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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1945

Page

9

Cedarvale notices and arrivals mark a busy week

Cedarvale residents welcome home Ross Ferguson from overseas. Visits include Hon Mr and Mrs Carman Griffin and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Griffin of South Bend Indiana. Attendees joined farm week in Guelph. J Scott turns ninety. Jarvis family visits Hawes in Smithville. Orro Martins funeral at Vineland. Keta Smith returns to Toronto after weeks at home.

P.C. Ross Ferguson Carman Griffin Mere. Lloyd Griffin South Bend Indianna Guelph J. Scott George Jarvis Smithville Wm. Hawes Orro Martin Vineland Keta Smith Toronto

St Luke’s Anglican Church marks 100th anniversary in Milton

The Milton congregation celebrated the 100th anniversary of St Luke’s Anglican Church Palermo on Sunday June 10 with special services at Mam and Tom Pr. RR Anitage principal of Wycliffe College Toronto spoke at the Morning service Mes Ko Neelants former Be Luke’s choir member sang at the evening service. Millon and Campbell Lodge AF and AM held their annual Mason’s Church Service at Know Presbyterian Church with Rev J Riddel delivering a message. Newly arrived: Pte Charlies J Auger and Cpl Roy T Forbes with family. Lowville School pupils hosted a Red Cross bazaar selling ten student-made articles and other items donated by local ladies. Canadian Champion.

St. Luke's Anglican Church Palermo Mam Tom Know Presbyterian Church Millon J Riddell Pte Charlies J Auger Cpl Roy T Forbesn Lowville Behool

Ospringe and Everton Social News and Local Notes

Ospringe and Everton church communities share a busy week with visits by Miss Dorlappa and Mrs Kar. Kalthos, Gordon Mack memorial service planned, and Wom en’s Institute planning Fortieth Anniversary. Notables include Mr George Robertson Jr departing for Timiskaming, Miss Mae Aitkens visiting, and Captain Ross Anderson of Guelph with family calling on locals.

Guelph Pickering Ross Anderson Rowshad Hin Jooking Og Ft

Ebenezer Church observes Father's Day in Nassagaweya

Father’s Day service at Ebenezer United Church was led by Rev Wickeragli with a male choir. Pte Clifford Young, son of Dr and Mrs Young of Brookville, returned home from overseas. Local residents Duncan Moffat and daughter Jean visited relatives in Toronto. Mr and Mrs Hey Won of Acton visited Knatchbull. Miss Mary Moffat of London arrived home on sick leave.

Ebenezer United Church W. Wickeragtl Clifford Young WD Young Brookville Overwas Duncan Moffat Jean Toronto Mrs Hey Won Acton Knatchbull Mary Moffat, Kon London

Burlington Masons hear guest speaker on religion modernization

Charles Platt of Millgrove spoke at Burlington Masonic Lodge on Wednesday praising modernization of religion to aid current work. Residents from Wigante polots attended. Burlington town council approved appointing a study committee on the Municipal Employees Annuity Scheme to cost and report for possible 1946 budget inclusion.

Vieul Cal Mem Dick B. Dick Caledonia Burlington Mra J Dick Beust Street Hoh Hoffmeister Vancouver J J Douglas Oversean Charles Platt Millgrove Gazette

Rock Wood WCTU delegates report at county convention

Five Rockwood WCTU delegates attend the County Convention at Melville Church, with reports on departments and new officers installed. Rev C H Searle led devotions. Miss Duff spoke of prohibition progress in the Maritimes and Prince Edward Island. Obituaries note deaths of Mrs Edwards in Guelph and Shetles Young in Sask, with sympathies. A Lord's Supper observed at Presbyterian Church. local notices include visitors and a bridal shower honoring Mrs Norman Guild.

Rockwood WCTU Melville Church Fergua C. H. Searle Miss Duff Maritimes Prince Edward Island Wm J. Rawards Mra Edwards Guelph General Hospital Rockwood Cemetery Ros Young Shetles Fort Ball Sask Hockwood Robert, August Eobert Guelph Presbyterian Church W. J. McIvor E. A. Parker Osburn Acton St. John’s Church Jack Oakes Dolly Richardson RCAF Pacific Coast Edith Royce R. Nu Toronto Stewart S. Royce R. B. Richardson Ralph, Jr George Cook Robt. Rierm James Hills Bart Richardson Lorena Richardson Kitchener John R. ‘Richardson Stra. Loren J. Guild Norman Guild Margery Beard R. J. Hodgson Bradford

Oakville Murder Charge Linked to Bronte Case

Witfred Girouard 2 is charged with murder in the death of 4 year old Caroline Unit ala in Bronte on June 1. Chief Derry authorized about 20 boys on patrol to view a Maple Leaf Stadium ball game. Police saved 3 year old Wilfred Wilson from drowning on Mob inson Street. Thieves used tools stolen from Langmuir Paint Company to break in and steal 3000. Chief Derry investigates.

Witfred Girouard Caroline Unitala Bronte Derry Maple Leaf Stadium W. L. Brown Wilfred Wilson Mobinson Street Colhome Street CNR Langmuir Paint Company John W. Derry Tleccord Star

Anniversary Services Stir Community Church Amid Weather Warnings

Community Church held anniversary services with strong attendance despite threatening weather. Morning featured Lambert Tales from Rockwood and sacred duets. evening hosted Eden Mule Choir and vocal ensembles. A fellowship tea followed the service. Local families and service members, including Pte Percy Medillisvary, were mentioned.

Mountsberg United Anniversary Service Report

Campbellville notes describe Mountsberg United Anniversary service events with speakers Rev Poole of Moffat and Rev Truax of Carlisle, soloist Harold Cunningham, and Campbellville Quartet. collections for cemetery upkeep. Also mentions visits from Toronto and Windsor, local hospital updates, and Grace Mission Band activities.

Mountsberg United Poole Moffat Harold Cunningham Carlisle Charles Harper Truax Campbellville Boyne Clements Harold McPhail Toronto Grace Mission Band Ruth Roberts Leone Marina Hood Anna Yarren Ariel Mitchell Marilyn Moore

Limehouse Presbyterian Church hosts two large congregations

Limehouse residents record a busy week with visits across Ontario and Toronto. Piper Robert McVey returns home after 18 months with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Local families welcome returning service members and attend anniversary services led by Rev Castor.

W. M.S Ross Sgt V. AR. Mancer Kabe Mra. Noble A. W. Norton Hamilton J. S. Smethurt Vancouver C. A. Grant Toronto Harry Smethurt Joe MrGowan Barrie Peggy Smethurst Sudbury Canada Ilis David Jamieson Bie Ob Nen CP Limehouse Presbyterian Church Mev Cochrane HK Castor Af Grand Sam Gisby Mary Moyer Marion Hepburn Harry Smethuret Fred Shortill Jo Semthurat Mra Joe Sehantes A W Renton General Brock Hotel Niagara Falls Mro Wol Newton Harrie Mero Mow Thornton EO Mul

Local notices and social updates from Simcoe and Grand Valley

Erin Gibson on leave of absence from Simcoe to aid his father in business. Grand Valley hosts a record horse show with large entry and crowd. Roy and Bruce Grundy attend events with Oran Grundy at Grand Valley. Noah King and Mrs. Noah King celebrate golden wedding anniversary on June 2 with Ernest McKitrick and MacDonalds among guests.

Jim Gibson Simcoe Burgh Roy Grundy Bruce Grundy Wilfred Grundy Oran Grundy Grand Valley Grundy Dusiness Noah King Orton Ernest McKitrick MacDonald

Dinner Party Hosted by Stanley Hall MP

Georgetown guests included Mrs Magloughten Mr Roy Magloughten and Miss Audrey Hall at a June 14 dinner at Craigiea hosted by Stanley Hall MP and Mrs Hall. After the meal the band played with musicians listed, and a pleasant evening followed.

Georgetown Tipe Hand Roy Magloughten Mra Magloughten Mayor Cleave Mra Cleave Audrey Hall Prank Hall Stanley Hall Mra Hall Mar-jorie Dinikow Geraldine Tyers Rerha Shelbourne Shieley Wright

Sanitary Work and Help Wanted in Acton notices

Sanitary work with model equipment and various job ads appear for Acton area. Includes part time housework for a school girl, summer cottage housekeeping at $40 per month, piano tuning service, a five room rental near Erin at $60 per year, and a call for bids on cellar drain work at Waterton School with July 6 tender deadline.

Apple Mason Actos Avvanteenth Aide Erin Acton Jack Carnahan Waterton School W. JL. McDonald Sec Treas

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