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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 16, 1942

Page

4

Federation rally picnic draws large Nasga gawayen crowd

A big turnout attended the Federation of Agriculture rally picnic at Reowkville on Wednesday evening July 5. Mrs Paul Fisher and Miss Agnes McPhal organized the expenses while the event offered sports and ball caps to participants. Nearby, the Women’s Association garden party at Ebeneeer United Church drew local interest with an appealing program.

Federation of Agriculture Reowkville Paul Fisher Agnes McPhal Women's Association Ebeneeer United Church Lance Mra Wm Mo Wot Near Naxaagaweya Mary Moffat Ron Nasgagaweya

Local Social Notes From Fergus Area Gatherings

Fergus area residents share visiting hours with relatives and friends from Elora Norval Georgetown Brampton Milton and Orangeville. quilting gatherings and family holidays mark the week amid congratulations to three students on entrance examinations.

Jas’ Watson Fergus George Bolton Meo Jesse Reed John Piercey Elora Joan Hurd Moore Orangeville Norman Cameron Norval George Lestle Georgetown Sam McClure Brampton J.D. Mooney Cawthra HH. Matthews Allan Small J. Hurd Stan Coulson Milton Wm. Ballentine Women's Association George Watson Shaw Gregson Shelbourne Ed. Dearing Toronto Billy Bolton Rey Ballentine Marie Hayward

Neighbors Host Weekend Visits and Local Notes

Recent visitors include Mrs Davey and Mrs Donnelly of Toronto spending a weekend with Mrs Sohn Meredith Mrc and Mrs Le Seller of Toronto. Families at Le Padiven and Garnham households hosted guests from Toronto and Georgetown. The McCrae Taylor wedding in St Andrews Presbyterian is noted. Atty Miss Woolvens gave a reading at the stud books gathering. Miss Helen Sutherland and Mrs Campbell visited Georgetown. Mr Win Newton enjoys two weeks of holidays at home. Local illness reports mention Lattle Mangaret with pneumonia, but she has since recovered.

Davey Donnelly Torento Sohn Meredith Atrs le Seller Toronto Jenna Nickell Roy Ross Ronnie le Padiven Garnham N&irman ‘Brown Miss Jackson Shelbourne Harrys “Smethurst Hen Ted Morrow Wii Brister Tom Allan Georgetoen Norries Mra Bengon McCrae-Taylor St Andrew’s Newton

Georgetown factory craftsman Miss Alvancye Paper Mills

Readable fragments describe a Winnipeg flight schedule and visits by Mrs Elate Fey to Winnipeg to see her aunt and uncle. It mentions Mr Frat and two Henan in the city, Malian Airports, and LAC Stewart Machines recently graduating from MackDonall Bombing and Cannery School before two weeks leave in town with Mr and Mrs Ab Maclaren prior to duty at Rivers Manitoba Nerald.

Alvancye Paper Milla Ltd Ane Bath Elate Fey Winnipeg Frat Henan Wataa LAC. Stewart Machines MackDonall Maine Ab Maclaren Rivers Manitoba Nerald

Local notices and community reunions plus war news

Erin and W L Miggins lease a Church street residence from Toronto. About 140 McKinnon Thomson kinfolk gather at Chester Burt home for annual reunion. Alan McFee, RCAF overseas, is missing and a July 6 letter fuels hope of war prisoner. Wilmer Thompson estate auction yields over 1000 dollars with cows selling well. Roy Timoney as auctioneer.

W.L. Miggins Toronto Church Street Gonton Allison McKinnon Thomson Chester Burt John McFee Alan McFee RCAF Atlan Wilmer ‘Thompson Roytimaney

Busy Bees hold July meeting at Mrs Win Frank home

NASSAGAWEYA district notes the July Busy Bees gathering at Mrs Win Frank's residence with about 150 attendees. prizes awarded to eldest lady and a vocal solo performer listed, plus knitting for soldiers and donations of comforts. Next meeting planned at Mrs Bo Britton's.

Wing Frank George Ronalds Guelph Junction Win Frank Vern Cole Georgetown cEbeneser Church Joseph Frank Carl Frank Mitch

Toronto guest Miss Phailis Foreman attends gathering

Mrs Key Hindley fractures her wrist while chores. Mrs Wood, Mr Rae of Guelph, Mr Moseley at same home. Hamilton visitors Mr and Mrs Rennick and Marion with Mr Stewart. Ladies Monthly Meeting hosted by Miss Wood Jackson. Blanche McKinnon led minutes and songs. August meeting invitation extended.

Phailis Foreman Toronto Gordon Aitken Don Aitken Hamilton Xagne Key Hindley Tig Ham Mroo Robertaon Wood Moseles Belidasing George Rennick Marion Stewart and Furmals Mere Wood Javksen Ann Mer Bradon Blane DC Robertson Sunter A White

Wedding in Rockwood United Church Unites Henderson Laverty

A July wedding in Rockwood United Church united Helen Alison Henderson and Harvey Laverty with Rev Lawson officiating. Guests came from Toronto Milton Elora Galt Delhi Simcoe Guelph and more as the couple planned a Toronto residence after a reception at the bride's home.

Rockwood United Church Helen Alison Henderson Ant Fot Henderson Harvey Laverty Mrc Georgy Laverty PO Lawson Delhi Braun Lawsand Niuthen Margaret Henderson Mra Ao Elbat Milton Gladys Tanna Gream Jack Laverty Givens Points South Mis HD Laverty Wall Toronto Elora Galt Simcoe Guelph Lather Hanna Gladys Hanna The United Church Pearl Ham-ilton Doris Watson George Peal G.R. Rudd Gol Norman Lambert Peal Neil Lambert Quen Mission Hamilton George Cordon BE. Medthersen Tsohed Hetle Kenneth McPherson Miss Stephens Chie Vate George Clorden Puenic Frank Moore St John’s Chuarehoon Brooks Cote Colegetenmung Roh Laweson Lawson Fama Oswald Meadows Acthuy George Harrison Guelph G General Hospital Tag Lievd Diet Manning Pool Derra Bros Hamulton Wilma Green Mro Mes J Bell Dundas Ferry Ingram Af Duan

Everton Hosts Visitors for Weekend Gatherings

Sunday guests at the W T Hortop home included Grace and Charles Hortop and Mrs Robertson of Toronto, with relatives from Varin Mins and numerous friends. Others visiting or staying with local families included Mr and Mrs Clifford Simons and son Harry from Detroit, Mr and Mrs John Atton and Miss Jennie Vovell in Rockwood, and AC 2 Malcolm Melek from Toronto. A hospital note mentions Mrs Leaman Thompson improving at Guelph General Hospital.

W. T. Hortop Hortop Grace Charles Hortop So Btething Varin Helen Robertson Toronto Miro Mex Wal Robeeran Guelph Bowd Leaman Thompson Guelph General Eloxpital Clifford Simons Harry Detroit Ben Simons Trienda St Catharines Fusili Harvey Rougxtin Allansburg Estin Nay George Destin John Atton Jennie Vovell Fred Atton Rockwood Malcolm Melek Racaa WTS Matise

Memorial Wall drive underway in Oakville

A fund raising drive runs from July 15 to 31 to finance a new Memorial Wall in Oakville. Local soldier Oakville Tt JR. Black, now active service, is promoted Major as Britain supports the effort. Life long Oakville resident Amon William Dangan dies aged 77. Armor convoy visit marks induction of Rev Earl Bo Eddy as pastor at St John’s United Church.

Tt JR. Black Britain Amon Wiliam Dangan Oakville Mrec Benedict Duncan T. O.totten Hornby Hos. Covering Trafal- Bar DA. Facey Bronte St. John's United Church Earl Bo Eddy Record Star

Burlington council notes permit drop and school area debate

Six month building permit activity fell versus last year while assessments may rise again. Burlington officials discuss fire brigade attendance costs on Queen Elizabeth Way. A local resident was arrested for intoxication after a night of disorder. a constable placed him in cells after warnings. Nelson township trustees vote to petition for a unified school area and present it to Toronto's Education Department. The High School Board backs enforcing the Adolescent Act and compulsory high school attendance until age 16. A historic Brant Street frame building once linked to Phil Brooking was torn down after months of prior orders by the Fire Marshals Department.

East Flamboro Burlington Hind Nelson Township Mt Nemo Department of Education Toronto Brant Street Phil Brooking Onto Gazette

Jute Bag Salvage Urges National Action

The National Salvage Committee warns of jute bag shortages in Canada and calls for urgent reuse and conservation. Farmers, feed dealers, and second-hand bag traders are urged to repurpose bags for mills, while urban and rural homes stockpile for cultivation needs.

Rumah

Milton News Snapshot of Local Fires and Accidents

The Milton item reports incidents as a man named J. A. Ellett, an auctioneer, fell and injured his left hand and knee while unloading equipment. A fire destroyed garages owned by Robert McMullen and Thomas Berry, though McMullen’s car was saved. Firefighters saved about six cords of wood and one unburned vehicle.

Martin Street Ly van Clarridge Badger Prolemy John Shanks Pettaplace Man Hornby Mekett Chenggighat Howe Palidtte Wooster de Ehilip Wit Bickett Gal Hematreet Acton Hiram Tack J. A. Ellett An. T Robert McMullen Thomas Berry Miro McMullen Robert Cargill

Children's section opens at Grink camp in Norway

A children’s section has been opened at the Grink concentration camp in Norway. Children whose parents are confined in the camp are taken to the special section. Eastbourne, England reports air raid warning drills indicating dangers to people in the streets during raids.

Stockholm Grink Norway Campo Eastbourne England Ory

Notice to Creditors in the Katata of Alou and Arte

Public notice per court in Dalton County for creditors of Masulottalid, late of Acton village, and Alexion Moestemd, late of Arte village, with May 20 deadline. Claims must be presented to the administrator at Acton court. Public table scheduled in Dalton on May 8.

Katata Alou Wiuler Masulottalid Acton County of Dalton Danna Partlow Alexion Moestemd Arte Hopton

Dwellings for Sale in Wisconsin and Nearby Farms

Real estate listings advertise several dwellings for sale in Wisconsin with full amenities including brick bungalows, hardwood floors, baths and insulation. Also offered are improved farms in Chilton Peel and Wellington Counties. Insurance broker Wright offers coverage through Ald Hinds and Co. in Acton.

Chilton Peel Wellington Wright Insurance and Real Estate Broker Heginterod Cooper Bldg ACTON

Public Lavatories Closed During MCA Alterations

The YMCA board announces temporary closure of public lavatories at the MCA building while alterations are made. The facilities will reopen after improvements, expected to benefit the general public.

MCA

Antique Furniture Listing With Various Items For Sale

A listing describes numerous items offered in good condition with potential restoration. Included are a table Morris chair Rocher chairs a sofa a hammock a bed and mattress and other furnishings plus miscellaneous household goods and floor options. Prices are not set. fair offers considered.

Morris

FARM FOR SALE AND FARM SUPPLIES ADVERTISEMENT

Multiple classified lines offer a 40 acre farm for sale at Crewsona Corners and various farm supplies. Items include a hot saddle and gear, a hay fork missing, two and three week old chicks for sale, day old chicks, breeds like Barred Rocks and White Leghorn, and a Jersey White Giants sale. Locations include Acton Fergus Ontario Guelph and Stratford.

Crewsona Corners Frank "Toit Acton Katie Pnd Cockeres Hay Barred Rocks White Rock Laight Sussex New Thompstore Jerery Stok Giants White Giants Fergus Ontario

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