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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

4

King Family Visits Missed Details In Ontario Trip

Mrs. B F King traveled Sunday to Toronto with her nephew Herb Allison to visit for two weeks. The Toronto group included Mr and Mrs Herb Allison and Murray. They visited relatives Mr and Mrs Lawrence King and Mr and Mrs Ken Harris and Evelyn in Georgetown on Monday.

B. F. King Toronto Herb Allison Allison and Murray Lawrence King Ken Harris Tittle Evelyn Georgetown Montag

Erin United Church Anniversary Services Held at Melville Church

Last Sunday anniversary services were held at Melville Church with Rev. Mr Bartlet of Williams and Rev. Mr. Gallagher of Oakville preaching morning and evening. Music by Mrs Stringer of Toronto and a male quartet from Mayfield complemented the program.

WMS The United Church Clifford Burt Erin United Church Melville Chafch Mr Bartlet En Williams Mr. Gallagher Oakville Stringer Toronto Mayfeld Sherlock Foreman Montreal British Supply Board New York Britten: Purchasing Commission Phyllis Poremman Toronto University Grdon Aitken

Local Social Notes From Georgetown Area

OSPRINGE Mrs J Bessey of Georgetown visits with Mr and Mrs Leslie Webb Miss Jean Kirkwood of Guelph spends a few days with the Burdons Vera Tovell of Fort Erie visits her mother and grandmother Mrs L Tovell and Mrs S McLean George Grundy attends funeral of his uncle Mr Jackson in Guelph last Thursday June church services at ten o'clock in the morning at the local Presbyterian Church garden party postponed due to weather Amy Ainsworth nurse in training at Guelph General Hospital spends holidays at home on the First Line Mgr and Mrs Leslie Webb and Roy Mrs Dan Winter and Danny motor to Hamilton to visit their son Leslie several from here attend Masonic service at Acton United Church on Sunday evening

J. Bessey Georgetown Leslie Webb Jean Kirkwood Guelph Burdon Vera Tovell Reg. N Fort Erie P. W. Murray Amy Aiierson Guelph General Hospital Mgr Roy Dan Winter Danny Hamilton Leslie Acton United Church

United Church Anniversary Services Highlight Rockwood Scene

Rockwood reports a well attended United Church anniversary with Rev. W J Taylor of Dorchester as minister. Choir numbers from Norfolk Street United Church Guelph led by Mar LA Peers provided a varied program. The Monday supper, despite stormy weather, drew many, with readings and a light outage briefly interrupting a choir number.

The United Church W. J. Taylor Dorchester Norfolk Street Campbell McArthur Bessie Bell Guelph Edward England Desert Royal North West Mountiies Rockwood District’ Women's Institute C.A.C Town Hall J.A. Little E. B. Waller Mary Hill Niagara District Day Hamilton James Lynch Toronto Xfarion Day Stanley Plummer Geo JE .Plindmer Kitchener Wanbbrough Acton

Limehouse Women’s Tastitum Meeting Reports Local Activities

Limehouse women’s group met at Mrs. E. Miller’s home on June 5. Members shared favorite meals, discussed current events, and reported on a Girls’ Conference in Guelph. A home made cool drink demonstration followed a dainty lunch as visitors from Toronto and area noted a weekend in the village. Several members participated in Achievement Day at Milton.

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Visitors and social notices from Ontario communities

Recent visitors at the home of Mrs Shepherdson and at Mrs Dampier's include numerous residents from Guelph Toronto Ballinafad Ospringe and surrounding areas. Names mentioned include Mrs Smith Drum hill Mrs Kimpton Mr John Cutting the Cutting family Mr and Mrs Monroe Mrs Livingston Miss Ella Williams Miss Phyllis Holman Miss Agnes Tovell and many others. A district annual meeting and local hospitality efforts are noted along with a barh being built near St Catharines.

Shepherdson Smith Drum‘hill Kimpton Hamilton John Cutting Robert Cutting Monroe Proton Jack Hinds Ed. Cann Leonard Cox Guelph R. Dampier Ella Williams Phyllis Holman Toronto Hattle Lizzie Allie Hindley Livingston Vivian Forest Jesse McEnery Ballinafad Roy Dan Hindley Ospringe Jennie Tovell Churches of Christ Ontario Agnes Tovell John Alton Ed Spence T. D McCutcheon Lois Black Rock Hill South Carolina M. Black L. Suter Albert Wilson Baby W. Head G. QG. Robertson Centre Wellington South Wellington Gwelph T. P. Smith T. Stewart Fred Murray J. P. Benham George Miack D. Kingsbury Harvey Jesting

Nassagaweya Institute Elects New Officers at May Meeting

The Nassagaweya Women's Institute met at Mrs Cyril Eliot Moffat on May 22. New officers elected include President Mrs Russell Elliot Secretary Treasurer Mrs Lawrence King Vice President Mrs Wm Bullard and 2nd Vice President Mrs E Davenport. A social hour followed with solos and a lunch. An earlier item notes a CF-BQJ plane from London to Malton landed in a Campbellville grain field due to storm damage and navigation issues.

Her Allison Murray Toronto Ben. King Joseph Frank Nassagaweya Women's Institute Cyril Eliot Moffat Russell Elliot Lawrence King Wm Bullard E. Davenport F. Rinehart Richardson Rhinehart Jume B.Q.J London Malton Wm. Early Campbellville

British humorist P. G. Wodelfousée detained by Nazis in France

The British humorist P G Wodelfousée and his wife were interned by German troops as they entered Le Touquet on the French channel coast. They were at a cocktail party when told the Germans were approaching, and the author learned his wife would be allowed to tea.

P. G. Wodelfousée le Touquet French Channel

Burlington Band Plays at Kilbride Church Service

The Burlington Boys' Band performed at Kilbride United Church last Sunday evening and took part in the service. Albert Peer escaped serious injury after his car crashed into a Hydro pole on York Street Hamilton. the car was badly damaged. Burlington forms a Home Guard Brigade after voluntary registration and efforts of Citizens' Committees. Frank Pastor Jr. crushed an an left little finger in a car door. amputation may be needed. Gordon Berry asks Council for higher salary due to re assessing workload.

Burlington Boys Kilbride United Church Albert Peer Hurd Avenue York Street Hamilton Citizens’ Committees Burlington Frank Pastor, Jr Rank Freeman Gordon Berry

Milton Dairy Signs Draw Local Attention On Martin Street

Milton Lawrence King has a large electric sign erected in front of his dairy on Martin Street. It is described as a beauty by locals. The piece notes a funeral of Bert Merritt in Hamilton attended by Mr and Mrs Victor Merritt. Sheriff Hampshire says Turnkey applications will be called after Calvin Fleming resigns his post at Halton County jail. A provincial cheque of 239.33 dollars is remitted as the town's share from beer and wine licenses. Helen Grace Galloway engages to John D Mackenzie of Milton Ontario. wedding planned June 22 at 5 30 in St John’s Anglican Church West Toronto Champion.

Lawrence King Martin Street Victor Merritt Iate Bert Merritt Hamilton J. L Hampshire Halton County Calvin Fleming W. J. Galloway Helen Grace John D. ‘Mackenzie J. M. Mackenzie Milton Ontario St John's Anglican Church West Foronto Champion

Erin Women’s Institute Tag Day Raises 25 Dollars

The Erin Women’s Institute collected 25.35 on their Tag Day for the Blind held last Saturday. Thieves broke into the home of Mr. Alex Cetherwood early Tuesday, ransacked drawers, stole 65 and car keys, and left the trousers in the lane. other entries involved G recept and George Griffin at the OP R station.

Erin Women's Institute Brooklin Winnipeg Whitby Alex, Cetherwood Guelph General Hospital Margaret McDougall Alex. Cetherwood George ‘Griffin Arid Advocate

Georgetown Notes on Local Graduates and Medical News

Mrs E Thompson of Hamilton has earned a Bachelor of Library Science at the University of Toronto. Rev G C Overend underwent an operation at Hamilton General Hospital on June 3 and will remain hospitalized another two to three weeks before returning home to Georgetown. Bob Goldham of Georgetown received athletic awards at Northern Vocational School Athletes Night in Toronto, earning crest bars for basketball rugby and track and field and noted for hockey ability.

E. Thompson G. M Thompson Hamilton University of Toronto G. C. Overend Hamilton General Hospital Bob Goldham Georgetown Northern Vocational School Toronto Bob Nim

Oakville Athletes Shine At Montreal Track Meet

Oakville High School sent three self-funded athletes Peter Taylor Kenneth Russell and Harold Byers to the 18th Dominion and 20th McGill Inter Scholastic Track and Field Meet in Montreal. They won high honors for the school.

St. Jude's Cemetery Fred Quinn Oakville Harry Evershed Oakville High School Montreal Dominion McGill Peter Taylor F. E. Taylor Kenneth Russell S. S. Russell Harold Byers Clarence H. Byers

Passenger asks if stopping pro Peller affects ship speed

A tourist questions a steward about whether halting the propulsion or propeller would change the vessel’s speed, pointing to an overhead electric fan as a reference.

Britain's Food Boss Bragg Named Chairman Of Scientific Food Committee

Sir William Bragg, noted British scientist, is appointed Chairman of England's new Scientific Food Committee. The panel will determine exact water and food requirements and how to meet them.

William Bragg Britain England New Scientific Food Committee

For Sale Masory Harris 7B Walking Plow Bargain

Bargain for immediate sale. Masory Harris 7B walking plow new last fall. Apply James Breen Farm Second Line near Acton. Yellow and white collie dog owner may claim by proving property and paying expenses. Also offers include House Lake Avenue $750.00 and Business Block Mill Street $2,100.09. Good monthly tenants but no leases. 48-3 C F Leatherland.

Masory-Harris Lake Avenue Mill Street C.F. Leatherland

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