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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1944
Page
5
A jumble of names and places from Toronto and nearby towns recount weekend visits and activities. The item notes residents from Acton Bracebridge Georgetown Oshawa Guelph Milton and Sarnia visiting relatives and friends, with several traveling to Toronto for events and graduations. It closes with the death in action of Sgt Sutcliffe, a frequent visitor to the area.
Friends gathered at the home of Mrs Jean and Mrs Scary Wilson to honor the popular bride elect with a bathroom shower. The town heard of a second concert by the Erin Choral Society directed by James Pears, marking a successful season highlight at the Town Hall. Clarence Pinkney, son of Mr and Mrs John Pinkney, recovered from eye surgery at Sick Children’s Hospital and was well enough to return home.
Mrs L A Worden died after illness in Hamilton hospital on Saturday. Born in Ballinafad she spent her life in the district and thirty years in Acton. A pianist and music teacher she influenced many local youths. Survived by husband L A Worden. Funeral Tuesday at Johnstone and Rumsey Funeral Home conducted by Rev Forbes Thorson of Knox Church. Interment at Ballinafad Cemetery in the family plot.
Morning worship led by Reverend A. M. Boyle with BA of Caledonia. Evening service also by Reverend Boyle. The Lord's Supper will be observed after the morning service. Prayer meeting announced for Wednesday at 8 PM. Always welcome.
A fragmentary church notice titled The Minister welcomes all attendees on Sunday July 2. The message says Everyone Welcome with unclear details about the service time and location.
The sale listing advertises a broad farm auction by Roy Hindley in Acton Ontario. Items include horses Cows young cattle poultry farm implements furniture and household goods with cash on the day terms and viewing invited at the Dawking Homestead near Rockwood. The sale starts at 1:00 pm with a long catalog of lots spanning livestock, equipment, and household items.
A Home loading steamer could take 100 tons of casein if at port quickly. The Midhurst factory crew, called by their manager, loaded 1300 sacks weighing over 170 pounds each into trucks in three hours, equaling about 900 tons or one ton every two minutes.
A disrupted wartime appeal urges farmers and townsfolk in Watton county to join farm commando work to protect grain and hay supplies. Citizens are asked to phone Acton 85 to offer help, with emphasis on practical labor and local mobilization as wartime needs rise.
Visitors to Bakers’s Sanitarium in Charleston report astonishment at a new sign reading No Children Allowed and noting a prominent eign in the facility.
The text notes John Bradken attending meetings in Alliston and Quellph while discussing manpower, conservation, and the Dominion government’s policies on agriculture. It mentions Sir Bradken and MicRague, concerns over minority wills, and calls for soil management and regional modernization. An Ontario context mentions Premier Drew and revenue issues, with references to Quebec and federal alignments.
On Saturday June 10, Ruby Whurel daughter of Mr and Mrs Foy Culp of Erin wed Stanley Corbett son of Mr and Mrs John Corbet of Erin. The ceremony by Rev AO W Foreman featured evergreens and pink and white decor. The bride wore white organdy with long veil and carried a bouquet of rose, baby's breath and maidenhair fern. Bridesmaids wore horizon gowns, best man was Merle Culp of Toronto, and Mrs P J Sinclair of Erin served as wedding attendant. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple left for Toronto Kingston and Northern points for their wedding trip and plan to reside on the groom’s Erin farm.
A fragmented report notes attendees from Clenafllan region and nearby towns like Richmond, Gilnsburg, and Stamford. It mentions "Hidier Dene" and Four Oartarlogis as groups, with women members present, and references discussions on school funding and potential tax increases tied to education.
A fragmentary record shows a Lions Club regular meeting with an officer election, a treasury note referencing 800 in annual dues, and discussion of organizational growth and social activities. The legible items include incomplete names, dates, and vague project references.
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