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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 13, 1946

Page

4

Local Notes From NASSAGAWEYA Area

Reports of a Mishing trip to Beaver River with four people including Stephen Cor and Mablag’s poor outcome, a convalescing Lina Davenport after appendicitis, and Mrs. Weil Martin under doctor care. School No. 7 shows films by Heatherington. plans for Farmer's Day June 1 at Millan. Social visits include Davenport and Kennedy with Margaret Robinson in Ancaster. Also mentions lettuce onions potatoes peas, heavy rain and sleet, and Elmer Cove buying a new jeep for the farm.

Linor Davenport Joseph Frank Eirk Lst Weil Martin No. 7 Heatherington Federation of Agriculture Millan C K Davenport J. J. Kennedy Margaret Robinson Ancaster Hamilton Stanisy Robinson Toronto Elmer Cove

Rockwood South News Highlights From Town Hall Events

Community notes recount an Arc King Cole Amusement Co film show at Town Hall and local worship services at Presbyterian St Johns and United Church. Obituaries include A I Squires of Georgetown, with funeral at Rockwood Cemetery. Veterans banquet, organ recitals, and Sunday School convention advance local cultural and religious activities.

Seal Arc King Cole Amusement Co Town Hall New York Saamme Empire State Building Wwater Sports Baarhall Text Ritter Singing Cowboy White Flash Joseph Moore Guelph Moore Worl A. I. Squires Georgetown Rockwood Cemetery Presbyterian Church T. GM. Hrgan Duffs Church Morriston Presbyterian St. John’s Church United Church Major Carson Toronto John Ward Win Stuart AL Thai Oa Bret Frank Guild Stuart Mim Helen Bayne John Alton Everton Tarerda Eramosa Sunday School Association Eden Mills Ernest Hamilton Irene Hamilton Chicago Pett. Hamilton Milton Greer Hamilton A. Carter R. B. Richardson and Son Robt. Bichan Vine- Yand Melvin Burns Dorothy Slymont Acton Janet Little Alstr

Community Notes from Eden Mills and Surrounding Areas

Local events include Dr Gorton Stevenson of Montreal visiting Eden Mills and attending a church convent. Guelph visitors Stan Gilbertson and Garnet McDougall attend family gatherings. The Presbyterian Church held spring cleaning and a Women’s Institute chicken supper for service members with speeches, songs, and dancing. Local leaders Rev Me. Pickersgill Reeve DOD Gray gave remarks. Town venues hosted concerts, visits, and exams. Residents relocate, welcome newcomers, and report illnesses and recoveries.

Gorton Stevenson Montreal Stan Guelph Gilbertson Garnet McDougall Ernie McEnery Ballinafad Chumch Women's Institute Lindsay Tolton James Wilson Acton Cox Toronto Guelph Road Mra Mra Cow GQ oMcBrian Duffs Church Presbyterian Church Mesars Elmer and Lloyd Young Mes . Young Atrang Ilamuilton Hospital D. McDougall Moodle Calgary Rockwood A. Andersons St. Catharines Betty McLean Joe Luck James Lowrey W. J. Lowrie Mansell Taylor Stratford

Local Residents Attend Farm and Home Week Events

A list of visitors and locals attending Farm and Home Week includes Mrs. Barbare Benham at the OAC, Mr. and Mrs. John Alton, the Sunter family in Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson in Sault Ste Marie, and many others from Guelph, Rock Hill South Carolina, and surrounding areas. A fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hever fey Hepburn destroyed the house despite wind and early response.

Mix Barbare Benham OAC John Alton Mias Do Tre Tane Toronto Marchall Alton Rotpert Patten Guelph Jlarold Sunter Hell Emi Walter Couling Coulterville Miss Heed Jennie Tovell Friente Ta “Poranto Mies Gaia Black Rock Holl South Carolina Apeniding Mere Sunter Hugh Hack Fee Murray George Gonton Col Mire Willead Goodon Shepherdson the Hane

Local Notables and Guests Visit in Guelph Area

Community notices report births and arrivals at Guelph General Hospital and several visits around Erin Rockwood and Everton. Mentions include the Awrey birth, McMaster and Robertson family gatherings, a new assistant geologist position in Matheson, and recent arrivals including an English bride settling in Canada.

Wilfred Awrey Guelph Harold McEachern Caledan Mra Dd Atewart Grundy Cuelph Ily George Grundy Duncan McTavish M.'Tavieh Pe St Joseph Hospital Norman Price of Fisher

TENDERS FOR COAL AND COKE FOR ONTARIO BUILINGS

Tenders for coal and coke to supply Dominion Buildings across Ontario requested by the Department of Public Works Ottawa and Supervising Architect Toronto. Bid forms, specifications, and conditions available. bids due 1 p.m. Friday June 2, 1946. Tender security 10 percent via certified cheque or guaranteed bonds. Secretary J. M. Somerville signs.

Province of Ont Dominion Ras Or LA Seecurity Canada Minister of Public Works Dominion of Canada Canadian National Hardway Company Vena Wyarder J. M. Somerville Department of Public Works Ottawa

Stoves Furnaces and Pipe Cleaning Service Ad

CMROWN R R Norval advertises stoves and furnaces with pipes cleaned and new grates from foundry to customer. Estimates given.

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