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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 21, 1949

Page

4

Obituary and community notes from Nassagaweya events

The note records the death of Mrs Jo Thom of Gahawe in her nineties with survivors including husband Thos Kennedy two sons and a daughter and lists siblings and relatives. Funeral held out Ostawa with interment there. Busy Bees July meeting at Mrs Wm Tuck with strong attendance and planning for Nassaganaweya Centennial parade entries. Nearby items mention deaths, church and community activities, and local social updates plus raspberry crops and cattle grazing remarks.

Thos Kennedy Aleve Stewart Charlie Ostawa O Beas Mre Wm Tuck Mra Davenport Gred Gheer Nasauyawers JJ Kennedy J. J. Kennedy Mim Tinlow D Vlenderson Ales Wringle Fevelys Owas Serwat Peter McLean Stan Robinson Stephen Coxe Nacapaweyva Byrit Blett Natagaweya Centennial Kenney Busy Bees Nacangawern J of Kennedy Marie Wo McPhalil Mra Graham Caledon East Mra Robinson Are

Community Socials and Local Visits Highlight Week

The report lists meetings at Mrs Kirkpatrick and UStexw Appleyard homes with Scripture readings and prayers. It notes plans for a birthday dinner and autumn bazaar, plus numerous visits and holidays among local residents, including families from Aurora, Glen Williams, Midland, Picton, and Hamilton.

Mra Roughby Woms Kirkpatrick Mra Kirkpatrick Gisby Miss Ivens Dorothy Kathleen Kirkpatrick Kay Norton Wooa Ustexw Appleyard Misa Ivens Mra Patterson Mors Wright Mins Mille Gale Aurora Lilian Askin Glen Willams Eldin Askin Hornby Bob Lane Midland Bob Coulter Childen Picton Ruth Flora MclTanac Curtle Mias Darts Mitchell Hamilton Chas Jones Gloria Woodbridge Lorne Gould Lorna The

Big Preparations As Centennial Time Grows Nearer

Nassagaweyva Centennial preparations accelerate with a new cement platform at Brookville Hall and a full program. The three day event features displays entertainment and old friends with Friday dance and Saturday crowds expected. Visitors arrive from distant regions including John Wallace family in Unity Saskatchewan and Wm McGibbon party in British Columbia to join the Nassagaweya welcome.

Brookville Hall Nassakaweya John Wallace Unity Saskatchewan George Wallace Guelph Graxsey Plains British Columbia

Rockwood Notes From St John and Town Visit

Rockwood community news from St John’s service to local visits. Fergus residents Mr and Mrs Stephens attended church, Miss Mary Jgliffe in China may return. Local residents travel for building and vacations, Holland Mamahaw visits Detroit, Fire Department practice noted, Jowph Murphy family moved, Cruikd siblings build a hen house for a Toronto party, Tytra Company employees active in Jones Street area.

C Stephens Fergus St John's Church Welhoo Guelph Mary Jgliffe China Catherine Pat Loma Linfoot Oamt Lome Linfoot Focal Fire Department Mra Jowph Murphy Messie Kenneth Clintan Cruikd Harris Street Toronto Tyatra Com Toisston Jones Matin Street Tyre Rockwood

Peru Feels Winter and Summer Simultaneously

A peculiar climate report notes that Peru experiences opposite seasons in different regions with winter in the mountains while the coast enjoys summer conditions. The phenomenon highlights distinct regional weather patterns within the country.

Peru

Conservative strength left in doubt after party rift

The article analyzes the Conservative party’s standing amid internal divisions and public questions. It notes key figures and policy positions, highlighting how recent events challenge the party’s ability to unite supporters and appeal beyond its core base.

WACK TO NORMAL After wartime era strains ease in industry

The article describes postwar production shifts and lingering shortages as factories return to peacetime pace. It notes continued high output despite slower movement and imports, with references to labor and policy figures shaping the shift. Readers see recovery pressures and ongoing economic adjustments into peacetime.

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FQUAL To ALE El San Angeles Callas vebenest

The item compares underground street miles to surface miles, referencing FQUAL and El San Angeles with a note on Callas. It presents a speculative metric against Wanmapeys miles of streets. No clear event or person outcome is stated.

San Angeles Callas Wanmapeys

Campbellville Community Notes And Society Items

A long damaged clipping recounts events in Campbellville with family names and local church and social society notices. It describes gatherings, speeches, prizes, and attendees from Alfred Maynton to Mrs Ethel Chapman, plus references to the St Dads Church Missionary Society and Ladies Auxiliary activities.

Dean McTaseb Terente Walled Town Parker Man Wow Dau Mesa Mary Afra Stevens Ancaster Yale Dads Moore Cannes Ethel Chapenan Mint Cordon Mapai Tosh Tradt Martin Ens Inglis Ubanks Cheseta Oleae

Three Charged on Liquor Violations Magistrate's Court

In Benson's Service Station June 24 Edward Lagnan and Charles Sheppard faced liquor violation charges. Lagnan was fined $10 and costs. Sheppard, $10 and costs. Cor poral Mason testified about liquor found outside the station. Kerr in Esquesing Township July 6 was fined $10 and costs for liquor in a car. careless driving charge was withdrawn.

Benson Edward Lagnan Wegal Place Charles Sheppard Brovine Ray Mason Penson Fdward Logan Esquesing Kenneth Kerr Mason Acton Tme Kerr

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