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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 18, 1946

Page

4

Oakville Druggists Honor Longtime Member at Parade

Oakville druggists presented Mr. John K. Hyers with a credential and letter of esteem for reaching fifty years as a pharmacist. Two hundred veterans of Esane 38 Canadian Legion and four bands paraded from Jeetan Hall to George's Square for the annual service after a Friday evening ceremony.

Ekvilia Torulicket Armour Heights Frank Neave Aavidsat Korntall Leather Company Ilenelity General Hospital Hones Jlo Qakvills John K. Hyers Credio Ffty Veterans of Esane Canadian Legion

Nassagaweya Community Notes and Events

Mr R B Davey of Toronto preacher at Ebeneser United Church last Sunday. Nassagaweya Women's Institute hosts monthly meeting at Mrs John Mobert eon residence this Wednesday. No service at Ebeneser United Church west Sunday. Mr and Mrs Heg Wilson of Acton visited at Knatchbull last Sunday. Miss Mary Moffat of London visited Nas magaweya week. Fall wheat harvest expected this weekend. crop reported good in the district.

R B. Davey Toronto Ontario Temperance Federation Abeneser United Church Nassagaweya Women's Institute John Moberteon Ebeneser United Church West Heg. Wilson Acton Knatchbull Mary Moffat London Nasmagaweya

Local Visits and Family Notes From Cedarvale

Cedarvale residents list guests and returns from travels including Robert Harpe arriving home from oversea, Mr. and Mrs. S Moffat of Kalamazoo Michigan visiting Ed Smith, Thomas Birney family from Copper Cliff calling on A Griffin, Dorothy and Adeline Cunningham visiting Wm Cunningham, Adeline staying for the summer. Sympathy extended to Mrs. F E Widdin in bereavement. Jack Ferguson underwent appendicitis operation in Guelph and seeks speedy recovery.

Robert Harpe Overmean Wr. Cunningham Saskatchewan Mra. S Moffat Kalamazoo Mich Mra Ed. Smith Thomas Birney Copper Cllf A. Griffin Dorothy Adeline Cunningham Acton Wm. Cunningham Adeline FE. Widdin Jack Ferguson Guelph

Community notes from Moffat and Meaford headlines

The column reports residents on holidays at Washago Beach and Sunnyside Beach. It notes Del Moffat in charge of the village store, and Meaford resident George Poole visiting relatives while working in Toronto. Also mentions Women's Institute war brides welcome blankets, golden wedding at Brookville Hall, gold wedding celebration, local talent program, and car theft recovery near Guelph.

R. S. Elsley Washago Beach del Moffat W. A. Fraser Catharine Sunnyside Beach Meaford George Poole Workmen's Compensation Office Toronto Clarence Dredge Dorothy Mra Roy McGilvray Guelph Women's Institute May Baynton Brookville Hall William Frank T. C. Amos Sandy Buchanan Glen Elliott J. A. MacNeil Maritimes C. L. Poole R. S. Eisley Puslinch

Limehouse W. Mob Meeting and Local Visitors Share News

The Limehouse W. M. S. held a program with prayers and readings including Whisk of Africa and A Visit to Leguan. Visitors over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler and daughters of Voranto, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Mobawn of Guelph.

Tust Mire Fe Mitlev Mre Mre Iilerby Africa Mr. Renton Leguan Dickson Milltonary Nirandon Man Ontario Inez Noott Helen Shelburne Shirley Wright Mra Kay Powell Limehouse Georgetown Moe Hand Philadelphia Hobt Storey Toronto Mra Milla Calvin Clark Spitzer Hrealau Harold Scratch Wasaga Beach Newton Slater Miss Ivens Mra Gale Mears Goran Grieg Mra Hylans Mra C. A Foster Milas Reamabottom

Campbellville notes and Sunday School picnic report

A.C McPhee hosted the Grace Mission Band with Norma Brown presiding. Diane Mitchell read scripture while Gertrude Campbell led opening prayer. Marilyn Moore thanked speakers as the group closed with prayer. Sunday School picnic at Barber's Beach drew about 85 from St David's Church with races and water activities.

A.C McPhee Grace Mision Norma Brown Waas Diane Mitchell Gertrude Campbell Marina Hood Onice Ann Parker Ella Lynn Nyango Marilyn Moore Catharine McPhedran Montreal Morse F. E. Ellis Woostork George Harris David ‘ Hubbert Kathleen Rita Hubbert Frank Wheellhan Dundas Driving Park

July social and family visits noted in local column

The community reports July greetings and visitors including Margaret Muulith in Oldwere with Moe Ifvole and Mabel Blanty. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Binond Hnow on a newborn son. A large crowd gathered Friday for Lloyd McPaery wedding and reception with speeches and gifts. Reports of weekend visits from Hillent McCallum, Jone Oakes, and others, plus local race attendance in Acton.

End Binond Hnow Musial Matt Lloyd McPaery Arvhis Malman Wilhdalr Stan Leolich Idlloyd Marshall Fog Shostepee Mr. Menery Jean Hindair Garnet Hindals J. DB. Kirkwort Irant Wright Alao Mr. Hillent McCallum Toronto Moenry Hille Mies Jone Oakes Reighton Richard Shartmi

Local church groups host meetings and services in Rockwood

The Presbyterian W A S hosted a joint meeting with the Misdonary Societies from United and John s Churches with Mr Orlando Jolliffe as guest speaker on China mission work. Rev C L Poole conducted services at United Church. Gordon Geiger to fill ministerial duties. Holy Communion at St John s with the rector. Lord s Supper at Presbyterian Church. Sacred Heart Church saw fourteen youths confirmed during Bishop Nyans visit. Community notices include marriages, travels, hospital recoveries, home moves, and visits among local families and neighbors.

Senate Presbyterian Church United Church and John's Church Uheer Gueale Orlando Jolliffe China Co. L. Poole Moffatt United Church Gordon Geiger Me AK Thomas Aon Linyd Stone Church St John’s Church F. Williamson Sacred Heart Church Nyan Oustic Church James McNabb Margaret Lasby George H. Pearen F. Hosking Niagara Falls Fred Maw Xon Charles Cecil Harrison Vancouver B.cora Elmer Smith Babe Elwood Bolton Guelph General Hospital Arthur Engleby Stout Guelph Clements Cole

Holiday Week Promotes July to August Printing Schedule

An annual holiday period runs July 17 to August 1 with a later day added. The office will close during the break and reopens after. Advertisers and correspondents are urged to place orders early to ensure printing is completed.

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Local Notes From Disyton And Surrounds

Mr Austin McCulched visits for a few days in Disyton while Mids Anns Heamish stays with her grandmother Mrs A Heamlat in Ite bwood Fitemts. Jaci Vergusa’s passing is regretted. he was treated at the tiuelph General Hospital and is progressing favorably. Various locals, including Mr and Mrs George Grundy, attended Dun alk celebrations. Ladies Aid met with Mrs F. Eisher hosting. Visitors included Mrs Campbell of Buffalo, N Z, and families from Caledon, Guelph Township, Ponsonby, Erin, Coed phy De, and Kitchener healthfulness.

Austin McCulched Heamish Jaci Vergusaon Tiuelph Generel Heepilal Guelph Severmtey Afernoon End George Grundy Fred Minck Dunalk Ladies Aid Campbell Tuffalo N. Z Errett Ada Currie C. Stewart Jack Him Herold McEachern Caledon Miura Marjorie Hazel Chester Cheater Heapeler Gordon Aitken Ney AO. W Mra Foreman Ponsonby Arnold Sunter Gail Dianne Erin Apent Mra Sunter Arleene Fisher den Dickteson Mra Whaley Kitchener Tom Anderaen Mary Cooke

Hat dispute ends with return after costly claim

An amiable man refused a request to retrieve a hat from a river, leading to a complaint and significant monetary demand. The episode shows tensions over personal property and compensation.

Notice to Creditors for the Estate of Actas

Notice to creditors of the estate of Actas deceased. Claims must be filed by the tenth day of August 1441. after that date the estate will be distributed. Executors listed: Chase Leonard Kimk, Ivan Muhay Kimk. Ontario Leatherland Actun.

Wy Sua Chase Leonard Kimk Npm Ivan Muhiay Kinmk Nih Leatherland Actun Ontario

Estate of Matthew Johnson heirs sought in Halton County

In the matter of the estate of Matthew Johnson late of Nasageweya Township Halton County deceased the undersigned solicitor is notified that all persons with claims must send them by August 12 1946 or the estate will be distributed without regard to them. George B Elliott solicitor Millan Ontario July 1946

Matthew Joh Nasageweya Halton Karmer Hreslau Durham J. A. Randall B. Brubacher

Wanted Woman for part time work and lodging

Advertisement fragment offers part time work with flexible hours. Mentions pleasant, healthy, profitable conditions and accommodation with or without breakfast. Includes a call to apply at a place with family names and scattered garbled details about rooms kitchen range and furniture for sale.

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