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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

13

Reverend Daniels Speaks on Temperance Reform in Dundalk

The Rev W S Daniels of Hamilton, a representative of the Ontario Temperance Federation, preached at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday on temperance reform and education. The Heather Mission Band led a services and the WMS will host next Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Nightingale and family of Knatchbull visited Dundalk relatives. Weekend rain damaged fall wheat and spring grain crops in the Cries district but benefited root crops with needed moisture.

W. S. Daniels Hamilton Ontaro Temperance Federation Ebenezer United Church Heather Mission Band WMS Ebenezer Church George Nightingale Knatchbull Dundalk

Orton servicemen return from overseas and furloughs noted

A series of local notices describe Orton servicemen returning from overseas tours and on furlough. Lancelot Hatlentine and Sat Elgin Brown are mentioned with recent discharges or medical clearances in Canada and England. Tommy Boyce visits Detroit, others attend Hillaburg celebration, and locals visit relatives across Ontario and abroad.

Tleut Lancelot Hatlentine RCAF Overscan England Toronto Orton Chap Sat Elgin Brown Elgin India Africa Ceylon Egypt Hela Tommy Boyce Detroit Marvey Hillaburg Henry Graham Zurich Joe Cook Stratford Norman Curtis Wallace Gregson Mra Koc Neville Kergue Meikiejotin Roy Ballentine Fergus Hospital Arnott Wilson Coume Guelph

Nassagaweya Quilting Club Hosts Home Event

The Ruay Rees Club quilted at Mrs C E Davenport's home last Wednesday. A Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church garden party drew a cold but large crowd with a strong program by the Women's Institute. Local notices report hospital stay for Mrs Robertson Anderson in Guelph. A storm caused light shocks and a cattle denat near Mr Wiltread Kennedy. Heavy rain persisted through Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Cole of Guelph holidayed with Mr and Mrs C E Davenport's family. A Marion Coxet wedding reception at Brookville Hall featured old time dances, gifts of kitchenware, and singing. Music by Mr J J Henderson and Elmer Blacklock followed lunch. Mary Blacklock sang. visits noted from Mrs Dayton and Mr Bruce Patterson guests.

Ruay Rees Club C .E. Davenport Women's Institute Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Robertson Anderson Guelph Hospital Wiltread Kennedy Kibet Vernon Cole Guelph J. J. Kennedy Marten Charlie Phyllis Robertzon Tom Kennedy Delbert Henderson Marion J. J Henderson Elmer Blacklock Bryce Johnstone Hessie Mary Blacklock Will Blacklock Dayton Little Britain Alexander—Frank Bruce Patterson Stan, Robinson

Limehouse Ladies Host WOMOS Meeting Review

Miss Winnifred Ivenes attended the July WOMOS gathering at Mr E Miller’s Limehouse home to review The Robe by Floyd Douglas, noting six teens present and the word rain. Leonard Self of Norvat joined at Limehouse on Sunday. weather kept the congregation small. Five Limehouse ladies joined Exquesing WoT at Mrs De Veres on Tuesday with Mr J Ellerby as guest speaker on cooperative ownership. Vena and Mr and Mrs Noble visited Mr and Mrs Foster at Daden last week. Mildred Reamsbottom of Toronto is spending holidays with Mr and Mrs A Poaster. Mrs Wilfred Viarding injured her arm and shoulder unloading hay and is recovering at home after a brief hospital stay.

Winnifred Ivenes WOMOS E Miller Ihe Robe Floyd ”. Douglas Leonard Self Norvat Limehouse Mra de Veres J Ellerby Con Vena Aud Mire Noble Mire Foster Daden Mildred Reamsbottom Toronto Hoaplital

Militon airmen returns from war Service in Europe noted

L/Cpl Ct Robo Dawson arrived back in Milton on Monday July 2 after serving with the Canadian Army in Italy Belgium Holland and Germany. He visited sister Mira Coulson of Milton Wood Hall Oakville and recently sold his Holstein herd of 40 head for 2415 dollars, the highest dispersal average in Canada. A kitchen shower for Miss Huth Butchinsen occurred June 5 at Mrs FE Yarrop’s home with guests and a luncheon. Robert Merritt of Milton was named manager of Dominion Woollens at Peterborough, after fifteen years in Milton.

Tvo L/Cpl Ct Robo Dawson Milton Elete Tateo D. Dawson Italy Belgium Holland Germany Mir Mira Geo Coulson Milton WoOd Hall Oakville Canada Mra FE Yarrop Huth Butchinsen Mesdames Q Goodehilda EO Harrop EL Jenning Robert Merritt Victor Merritt Dominion Woollena Peterborough Merrett

Erin Mas Wan Community Meeting At Judy Jolat

The Judy Jolat meeting of Fain United Church W. MOS at WA drew about twenty night ladies for a pleasant afternoon. Most cottages and cabins in Stanley Park were occupied during a July 1 gathering. Residents discuss Erin Prank McCullough and Concession 16 Erin Township, noting W. Stewart Meek of Toronto plans property improvements to transform the riverfront area.

Mas Wan Citatiam Graham Judy Jolat Fain United Church W. Mos Stanley Park Toronto Erin McCullough Qld W. Stewart Meek Meek

Weekend visitors and local social notes in Guelph area

Mrs Jean FlaU Torcrite paid weekend calls with Mee Harvey Jestin. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs V0 Me Cutcheon, Mrs Walker and Blanche. Numerous local residents and families visited relatives, joined gatherings, or moved homes, with engagements at Acton, Maraville, Vern St. Guelph, and Carman Manitoba noted.

Jean Flau Harvey Jestin Mro Walker Blanche Kinnie Packer Charile Acton Dtlanche Walker Amt Len Cua Mra Shepherdson Hen Strens Mra Gar Kitchener Annd Fred Murray Ciuciph Co Ead Donne Weston Jof Blerton Arias Loughrin Maraville Fred Wythe KO Wythe Dampiers Ma Alore Marnville Eva Dealin Muriel Bentiam Lois Black HE Sunfer North Mer Ata Leaman Thompson Rod Thompson Vern St. Guelph W Peavey Percy Deavey Acton Will West Bert Palframan Cuetot Road W. B. Hor Top

Georgetown Hosts South American Visitors at Smith & Stone Plant

A June visit by Mir Die lalama and Mr. Slenge from Peru and Messe Oscar Gomes and others from Bogota to the Smith Stone plant in Georgetown included tours of oil burner and lubricant installations. The town supports a Hospital for Stock Children fund drive under the local Tub Company. Major Henry Shepherd received the Heritage Empire medal at a Queen's Park ceremony as Governor Albert Matthews presented it.

Smith & Stone South America Mir Dielalama Mr. Slenge Vale Georgetown Ois Wunding Fund Hospital Cseargetown Slenry Shepheed Heriti

Ve Haney and crew aid Berry Creek harvest drive

A large force staged from the Piaser Valley to assist in gathering the berry crop. Hundreds of men and units are coordinating efforts to speed harvest and support local producers.

Haney Wossen Piaser

General loosens frontiers policy cited by War Office

A garbled report references Gen Sir George and a British policy shift on the Afetean Frontier. It mentions nerve health, declassification from Canada, and a note about venereal disease and dehydration figures, but many details are unclear.

George Cua Wtant Koya Afetean Purce

Community Notes Highlight Local Weddings And Church Services

Wet weather affected Sunday services at United Church with Wm Pett of Hamilton and Penfold of Guelph leading the Gueens sisters bloc. Jlonn Milton of Guelph conducted Presbyterian services as St Pauls congregation enjoyed a duet from visiting musicians. Rev FE A Parker returned to St Johns after vacation. Weddings celebrated include Frank Alexander Ritchey and Dolly Richardson in Vancouver and Roy Laverty with Funtee Stiltman of Tedford Middlesex. Stewart S Roves vacationed at Midland. Hille Milne returned to Camp Borden. Local visits included George Adanson of Taranto Mason and Fred Meadows family from Windsor. Highway resurfacing active near CN Station yards. Hopes for Miksa Vera Thatcher’s recovery after accident at CPR crossing. Charles Cook involved in a Malin Street collision. Ontario Provincial Police investigated Sunday night. Rack-A-Long Women’s Institute concert benefited Toronto Children’s Hospital. Norman Guild of Toronto visiting town.

United Church Wm. Pett Hamilton Penfold Guelph Frank Alexander Ritchey Dolly Richardson Vancouver Roy Laverty Funtee HW Stiltman Tedford Middlessex England Earl Montgomery Cove Helen Powers Stewart S Roves Midland Douglas Patterson Hille Milne Camp Borden George Adanson Taranto Mason Fred Meadows Windsor Aval Fred McArthur Highway Department C.nr Miksa Vera Thatcher Gaeciph Guelth General Hospital Malin Street Charles Cook Ontario Rack-A-Long “Women's Institute No. 8 ‘School Ick Chidren Toronto Rand Norman Guild Torlonto

Campbellville Softball Tournament Ends With Kilbride First

A large Campbellville crowd saw two games where Campbellville beat Carlisle 13 to 4 and Kilbride topped Mountaberg 10 to 5. Kilbride then defeated Campbellville 10 to 3 to claim first prize of 1000 dollars. Campbellville received a ball and bat as second prize. The event featured a supper booth by the Women’s Institute and a Bennetts Orchestra dance.

Campbellville Carlisle Kilbride Mountaberg Women's Institute Bennetts Orchestra Mrs. Kingsbury Crawford Mahon Lynn Elizabeth Mifred Baynton Berthany Holland Alex. Mishak Leslie Law Flamsboro Centre Ales. Mishak Gunner Vincent Mishak Siseral Law England Mary Teresa Hunter Hamiltor Ariel Dianne Mitchell Marilyn Noble Hert Elstey Grace Mission Band Anna Audrey Hurren Leane Joyce Marina Hood Diane Mitchell Hurren Mra. Menzies Mra. J. Burdon Mra. R. Hunter Toronto Mra L. Ravin Kingston

Notice to Creditors In the Matter of the Fatata of HTRTUA HMAREUIPT

In the Matter of the Fatata of HTRTUA HMAREUIPT late of Arton village Haltom County. Notice to creditors to present claims against the estate by a designated deadline under the order of the Secretary.

James Mille Artan Hallen Diereaand Acton Malton Leatherland Arton Margaret May Sme-Arthur Frederick eCute Theoun Haltom Dacwaard Ertha Harriet Spright Halton Sauhiestur Fern Brown Alesander Thurtell Brown

Acton council plans water main upgrades and special assessments

Acton council announces construction of water line extensions on Main Scene Queen and Alice streets with frontage charges 125 per foot and annual installments. It also outlines a new concrete water reservoir at the town water supply and an Ontario Municipal Board review with a 21 day objection window after first publication.

Corporation Acton Anneal Main Street Scene Street Queen Street Alice Street Reah Ontario Municipal Board Ey Sa F. Leatherland

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