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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 13, 1947

Page

4

Memorial window dedication for Flight Sergeant Colin Homer Smith

In St. Luke's Church on Sunday Rev. C. F. Heathcote will dedicate a memorial window for Flight Sergeant Colin Homer Smith who was reported missing on a flight over enemy territory. A Nelson township reforestation and conservation committee was appointed at the monthly Nelson council meeting to coordinate with the county on township schemes. The Strathcona Home and School Association met with plans for safety talks and a future honor presentation for ex-students who served in the war.

St. Luke's Anglican Church C. F. Heathcote Colin Homer Paul Fisher Wm. T. Dalow Nelson Stratheconn Home and School Association Www Toad Gafaty Mita FE. Dankin Rarview

Rockwood Young People's Union Forms In Church

A meeting at the United Church in Rockwood formed a Young People's Union with representatives from Anglican United and Presbyterian churches. J Ward chaired. committee names listed. future meetings set for Sunday 8 40 pm. Also notes on weather, hospital updates, WCTU meeting, local deaths, a film show at Town Hall, and a local wedding bell rumor.

United Church Anglican United Nev. J. Ward Cyril Knight Con.r Nimibulty Mis John Lister Stewart S. Royce Toronto Hydro -Power Commission W.C. T.U Prirrhemrick—Puesday A. K. Thomas J.mutchmore Blatherwick George Tt. Penren Temperance Federation Pearen Nanes Glendinning Guelph General Hospital Watson Curtis Watson Deana Durbin Untiversal Ralph Bellamy Rockwood

Oakville Harbor Plan Progress and Local Sports Victory

Oakville moves forward with Harbor Pier construction as Toone Construction completes contract work. Oakville Junior basketball claims the local group championship over Milton Monday night at the Oakville arena. A new office wing is planned to house Ontario Provincial Police detachments in Colborne Street area. Memorial stained glass window unveiled at Knox Presbyterian Church honors John Urquhart and Margaret Laing.

Bronte Cammbuton Haw Toone Oakville Horkdy Milton Ontario Vaollee William Whitaker Sr Colborne St John Urquhart Margaret Laing Knox Presbyterian Church

Farm Forum discusses social security impact on farming

Community notes include arrivals at local hospitals for new births at Guelph General and Toronto area events. Farm Forum met at Robt McEnery home with 24 in attendance to discuss social security and farm problems.

del Milian Wilthespian Millar Ernie Meiners Voronto Bud Snow Guelph General Hospital Blanch Detnies Jon Millar Taranto Lloyd Marshall Russell Taylor J. T. Allan Farm Forum Robt. McEnery Margaret Brown Grenfell Wright Toronto Farm _Forum Sandy McKay Jive Saunders Baer Wilfred Burt Allan James Marshall Brampton Mareh

Community Notes From Camebeleville Area Gather Events

Local groups report on a film night at No.6 School featuring Elephants and Every Man's World. A birthday party for Donald was held at Harold Small's home with games and social hour. Community members visit relatives in Toronto and attend Women's Institute in Milton. Donations to Red Cross and Britain aid discussed. Farm Forum meets at Cairns home to debate Social Security and farm labor. Mrs Parchem obituary notes funeral in Betroit.

Federation of Agriculture Tlm Board R. S. Weatherington No.6 Harold Small Donald Harold Roberts Barbara Simpson Toronto Wm. Roberts Melvin Hood Jos George Inglis Women's Institute Jane Reid Katharine McPhedran James Baynton James Mahon Milton Howson Lush Rhymne Red Cross Britain F. Jackson Douglas Agnew William MacLaren Nome Economics Lloyd Crawford Crawford's Lake Charles King Wim Roberts John Howard Farm Forum Edgar Cairns Archie Cairns Walter Ferrier Gharnes ‘King Robert Hurren Robert Inglis Parchem Betroit Talwar St. John's Cemetery Sr. Foc. Sackson Viet

Local Notices and Elections Stir Nassaaguesa Community

Messy OCR passage notes attendees including Mr and Mrs Chia Fadi and Jaeph Mranonid Goniy at a gathering in Nassaagawea. It mentions township and county offices, a new councillor Maxwell Storey replacing Linus McMillan, and ongoing mail route disruptions. Weather caused drifting snow and reopened roads.

Chia Fadi Nh Enyall Maxwell Storey Linu McMillan

Local Social News and Hospital Report From Guelph Area

Local notes recount attendance at the Good Ronde convention in Toronto and family visits across Guelph and Acton. George Hilton expects to leave Guelph General Hospital after blood poisoning in his hand. Funeral services were held for Mrs J. Taimbart in Acton with many local friends attending.

P. R. Peavey Toronto Mra WI Alexanders And Mes Mero Jexthy Wees Guelph Kingsbury George Hilton Guelph General Hospital Jean Suter McManter TiAiversity Tasbilton Hunt Suter Albert McWiliams Paslinch W. Wi. Hortop J. Alton J. Parker PB. R. Smith G. G. Robertson Ryan Thompson Stewart Mangy Acton Elate Taimbart Lambert James Milne Teddestin Robert Patten John Alton

Storm Strikes, Community Recovers Slowly

After a severe storm last week Ospring reports gradual return to normal. No serious injuries and minor inconveniences noted as bread shortages ease and deliveries resume. Local visits include Mr George Cooke of Guelph with his mother and various residents visiting Mr De Stewart and others.

George Cooke Guelph M. Cooke George Rennick Marton Hamilton Kenneth Stubbington Laurel R. Beamish Norval Jack McLeod Belfountain

For Sale Day Old Chicks and Poultry Supplies in Ontario

Special offers on day old chicks from Guelph Ontario. Includes barred rocks light Sussex white leghorn and crosses. Prices range around 4.95 to 14.95 per hundred with egg quality and special selections. COD shipping offered and ad must accompany order. Page ad from Pop Nateh Chicker jek Guelph Ontario needs publication.

Minek Hampahires Tamipstires Sussex Guelph Ontario

Plumbing and Heating Supplies and Services

Heating and plumbing supplies of all kinds. Stoves and furnaces cleaned and repaired by skilled technicians.

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