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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 11, 1946

Page

4

Burlington Officials Sign Fire Protection Agreement

Ontario Agricultural Department notes fruit supplies for the year including apples for pie. Burlington council signs a fire protection pact at 1500 annually, up from 750 previously canceled. The agreement compares with East Flamboro township at 400 plus 40 per call. The Nelson Township survey is referenced. The high school board discusses rural transportation from Nelson Township to the local school as a new district forms in January and seeks English assistance.

Ontario Agricultural Department Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Statistical Committee Burlington East Flamboro Args Nelson Reguiar Bnant Neleon Thad Wowan Fff

Community Notes From Campbellville District

Campbellville area residents host and visit relatives from Toronto and London. Local families welcome visitors from Glen Mor camp on Lake Simcoe and celebrate church and Sunday School events at Barber’s Reach and July WoT meeting. A runaway car incident near Jock Peacock’s home caused minor damage with no injuries.

Meo David Hérderon Kenneth More Keith Lush Howson Lush Glen Mor Presbyterian Lake Simcoe Jean Nechail Rober Elliott London Mr. Smith Kenneth Spence Jock Peacock Thomas McPhail Melvin Hood Frank Hill Bill Jane Reid George Black Eawin Parsons Donald Martin Chas. Kinz J. Mitchell Lloyd Crawford Mra Agnew Thomas Watson Lincolnshire England Geo. Ingles Halton Jas. Mahon Sophia Pattereon Patterson W. Y George. Black Cameron Agnew Helen Agnew Edna Labing Guelph

Erin Miss Alanche Austin Takes Post at Wilson Memorial Hospital

Erin Miss Alanche Austin departed Friday to serve as superintendent of the new Wilson Memorial Hospital in Marathon Ontario. The town announces vacancies at three Norfolk County schools but reports few applicants despite advertising. Reverend T J News preached his farewell at Erin United Church to a large crowd. Mr and Mrs Hees plan to move to Elora as Key Hees accepts a United Church call. Annie M Cook visits her father before leaving for Queen’s University to attend a summer course and teach in a Wales high school next term.

Alanche Austin Wilson Memorial Marathon Oantario Norfolk County Thes Baside T. J News Erin United Church Hees Elora Key Hees United Church Annie M Cook Mgr Thomas Cook Queen's University Kingston Miss Cook Wales Addvawate

Rockwood notes on church events and local movements

Local column reports Rev Joann Ward and others at Parsbyterian Church services, funeral for G. F. McArthur, and greetings for returning Rockwood residents. Residents include Vera Thatcher, Ida Nightingale, Elwood Holton, Elmer and Jean McLean, and families visiting from Toronto to Kitchener and Guelph. Local projects move forward, including a new bowling green and garden party scenes with the S. Scott band.

Joann Ward Alys Wand Srmety Mortat Hugh Sanday Guelph General Hospital Elwood Holton Millie Lindsay Guelph General Hosptel Elmer Smith Vera Thatcher Moose Jaw Ida Nightingale Acton Kitchener Sudbury Clarence J. Henderson Ontario Manitoulin Island Sim Mclean Jean Mclean Harriston Drew Peart Hamilton Toronto Roy Day Jack Bell Jerry Ingram Babe Dundas Bill Duthie Frank Kelso Guelph Donald Beverley Clarke Georgetown J. Eldon Lambert Fred Lambert Norman Theil United Church John War Harold Clarke Campbell Ronald Ralph Jo Hodgson Hugh Gardiner Rockwool Lawson Stone Church Eramos S. Scott HH. Ho McPhedran New York E. D. McPhedran St. Catharines

Nassagaweya Women Institute Dinner Honors Returned Vets

Nassagaweya the Nassausweye Women’s Institute hosted a complimentary dinner in Brookville Township Hall on Saturday evening with Rev. R Pickersgill as MC. Reeve Lloyd Crawford welcomed the veterans, a moment of silence was observed for the fallen, and Mrs William Woellareant family with five sons in the service were thanked. Toasts honored war brides from overseas and veterans were greeted by Mr Crawford and Mrs Evans. The evening ended with dancing as appreciation to the institute was voiced.

Nassausweye Women's Institutes Brookville R. Pickersgill Lloyd Crawford Nasangaveys Pickeragill William Woeallareant Sona Jamce George Milltery Jas Wallace Jas. Evans Crawford Ernest Wilson Dell Moffat Women's Institute Iinehart Geelger Hockwood Ebenezer United Haredh Hicharinon Onuvilte Pergue Pheaseek Mae Mert Nightingale Orang Owith Tin Soissagne Heer Phe Aucek Mas Agthiaar Nagttenprade Gee Obangeville

Community Notes From Bronte and Guelph Area

Local residents share weekend visits and congratulations. Kenneth Robert earns first class honors at Guelph Collegiate Institute. Dr. Cochrane of Georgetown speaks at Presbyterian anniversary service with special music and former residents in attendance. A Ca pringe Women s Institute meeting features a slide contest and prize for top student Shirley Grundy.

Jack Shwan Bronte le Gordon Robertson Kenneth Robertson Guelph Adies Cochrane Georgetown FE. Sunter G. F. Aitken K. Katthoff Misa Blanche McKinnon Dan McLean James Struthers Bruce North-East Saskatchewan Ward Mimosa Institute Katthoff

Georgetown Visitors Attend Wedding and Veterans Event

Georgetown residents Captain Harold Marshall and Mrs Marshall from Ottawa attended a wedding for Elinor Alicia Hall in Deer Park United Church on June 28. Jim Bilick, Glen Williams native, received a field marshal commendation for service in Europe. Council set a public meeting on July 15 at the Municipal Building to welcome veterans and honor dependents of the fallen.

Harold Marshall Paul and Tammy Ottawa Jared Maple Leaf Bop Auldhain Georgetown Elinor Alicia Hall Toronto Deer Park United Shurch Jim Bilick Glen Willams Ceae Field Marshall L. Montgomery 21St Army Group Europe Gibbons Goodlet Municipal Huilding - Herald

Orton News Briefs Describe Local Visits and Resignations

Mr John Handiey of North Bay recently discharged from the army spent several days visiting his aunt and uncle. Old friends gather as Mrs Arnott Wilson and others attend. Mr Win Courtoe returned from Camp Epperwast after two weeks. The ex pupils at SOS No 1 honored Mr Arnott Wilson with a fountain pen upon his resignation. Meat farmers report an excellent hay crop.

John Handiey North Bay the Anny Alf Haste Anes Annie Bene Wea Win Courtoe Epperwast Geore Watson Wastaurst Walter Gabson George Watane Wm Ballentine Fret Dearing Wm. McKee Gowdy Mis Helen Gowdy Toronto Joe Hewitt Joan of Fergus Art Finney Pat Detroit Fred McCutcheon Jack Acton Win Shaw Reggie Tis Home Wallace Gregson Grand Valley , Reunion

Dancing pavilion and cottages planned near Credit Pass

Local Ukurainian settlers have purchased Clarence Lyon's farm along the Credit Pass river and plan a large dancing pavilion and swimming pool as well as excavations for 200 cottages this summer. Development around Georgetown and Glen Williams features contractors, farm sales, and new fish ponds while residents welcome visitors from Toronto.

Clarence Lyon Credit Pass

Park notices and local service ads mix in Acton area

A fragmented notice blend lists park events and local services in Acton Ontario. Items include device repairs for stoves furnaces and pipes, chicken stock availability, timber and warehouse space, and plumbing heating supplies from local firms.

Joan Wo Savage & CO Acton Ont

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