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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 25, 1940

Page

3

Bronte Cub Pack Camp At Local Farm In Two Day Run

The Bronte Cub Pack held a two day camp fire at Humphrey Browne’s farm near Milton Ohtarles Allen, a longtime resident, who is recovering from illness. Special Constable William Robb appointed to fill the vacancy left by A J Oliver’s transfer to Toronto. Jimmie Johnson, injured in a motorcycle crash with a broken leg and other hurts, can move about again with the aid of crutches.

Bronte Humphrey Browne Milton Ohtarles Allen King Street Mr.Allen Wm. Robb A. J. Oliver Toronto Jimmie Johnson Cratches

OSPRINGE Parish Service Time Corrected

Correction notes the Presbyterian Church service starts at 10 00 o'clock on Sunday not 11 00 as previously stated. Also lists local visits and holidays of residents including Phyllis Robertson and Helen McLaughlin with families and a new car purchase by R McCutcheon.

Atarta Phyllis Robertson Acton George Young Townline Leslie Webb Roy Dan Winter Danny Thomas Appleyard Silver Creek Helen McLaughlin Toronto Blanche McKinnon D. G. Robertson Douglas Kenneth Norman Robertson McCutcheon

Camp Brebeuf Opens In Rockwood With Ceremony

A new Catholic camp for boys and girls, Camp Brebeuf, opened in Rockwood with Monsignor Cassidy Bishop Ryan and several clergy attending the dedication. About 87 boys from surrounding districts attended, followed by girls, with sessions scheduled from August 1 to 16. The day included the camp flag blessing. Local parishioners and families visited, and community notes mention various residents and local events.

G. L. Cassidy St. Patrick’s Church Hamilton J. F. Ryan D.D P. L. O’brien Guelph F. P. Kehoe

Nassagaweya Sunday School Picnic at Brookville Home

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Sunday School held a picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs David Henderson Brookville. Children enjoyed swings races and booths while prizes were awarded by Mrs Mildred Lowe of Cleveland. Several families visited, church garden party planned, and well wishes extended to newlyweds Mr and Mrs Chas Heffernan.

Nassagaweyasbyterian David Henderson Brookville Mildred Lowe Cleveland Ohio J Amy Milton Perle McMillam Acton Brookville Hall Wm. Mitchell Campbelville Chas. Heffernan Talbot Wm. Moore Neil Martin Frank Jos Stephen Carnochan Thos Kenxrndy Charles Patt Knatch- Bull Eoenezer United Church Soper Park Galt Edward Byerman Ingersoll Nassagawega

Georgetown Druggist Challenges Potatoes in Garden Height

Georgetow n 8s. P Chapman, a local druggist, issued a challenge to potato growers to beat the plant growing in his garden which stands 43 inches high. A severe thunderstorm swept the district Monday with fifteen minutes of heavy rain and damage. Emile Coles’ house was struck by lightning but no damage occurred. Harold Cleave lost three pure bred Holstein cows and other farmers reported cattle losses from lightning strikes.

P. Chapman Emile Coles Nho Harold Cleave Herald

Limehouse Weekend Visitors List Attracts Many Names

Week end visitors and holidayers include Mr. and Mrs. Al W Lane and Norman with Mrs. R Lane last week and Mr. and Mrs. E Moron plus Gladys Parker and Robt Lane for the week end. Several families from Cobourg Milton Toronto Sudbury St. Catharines and Cheltenham visit, with well wishers noting Dr Sutherland’s eighty second birthday.

al W. Lane Norman R. Lane E. Moron Gladys Parker Robt. Lane Joan McLennan Milton Kirkpatrick Yeates Gondon Sutherland Ralton Shultz Barbara Goderich Harding Beerman Tarzwell, Sr Jos. Scott George Lane Roy Lane Cecil Sherman Cobourg Frank Benton J. A. Smethurst Jacqueline Sudbury Jos. Shoyles Belly Smethurst Toronto A J. Smethurst

Campbellville Forms Home Defence Guard Meeting

A Home Defence Guard organized in Campbellville held its first meeting on Monday evening on the lawn beside Ure Mason's Hall drawing strong turnout. Led by Lieutenant Colonel J. K. Mahon the unit aims to protect the village while residents will note local names such as Miss Wilma Bell and Rev. Frank Lawson. Mrs. Alex McPhee is reported ill with a sudden illness and Jos Currie of Guelph visited home over the weekend.

D. Bell Toronto W. Kingsbury Oxbox Sask Jas. Whitalde Ivan Scéptre Wellington County Drayton Camp Fred McArthur Fred Hamilton Ure Mason's Hall Leutenant J. K. Mahon Misa Wilma Bell Frank Lawson Alex. McPhee Jos, Currie Guelph

Weekend visitors to Mrs E Shepherdson’s home

The note lists multiple visitors from Guelph Buffalo St Catharines and Toronto visiting Mrs E Shepherdson and relatives over the weekend. Names include Lennox Mooney George Haslem Benham Maitland Head MicKay Awrey Gordon Palframan Hortop and others with family ties in Elora Guelph and Toronto.

E Shepherdson Lennox Lloyd Mooney Mooney Guelph Bert George Margaret Genny Buffalo Frank Haslem Alf and George St. Catharines Barbara Benham J. B. Maitland Elora W. Ashittwood EM. Awrey George Gordon York Road Wit Fletcher W. Head Stanley MicKay T. D. McCutcheon

Local Visitors and Field Day Highlights

Toronto visitors Mrs. Wilford and Mrs. Dearing arrive before Nova Scotia deployment. Hamilton and Bradford residents join Field Day events with races games and a large audience. Utoka Fergus Institutes present a program with fireworks ending a festive Park event.

J. Depew Bradford Davison J. D. Mooney Gladys Raven Elora Utoka Fergus

Nassagaweya Women Hold July Meeting At Mrs Fletcher’s Home

Nassagaweya Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Austin Fletcher’s home on a Wednesday for roll call and a discussion of a picnic. Committees were named for lunch dance and program while funds were donated for raspberry jam. Local visits and social events followed with several neighbors noted.

Nassagaweya Women’s Institute Austin Fletcher Wallace Mesdames Kennedy Davenport Rhinehart Bullard Fletcher E. Simpson Henry Mgsdames J. Robertson Elsley King Lydia Henry Red Cross C. Heffernan Stella Elsiey Brookville Hall

Agents Wanted For Profitable Everyday Necessities

W Nightingale & Son R F No 1 Acton advertises agents wanted to sell popular everyday necessities with profits. Inquire today without obligation.

W. Nightingale & Son, RR Acton

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