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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 30, 1942

Page

2

Local notices from Nassagaweya and area

Mins Christina Winfield of Acton returned home from a visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Stan Robinson. Miss Vernn Britton of Toronto holidaying with her parents. Mr and Mrs James Manat of Acton and Mr and Mrs Nell C Martin of Pushlinch were guests of Mr and Mrs Jd Kennedy. Miss Dorothy Massey on week’s holidays. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs M McConnell Milton on the arrival of noon. Sam Frank under doctor’s care and confined to his bed. Alex Joh RCAF Nova Scotia home on furlough. Farmers in week of wheat harvest report a good crop this year.

Christina Winfield Actonsina Stan Robinson Misa Britton Toronto James Manat Acton Nell C. Martin Puslinch Jd. Kennedy Dorothy Massey M. McConnell Milton

Cedarvale Social News and Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs Stobert Keeler and friends in Georgetown visited. Elizabeth Simfordo underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering at home. George Berry Burt Berry and families plus Mrs Angus McArthur and others visited R L Davidson. Doris and Mrs Gordon returned to Toronto. Women’s Institute met July 22 at Mrs Arthur Griffin’s with nine members and five visitors. Red Cross work and August picnic planned.

Elizabethh Sim Foranto George Berry Burt Berry Dougal George Angus McArthur Heth Keeler Doris Arthur Griffin Wenner R. L. David McDonald Henderson LL A

Burden party and memorial service mark Eden Mills event

Eden Mills United Church Ladies' Aid staged a lawn Burden party at Albert and Mrs Burrows home with a Paisley Memorial Church Young People Society program. Lorne Burrows was honored, gifts presented, and Russell Lowrie received a watch. A large memorial service followed at Eden Mills Cemetery with Rev Bickeragill and Rev McIvor delivering messages.

United ‘ Church Ladies’ Aid Albert Burrows Young People’s Society of Paisley Memorial Church of Guelph Set W. C. Sellars Bite Lowrie Charles Wilson Lorne Russell Lowrie Billie Lowrie O. S George Leo c Russell Rusarl Eden, Mis D. MacDougall Bickeragill Wow J. Mco Ivor Wuste George Peat Phal Elmer Boles Gordon Mc- Viail Bobby Connor Yormato de Melver Wilda Gibertson The Presbyterian Church John ‘Thoms Grand Rapids Mich RO Etbet Amt Camus Dayton Presbyterian Caurch

Limehouse Recent Visitors and Club Notes

The column lists local residents visiting neighbors and family gatherings including Wedley Lane, Schell family, Smethurat, Fret Gornaham, Shelbourne, Gowdy, Ellerby home from Kitchener, Av O W Lane and daughters, Robt Late and Coral, Chris Swackhamer and Jimmie, and Mrs Davies. The July Girl Scout Look-out Club met at Miss Iven's. a potluck lunch was served. Two quilts for overseas refugees were completed by Limehouse ladies, and Elwood of Paris called on Gowdy.

Wedley Lane Toronte Kit Lane Mra. Schell Stourtville Smethurat Fret Gornaham Toranto F. Shelbourne Mo Growdy Regin. Gowdy Chris. Swackhamer Jimmie Davies Miss Iven Mr. Elwood Paris Gowady Ted’ Morrow Elaine

Rockwood Church Activities and Community Notices

Rockwood reports on Sunday services at United Church and St John’s Church led by Rev S S Lauten dinger and Rev 2 0 Brown with local congregants and twin vocalists. Garden party at Eden Mills for Paisley Memorial P UW of Guelph. many local visitors noted. Upcoming sermons, arrivals, and travels of residents including Frank Gilda, MacCrt Be Waller, and others are listed along with film showings and local social events.

United Church Y.pla S. S. Lautendinger Kitchener Cling St. John's Church Brown St. James” Church Guelph Neil Norman Lambert Twins Old Rugged Cross D. Brown Lanbert Twins Rockwood Titts—cemetery Eden Mills Paisley Memorial ¥. P. UW John Ward Frank Gilda New York Johny Rockwood Lo R. Guild Edith Royce Toronto Ted Weatherston McDougall Everton Bob+Holman London Emily Nightingale Geo. Nelson Barrie HL Cand Mos Parthur Pinder Guelph General Hospital Keith Hamilton Gane Autees Santa Pe Pearding Caripus Q Ostrander Geo Wingate Ain Kincardine Frank Fowke Ray Netiday

Rhonegzer United Chidieh Weekend Event At Riveralie Park

The annual Sunday Selo plenle of Rhonegzer United Chidieh was held at Riveralie Park Guelph with a varied program of porte aml racsa. Sacrament service will be held next Sunday at Fhonezer United Church. The text notes visits between families in Port Credit Kratchbull Weter borough and mentions holidaymakers and relatives returning home.

Rhonegzer United Chidieh

Local exchanges and farm accident reported in Burlington area

Bertha Fowler and Trene Bagie, visiting Canada from Vancouver and Armstrong, left Burlington for Prince Rupert. Appleby resident Arthur Heslop suffered a neck injury after a fall while haying on his farm. doctors diagnosed two broken neck bands. Five men charged with removing a $70 stove from a Bronte residence appeared and were remanded on bail.

Mixx Bertha Fowler Armstrong B.C Trene Bagie Vancouver Maneton Nla Columbia Mater Ge Uls Arthur Heslop Appleby Speers Heslop Loent Bronte Flw. Albright Hamilton Cape WC. Riddiford Patterson Frith Burlington Guazette

Local Visits Highlight Busy Week in Everton Area

Mr and Mrs A D Robertson and son Duncan of Toronto visited in the vicinity. Toronto residents Mr Alex Thompson and Mr Jim McCaig called on Mrs Black. Lois McWilliams returned to Pushneh after a week with relatives. Other noted visitors include Mrs Harvey Jestin and family, Mr Ted Jestin, and Mr Duncan McPhedron. Several couples called on Mrs Walter Couling and Mrs Trisne in Hamilton. A wedding attended by Kate and Mary Reed took place at Arthur Mro and Mrs Charlie Mitchett in Burlington. Multiple residents spent time at Osprige and the Manor, with camps and gatherings mentioned.

Lois McWilliams Pushtinch George Robertson Cameron Aitken Galt John Aitken Gordon Aitken Duncan McTavish Toronto F. Brydon N. FE. McKinnon Hillsburg Annie Kirkwood McKinnon W. J. Jackson Norman Matthews Mimosa Elvena Alfreda Chester Atlan George Anderson A. D. Robertson Buncan Alex. Thompson Jim McCaig Black Pushneh Pee Nunt Lois Black Fred Murray Elsie Graham Kitchener Herd Guelph Datter Cal Will Head Harvey Jestin Watter Couling Duncan McPhedron Ted Jestin Nagara Kate and Marys Reed Otheir Arthur Mro Charlie Mitchett Burlington Walter Couling Mro Aic Couling Wall Alexander Fine Mes Trsine Hamilton Malcolm McLeod R&a FE Apent Sunthay Robertson Osprige Lyon Robertson Robert Batters Cietpt Jota Alton Eb, McCauiteheon Acton Usherwood Normot McLeod Byeter McCullough Hares, Bille Donnie Russel Porantoy Taslot

Holiday Social Notes From Guelph Area

A garbled handwritten notice lists local names and social events. Mentions conversations about families and weekend visits, with multiple residents including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Staten and Mrs. Moulton. References travel and small gatherings in Ontario communities.

Georgetown drivers and passengers in auto crash

A Georgetown car driven by James Hiddleston lost control near Snelgrove early Sunday as glare blinded the driver. The vehicle left No 17 road, veered into a ditch and tree, sending four occupants to hospital and prompting notices of residents Roper Cuvoat, Margaret Gillevet, Kay Tolmer, Gordon Reid.

Cllenwillians No. 17 Undee Road Snelgrove

Theft charges dismissed in Oakville case

Mrs Ellice Brown had accused George Churchil and Donald Warr of theft with violence but the charge was dismissed by Magistrate PLC MacDonald. An accident on the Queen Elizabeth Way near Dixie Road injured Mr and Mrs Everett Tyrrell and wrecked their car. Lt Thompson, a noted skipper, is praised in a British dispatch as Canada's ace skipper for sustained service.

Ellice Brown George Churchil Donald Warr PLC Macdonald Evertt Tyrrell Queen Elizabeth Way Dixie Road Pte Thompson B.C. N.V Canada

Dick enters 38th year as Halton Crown Attorney

Milton W.1. Dick, K.C., began his thirty eighth year as Crown Attorney for Halton County last week after being sworn in on July 12, 1904 at the Parliament building in Toronto. John Einardson of Hamilton was jailed seven days for driving while intoxicated, with a second liquor charge. fine $10 and costs $8.75. car impounded for three months. license cancelled for 12 months. Einardson listed as a machine hand in Toronto and released on bail.

K.C Halton County Parliament Building Toronto J. R. Cartwright FP. C. MacDonald John Einardson Hamilton Peter Devenish Colborne Street Oakville LCA Einard- Fon Champion

Having Been Target, Delo Aims at Nazi Threat

Stewart T. Delo, 21, son of Bo J. Delo, survived torpedo and bomb attacks at sea. After escape from Mediterranean and Atlantic hazards he joins the Royal Canadian Air Force as a wireless operator gunner to strike back at the Nazis. He left sea life for training to confront the enemy.

Stewart T. Delo Bo J. Delo Mediterranean Atlantic Young Delo Royal Canadian Air Force Gunnner Mir

Pund 166 Skis and 196 Idm Weight Focus to 306

A terse note lists Pund 166 skis and 196 idm weight focused toward a total 306. It reads like a calibration or inventory entry with no further context or party names.

Welcoming note for church services on Sunday and weekday events

Sunday, August 2, 194g 11:00 pm Morning Worship 9:15 am Sunday School Wednesday 7:30 pm Prayer service 8:45 pm Choir Practice Welcome to all.

1Hamley Chas. Hackett Thin Wil

Maswey Harris Clipper Combine offer on 20 acres

Cordon Leslie of Kr Acton offers a Maswey Harris Clipper Combine to cut over 20 acres at $300 per acre. The notice appears in a local classified segment with sparse identifying details.

Leslie No 3 Acton Lit

Land settlement notice in Ontario will of August 1942

Executors to distribute assets under Section 51 Chapter 165 RS 1937 after July 23 1942 provisions. Parties entitled must file claims with solicitor Leatherland Acton Ontario. Notices list Robert A and William R Stacie as executors and officers.

Cc F Leatherland Acton Onetario Robert A Acton Ontario William R. Stacie

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