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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 15, 1943

Page

4

Milton ends with driving charge on Malin Street

Chief of Polio Frank McNiven files complaint over a June 26 incident on Malin Street. Elaine McAndless suffers multiple fractures and facial bruises after being thrown from a bicycle. Cecil Wood begins as Agriculture and Science teacher at Milton High School succeeding A K Leonard. The Coxe family receives news of sons serving overseas. Dominion Day bowling sees Wm Barnard and Mrs Anderson win with W J Blain and Bob Sim as runners-up.

Yemaly Malin Street Frank McNiven Elaine McAndless Cecil Wood Milton High School A. K. Leonard Milton K. M. Coxe Jack Cox R.C As.c Cpl Bill” Coxe England Lorne Scots Wm. Barnard W. Anderson W. J. Blain Bob Sim

Rockwood Line Farm Sold and Community Notes

Ospringe announces the sale of the farm on the Rockwood Line to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Winter from Mr. Clifford Matthews. Local social updates include visitors from Napanee Brampton Acton and Niagara Falls, TB testing by Cattle Inspectors, a family funeral in Alma, and Avonwa Institute meeting with officers named. A late note recalls the memory of Miss Annie Kirkwood and War Savings Stamp presentation at a District Annual report.

Alfred Winter Rockwood Clifford Matthews Walter Storey Napanee Wm. Stubbington Janie McCutcheon Acton F. Brydon Martin Malton James Struthers Corp Russell Struthers Roy Tatum Preston Lakelot T. G. Aitken Betty Miller Brampton Fred Baptle Grundy (Sr Alma Robert Parr Bertha Kalthoff New York Charles Kalthoff Toronto Halthoff Arnold Sunter Gall Niagara Falls Bert Weeks Edwin Barber Mias Blanche McKinnon Gordon Aitken George Young E. Sunter Wan D. G. Robertson Belwood Misa Blanche McKinnon Red Cross Dorothy McKenzie Robertson Weeks

Limehouse Community Notes Warm Picnic Attendance

The W M S meeting met at Mrs Gale Ivens home with good attendance. Doris Mitchell gave a short program. About seventy people joined the Limehouse Sunday School and Y P S picnic at Stanley Park Erin on Saturday. Several families visited from Toronto and Georgetown with local residents over the weekend.

W. M.S Gale Mins Ivons Doris’ Mitchell Limehouse Stanley Park Erin J. Smethurst Toronto J. Ellerby Allha Guelph J. Meredith Yvonne Donnelly Farmer Wm. Proctor Mitchells Gordon ‘Greig Wm. Greig Ivens A. G. M. Bruyns Babe Orangeville Arnott Early Georgetown Sutherland Cobourg the Hills Mra. Ross Ronnie Mills Jas, Noble Cheltenham Merediths

Busy Bees Hold July Meeting At Mrs Irwin Littles Home

The July Busy Bee meeting at Mrs. Irwin Little's home reports 24 quilt blocks, overseas mail thanks to Jettere Glenn Britton Nev Finney George Wallace and Karl Frank, and plans for an annual Brookville Hall auction. Members donate to Greek Moeller Fund and Red Cross and discuss quilting progress and future gatherings.

Irwin Little J. Frank Jettere Glenn Britton Nev. Finney George Wallace Karl Frank Greek Moeller Fund Red Cross Brookville Hall Ngain Mra. C. Davenport W. Kennedy Busy Bee Stand Robinson M. McConnell W. Dredge W. Job Atwood Uttle George Robinson Gov. Finney St. Joseph's Hospital Hamilton J. K. Budd Misa Elinore Heatley Barrie Midland Pearl Kennedy Milton Dorothy Massey Acton Thos. Kennedy W. E. Britton Toronto

Miss Normie Moakechnie Visits Toronto Crew

Ballinafad notes Miss Normie Moakechnie of Toronto visits week with Mr and Mrs Dan Mokkechnile. Mrs M Hollinger from the West visits sister Mrs A Wan. Willard and Mrs Sanderson of Taranto return to duties after furlough with Mrs Elma Langstreat and Frank. Miss Martha Isley of Guelph spends a day at home with Mr and Mrs Henry Isley. Mr Russell Taylor spends the weekend at Miss Rota Allan’s home.

Normie Moakechnie Tor ‘Onto Dan Mokkechnile M. Hollinger Ther Aister M. ‘Swindlehuret Toronto Ilac Willard Sre.Sanderson Taranto

Rockwood Notes Highlight Local Folks and Events

July Boys Own Mistalon Band meeting at Miss Janet Littles home with Gordon Harris in charge. Address by Miss Little on Temperance All Things followed by prayers and church services at Rockwood United Church and St John’s. Local trips, family news, and a traveling movie at Town Hall capped by aviation and military notes.

Misa Janet Little Gordon Harris Owas Wim.’ Anderson Acton Kenneth Elwin Kentnor Norman Lambert Mra Thos. G. Hutchinson David Lamerville Janet Little Temperancou Frank Meare Gorden Horriu Wra J. Edwards Milas Little Winitora David Somerville Toronto John. J. Richardson Vineland B. Richardson Milas Francies Richardson Everett Coates B.C FE. Coates Baby Coorge Laverty Elmer Malnprize Hallfax James Milne Camp Borden Lough The United Church C. L. Poole Moffat Schofield Oa.c Guelph W.mls St. John’s Church George Aitken Presbyterian Church Robert Henderson Simcoe Liegdunter Calnsville Murdo Munro Alex, Munro Hamilton Obrey Meadows F.caf St. Thomas Harvey Laverty Ernest Cerrie Newmarket Tony Mendel Jean A. McLean RSCN Halifax Qowald Meadows Fergus Rusala Hitler Bmn Cody Bill Cody

Sunday Visits Across Town Highlight Local Families

Everton and McCutcheon families visited relatives Sunday at Acton and home of their son and daughter in law. Residents from Wovanta Guelph London and Toronto gathered at various homes including the Kool Davis To vel elders Reed Hood Kidney Stewart Knight and others for social calls and family greetings.

Dahn ‘McQutcheon Acton Ini Law Pred McCutcheon Minecs Mary Kate Kool Robert Reed Robert Hood, Jr Rabi Mead Geo. Kidney Will Arthur Oqpringe Murray London Nira Albert Wilson Toronto Ted ‘Clifillan George ‘Gordon Cal Mra WA Hoad

Courtley Family News and Dental Corps Send Off

Miss Clara Leeson and guests enjoyed a Gray reunion in July at Anual Park. The Courtney brothers Willard and Maurice were posted to Dobert Nova Scotia to continue Dental Corps training. Their Toronto sendoff included a sunrise party hosted by Earl Green and a family luncheon with gifts and best wishes.

Clara Leeson Wim. ‘Carmichael Ben Moffitt George ‘Cox Cookaville Anual Qrien Wallace Gregson Myrah Crand W Valley Wes Union Hyde Pank Toranto Wm. Batlanting Loade Wasaga Beach Jeexe Rood John Reide Ester Plevery Elora Willard Maurice Courtney Wim. Courtney Balwood Wit Dobert N.S Dental Corps Toronto Earl Green Wm. Courtney Stanley Hawan Ufe

Death of Jus Mackie in Cobourg Truck Accident

Local notes report the death of Jus Mackie from injuries suffered in a two motor accident near Cobourg. Mackie, driver for Loblaw Co. of Brampton, died instantly when his truck slid into a ditch. He leaves a widow and three children, with parents and friends mourning the loss. Also updates from Terra Cotta mention harvest, illnesses, and community events including an Orange Celebration and a sudden death of Mrs. Edward Eason on the 10th Line.

Jus. Mackie Cobourg Mrr Mackie Loblaw Co Brampton Mie Vic Mra. J. Mackie Taronto Wn. Stringer Toronto Cordon Stringer Brenda Albert Damson Guelph General Hospital Charles McNally Clark Georgetown Hayward Orr Edward Eason 10Th Lime Robert John Greenwood Cemetery

Real Estate and Insurance Listings Highlight Local Homes

Numerous properties offered in Acton and surroundings with references to brick bungalows, frame houses, and double dwellings. Listings mention seven and five room layouts, built in baths, cellars, furnaces, copper piping, garages, and convenient locations near business districts and professional use. Immediate possession and attractive terms advertised.

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