Neighborhood Notes and Society Recap
Ballinafad community updates note Bud Snow's weekend visit and home leave. The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs Swindlehurst's home with devotional by Miss B Hills and talk by Mrs J P Kirkwood. Stormy weather canceled church services. Mrs Willard Sanderson of Toronto visited family. Joyce and Frank Smith of Silver Creek led local euchre with high scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Snow
Ballinafad
Willard Sanderson
Toronto
Frank
Joyce Smith
Frank Smith
Sliver Creek
Ecuchre
Busy Bees Play Quiet Annual Meeting and Quilt Work
The Busy Bees monthly meeting, also the annual officer election, saw small attendance. Officers chosen include President Mrs C E Davenport and Vice President Mrs Joseph Frank. Quilting totals topped fifty pieces with several orders planned, and a dance was proposed to fund Red Cross efforts.
Scout Medal Awarded for Good Samaritan Act at Lake Ontario Rescue
Scout Herbert Heldman received the Scout Medal for rescuing his chum Jimmie Stott from icy Lake Ontario waters on December 11. The ceremony at St Juden Parish Hall was led by Commissioner W. S. Manon of Acton. Mer. W. W. E. Wankel opened his own drug store sign in Toronto and Ollie Johnson, recovering from a knee fracture, was seen hobbling with two canes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie. Johnson
Murray Houser
Bob
St. Juden
W. SS. Manon
Actan
Erin Horton Recovers as Hospital Stay Ends
Erin Jack Horton of the Military Police returned home Monday afternoon and Mrs. Alex Ory has recovered to join her daughter Mrs. Fre Wilson after a period at Toronto General Hospital. Acton High School hockey tied E C S 5-3 in a local arena game. A blizzard- blanketed Monday afternoon as Leitch driving a sedan and a Lang's Carfac e heavy truck collided on Highway 24 west of Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Horton
Moor
Alex. Ory
Fre Wilson
Toronto General Hospital
Acton
E. C. S. Boys
Erin
Leitch
Eedan
Lang
Guelph
Mrr
MacGladery
No. 24
Advocate
Spring Ills and War News From Oakville
In Oakville on Sunday Renton Bridgmann's car hood damage occurred before a fire was put out. Mrs. James E. Curtis learns her husband, Leading Aircraftman James Edward Curtis, was killed on active service in England last Friday February 26. A mock of crows passed over the town Saturday at 6 30. Crocuses emerge as spring nears and minor robberies are reported. Mark and Mrs. Binkley report their son Pte. Stuart Binkley wounded in the Dieppe raid and held as a prisoner of war with possible further arm surgery. Alonzo Comfort moved from the same hospital to a convalescent facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Renton Bridgmann
James E. Curtis
J. N. Walton
Brant Street
James Edward Curtis
England
Mark
Binkley
Brant Avenue
Stuart Binkley
Dieppe
Alonzo Comfort
Aa Convalescent Hospital
Garzette
Rockwood Village Notes Include Meeting Hears Readings and Canvass
The Rockwood area reports a lively W C T U monthly meeting at Mrs. S Petty s home with routine business and readings including Rev G Little s address about the Sarnia convention Rev J Ward gave a solo and Mrs J Ayles 2 piano piece. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Chas Harris s home. A St Johns Church Junior Girls Club met at Miss Joyce Waller s home. A Euchre party at Town Hall sponsored by the Women s Institute raised 16 for Chinese War Relief from sixteen tables. Red Cross canvassers have been appointed and local residents are urged to contribute. A Minstrel Show in Acton Town Hall drew many Rockwood folks. Weekend visitors included several families from Toronto Brantford Guelph and Kitchener. Some church services were canceled due to rough weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. TU
S. Petty
Readlage
P. Powers
G. Little
Sarnia
J. Ward
J. Ayles
Chas. H. Harris
St. John's Church
Joyce Waller
Women’s Institute
Red Cross
Rockwood
Acton Town Hall
J. H. Smith
Toronto
Dorothy
Eleanor Eawards
Brantford
Tony Mandell
Babe
Guelph
Clare Harris
Kitchener
Lorena Richardson
Freda Thatcher
Russell Hepburn
Eldon Lambert
London
Ontario
United Church
Georgetown Considers Health Nurse Hire and Public Laboratories
Georgetown officials discuss hiring a health nurse expected about April 1 and propose installing public laboratories in the municipal building. Councillor Bradley supports the move with limited backing as the community weighs urgent health needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Co
V. Williams
Lenen
Nca
Georgetown
Counsillor Bradley
Herald
Milton Mre James Alley Convalescing in Milton
Milton Mre James alley of Hornby is convalescing at the home of Mra H A Vacel after an operation in Hamilton General Hospital. Charlie Anderson barber left for Camp Borden to join a tank unit. Pilot Officer Donald MacNabb at Sea Island BC returned home after a visit to his mother. Milton Tigers won 4 3 over Markham in junior B playoff. February Men Canadian Club meeting at Milton Inn featured Dr Otto Niemier on modern advances in surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alley
Hornby
Mra. H. A. Vacel
Hamilton Feneral Hospital
Charlie Anderson
Tureday
Camp Borden
Donald MacNabb
the Fuca
Sea Island
B.C
A. J. MacNabb
Dulyunset
Milton ‘Tigers
Cedarvale Wire social notes include visits and family events
Kenneth Hall of Guelph and Reta Smith of Toronto spent the weekend at their Cedarvale home. Nora to Mr and Mrs Wilfred McArthur had a son. Reed visited Orton. Thompson of Niagara spent three days with his parents J Thompson and others here. Josnn Smith returned home from Aunt Hall of Guelph visit. A euchre party was hosted at J R Hamill ton. George Wardy seeks treatment in Guelph. Smith and Arthur Griffin joined diamond wedding anniversary at the Griffin home in Evin. Evein friends offered congratulations and cake with 60 candies to Eleanor Griffin, their granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wire
Kenneth Hall
Guelph
Reta Smith
Toronto
Nora
Mix
Wilfred McArthur
Miss. Reed
Orton
WI ‘Thompson
Niagara
J. Thompson
Woodside
Litle
Josnn Smith
Mrs. Hall
George Wardy
Messrs. Smith
Arthur Griffin
George Griffin
Evin
Carman Griffin
Indiana
Mich
Eleanor Griffin
Blizzard tale and community notes from Orton
The week ended with a blizzard disrupting motor traffic and horses. The Onwego Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs N Dearing's home. Henry Graham suffered a paralytic stroke and was moved to a hospital in Seaforth. Local residents attended a funeral in Orangeville. A loge amputation progressed well for Mr Cox. An evening of cuchre and dancing was held in Community Hall with prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Loggan and Mr Pete Watson and partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onwego Club
N. Dearing
Nev
A. L. Atton
Tweed
Carman Atton
Jesse Reed
Reed Visted
Toronto
Henry Graham
Seaforth
Narvey
Nodwell
Myrtle
Robert
Orangeville
Albert Reel
Chas, Cox
Cox
Messra
Iden, MacKay and
Somerville
Hillsburg
Stan
Albert ‘Loggan
Lone Hands
Pete
Watson
Ration Cards Issued for Short Leave Men
Military personnel with five days leave may obtain temporary ration cards from the local ration board. Civilian visitors from other countries can receive ten day temporary ration cards including butter tea coffee sugar coupons and spare A B C coupons. Previously no temporary rations were granted for less than seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ration Board
North After Seals radio adaptation on CBC Eastern Network
Mrs. Gowan, who originated from Loch Lomond and studied history in Alberta, will hear the radio adaptation of North After Seals on Thursday March 11 at 10:00 am EDT 11:00 am ADT. She is noted for historical and adventure plays and for radio adaptations. This marks the third Canadian contribution by Mr. Gowan for the SRS-CRC School on The Air series Tales From Far And Near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisie Park Gowan
Seal
Mr. Gowan
Srs-Crc
Glen Elline deer forest gifted to nation
Glasgow reports that virtually all of Glen Elline deer forest in Argyll 12 000 acres was presented to the nation by Colonel A E D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Glen Elline
Argyll
Native stretcher bearer praised after plane crash
In Cape Town CP a South African native Laces Fajari who pulled wounded men from danger after a plane crash was credited by Gen Dan Pienaar as performing magnificent and brave work. Fajari was awarded the DCM for his heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Shajd
Dan Pienaar
Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Equipment
The undersigned advertises a public auction on Wednesday March 17 1843 at 1 o clock featuring horses cattle pigs sheep fowl grain implements harness furniture and household items. Items include Grade Shorthorn cattle Yorkshire pigs Oxford sheep Breeding ewes hens hay tools wagon gear and electric appliances. Frank Peto as auctioneer and Mume Currie as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkshire
Oxford
Alaska
Deering
Tudhope-Anderson
Harrow
Seules
Fleury
Watkins
Wilkinson G
Perrin
Kline Fanning Min
Lot
Graln
Hwarness
Clare Brathora Vietor
Moffat
Moffatt
Sideboa Wedroom
Bodsigh
King
Uaie
Frank Peto
Mume Currie
Y W Club fuels Guelph Y swimming party success
The Y M C A and the Y Women's Club organized a Friday swimming party in Guelph with six cars providing transport. Everyone enjoyed the pool and trip. The Ping Pong Tournament for under 17s was postponed from March 6 to March 12 at 7 pm. late entries are welcome until 6:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph Y Led
Guelph
Open road crisis prompts local action in Erin Township
Frank Holmes writes to the editor from Erin Township alleging the townline road to Acton is frequently impassable. He argues the dairy trade relies on Acton milk and urges a business group to intervene before more traffic is diverted or dairy shipments fail. He notes Caterpillar equipment used nearby and calls on Halton County to act promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
Erin Township
Esquosing
Acton le
Ospringe
Acton
Man
Benat
Erin
Halton County
Frank Holmes
Bearin Auction Sale at Erin Farm Near Acton
Public auction at Lot 2 Con 4 on the Fourth Line of Erin, about five miles north of Acton. Horses, cattle, hogs, implements, hay and grain, dairy items, household goods, harness, and farm equipment listed with quantities. Sale starts 1 PM Wednesday March 18, terms cash, no reservations, Red Cross proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ram
J. Tmoman
Erin
Acton
Wheday
Jeremy
Catile
York Sons
McCormack
Steel Rallers
M.W. T
Wallis Blow
M.-H. Palper
M.-L
Hroodor
Beatty Brander Stoves
Jura
Red Cross
Erin. Co
Swackitammen
Flynn Brothers
Milton
South Corner
Bush
Tom Ceunholm
Elmer Downes
Ephriam Celebrates Golden Wedding Despite Wife Absence
A private show captures Ephriam announcing his golden wedding anniversary. When asked why his wife does not help, he replies that his present wife has nothing to do with it and she is not involved in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephriam
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Millar
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Mary Elliott
Hespeler
Florence Robinson
Lloyd Burt
Wm. McLeod
Alvin McDonald
5Th Line, Esquesing
Red’Cross
Tony Frank
Joe Frank
Ss Frank
D. McPhedran
Burlington
Cedarvale
Cee Auction Sale
Uerten
Brlamet
Royal Palace
Spencer Tracy
Katherine Hepburn
Keeper OF the Flame
Leningrad
Henry Aldridge
Henry Fonda
Maureen O'Hara In “the
Sergeant
Greta Gynt
London Symphony Orch
Chris Ellis
S. D. Gordon
E. R. Campbell
Edmonton
Canada
Canadian Red Cross
Malta
Libya
Egypt
Middle East
Britain
Simon
Dr. EL. Il
Mra
Austin
Christ
Riday
Tiger Tee
JW. McCutcheon
Main Street
Cat
Hydro
Barden
N. Brown
Nawsngaweya
Buildings Fair
Plenty Water
Robert Scott
BSSMR
Woalwick
St. Guelph
Sunkesa Merral Psr
Brown's
T-sow
W. Early
Wilsell
Campbellville
Marche Teth
A. A. Falzot
Curries Young
Eden Milly Road
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