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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 07, 1946
Page
4
A roundup of notes of interest from nearby communities focusing on local events and developments. Highlights include civic updates, social happenings, and small accomplishments across regional centers.
The Farm Forum met at the Marshall home after a broadcast on export markets. Discussions focused on Canada's resources and climate supporting export trade and farm price versus production costs. Grenfell Wright convened, with Morgen Madill and Elwood Snow in charge of recreation and lunch.
Terra Cotta Mro and Mr Henry Ellwood and family move into their old home. Roger's Homestead on the loth line sold at auction as others plan moves. J OW ledge and bavlng taldence wired hydie installation. George Lyons return from a pleasant West trip with Chenda. Mary Lyons flew home eight hours. Miss Lo Laugtem from Toronto visited. Hogg couple stayed at their summer college. Me J. Bsige opens local quarries on town line.
The Nassagaweya district reports bereavement for the Hampson family of Guelph and notes disruptions from snow storms delaying the Charles Ryder auction. Local social life includes a Farm Forum gathering, church activities at Ebenezer United Church, a Roberta-Webber wedding in Lakeview, and visits among residents. Maple syrup demand rises as sap runs, and community members prepare for spring work and wood cutting.
Earle Smith family moved Friday to their new home Duffield Farm on the Rockwood Line. Jandie McKinnon attended the Hradley-Young wedding at Knox Church Acton Wednesday. The Struthers home hosted a large family gathering with Mussel and Pal returning from travel. Attendance marked the Mary Rest funeral at Everton. Jonah and Consvid Stewart confined to the house by illness. Roving pictures shown at the school by the National Film Board. George Peaton and daughter Kialna Hosking of Hockwood listed with John Althen.
Belfountain property linked to Mack's Park plans for a summer hotel while Georgetown residents hear weddings and return from service. Misa Heatrice Patricia Jown Browne wed in Norval St Pauls Church. Cpl TOS Nick Brown and Pte Herbert Ho Brown returned to Canada. Lieut Bertha Schenk home from Queen Elizabeth. Welcome Home banquet for returning Armed Service members. Georgetown Intermediate tops Acton in Group 4 O.HLA playoffs.
Local Farm Forum met February 20 at the Joseph Frank home with attendees from the No 7 area. Reports cover radio discussions, euchre, a prize list at Busy Hees events, school activities, road conditions, and farm transfers including J A Wilson selling farm Lot 12 to his son-in-law Christian Frank. Conversations mention Maple syrup prep and wedding anniversaries in Guelph and Acton connections.
Oakville hosts a packed dedication and memorial service at the new Legion Hall aided by Rev K Nicoll. The Notary Club marks Rotary’s 41st anniversary at Oakville Inn with many citizens and youth groups in attendance.
Mrs John Hunt attended the funeral of her great uncle Mr Stockdale in London last week. Mr George Mamtel Acton visited relatives here over the past week. Mrs Albert Hostel attended the funeral of Charlie Cantelon in Porunto after his sudden death last Wednesday. Mr ter Howlett and family are vacating Tie House. Mr and Mrs Crowder and Mr and Mrs Jease Reet visited Elora. Messrs Jack and Clarence Dearing holidaying in London and Detroit. Mimosa Farm Forum met at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Jessop with progress atchre. Mr John Bacon recovering from a paralytic attack at his home near Ercin. National Film Board presented several children's programs at Orton Public School, well worth a family outing.
The Rockwood area extends sympathy to the Cook family after George Cook died Saturday from a stroke. Funeral arrangements were announced, with interment at Rockwood Cemetery. The notice also notes deaths of Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Husles, other local illness recoveries, grippe and flux cases, hospital discharges, and visitors from Acton Toronto Kitchener and Detroit.
Mrs Leslie Campbell hosted the Nortons on Sunday while Alex Wright returned from Toronto for the weekend. Jas Noble is home and recovering well after his operation. A Tuesday afternoon event was at Mrs Roughley’s and the Mission Band met at Mr Gisby’s Sunday. Mrs John Newton reportedly saw the first robin on Saturday morning March 4.
The Grace Mission Band held its March meeting at Nuth Roberts home with Nonna Brown presiding. Gertie Campbell read scripture, Marina Hood offered prayer, Ann Parker led recitation, Norma Brown and Baboy Lush played piano, and Mrs McPhee read a story. The roll call noted “Something to be Thankful For.”
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