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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 22, 1944

Page

4

Local visitors and social notes from the village

ORTON Mra Brown and daughter Mrs Norman Bolten from Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Norman Cook recently. Fred Dearing from Toronto spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs J D Mooney Lorraine Ethel Gene and Mr Alex Younes from Guelph called on friends. Mrs Win Ballentine hosted Mimosa Women’s Institute with thirty attendees. Farmers and families enjoyed a Farm Week outing at OAC Guelph. Henry Craham of Zurich and Joe Cook of Stratford visited the village en route to Eugenia Falla. Clara Leeson and Ben Moffitt visited Bert Thompson in Hitsburg.

Mra Brown Norman Bolten Foronto Norman Cook Fred Dearing Toronto J. D. Mooney Lorraine Ethel Gene Alex. Younes Guelph Win Ballentine Mimosa Women's Institute OAC Guelph Henry Craham Zurich Joe Cook Stratford Eugenia Falla Clara Leeson Ben Moffitt Bert Thompson Hitsburg

Nassagaweya Friends Honor Ernie and Mrs Anderson

A large Nassagaweya gathering at Bloomsbury School celebrated the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Anderson with euchre prizes for Miss Anna McGregor and Mr. Ernie Anderson. The event included an address by Mrs. Mansel Nellis, gifts of two chairs, a cake of thanks by Exile Anderson, and a group sing of For They Are Jolly Good Fellows and the National Anthem. The evening ended with lunch and dancing.

Ernie Anderson Bloomsbury School Anna McGregor Ross Gordon Mansel Nellis Lindaly, Ferguson Mansel Nelles Exile Anderson Nassagewaya Public Brookville Ebenester—United Church Riverside Fark Guelph Donald Kingsbury Dundas C. A. Darby Duncan Moffat Flora Moffat Acton Nassagaweya Ethel Pridham McGregor

Death of Bernice Cox Shocks Moffat Community

The community mourns Bernice Cox a little school girl whose funeral was held at the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev J A McNeil with Rev C L Poole assisting The Anniversary Services of the Community Church drew capacity crowds with sermons by C L Poole on The Value of the Home Church and Do we need the Spirit of the Puritan In Our Modern Society Lambert Twins and the Eden Mills Male Quartette entertained The event included reminiscences from William Patterson a former teacher who helped build the church in 1877 Canadian visitors Mr and Mrs George Poole Toronto spent holidays in the village SS No 3 pupils excelled at the Nassagaweya Music Festival in Brookville Hall winning multiple awards and the choir took first prize a shield from the Women's Institute.

Bernice Cox Presbyterian Church J. A. McNeil C. L. Poole Lambert Twins Rockwood Eden Mills William Patterson George Poole Toronto SS. No 3 Brookville Hall Clement Nessie Henry Jean Frank Lst Catherine Fraser Joan Frank Donna Frank Duncan Campbell Neelie Henry The Women's Institute J. Evans Brampton Pubiic School Lac Alex Job St. Catharines Wan Joseph Frank Gordon Wilcox Guelph Brookville Via No. T Martin Davenport Ronald King Claus B.D. Young Robi. Crozier Milton Robert Scott Nell Martin C. E. Davenport George GM Barmhamthorpe W. W. Dredge George Jam Leno

Limehouse Presbyterian Anniversary Draws Large Attendance

Limehouse Bath Limehouse Presbyterian Church held anniversary services last Sunday with Rev. J Riddell of Knox Church Milton delivering two timely sermons the afternoon service. A community event featured an art loan exhibit and cooking and sewing activities with many volunteers and donations from local residents.

Bath Limehouse Presbyterian Church J. Riddell Knox Church Milton Fund W. Mitchell Smethurst Gisby Joe McGowan John Harry Smethuret Bill Newton Pearl Scott Hosker S. Jones Cheltenham Gwen Hill A. Hill A. Spitzer Acton Clinic Wreadames Miller, Etterby Norrie and Renton Georgetown

Community notices and church services in Rockwood

Sunday observances marked Father’s Day across churches in Rockwood with sermons and the Sacrament at Presbyterian Church. New minister Rev Parker from Niagara Falls began duties at St Johns Church. Community sympathy extended to Webb family of Oxpringe after Leslie Webb’s passing. Various weekend visitors listed from Guelph Toronto Brantford and Vineland.

United Church Kellington Salvation Army Guelph Presbyterian Church St. John's Church Parker Niagara Falls Webb Leslie Webb Guelph General Hospital George Gordon Charles Benham Charles Thatcher Eramosa Township John TV Moorefield Ont Rose Carton New C. Evans Galt Mise Violet Gale Russell Hepburn Lond John Gray Toronto Minvtoo Oakes Gordon Carter Elgin Crispin Brantford J. E. Lambert Acton Tony Mendel Sandra Frank Kelso Farily McDougall Everton Everett Coates Atlantic George Laverty E. Coates Allan Gordon R.ga.f G. W. McGeen and Son Clinton Napanee McGeens Rockwood Public School Ralph B. Richardson George Cook Vineland John R. Richardson

Ballinafad W. A. Holds June Meeting at Mrs Hiltz Home

The W. A. of Ballinafad met at Mrs. Hiltz's on Tuesday with the president presiding. Roll call cited unbuyable things as the theme. Plans were made for a garden party and a united Sunday School picnic with Miss Betty Hutchinson engaged as teacher for Peacock School.

W. A Churchill Ballinafad Betty Hutchinson Cheltennama Haz Peacock School

Engagement of Elden Mills Couple Publicized

Mr and Mrs William Gilbertson of Eden Mills announce the engagement of their only daughter Wilda Irene to Garnet McDougall son of Mr Duncan McDougall and the late Mrs McDougall of Eden Mills The marriage is set for July first.

William Gilbertson Eden Mills Wilda Irene Garnet Duncan McDougall McDougall

Death of eleven year old in Nassa gawa ya area shocks community

The rural community mourns Bernice Cox Haltonville who died after an at school accident. Funeral held at Naszagaweya Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. Sympathy goes to parents Kenneth and Mrs. Cox and the family including sisters Marion Verna and Lola. Grandparents also bereaved.

Bernice Kenneth Cox Haltonville Naszagaweya Presbyterian Church Marion Verna Lola

Ospringe Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week

Miss Isabelle Scanlon returns to Guelph after a week with Iber parents Mr and Mrs A Scanlon. Farm week drew many locals to the C A C Guelph. Dr Blair Arthur Liberal MP visited friends. Birth announcement Leo David Brian Robertson at General Hospital Guelph June 14. Annie Kirkwood and others visited Ospringe. Annie Aickert returns home from General Hospital after an operation. Death of Sealle Webb Ospringe life resident honored at Presbyterian Church funeral. London reports rising production due to management efficiency and growing female experience. March 1944 noted 12 per cent output gain per worker.

Isabelle Scanlon Guelph Iber A. Scanlon C. A. C. Guelph Blair Arthur D. G. Robertson Leo David Brian General Hospital Annie Kirkwood Ospringe Webb Presbyterian Church London

Oakville News Highlights Military Honors and Local Suits

Acting Lieut-Commander Jim Davis appears in the King's birthday honor list. Miss Howe and Miss Fairley leave: one with a silver tray, one with a picture. Major Grant Marriott, 29, R C A, wounded in action in Italy. Lieut Jack Blakelock aboard Prince David landing troops for the invasion. Privates Bastead Cal son and Woods fined for missing parades after warnings from Major Chambres.

Miss Howe Ponnet Prince David J. HL Chambres

Community Notes From Everton Village

Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Will Van Norman and family, Miss Grace Lantz, Mrs. McGurn, and Miss Willa Van Norman from Guelph, plus Dr. and Mrs. Bartlett of Brampton. Jean Hall visited Mrs. Harvey Jeatin. Beverley Hepburns moved into the former Cam residence. Pte. Beverley Hepburn spent weekend with wife and family. A. Boles and family moved to a new home. F O Mack McLeod left for Newfoundland. Miss Noble of Orangeville reappointed as teacher for S. 8 No. 7. Mrs. Dampler staying with the Fountain family. Mrs. Fountain recovering from thyroid operation. Mogford and son David visited John Alton home.

J. P. Benham Will van Norman Misa Grace Lantz McGurn Misa Willa van Norman Guelph Bartlett Brampton Jean Hall Hamilton Harvey Jeatin Beverley Hepburn Acton Cam. McDonald Brantford Myr A. Boles Eramosa Usherwood F.O. Mack McLeod Newfoundland Mcleod Will. Roberaton Guelph Road Miss Noble Orangeville S. 8 E. Dampler Ballinafad Fountain Guelph General Hospital Mogford David Toronto John Alton

FOR BASE Garage and tools plus household items

Classified listing offering a 14x18 metal roofed base garage with brick siding, several farm and household items including a 33 inch combination cutter chaff blower, a 30-50 Rumley tractor and forks, walnut dining table, oak dresser, kitchen leaf table, Quebec cook stove, and a note about a power box. Also requests a bicycle and a Singer sewing machine, with a rental inquiry and a missing wallet notice. A London address appears with prices and purchase details.

WOR Sale Waterloo Rumley Gale Quebec

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