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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 01, 1945

Page

5

Notable Visits Highlight Nassagewea Area Social Ties

Mr and Mrs Duncan Moffat and daughter and Mr GC A Darby of Kratchbull visited Mr and Mrs Lage Robartson of Reverivy last Sunday. Misa Margaret Pickersgill RN of Hamilton visited with her parents Rev and Mrs Pickeragill over the weekend. Mr and Mrs W Matley and family of Kratchby visited with Mr and Mrs George Stokes last Sunday. A quilting bee was held at the home of Mrs Covantiaaren on Tuesday by Dublin Women's Institute members.

Duncan Moffat GC. A. Darby Kratchbull Lage Robartson Reverivy Misa Margaret Pickersgill Hamilton M Pickeragill W. Matley Kratchby Mer George Stokes Covantiaaren Dublin Women's

Ballinafad Community Notes and Social Event Roundup

In Ballinafad Mrs Alex Hennie faced slow improvement while a euchre and dance in aid of the Soldiery Smokes fund drew a good crowd. Prizes went to Mia, Frank Smith and Joe Scott. Barden's Orchestra supplied music as farmers discussed the new plow and line opening. The Farm Forum met at Frank Smith's home and the next meeting is set for Dan Campbell's.

Alex Hennie Fund For Soldiery Mia Frank Smith Joe Scott Barden Dan Campybell

Public Library grant approved and building by law planned

A $700 annual grant request by the Public Library Baan was approved. A motion authorized the town selector to draft a by law for corporation buildings construction. The county roads crew works on Main Street as a firearm accident injury is noted at Simeon street.

Public Library Baan Pasest NPA St Pauls United Church Turmtay Tinrtop Keith Durnan Simeon County of

Oakville Soldier Reported Wounded and Missing

Corpol Thornton Biette of Oakville was wounded after serving on D-Day with the invasion Torpedos. Ordinary Seaman Arthur Tuller of CN VLR is reported missing following the Canadian corvette sinking. Family reports Hedley Shaw presumed killed in action in Holland. Mr Dudley Hitehcow, a provincial game warden, notes early signs of spring.

Thornton Biette Torres Hand Hornet Arthur Tuller CN Vlr Ara Maat Dudley Hitehcow Abe Hornby W Hitehcow Hedley Shaw Roy” Shaw Mra Shaw Min Holland Oaktinle Dim Fret Georgetown

Terra Cotta Notes And Local Items In Terra Cotta

Reports from Terra Cotta cover hospital recoveries and community notices. Mr Norman leans recovers from a sprained ankle while Mrs John Harvey mourns a bereavement. Visitors include Miss Annie Puckering and Miss Laughton from Toronto and Mrs Ro Puckering visiting Inglewood friends.

Mes Aarollph General Hospital Norman Leans John Harvey Acton Harvey Terra Cotta Satmanvale Annie Puckering Toronto Mrs. Petch Miss Laughton Miss Gowland Ro Puckering Inglewood J Edge M McNally

Death of Mrs Atkinson noted in Fergus area

Mrs Ostrander received word of the death of her aunt Mrs Wim. Atkinson at her home in Guelph. The funeral service was held Saturday at St James Anglican Church Fergus with interment in Fergus Cemetery. Rain last week relieved water shortages and several locals noted its positive effect on wells.

Ostrander Wim. Atkinson Guelph Stoo James Anglican Fergus Atkinson Fergus Cemetery Ontrander Lloyd Thomas Leste Aytles Toronto Toronto Maple Leat New York Rangers Mrv Mex Hazen Arson Ag St Joseph’s Hospital Fitts Faust General Hlisputal General Hayjatal Alfred Croft Sintey Croft Guelph Gernorst Hospital Atlan Tierdan BOC ALP Rinsten Bret Bayee Mitty Wone Fogerk Fogerk Stote Orinte At Sar Winton Edwards

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits Across Guelph Area

The column lists residents visiting relatives in Galt Acton Orangeville and Toronto including Mrs Parker in Galt with her son David Mrs Mim Kitchener Head of Guelph Cal and Mrs Will Tend Aff and Mrs Fred Muray of Acton and Miss Jean Noble’s weekend in Orangeville. Also mentions a World Day of Prayer service at Church of Christ and community visits by Mr and Mrs Hortop Mr and Mrs McClutcheon and other local families.

Mra D Ji Parker Galt David Familly Mim Kitchener Guelph Cal Will Fred Muray Acton Misa Kate Harris Toronto Western Hospital Jean Noble Orangeville OrangesMe High School Dunnville Morgan Albany Morttts

Blair YW Society Holds February Meeting and Prayers

The Blair YW A society gathered at the Van Eckle home with the president in charge. The program included the World Day of Prayer and Service for Youth with several participants listed, followed by refreshments.

Blair Y.wa Society Verle Delis Vaneckle Worhalp Mia Laure Olive Mahon Jas. Hobcertson Mixcas Gertrude Lannie Holes Hutchineen Mia Sadie Huck Serle Detla ‘Manaickle Mex Menzies Mra Vaenalekle Monlay Mra Alexander McPhee Mra McPhee George Ingles Mr David's Ranald Mel'hail RCAF London Micooamd Mischoras Bert Walton Airforce Maether Theft Ware John Mahon Sti Art Lola Arthur Markle Mmullgrove

Dog Wins Probate Trust For Forest City Man

The will of Frederick J. Rutherford directs that before a $404.10 estate is distributed his devoted dog be cared for as he was in life. Executors, relieved of the trust, faced the dog’s death before the master.

Winnipeg Frederick J. Rutherford

Emamosa Farm Stock and Equipment Auction Notice

Auction scheduled in Emamosa Towns listing farm stock cattle horses harness household goods and farming equipment from a Rockwood sale with no reserve. Items include Angus cows York shorthorn cattle axes plows tractors hay tools and implements with a single clerk Albert Cray and auctioneer Roy Windley.

Feramnosa Rockwood Thouraday Marcie Ives Oviock Agra Angua Mda York Young York Sons Peeders Grove Suffolks Oxford MetCarnitech Ing Deng Oliver M. HO Sa Team Kinacness Jaddin Lary Steve Genege Young Everton G. Hutchinson Rockalang Albert Cray Roy Windley TN. R Acton Erin

Clearing Auction Sale of Stock Implements and Real Estate

Public auction under Lawrence King feneL from Lat 37 Concession 4 Nassagaweye Township near Brookville on March 5. Sale lists horses cattle hogs implements furniture and farm equipment including mowers cultivators and harrows. Farm of about 100 acres with a bank barn house and outbuildings offered at same event with terms by chattel settlement and inspection prior to sale. Roy Hendle and J A Elliott auctioneers with McMillan clerk.

Lawrence King Feenel Nassagaweye Brookville Rockwood Marcie Pao U'Chowk Ates Durhans Konan Beifer Suzy Hleifer Noit Furniture Upetcht Organ Nasaapawoeya Yea Chattles Roy Hendle J A Elliott McMillan

Burttland Conover Farm Gear to Be Sold at Public Auction

A public auction is planned for Lot 2 Concession 3 Tra- Township of Tra- Qixar So, 25 miles east of Tra falgar FO, featuring extensive livestock and farm equipment. The sale lists tractors, hoes, implements, wagons, hay loading gear, reaper, binder, plows, rows of harrows, fertilizer drill, mower, crane, and a large amount of household furnishings. Weather contingency noted. sale to proceed with clerk’s division of sale.

Burtland Conover Tra- Qixar Trafalgar Margii Vim la Coehorn McCormick Deering & Tt McCormick Deering Scuttler Wilkinson's Wlacksmith Forge Dnehaye Reis Thayention Lake Sige Gerard Hellaman Finno Lo Davenport Merrip Bel Ellmotto Auctiones

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