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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1945

Page

4

Cedarvale Visitors Stamp Weekend in Our Section

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hall and Gerald of Guelph visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ed Smith. Mr and Mrs Jake Ardadsma and Denna of Arris and Mrs Adeline Cunningham of Georgetown were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Wm Cunningham. Mrs Rivers and children of Saskatchewan are visiting with sister Mrs Russell Smith. Signs of spring appear as starlings and pebbine return and butterflies appear. A number from our section attended bingo held at Drishane School.

Kenneth Hall Gerald Guelph Ed. Smith Jake Ardadsma Denna Arris Mis Adeline Cunningham Georgetown Wm Cunningham Bmrv Rivers Saskatchewan Russell Smith Starlings Pebine Drishane

LIMEHOUSE Social Notes and Community Updates

Entries describe furloughs and leaves for service members Jas McKeage and Lorne Norton, a Cheltenham visit by Jas Noble, and a funeral at Nassagaweya for Thomas McFuan. Local social events include a WMS afternoon fundraiser for Scott Mission, a Mission Band gathering with crokinole, and club meetings planning overseas soldiers’ boxes and Nu Asian Relief donations.

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Church

Campbellville and Brantford residents spent the weekend visiting relatives and attending St. Davids Church. Buds of social activity include the Campbellville Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Witharam Roberta home with Mrs Ales Moore in charge and plans for the 11th Supper.

Ronald McPhail RCAF Brantford Thormas| McPhail Biss Verle Vansdekle Hamilton Mary Moore St. Davids Presbyterian Church Jean Shyder T. Rnyder Bombantier Robert Parke Charles Roberts Murray Mahon Hunteville Mahon James Mahon John Henry Centralia Honera Campbellville Toronto Zorra Jacot Robert Menzies Ralph Anderson Tr Gurer St. John’s Mmps J” DeForest Wo Blacklock Charce Treawuten J. DeForest

W. M. S. Meeting and Local Notices in Ballinafad

The W. M. S. met at Mr. Kirkwood’s home on Wednesday. D. J. Sinclair Dan Campbell and Kenneth Ridler attended the Old Roads Convention in Toronto. Mr. Campbell Steen sold the farm to Mr. Kenney who takes possession now. The Steens move to Cooksville. Mr Sherlock Foreman an airplane inspector from Louisville Kentucky visited with Rev and Mrs Foreman. Campbell and McEnery plan improvements. others near ready. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Stanley Sinclair on a new baby. The Farm Forum met at home. Mr and Mrs Dan Campbell on Monday night.

W. M.S Kirkwood Mears D. J. Sinclair Dan Campbell Kenneth Ridler Old Roads Toronto Campbell Steen Kenney Steen Cooksville Sherlock Foreman Loulaville Kentucky Foreman Campbell Robert McEnery Stanley Sinclair

Acton Community Notes Highlight Local Events and Obituaries

Jesse Reed attended the fun telecal in Acton for the late Mrs Bert Mason. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Hedman on a new son in Guelph General Hospital. Wm Gibson rents his 200 acre farm and holds a sale before moving to Guelph. Albert Royce held a successful auction sale. Burial rites for the late Mrs Thos Watson of Acton were attended by several locals. Dorothy King visits with grandparents Noah and Mrs King. The Mimosa farm forum hosted by Ernest Awrey drew five tables of cachre with high scores by Mrs Wallace Gregem, Mrs Wm Gibson and Fd Cox. Recreation committee members served refreshments.

Jesse Reed Acton Bert Mason Wm. Hedman Werson Guelph General Hospital Wm. Gibson Guelph Albert Royce EB. McGill Miles Clare Lerson Wm. Donaghy Ben Moffitt Grand Valley Fridney Thos. Watson Dorothy King Ennosville Noah King Ernest Awrey Wallace Gregem Fd Cox Jessop Ed Gray

Injured RCAF Man Among Train Crash Survivors

LAC John Henry of Brookville, son of Mr and Mrs William Henry, was seriously injured in a passenger train derailment between London and Woodstock Sunday night in which 28 people were hurt. Other notes mention local residents Murray Clarke treated for pleurisy at Guelph General, and minor accidents and visits among Knatchbull, Campbellville, and Darbs communities.

Lac John Henry Mra Wm. Henry Brookville London Woodstock Murray Clarke Nasangeweya Guelph General Hospital Mc. J. van Goozen Reg. Wilson Acton Knatchbull Winnie Stokes

Local Motoring and Social Notes From Acton Area

Community notices list visits to cottages farms and homes in Acton support and sympathy for families. Residents include Mr and Mrs Fred Alwon Mrs Harvey Jestine Miss Jennie Twwell and Mr and Mrs A Roles with many family and friend gatherings. A memorial paragraph expresses condolences to Mr and Mrs Geo Mack and family after their son Garon Mack was killed in action in Holland.

Jean Hall Hamilton Harvey Jestine Jennie Twwell Tome Atte Rocks Fred Awon Fkitr Shephartson Sttvetavatle Mire Martey Miss Kay Feed Wootte Toranta End Mes Clarrsdfortan Sundas Mro Hert Pal- Claman Walter Cooling Mra A. Burkvened Spuelph Viet Vollage Wand oMrv Walter McWillignis Lay Rock Bag Goo Rofertson Vlalting Norman Robertyoun Agton Buntmons Ryckivaoit Murray Acton AW Heat Mack Ford Garon Derv Holland Wes

Georgetown Gina contest crowns Williamson led rink

Monday night in Georgetown the Gina curling bonspiel saw President Jack Williamson skip his team to a 14 to 4 victory over Tdy Masons rink. In other news Pte William J Kay died of wounds from action on February 20. Leon Cawtan promoted to flight lieutenant F/L j Cowtan in West Africa on leave soon. Reese Agricultural Society seeks historical documents for its 1946 centenary history.

Gina Jack Williamson Tdy Mason Georgetown Arthr Adam Kay William J. Kay Leon Cawan J Cowtan Preernt West Africa Reese Agricultural Lociery

Community Visits and Family News From Local Telegram

Mr and Mrs Gordon Aitken and family visited Sunday with Kev and Mrs A W Foreman. George Hennick and Marion of Hamilton were guests of Mr and Mrs David Stewart and family. Mrs H Works of Erin spent a day with her daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Mrs Weeks Jr and Carol at Mrs W Meckensie’s home. Mr and Mrs F Brydon recently visited Mr and Mrs Harry Hortop of Everton. Sincere sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Frank Hill of Flist Line after their home burned. Norman Mattews of Mimosa visited Mr and Mrs W J Jackson. Week-end guests at the Kalthoff home from Toronto were Kari Kalthoff, Charlie Kalthoff, Joan, and Mrs Autrey Hood. Miss Irma McDougall spent the week-end at home in Bramons. De McNabb PS I of Guelph visited the school on Friday. Mr and Mrs RO Van Norman of Acton called on Mrs Mary Cooke. Roy Hindley spent the week end with sister Mrs Dampier at the home of Mr and Mrs Jeane McEnery in Dallinafad.

Gordon Aitken Kev A . W. Foreman Allinatad George Hennick Marion Hamilton David Stewart Erin Apent Ami Mra 1 Weeks Carol W Meckensie F. Brydon Harry ‘Hortop Everton Frank Hill Flist Line Norman Mattews Mimosa W. J. Jackson

Community News from Nassagaweya No 7

Mrs Wilfred Kennedy held a Busy Bee quilting last Tuesday. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Ed Parchem on the arrival of a daughter. Many attended the funeral of Thos McEwen, Moffat, Saturday. The Savekls euchre event Friday drew steady attendance with prizes from Hazel Kennedy and Leslie Mimer.

Wilfred Kennedy Parchem Guelph Junction Vera Harris Acton Hazel Kennedy Leslie MiMer Wm. Service Viola Ed Parchem Guelph ‘Junction

Local Service Members Return and Fire Damages In Oakville

Cpl Milton Gretn of the R C A M C returns home on leave after five years overseas. Nursing Sister Isabel Kemp, daughter of Mr and Mrs J B O Kemp, also returns from Hair ayres Hospital Scotland. A cottage at the foot of Chisholm Street in Toronto owned by Mrs L M Walker was destroyed by fire. Arts and Crafts Club officers elected include President Mrs St G K Hepburn Vice Presidents Mrs HOM Calne and Mr F Pullen Secretary Mrs Calne Treasurer Mrs St Young. In England at outbreak of war Donald T Smith son of Canon D Russell Smith joined the I A F and earned the DFC during the Dieppe attack he is now at Comor HC an instructor and recently promoted to Squadron Leader in the RCAF.

Cpl Milton Gretn R.ca Isabel Kemp J.B. O. Kemp Hairayres Hospital Scotland Chisholm Street L. M. Walker Toronto Arts and Crafts Club Mra St G. K. Hepburn Hom. Calne F. Pullen M. Calne Mra St. Young England Ibonald T. Smith Canon D Russell Smith I A. F Dieppe Comor, HC Bneader RCAF

March Field Work and Church Honors at Burlington

Miss Frances Carroll of Weg N will spend March in Burlington doing field work with the Board of Health. At Know Presbyterian Church Reverend A Stewart and D Mogermor of the General Assembly spoke. Killick badges for cadets were presented during exams at Tron Duke aboard Jimcs Star Friday night. GC stripes were awarded for good conduct and attendance. WA Walker, ambulance member, earned first aid certification and will take final exams in Toronto soon.

Frances Carroll Weg Burlington Focal Board of Health Know Presbyterian Church Jim A. Stewart D. Mogermor General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In Canada Killick Tron Duke WA Walker Tnd Sth Hamilton Toronto Aiarette

Community shares grief over local soldier's death in action

The town extends sympathy to Mr. Alice Holts and the Wilin Inst mont family as Pte John BD Wilin Inst mont is reported dead in action. Two relatives in service are Pte Donald Hilts in Holland and Pte Margaret Hilta in Montreal. The Lord's Supper was observed at United Church. Several locals ill or recovering, and many visitors from Toronto Camp Borden Galt Dundas Hamilton Vineland Acton and Guelph attended over the weekend.

Alice Holts John BD Wilin Donald Hilts Holland Margaret Hilta Montreal Cvac United Church J. A. Little Chester Plank Steware Royce Garnet Petty Albert Shultis Warl Harvey Shultis Edith Royce Toronto J. Ward Camp Borden Roy Day Fred Day Hamlton Jack Bell Jerry Ingram Dundas Po Randall Galt Cpl Jackson Staith Kitchener Tony Mendel Guelphs Miro Rob Richardson Vineland Mro Jack Irvine Acton Hamiten Keith Mel Brown

Auction Sale of Farm stock and estate at Trafalgar Milton

Auctioneer announces sale of horses cattle pigs sheep and implements from Lot 10 Trafalgar two miles east of Milton on Tuesday March 18 1645 at 1 oclock. Items include Percheron horses and many cows heifers steers veal calves pigs harness MUP equipment and farm tools. Also estate sale of Lot 10 con 3 Trafalgar two miles from Milton with brick house frame barn drive shed windmill and water good land nearly 700 acres with 49 acres fall ploughed and wheat hay pasture. Inspection invited prior to sale with terms to be announced.

M& MN Galbraith N.S Trafalger Milton Tuenday Marci Girey Durham Ayrshire Jersey Tim Fiat Siay Wikinson Cockahutt Trafalsar Milton Turner J A Elliott Burt Aingham Erin Township No 24 Erin McCormick Eureka International Iron Cackshuts M. HL McKenzie Stewart Sowa Cartier Oate Harley Jamesway

For Rent and Sale Notices in Erin Township

For rent arm to rent. 100 acres Erin Township. For sale Red Clover Seed and some alfalfa seed. Apply Gordon 5S Home LPhone 156134. Pair of men's high rubber boots in front of Mebkinchern's Garage. Kinder please return to Earl Van Norman, Bain St.

Erin MaUlton Mebkinchern Earl Vannorman Bain St

Auction Sale at West Caledon Farm

George Kirkwood will hold a clearing sale at lott con 6 West Caledon four miles east of Ballinstad on Friday March 16 1945. Livestock implements farm machinery including a nearly new tractor on tubber and household furniture will be sold.

George Kirkwood Lott West Caledon Ballinstad

Fragmentary OCR Item With Names in Odd Order

Fragmentary text fragment mentions several names including Bart WOR OMe Bivens LON ELLIOTT HOY HINDLEY and others. The readable portion provides no clear event or outcome to summarize beyond naming individuals.

Ted Nooreserpe Peron Dashane Booth Bart Ome Bivens Ctetts Lon Elliott Hoy Hindley

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Neighborhood News Cedarvale Limehouse Jas. McKeaae Currie Jas Noble Cheltenham A W.renton Thomes McFuan Nassagaweya Alex Wright WMS Mia Mitchells Scott Mission Mitchell Sanford Glby Russell Miller Margarett Kirkpatrick Women's Institute Thorada McVey Noble Mrs Noble Manitoulin Island Nuasian Relief Salvation Army Ballinafad Farm Forum Orton Nassagawey Ospringe Nassagaweya SS. No Vernon Cole Davenport Stanley Dayton Little Britain Sam Frank Fitunr Howden Hornbys Nel Martin Robi Stewart Mb ‘Laughtin Norvalln Mantrong Misy Oakville Rockwood Alex. Stewart, Ltd Afigus Kennedy Mt .George’s Square Guelph Floyd Smith Jeweler Watches — Clocks Jewelery Quebec Street Guelph Ont Straichten B.D. Rachlen Warda Mingshott I. Wright Frank Petch Ein Township
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