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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 26, 1942

Page

4

Nassagaweya Social Roundup Notes Local Visits

Mr Ells Melaughlin and daughter Wilma of Peratornd visited relatives in Nassagaweya last week. Thomas Melaughlin of Listowel and Charles McLaughlin of Wellesley also called on relatives. John To Wikkon of Camp Rowen visited Nassagaweysa, William Kee of Guelph hosted Elward Wilson, Mrs Avitur Nighingale awaiting recovery, and Mrs Logie Robert visited Beverly after Mrs D Moffat. The community extends sympathy to the family of the late Thomas Hales. The Ebenezer United Church funeral service and Ebenezer Cemetery burial were held.

Ells Melaughlin Wilma Peratornd Naxawaweya Thomas FE. Melaughlin Listowel Natsagaweya Thomas Hales Ebenezer Eben Charles N. McLaughlin Wellesley Nassagaweysa Willam Kee Guelph Mira Eiwand Wilson Avitur Nighingale Logie Robert Beverly Crent Cays Hee D Moffat

Visitors and relatives in Evert on and area week end

Recent visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Dr Parker included Mr and Mrs Galt. Sunday guests at Col and Mrs W Head’s home were Mr and Mrs Charlie Head and son Donald Weston. Albert Wilkan and daughter Loronze with Fred Murray of Guelph attended. Lois McCutcheon spent ten days in Guelph with aunt Mrs S McKay. Miss Mary Forester Pushineh visited with sister Mrs James Black. Alfred Couling and family spent Sunday with Irvine Hamilton’s parents. Frank Reed and baby of Toronto visited the Misses Mary and Kate Broad. Malcolm McLeod of Toronto, weekend with father Ken J P McLeod and sister Mabel. he enlisted in the RAF. Weekend visitors at Ben Simons’ home included Cliffont Simons and son Harry of Detroit, Lily Haslem and family, Alfred and George Haslem of St Catharines. Ben Stumans returned to St Catharines for a visit.

Parker and Sharron Galt W. Head Charlie Head Donald, Weston Albert Wilkan Loronze Fred Murray Guelph Misa Lois McCutcheon S. McKay Mary Forester Pushineh, Vis James Black Alfred Couling 6Th Line Irvine Hamilton Malcolm McLeod Toronto Ken J. P. McLeod Mabel Rloc Raf Ben Simons Cliffont Simons Harry Detroit Lily Haslem Sus H. Haslem Messi Alfred George Haslem St. Catharines Ben Stumans SU Catharines

Cedarvale Community Notes and Local Social Update

Cedarvale news reports visits by Pte. Ross Ferguson and others, hospital treatment for Mrs. Mulder, and family weekends in Toronto and Vineland. A barn accident injured Mr Arthur Saunders, and the Cedarvale Women’s Institute met with cultural readings, music, and prizes. A euchre and dance fundraiser in Erin Town raised funds for war work.

Social Visits Span Toronto To Georgetown In Week

Mr. George Matthews and Miss Mary McEwen of Toronto visited Mrs Soper during the week. Mr Jack Awrey of Hillsburg visited friends in Kattinafad last week. Albert Dance returned after a week at Terra Cotta and Glenwill Hannie engaged with Mr John Cole for another year. Mr and Mrs Cecil Soper were visited on Wednesday at the home of the latter’s father who has been in dapoast for the past week. Barbara Soper visited friends in Georgetown on Tuesday.

George Matthews Mary McEwen Toronto Soper Jack Awrey Hilsburg Kattinafad Albert Dance Terra Cotta Glenwll Hannie John Cole Cecil Soper Wednenay Mar Min Barbara Soper

Acton Neighbors Share News Of Family Visits And Local Events

Mr Grant McMillan reports his car reply taken during a quiet neighborhood evening. Linus McMillan loses a robe the same night. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kennedy visit their daughter and son in Acton. A few residents attended the play O Promig Me from Acton in Brookville Wall last Thursday evening. Gerald MacLeod of Brantford was home over the weekend and is in hospital. Ruby MacLeod of Kelea visited her brother Sunday. Congratulations to John Aitkens on the birth of a daughter. Edgar Howden and Miss Peart Kennedy spent the weekend at the parental home. Vernon Cole and George town visitors saw Mr and Mrs Davenport Sunday. Neil Martin of Milton visited Kennedy family Sunday. County and township read men are busy milling in washouts. Albert Morris and wife visited Mr Wilson’s home Sunday. Some tapped syrup last week when possible.

Grant McMillan Linus McMillan Ruby Macleod Kelea John Aitkens Edgar Howden Acton Peart Kennedy Milton Vernon Cole Georgetown Neil Martin Kennedy Albert Morris John Wilson

Rockwood Hort icultural Society marks 25th anniversary

The Rockwood Horticultural Society celebrated its 25th anniversary with a March 10 meeting in the basement of the former Friends Church. Officers listed included President Wm Harris Secretary CG W Clough and Treasurer A W Squires with several members named.

Community Notices From Eden Mills

Sunday visits tie residents to Oshawa St Catharines and Belwood. Sympathy extended for deaths of Oliver Ingle and Mrs Roles and Mrs Young. Guelph Road move and a wedding in Guelph noted. Presbyterian Church Missionary Society meeting held with plan for church flag dedication and Duff’s Young People play. Donations for missionary work auctioned.

Wo Mino Nelson Mino Mer Barnes Oshawa George Robertson Murray Dyer Joseph Dyer St. Catharines Lloyd Coulsin Jon Bobbie thert_Coulson Ot. Ballycroy Lloyd ' Coulson Men’s Missionary Society Presbyterian Church DD MacDougall George Thomas Missionarys Group MacDougall Melvor Joy Gordon Neto Seine Duff J. P! Lowrie Ming

Georgetown Skating Carnival Nets 364 00 for Red Cross

Georgetown Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society sponsored a skating carnival at Georgetown Arena Inet. Rev Victor C Spencer of Toronto, a 30 year Church of England missionary in Japan, spoke to St George's women. Local church groups and youth societies held related events and meetings around Georgetown.

Georgetown Canadian Red Cross Society Georgetown Arena Victor C. Spencer Toronto Church of England Japan St. George's Church Young People's Society of Young People's Society of St. Paul's United Church Milton V.P.S Georgetown United Church George FE. Fillett Lions Club McGibbon Touke Herald

Contended visitors and social notes from Cheltenham and Hamilton

Weekend social items recount visits from Mr. Mereditt and Miss Thelenanu to Cheltenham. Local residents Mr. Gowdy and Mrs Morrison of Montreal visited the Wrights, with more callers from Toronto and Hamilton. Owing to rain the Girl’s Club tea was postponed. Easter services planned. quilting projects advance with Mrs Kirkpatrick.

Charles Mereditt Miss Thelenanu Arthur Gamtle Cheltenham Win Gowdy Wright Grant Wright Attun Morrison Montreal Peter Scott Toronto Wrights Afr Mira Denny TH Ihike Hamilton Alex Weight Girl’ Club Eli Presbyterian

Burlingtons Annual Meeting selects new association president

At the Burlington annual meeting of the Business Men's Association held in the Vielorit Luncheon Room on Monday evening Harry A. Graham was chosen president for the coming year. The council plan, at a special meeting Monday, to review the sewer connections for nearby houses and approved linking 15 existing homes to the town sewer system. A water quality report from the local waterworks shows Class A tank supply, per Dr A W Speers. The town marked the eighty fifth anniversary of Canadas first railway disaster near a swing bridge on the canal.

Ilurlington “Business Men's Association Vielorit Lunehroom Harrys A. Graham Tor the Foming We Ty Hounach Monida EOCL Jim “Red Waumer Stanley Peart Toronto A. W. Speers Canaita Jardins Canal ALS Nicholson and Son Lumber Company

Unclear OCR fragment hints at sports and notices

Fragment discusses a hockey or ball game rosters with names such as Lorne Evans and Cardenas, a 0 to 4 Maple Taal result against Oakville, plus social notices about Mrs Dickinson and Jaxopl Sehertal with a planned tryout for Boston.

Mike Sybil Johnston Hull Moore England Lorne Evans B. Deviln Mitasar Spectator Jaxopl Sehertal Boston AiUtonhiyers Chamyplon

Oakville Student Wins Speaking Contest and Naval Promotion

Oakville student Bac Willan Acamacan of Ouukele Eh Sehool wins a speaking contest sponsored by Onkeitte Llong Clob at Uitte School auditertun on Mesday. Thompson tax promoted from Sub-Lieutenant to Lieutenant TOC NAUR after North Sena naval action. three German RR boats engaged. Captain Slater home break and enter case heard. MPI buys Young property east of Grega Theatre on Colborne St. planning den construction in Juve inden aparient.

Thong Acti Willan Acamacan Thompson Toc Naur North Sena Whiels Anetergan Umbertile Commiane Engiggest Chorge Ketly Oakville Win Sd Jal Slater Makelork

Church Worship Service and Communion Plan

Sunday worship scheduled for March 20 at 11 00 in the morning with the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. An evening service at 7 00 with a study on Jesus attack and welcoming all to attend.

Marcel Itth Hopin Bre Churel Sarnion

Fragmentary notice from Knox College in charge remains unclear

A damaged OCR line from an old Knox College item yields a fragment about a in charge role at a 2 40 Sabbath event. Reading is uncertain. no definite names, dates, or actions can be confirmed from the readable text.

Miniater Fromy Knox

Miladeter Rev Fon Services At Baptist Church

Sunday March 2 marks a full schedule with Sunday School and Evening service. Oakville council notes paused in Monday meeting while reviewing annual estimates and rate plans affecting local taxation.

Acton -Ortiom Hla HTH Miladeter Rev. Fon Oakville Coun SULIT

Acton Classifieds Offer Rentals and Sales in July Issue

Mixed listing of rentals and sales notes from Acton Ontario. Notices include rooms to rent, cottages to buy, alfalfa and seed, Jersey cows for sale, and help wanted in advertising distribution. Include box replies and contact details across several small ads.

Leghorn Chick Hatchery Ad Promotes Day-Old Chicks

Rockwood Chick Hatchery offers three week livability guaranteed chicks and high quality Leghorn varieties. Hatching services priced. appointments urged with contact and details included.

Barry Rock Wood Rockwood Chick Hatchery

House for sale on Park Avenue with six rooms

Six room brick venser house on Park Avenue for 1800 dollars. Features a cellar and corner lot with building possibilities at rear. Apply to John McGregor RID 1 Acton or others listed. solicitor Tet Acton.

Park Avenue John McGregor Acton Oses CT Ramliegs Stockwood Leatherland

Auction Sale Near Wendover Farm Delivers Farm Equipment

Auction at the Wendover farm on June 3 offers a full line of farm gear including a 6 year old team of horses, a 1600 pound tractor, a Bell Grain machine, and assorted implements. Lead auctioneer JOA Elliot? continues a well known sale tradition.

Eses Cennis Tisegeert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News TPR John Wikkon Rowen Everton Frank Reed Baby Mary and Kate Broad Cedarvale Ross Ferguson Mulder Guelph General ‘Hospital Ed. “Smith J. O. Martin Vineland Angus McArthur Tarthur Saunders Hugh McMillan Wesley Robertson Cedarsale Women's Institute Giro Arthur Grifiin Kates Trish Estalef Greenland Saailimg Alvin’ White Tipperars Calin Serret Cand’ Wood Tuirts Shamirvehk Dan Ron Davidsen Suetromesdt Win Henderson June Leiteh Institute Erin‘town Hall Archie Cunningham James Hurren Indies David Hurren Ballinafad Rockwood Horticultural Society Friends Church Wm. Harris CG. W. Clough A. WL. Squires R. Hewat Gra A. J. Squires W. (. Dadda George Bolton A. J. Mee Aleay Focal Society Ontario “Horticultural Society Fred Smith Thomas Mia Narda Thos. G. Hutchinson G. H. Pearen C. Eb! Kellington John Lynch Morris Mix Anson Smith Windswor Ian South Rock-A-Long Women's Institute Sunshine Mission Hand Qa Galavening Mev A “Ward Reve J. Ward Ed. ‘Thatcher Villave Harvey ‘Thatcher Woo Cutten United Church James Juneh St. John's Church Sunshine Mission Rand Mission Rand Harvey and Jack Laverty Helen Henderson Muriel Howell Gerrie Brothers Elin Hamilton Lloyd Dyer Manning Pool Liventale Tsoln'ten Hospital Foronto Scarlet Jimmie Milne Hortop's Mill K. B. Waller Royal Canadian Engineers Waller Guelph Medical Association J. Black Jean Cokery Orate Tockn Black Guelph General Hospital M Vo Singer General Hospital Guelph Hospital Totorist Main Street Royce Tad Flaton Stewart Fox Kitchener Iso St. John’s Church Eden Mills Burlington Church of Canada Adon Ontario the Friendly Church A. Walter Posbury Minkter Bower Pam Flon Bylenul Mnolas Salte Wenn Io Kay Hushele Heed Harley Cow Coupland Norval Ont Pelee Meaganable Terme Cash Arthur Swackuemeil Novy Acton Uhone Altatta Allan Omike Chargetown Tite IG Acton van Heer Lee Huy Cottage Nesters Enren Leatierland Acton, Ont Yong Truer Caroline Bayer George Watson Jersey Fregeidive Dorval Tre Acton Freer Piress Freah Lausanne Schneider Lovell Bros Mit Street Actan Erin Agricultural Society Toronto Evening Telegrim Tarlor Jessie Russel Auection Sale Odeurleas—Werdleuw THE Acton Free Press
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