert Weatherston Gordon Gibson Gibson-Boyd Orchestra Advocate

Burlington News Roundup Includes Fine for Literature Possession

Reports from Burlington cover a fine and jail time in a minor case involving possession of Jehovah Witness literature. The Farm Products Control Board announces higher cherry processing prices in Ontario. Local salvage collections have surged since May boosting arena receipts toward a thousand dollars. A small McGrath Cartage truck was stolen on Water Street and recovered near Orange Valley. police action followed. A town meeting was canceled due to irregularities in town governance and will be reassessed by the council.

A. Banks Ontario Farm Products Control Board McGrath Cartage Company Water Street Searcvne Che Ditch Ear Orange

Early Canadian flight legends tied to Bras d'Or in Nova Scotia

Visitors to Bras d'Or Tarkes counters in Cape Breeton Nova Scotia view Baddeck souvenirs and scenes of early Canadian experiments in Ryan. The note credits Dro Ales ander Graham Dell as the telephone inventor and mentions the first flight in Canada made there. The display is accessible via Canadian National Railway routes to Sydney.

Cape Breeton Nova Scotia Baddeck Ryan Dro Alesander Graham Dell Canada Canadian National Railways Sydney

London Auction Highlights War Medals For Red Cross

Victorian era pieces and other nations’ heroism were featured in a sale here to raise funds for Red Cross work. Medals from Crimea Indian campaigns were among the items auctioned to aid wartime relief efforts.

London

Anniversary services draw large crowds at Presbyterian Church

Large congregations attended anniversary events at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. The program featured Tre Dp Meletian, choir solos by Mira Dorothy Mckenzie and J Walker, and a Garden Party with Royal Seals led by Tom Anie ilton. The event raised funds via two booths and a radio-recorded quiz by Ken Sable. Friends and relatives visited from Acton, Guelph, Toronto, and beyond as weather stayed favorable.

Che Asa Presbyteria Oon Suntbay Ferna Wis Trey Mish Sunter Gronn Ned Ane Doett Mira Dorothy Mckenzie Alanche Mettinhon Mesdanies J. Walker S Boyane B. Meliunon Messra Wim. McKenzie Donald Robertson Mia Oh Walker Eri Sane Nomueh Acquartette Mrx Bo McKinnon Mexsrs Dan Melean Oan Tom Anie Ilton Royal Seals Ken Sable Doc Lindsay Radio Fame Ken Soble CRB An Ars Austin McCutcheon Frank Brydon William Brydon

Tahitians Join Free French Forces Arrive in Britain

Tahitians who traveled from Tahiti to serve with General Charles de Gaulle’s Free French forces are among 159 New Zealand arrivals in Britain. The group includes one officer, 29 naval and air base personnel, and four air force recruits, with 79 Royal New Zealand Volunteer Reserve members loaned to the Royal Navy.

London

Turn Mullets Into Dollars and Fisheries Debate

A Canadian debate on turning mullets into profit outlines fish oil extraction, market demand, and government collaboration. Officials from Ottawa Winnipeg and Manitoba discuss oil content, prices, and potential benefits for fishermen amid uncertain demand.

Vancouver Phyllis Turner Ottawa AO Cunningham Winniper Manitoba Department of Manitoba Chethas Cntigetiasri

Beetle Invasion Alert Urges British Farmers to Report

The British Department of Agriculture urges farmers to report sightings of the colothdu beetle, a pest threatening crop yields. The appeal stresses rapid notification to stop spread and protect harvests.

London CCR Department of Agriculture

Skeleton found in Blunham Rectory greenhouse during overhaul

Police investigate discovery of a baby skeleton and an adult femur bone in the greenhouse at Blunham Rectory where works are underway to install a new incumbent. Detectives cordon off the scene as inquiries begin.

Bedford CPI Blunham Rectory

Farmland and Livestock Auction Notice in Rockwood

A farm sale unfolds at Thateffer farm near Rockwood with cattle cows and calves young stock hogs poultry implements and farm equipment listed. Auctioneer Roy Hindley notes terms cash chattels and grain with no reserve due to barn fire and proprietor giving up farming.

Dooelack Tolstein Jersey Fred Angvius York York Sea Fred York Suonut Forni Sewers Hhoeltire Cinethrone Tivafars Warran Bax Cnewe Ann Fierness McClary Hane Alaska Ermmtad Sale Fred Thateffer Rockwood Roy Hindley Phene Bron

Chareh Se ’haa Comes to Chavet in Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR reads as a local note about Chareh Se ’haa arriving at Chavet with unusual phrasing and uncertain details. No clear names, dates, or events emerge from the legible words.

Chareh Se ‘Haa Chavet

Welcome Prayer Meeting Opens Weekly Gospel Event

A community faith gathering titled Welcome to All starts this week with a Wednesday evening prayer meeting. The event, part of the Gospel of Christ outreach, invites residents to attend and share in the service and fellowship at the local venue.

MMA Gub Tim

Mortgage Wanted and Surplus Goods for Sale

Mortgage for $1,000 sought on frame house in Pund location with reasonable interest. Also sale of household articles and furniture from late Mullin residence. Barber and sewing machines offered, with repairs and reduced prices. Salesmen wanted for domestic products and opportunities. address Box 20.

Pund TB Mullin Arthur Stre É Mes Cornell Acton

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