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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1945

Page

4

Temperance sermon and church events noted in Nassagaweya

The Rev W S Daniels DD of Hamilton represented the Ontario Temperance Federation at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday delivering a forceful address on temperance reform and education. The Heather Mission Band led a well received service. The WMS will lead worship next Sunday. Mr and Mrs George Nightingale and family visited relatives in Dundalk last Sunday. Heavy rain and wind damaged some crops, but root crops benefited from the moisture.

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

Orton service men return and local visits noted

Orton servicemen report return from overseas tours with posts in England India Africa Ceylon and Egypt. Elgin Brown on furlough from India and Africa visits Toronto on discharge pending a return. Local social notes include visits by Mr Tommy Boyce Mrs Henry Graham and others with Orange Hall celebrations and hospital recoveries.

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

Nassagaweya Community Hears Garden Program News

The Nassagaweya S and No. 7 S and No. 7 The Ruay Rees Club knitted a quilt at Mrs C E Davenport home last Wednesday. A Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church garden party last Tuesday drew a large crowd despite cold weather and featured a solid program. Friends express sympathy for Mrs Robertson Anderson hospitalized in Guelph. An electee storm rumbled by Friday with minor shocks. heavy rain fell Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Cole of Guelph visited at Davenport’s home. A wedding reception for Marion Coyet and Charles Hather Nee Marion Coyet was held at Brookville Hall Friday with music and gifts. Li'l Mary Blacklock sang. Mrs Dayton of Little Britain visited. Bruce Patterson and family visited Stan Robinsons.

Ruay Rees Club C .E. Davenport Women's Institute Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Robertson Anderson Wessin Guelph Hospital Wilfred Kennedy Vernon Cole Guelph C. E. Davenport Charles Hather Marion Coyet Brookville Hall Jim Simpson Hryrdecte Aspetelock J. J. Kennedy Marton Charlie Phyllis Robertson Tom Kennedy Delbert Henderson Marion J. J Henderson Elmer Blacklock Bryce Johnstone Hessie LiUe Mary Blacklock Will Blacklock Dayton Little Britain Alexander—Beank Bruce Patterson Stan Robinson United Church Wm. Pett Hamilton Penfold Gibons John Milton Presbyterian Church St Paul's Church FE. A. Parker St. John’s Church Midland Douglas Patterson Hille Milne Camp Borden George Adanson Taranto Mason 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 Lik c Chldren Toronto Norman Guild Torlonto

Limehouse Notes and Local Meetings Across July

Miss Winnifred Keens attended the WOMOS meeting at Mr E Millers and reviewed Me Robe by Floyd Douglas. Sixteen ladies were present despite weather. Limehouse reports other gatherings with guest speakers and local visits including Mrs Foster and Mr Jo Ellerby. Mrs Wilfred Yarding injured her arm unloading hay, recovering at home after hospital care.

Winnifred Keens WOMOS E Miller Floyd ” Douglas Kev Leonant Self Norval Limehouse Mia de Veres Jo Ellerby Con Vena Aund Mire Noble Mra Foster Caden Mildred Reamsbottom Torronto Wilfred Yarding Hoaplital

Miltons Honor Guard Returns and Local Event Notes

L/Cpl Ct Dawson arrived back in Milton on Monday July 2 after service in Italy Belgium Holland and Germany. A Holstein herd sale near Milton fetched 20415 dollars the top average for the region. A kitchen shower for Miss Huth Putchinsen was held June 16 at the Yarrop home with gifts and a luncheon. Mr Robert Merritt of Milton, formerly superintendent, now manages Dominion Woolen at Peterborough after fifteen years away.

Vegetara L/Cpl Ct Robo Dawson Milton Elete Tateo T Canada Mia FE Yarrop Huth Putchinsen Mesdames Quodehilda ED Harrop EL Jenning Robert Merritt

Campbellville Softball Showdown Ends With Kilbride Victory

A large crowd watched Campbellville topple Carlisle 13 4 in game one while Kilbride beat Mountaberg 10 3. Kilbride then defeated Campbellville 10 3 to win first prize of 1000 with Campbellville taking second prize. The event featured a supper by the Womens Institute and a Bennetts Orchestra dance led by Mrs Kingsbury.

Campbellville Carlisle Kilbride Mountaberg Women's Institute Bennetts Orchestra Kingsbury Crawford Mahon Lynn Elizabeth Mifred Baynton Berthany Holland Wets Alex. Mishak Leslie Law Flamesboro Centre Gunner Vincent Mishak Siseral-Law England Mary Teresa Hunter Hamiltons Ntsutt Ariel Dianne Mitchell Marilyn Noble Hert Elstey Grace Mission Band Mra. Menzies Mra. J. Burdon Mra. R. Hunter Toronto Mra L. Ravin Kingston

Erin Mas Win at United Church meeting near Stanley Park

A July 1 meeting at Faith United Church drew about twenty ladies and all but two cottages in Stanley Park, with many summer visitors from Toronto. Attendees discussed residents becoming Erin residents, mention of Jot 13 West Concession 16 Erin Township, and W Stewart Meek of Toronto planning property improvements near a river bank described as a deadly spot.

Mas Citatiam Graham Capeneat United Church Stanley Park Toronto Steinaty Erin McCullough W. Stewart Meek Meek

Local Social Roundup Highlights Weekend Visits

Mrs Jean FlaU of Torcrite vacationed over the weekend with Miss Harvey Jestin. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs V0 Me Cutcheon with Mise Walker and Hianche, plus Mr and Mrs Bernie Packer and Chartlie Acton. Several families and couples appear visiting friends in Acton, Guelph, and Carman Manitoba, with engagements at Young People meetings and house purchases noted.

Jean Flau Torcrite Mee Harvey Jestin Mro Mie Cutcheon Mise Walker Hianche Rirnie Packer Chartlie Acton Hilanche Walker Sony Amt Mire UR Slane Lio Trolt Mtore Elmer Stateton Toronto Mroo Mo Ferner Len Cua Gurtuh Mra Shep Therdson Hen Stnoon Gar Mra Kitchener Fred Murray Ciueiph Tead Son Donne Weston

Weathered Sunday church services and local notices

Wet weather affected church services at United Church and nearby congregations with ministers from Hamilton and Guelph. Several town residents, weddings, travel plans, and recoveries from accidents are noted along with highway resurfacing near the CNR yard. A sacred concert raised funds for Toronto's children’s hospital and visitors from Toronto stayed for a week.

Georgetown Visitors From South America Visit Smith Stone Plant

A June visit to the Smith Stone plant featured Mir Die lalama and Mr Slenge from Vale Peru and Messe Oscar Gomes Neibe and Mr Fanle from Bengota Colombia with Mr Sebofield of the Om Cane company. They sought information on burners and lubricants and toured installations as Georgetown supports the Hospital for Stock Children appeal. In Queen's Park the ceremony honored Major Henry Shepherd with the imperial decoration, as Lt Governor Albert Mathhews presented the medal to Shepherd.

Smith & Stone South America Mir Dielalama Mr. Slenge Vale Peru Messe Oscar Gomes Neibe Fanle Bengota Colombia Sebofield Canada Smith @ Stone Seorgetown Ois Maiching Fund Hospital For Ilenry Shepheed Queen's Fark Tih Ldeut Tovernor Albert Mathews Shepherds Chest

Ve Haney and Ho Coc Help Harvest Benny Crepe in Praswer Valley

In the Praswer Valley, Ve Haney and Ho Coc join local workers to harvest the Benny Crepe crop. The effort aims to boost yields and support regional food supplies amid a challenging season.

Haney HO Coc Praswer

General George Eufard Recalled to Imperial Service

General George Eufard, once military secretary to the state, is said to be recalled from Canada by the British Ministry of War. The report notes his involvement in frontier defense and a probable dehydration of a medical or chemical nature, with moisture content under 44 percent.

Canada

Notice to Creditors and Other Claimants

Notice to creditors and others interested in the estate of Hata Hareuipt Spigeit late of Arten village Haltom County. Court actions and deadlines stated for filing claims and proving debts under the administration of the orphan’s court. An administrator will administer the estate according to law and provide further notice as required.

HATHA Arten Haltom Daewaard

Acton council plans water line extensions and board review

The Corporation of the Village of Acton announces a plan to extend water mains along Main Scene Queen and Alice Streets with frontage assessments on abutting lands. A concrete water reservoir will be built adjacent to the Towt water supply at an estimated cost of 2000 plus. The annual frontage assessment is set and the Ontario Municipal Board will consider approval after the first publication with owners allowed to object within 21 days. Clerk C F Leatherland dated July 18.

Acton Main Street Scene Street Queen Street Corporation Ontario Municipal Board Leatherland

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