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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

4

Local Visitors and Church Meetings Highlight Week in Ballinafad

Ballinafad residents visited friends in Toronto including Mr. Will Cassidy who returned from leave. The United Church hosted W A meeting March 12 with Red Cross collection, March 13 Mission Circle with readings, and March 14 Young People's Society discussed Temperance and India papers and proposed joining the Youth Temperance Federation.

Henry Hills Toronto Myr Cecil Soper Preston J. Soper Will Cassidy Wood Bees W.A. of the United Church W. Wiley R. McEnery McEnery Vannatter Red Cross Mission Circle of the United Church Annie Snow Rita Allen Muriel Crossman Edith Warne Young—People's Society Elwood Snow

Local area notes on farms visits and church events

Guelph area residents report visits and moves among families. Farms change hands on Second Line and Fourth Line Caledon while a Bramoa couple takes the McTavish Farm. Ladies Aid meeting discusses Canadian Missionaries and a Biblical Quiz. A Third Line Group pageant on Confederation and a lively program with solos recitals and a humorous play enliven a recent town gathering.

Jessie .King Guelph General Hospital Andrew Baptie Earl Smith Lorne Lorne Rayburn Elwood Peavoy Babe Aberfoyle Peavoy D. B. McKinnon Gq? Aitken ED Ww. Anderson F. Bryd Lorena Locker F. Leitch George Locker Extett Currie Oscar Locker Ada Misscola Leitch

Welfare Board reports February funds and local notices

About 100 youths shared a supper organized by Trinity on Monday in Burlington. The Welfare Board's February accounts totaled 2 556 42, down 485 from a year ago. Mrs Wilbur Kerns becomes School Trustees Secretary, first woman in the role. Town Council discussed overhead sign liability after damage. Efforts to attract a Canadian industry failed again due to no suitable building. Lorne Smith narrowly escaped when his car slid on the CN R bridge and dangled over a 50 foot drop before safety.

Trinity Welfare Board Wilbur Kerns Maple Avenue Palmer Canada Lorne Smith C.N.R Hamilton Smith Gazette

Funeral for Michael H. Holman in Rockwood

The funeral proceeded from his home to Sacred Heart Church with Rev. Frank Brick officiating. Pallbearers were his sons Harry Jos and Robert and brothers William Richard and John. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Guelph. He leaves a wife three sons three sisters and three brothers. Previously he farmed in Puslinch before moving to Rockwood.

Michael H. Holman Sacred Heart Church Father Kehoe Frank Brick Carlsruhe Guelph Harry Jos Robert William Richard John St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Gillen M. Louise Bertrand Sisters of St. Joseph's Hamilton Mises Mary Ann Sarah Puslinch Rockwood Holman Presbyterian Church A. H. Wilson Hugh Graham Reading D. McNabb W. Gilbertson Garnet McDougall Eden Mills Frances McNabb Hugh Alton E. A. Brooks Telford Brown P. Sim Miss Hume Fred Hamilton F. Hamilton Fred McWilliams der— James Roberta Dr. Roberts Bralch Agnes E. Weatherald Fenwick Ontaro Miss Weatherald Wiliam Weatherald Rockwood 1850

Doctor Junean Graham Named Consultant to Army Medical Corps

Doctor Junean Graham head of the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine has been appointed consultant in medicine to the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. He served in the previous war attaining the rank of colonel.

Junean Graham University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Royal Canadian’ Army Medical Corps Graham

March Presbyterian WMS meets at Mrs Benton home

The March meeting of the Presbyterian WMS was held at Mrs A W Benton home. Mrs A W Norton read scripture lesson Mrs S Wright led prayers and Mrs Newton reviewed a chapter from the study book. Yard goods prepared for making ar to be held at Mrs Newton home. The Girls Lookout Club crokinole social at Mr and Mrs Wm Gordon Silver Creek yielded prizes to Harry Knight and A C Patterson. Miss Inez Scott spent the week end at Alderwood. Families Haines Scott Gordon Greig visited.

Presbyterian W.M.S A. W. Benton A. W. Norton S. Wright

Crewson Corner Easter Visits Mention Local Families

Mr and Mrs Lynd Smith visited at Mr and Mrs John Airdrie's on Sunday. Mr and Mrs W Jackson and family of Islington called on Mr and Mrs Robert Brown. Mr and Mrs Ed Jennings of Acton paid a visit to Mr and Mrs John Airdrie. We wish the Editor and the agatr a very happy Easter.

Lynd Smith John Airrie

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Across Hillsburg Area

Mr Leonard Bessey and Miss Ida Gray of Orton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A Bessey on Third Line. Mrs Chas Booth and son Lloyd of Alton visited Mr Wm Cheyne and family. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller of Third Line were guests at Mr and Mrs Bruce McKinnon. Chas Cheyne George Cheyne Master Jack and Miss Jean McEachern visited Mr Wm Cheyne. Mrs L W Cheyne and Miss Ruth spent the weekend with friends in Guelph. Mr and Mrs Fred Mack and Mr Stanley Wheeler of Brampton spent the weekend at their homes.

Leonard Bessey Ida Gray Orton A. Bessey Chas. Booth Lloyd Alton Wm, Cheyne Lloyd Miller Bruce McKinnon Chas Cheyne George Cheyne Jack

Georgetown Seed Fair Attracts Large Crowd And Exhibits

The Georgetown Seed Fair held last Friday and Saturday drew a large exhibit and a good crowd. William King, who had surgery at Guelph General Hospital last week, is progressing well and aims to go home this weekend. The Georgetown Liberal Association rally occurred in Gregory Theatre on Tuesday March 12 with Frank Petch as chairman and speakers John Wallace Blakelock MP Oakville Hughes Cleaver and Senator Duncan Marshall.

Georgetown William King Guelph General Hospital Georgetown Liberal Association Gregory Theatre Frank Petch John Wallace Blakelock M-P.p Oakville Hughes Cleaver Duncan Marshall Herald

Local Notices and Business Moves In Milton Region

Milton report notes the funeral of Mrs Maddocks attended by Mr and Mrs John Walker of Toronto. Fred Dent of Agerton shipped 20 beef cattle to New Jersey last week, weighing about 1525 lbs each, with freight 3150 and duty 450. Dr W A Reddick of Toronto bought the former medical practice of Dr R N McPherson Champion.

John Walker Toronto Maddocks Fred Dent Agerton Hornby Station New Jersey N.Y W. A. Reddick R. N. McPherson Champion

Village Road Blocked by Snow After Plow Efforts

Ort on town remains cut in through Thursday as plows labor to clear a road. Motor traffic stalls persist since Tuesday with trucks transports and cars halted on the highway. Local residents Mrs A L Atton Miss Betty Hayward Mrs L Lyons and others were in Toronto Fergus and Guelph hospitals. A double wedding shower season honors Miss Margaret Robertson and Miss Irene Stauffer with planned marriages in late March.

A. L. Atton Toronto Betty Hayward L. Lyons Eyin Nevills H. Morrison Jimmie Alf. Dickson Buddy_ Ballentine Fergus Guelph Hospital D. A. Robertson Margaret Winford Thomson Belwood Grond

Oakville Hockey Victory and Local Officials News

Oakville won the Ontario Juvenile Hockey League second round over Milton with a 10 6 aggregate. Sub Lieutenant Jack Blaktlock RN visits Oakville for a few days with his mother Mrs James Blaxelck. The Board of Education restored Chief Kerr's salary to 270 a year. Oakville Town Council set daylight saving from April 28 to September 29 at 12 01 am.

Jack Blaktlock R.N Oakville James Blaxelck Dundas Street Milton Chief Kerr Board of Education

Final Nite Hawk meeting at Eden Mills noted

The final meeting of the Nite Hawk Emchre Chuir was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J D Lowrie. High scores for ladies and gentlemen went to Mrs James Tolton and Mr W Mino, with consolation for Mr and Mrs H Barden. Social events included a Town Hall gathering, a George Blaney led program, and a St Patrick's contest. Several visitors and relatives were mentioned, including Mr and Mrs Will Gilbertson and Mrs C Rennie.

George Thomas Aid James Gilbertson Nell” McPhail C. Rennie Guelph Mire Harold Wilson Hespeler

Local Property Purchases and Moves Noted in Erin Township

Erin Bingham buys H O Bell residence on Main Street and plans a prompt move. Mrs Walker returns to Toronto after weeks with Jennie Hull and Georges Griffin. Mr and Mrs Griffin celebrate 57th wedding anniversary on March 7. R C Tinney buys Lot 15w Concession 9 Erin Township from John Homer and takes possession April 1. Homer to hold a clearing sale soon. Bert Weeks Sr Hillsburg buys Ramesbottom building. pool room to stay under Ted Glitz management. Ramesbottom to move to Toronto with Bill and John Ramesbottom.

Fred Bingham H. O. Bell Main Street Arnie Walker Toronto Jennie Hull Georges Griffin R. C. Tinney Erin Township John Homer Homer Bert Weeks Hillsburg Ramesbottom Businies Ted Glitz W. A. Ramesbottom Bill John Ramesbottom Advocate

Free Money Making Opportunities Adverts

A muddled advertisement page lists home money making schemes and sales. Names include B Marcu se and Fred Baptie offering seeds and outs, plus a farm stock and implements sale by H L Hutt postponed to March 37. People are directed to D H Thomson for information about a Chevrolet contract.

H.L. Hutt Georgetown

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