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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

4

Cedar Vale Notes On Weekend Visits And Illness

Cedarvale residents report Eleanor Grittin of Acton spent the weekend at her home while a chamber attendee from here assisted, and Mr George Galdthorp with Mrs Arthur Jothingon of Brampton joined a Sunday gathering. Friends regret to hear that P ie. Twan Stragg of Camp Barden was hospitalized after a fall at Yoronte hospital.

Eleanor Grittin Acton Bamber McKinnon Cong? Ningeby George Galdthorp Arthur Jothingon Brampton Dorry Twan Stragg Camp Barden Yoronte Hospital Matthawa Mr Owl Goole Renwick Hamilton Cowen Samily Beg Robertsaa Weslundas Wits Taneet Ling Dinas Fea oMiey Shamerdy Clee Alin

Community Bake Sale Raises Funds At Hekt A Weren

A local bake sale at Mes A Tih on Saturday supported by residents raised funds for a war work effort. Tea and homemade goods were served with pork and beans bread cookies and tea on offer as donations poured in. Relatives and friends attended a funeral in Vargata for Mrs Mer catitia aunt, with guests including Mrs CB Mereditty Miss Rotor and Mr and Mrs Hob Lane. Robert Lane visited relatives in Toronto Sunday.

Che Hadi Rael Crass Mero CB Mereditty Midas Margaret MacbBonuht Marx Calbertsen Wan. Watson Tokon Cout San We Wabon Mra A Burrows Wout Cilbertson We Lowre N Mo Phan Froadintho Wien Av Metean Meroc Davidson Aeton Cihertson Sundas Mrov Bertanvery Oan Janes Martin Howie Wright Herb Gubertson Allan Guelph Georgina Jan Robertson

Sunday School Teens Host Teacher Led Evening

A cluster of Sun day School youths gathered with teachers for an evening of snacks and games at the home of Mrs Colela improving after illness. The affair included entertainment by Ayan stanta and cantasta and a period of cordial refreshments. The event followed a Friday afternoon program and a prayer service later that week led by Mission Corete members.

Alex. Scott Toronto Iis Wii Wyle Matt Shortill Tyo Colela Karen Christian Stegarre Beto Aumie Snow Marcaret Sthelw

War Bond Film Show Highlights Local Community

Thursday event featured shell educational films promoting War Savings Certificates. Speakers including Bir Woo Lowes and Post Smith addressed attendees while 4 H girls raised funds for their school. Nearby visits included Mrs Henderson and Mrs Day with other regional guests. Parish services and a World Day of Prayer gathering were noted along with delegates’ travel to the Ontario Horticultural Association convention in Toronto.

Lanst Shell Educational Filma Anit Romine Smith Chatraan Bir Woo Lowes Inelph Lotte St John’s Churel Robert Henderson Saneee Fred Day Hang Warn Roytkins Kran Coord John Smuth Ain the Anita Church Carl Deltzel Fred

Community notices recount Mrs Robeita's visit and local events

Campbellville reports a series of society items from a Monday event including Mrs Mary Robeita's homecoming in Taronto, purchases by Mrs McPhedran, and interments at local cemeteries. The list includes names such as Mr Chath Dennis Awa and Mr WP McPhail and mentions a gathering after Janet Meinl's illness.

Npc Menzies Jobo Stokes Catbert Aft Uello George Taigli Mixx Janet Meinl Yor Chath Dennis Awa

Burlington Charity Drive Aids Red Cross Branch

In Burlington the Royal Red Cross Society planned a drive to raise funds for its branch. Members of the Young People chartered refused to bus to Toronto to see a Maple Leaf game, while a cheque for 2500 dollars given to two men turned out to be fake. Police traced the men to Hamilton and cancelled the check.

Royal Reat Cross Society Harter Actap Burlington Sounei Chamber Eteri Wally Eather Woodworth Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens Tugudy Harris Armstrong Medet Hamilton Transport Company Armstrong S100 Ag Vno Hurtington

Local church meeting details from Eden Mills notes

The article records a church meeting at Prestadan Church with Mrs Ko Gordon absent. Mrs James Culbertson and Mrs J MacDonald chaired, valentines read, and plans for March events. Reports from Women’s Missionary Secrets and Presbyterial officers are noted, with prayers, scripture readings, and devotions led by various members. The piece mentions mournful sympathy for Mrs Herb Gilbertson and visits to Guelph.

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Community gathers for wartime parade and home front event

A Wednesday evening event in a village drew a large crowd to the Wokespenbiaga area for war work acknowledgment. Local residents and hockey fans attended as prizes and a fundraising drive were announced to support the War Victims Fund.

Alcan Wedbesdias Hablash Min Hert Walt VDL Rockeyuan Cialtoon Pithbury James Tarren Qeuuiner Chaarganda

Milton Man and Local Residents Reported Injuries in Hospital

Miss Ebie Lawson of Winnipeg visiting Mus Nixon on Martin Street notes a successful operation at Tamicon General Hospital. Tobert Mitchell's son suffered a deep cut requiring care while cutting wood. Reports from Queen's Park indicate factory openings and warehouse activity amid local disputes and ongoing civic concerns.

Ebie Lawson Winnipeg Milton Mus Nixon Martin Street Ilmer Carton Asquesing Ag Pendiettin Tami¢on General Hospital Mitchell Tobert Mitchell Queen’s Park Het Tkinsan

Unclear OCR artifact mentions dates and places with recovery wish

Fragmented text shows names, places, and events with many garbled terms. It appears to reference community notices, dates, and a wish for recovery, but readable facts are minimal and scattered.

Oakville Hosts Community Events At Village Hall

Oakville residents gathered Tuesday at the Village Hall to organize a fay and hear updates from local groups. The Oakville Figure Skating Club held a costume party and a step competition with notable participants. War Saving Stamps were showcased as prize incentives.

Heabel Beack Amnanteruis Min 7 Tiverge Avukes Marian Jamimy Lawson Muby Grave McCallum

Sunday Visitors At James Black Home And Local Notices

Sunday gatherings at the home of Mrs James Black included attendees Mrs AD Robertson and others from London and area families. The piece mentions church services and World Day of Prayer activities led by local figures with readings by Mable Meleod and Bev McLeod among others. A later note reports Glasgow Corporation Transport employees voting against continuing services during alert bomb raids.

Sutitas Mtes James Black AD Robertson London Albert McWilliams Pus Loveh Miran Gea Lardy Ertsen Ayn Paget Joyce Witt Webb Tabs Patstes Jog _Henhain Fapmly Gietpi van Norman Lelend Veetarttte Mark Probert MecCutcheon Guelph Alfred Couliaag Edhe Mos B. Branmalton Church of Chetet Jennie “Tovell Waomen’s Missionies Shanghai Ching Mable Bev Po McLeod HE Parker Sunter John Alten Robertson Rew JP Me Wold Hortop Glayjow Cts Sani ‘Ty Gna Glasgow Corporation Transport

Georgetown War Savings Drive and Funeral Notice

Saturday night at 940 Company of the Lorne Seata Peel Puffer and Halton Regiments conducted a paraded drive on Klan Street in support of the War Savings Pledge. The funeral of Margaret Jane Starret, who died on February 9, was held at the Jerosen home with Deacon Lisqueshag officiating. Miss Chel Clips was noted at the ACROOM site, while Jenkins and others prepared for a late writers’ report for 1940.

Lorne Seata, Peel, Puffer Halton Puuranite Klan Street War Savings Pledge Margaret Jane Starret Jerosen Abvin Starret Peepel Acroom Martitogs Jenkins

Sale of Grade Dual Derodse Cows at Clearing Farm

An auction listing shows a March sale at Clearing Farm near GAC Clearing Sate of Far Equliptent. Assets include nearly new stock, Yorkshires, stockers, and dairy cows with various farm items and household goods in Rockwood area listings.

Alex Hinnie Dane Brin Brock Fas Piaugtos Rockwood Furniture Hause Dekh Tauac

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