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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1941

Page

4

Cedarvale Social Roundup Spends Weekends With Friends

Mrs Sim returns from Toronto after weeks away while Betty Sim of Guelph and Helen Sim of Port Credit visit Cedarvale. Mr Wert James visits with Cameron at Norval and Mr Tom Nelson plans additions to his slaughterhouse. William Cox leases Kennedy farm and Mulder is called to Stratford for training. Mrs Lightle ill in Guelph hospital. friends send wishes for a speedy recovery.

Sim Toronto Wiss Betty Sim Guelph Mise Helen Sim Port Credit Wert Jamea Cameron Norval R. Lb. Davidson and Wilmer Robert Marshall Bobbie Acton Angus McArthur William. Cox Frank Kennedy Tom Nelston Auke Mulder Stratford John Lightle Guelph Hospital

McBains Host Visitors From Area

Mr and Mrs Chester McBain welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Stanley Plumber and family and Mrs Lottie Plumber of Simcoe. Harold and Ervin Jackson of Brampton visited sister Mrs Robert Brown. Morris Burkholme of Guelph visited Lynd Smith. Douglas McDonald of the RC A F in Quebec was home for Sunday.

Chester McBain The RC. A.F Quebec

St Patrick Tea and church notices in Rockwood area

Postponed St Patrick's Tea was held in Rockwood at the United Church Sunday afternoon with modest attendance. Rev Moyer of St George conducted United Church services in Rev Daw son's absence. Intercession prayers were held at royal request. M P Barry, recently unwell, was admitted to St Josephs Hospital. Ross Gordon underwent surgery for appendicitis at Guelph General Hospital and is recovering. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Attchison, Miss Wilma Milne and friend, Miss Doris Milne, Mr and Mrs James Tolls. St John’s Church slide talk on Paul by Rev N Brooks. highway cleanup continues after snow in Tetford area.

W. A United’ Church St. Patrick's P. H. Dawson Mr. Moyer St. George United Church King George M. P. Barry St. Joseph’st Hospital Guelph Ross Gordon Guelph General Hospital John Attchison Brantford Wilma Milne Doris Milne OAC Guelph James Tolls Jenten Sto John’s Church Brooks Si Paul Fred Hamilton Tet Vam

Evening notices and family updates from Vittsburg and Hillsburg

Mrs Leonard Awres of Vittsburg announced a wedding on Thursday for Mr and Mrs John Ret. Mrs Dearing in Toronto this week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Bert Dearing on the arrival of a daughter Ronnie Evangeline. Attendees from here included Mrs John Reed and others at Miss Myrtle Head in Melee Chapel. Sympathy extends to Mrs Erne Awrey. Morley Afton joins News-Record staff at Fergus. Archib Wilson’s sale successful despite bad roads. Mrs A Gregson of Hillsburg visiting Wallace.

Mroandt Leonard Awres Vittsburg Mtr John Ret Whursday Plarses Dearing Toronto Mroo Bert ‘Uhomypesaiyert Hallsburg Chira Leeson Nille Beverles Donaldson Meaml Myx Lorne Donaldson General Hospital Bao Dearing Tiyronteant Ronnie Evangeline Morley Afton News-Record Fergus Archiv Wilson

Nassagaweya News Notes And Condolences

The community extends sympathy to the widow and family of the late Earl F Price of Nassagaweya lot 23 con 3. Ross Gordon of Nassagaweya lot 21 con 5 underwent appendicitis surgery last Tuesday. Temperance Federation from Galt delivered a forceful sermon at Ebenzer United Church. Tyra Wilson of OAC Guelph visited her parents Elwood and Mrs Wilson over the weekend. William Rees of Guelph visited Nassagaweya relatives Sunday. Spring birds are heard signaling the season. Maple sugar and syrup making has begun. John McGregor of Nassagaweya is ill with the flu.

Earl F. Price Nassagaweya Ross Gordon Manny Temperance Federation Gult Ebenezer United Church Tyra Wilson OAC Guelph Elwood Wilson Wm. Rees Nassnapaweya Rand John McGregor Nassafaweya

Local Women Run War Work Bingo and Teas

A Women's Institute bingo at the home of Mr and Mrs Jor Scott raised just over seventeen dollars for War Work. Planned events include an afternoon tea an outreach and dance and a bingo at Georgetown Legion rooms early next week all proceeds aiding W I war work. A Salvation Army clothing carton of forty four items was sent from Limehouse. Social visits noted include Mr and Mrs Tor onto and Mr and Mrs Steve Norrie hosting and Mrs Gisby spending time at their home.

Women's Institute Jor Scott Legion Rooms Georgetown W. I Salvation Army Limehouse FE. Morrow Toronto R. Lane Donald McDonald Sam Gisby Steve Norrie Mr. Win Newton

St Patrick's Tea in Eden Mills Marks 10th Ladies Aid Anniversary

Weather kept attendance light at the Presbyterian Church event in Eden Mills. Mrs Witlington of the Salvation Army in Guelph spoke in appreciation of war work. Meetings of the Women's Missionary Society and Ladies Aid followed at Mrs Mino Hoy Gobon's home with roll calls and small fund sales. Nearby, families gathered for visits. a funeral in Timmins cast a somber tone as the community mourned Lindsay Dyer.

St. Patrick's Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Witlington Salvation Army of Sidh W. Early George Thomas Fasorte Tynan New My. Phat With Wilson Toronto Woolson Viet Charles Mtrs Joseph Abbott Kidona Thomas Fen Suelph Jerndan James Davis Ham- Mien C. Scott Lindsay Dyer Timmins

Everton Bride Vincent Hepburn and Helen McDonald Married in Erin

Mr Vincent Hepburn of Acton wed Miss Helen McDonald of Georgetown on March 15 in Erin Village with Rev K Norris of the Church of Christ Erin officiating. A family luncheon reception followed at the bride’s parents home and they will reside in Georgetown. Nearby visitors included Mr and Mrs Stanley McKay and Mr Robert McCutcheon from Guelph.

Vincent Hepburn Acton Helen McDonald Georgetown Erin Village K. Norris Church of Christ Erin Will van’ Norman Errett Sunter James Hepburn

Social Notes From Nassagawega and Nearby Towns

Mrs D Talbot of Nassagawega with daughter and son in law Roy Hindley visited over the weekend. El Croft of Rockwood spent Tuesday with Mrs M Standish. Ruth Root and Gordon Root of Erin visited their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R D Burrows. Mrs S Maltby of Aberfoyle visited with her daughter and son in law Ken Tawse. Elvent Winter of Townline spent Monday with Mr and Mrs W J. Alf and Dan Winter were in Weston Monday. A fair crowd attended last Wednesday's auction sale of Bentley Wilson with Hindley as auctioneer. Mr and Mrs Stacey Box and Reg moved into Wes Leitch's house on the third line. Box works for Leitch this season. A capacity audience enjoyed a three act play A Family Disturbance by local youths Monday. Cast included Ken Tawse Alvin White Blanche McKinnon Gordon Aitken Harvey Fisher Dorothy McTeal Sunter Ken Tawse Dr McNabb paid his spring school visit Wednesday morning.

D. Talbot Nassagawega Roy Hindley el Croft Rockwood M. Standish Ruth Root Gordon Root Erin R. D. Burrows S. Maltby Aberfoyle Ken Tawse Elvent Winter W. J. So Alf Dan Winter Weston Bentley Wilson Hindley Stacey Box Regiie Wes. Leitch Box Leitch Gordon_aAitken Alvin Fisher Cas Ken Tawse White Blanche McKinnon Gordon Aitken Harvey Fisher Dorothy Mmeteal Ken Stubbington Dan Hindley Rte McNabb

Burlington News Briefs Include Hospital Case and Council Action

James Ring was rushed to General Hospital with severe internal injuries after a crush at Dominion Foundry and Steel. The town council debated banning pinball devices, with a two week delay as police investigate and report. The Gazette notes a church event with the Bishop of Niagara and a high school board meeting awarding a furniture contract.

James Ring General Hospital Domnion Foundry and Steel Company Hamlton Bee Niagara Atte Calorie Furniture Company Gazette

Local News From Walkerton and Area Hospital Advice

Mrs Win Batley and Mrs M Nalwell arrived Monday after a patadiage Chapuaxt month with fede alster. Mrs Cok at fumadbi Sask. Mr and Mrs Graham Matthews stayed on Walkerton visit with Mr and Mrs Harvey Matthews. Mrs Thompson has gone to Hamilton to stay with her son Ralph Thompson while recovering from a fractured wrist. Master Ronald Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs David Jackson, fractured left leg when a horse kicked him at his grandfather Campell Steen barn. The boy was moved to Guelph General Hospital for convalescence.

Win. Batley M. Nalwell Hanes Fede Alster Cok Fumadbi Sask Graham Matthews Walkerton Peoain Paisley Harvey Matthews M. ‘Thompson Hamilton Ralph ‘Thompson Thomp‘yon Tonald Ronnie) Jauckson David Jackson Campbell Steen Guelph General Hospital

Campbellville Y P S elects officers for coming year

At St. David's Presbyterian Y P S in Campbellville on Monday evening the year closing election resulted with Mrs. Howard Cash as President Audrey Hamilton as Secretary Mrs. Alex Moore as Treasurer and Verle Vanskicle as Pianist The item notes local visits absentee updates and recent quilting activities by the Patriotic Society including two quillings and four quilts.

St. David's RCAF St. ‘Thomas

Ontario official speaks at Lions Club meeting in McGibbon House

GEORGE T. E. Dietrich of the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario was guest speaker at the Lions Club gathering in McGibbon House last Monday. A $3000 fund donation from the Toronto Evening Telegram War Victims Fund was announced as the latest contribution from a Herald tour. Pte Merne Dale of Kitscoty Alberta, visiting his uncle LeRoy Dale, spent the weekend in town with Pte Gebert of Florida. Both are stationed at Camp Borden with the Tank Brigade. The Young People's Union of the United Church visited Mitton Monday night for entertainment at St Patrick's Dark's patron by the Young People of St Paul's United Church.

T. E. Dietrich Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario Speoklice Lions Club Mc Gibbon Wein Tors Toronto Evening Telegram Brisis War Victims Fund Herald Merne Dale Kitscoty Alberta LeRoy Dale Pte Gebert Florida Camp Borden Tank Brigade Young People’s Union of the United Church Mitton Oios. Patrick's Darks St. Paul's United Church

Milton event notes and local council issues in Milton

Mrs. Maurice Poole of Milton returns from TAT General Hospital after a serious operation and convalesces at her parents home. Council debates Main Street illumination and storefront appearance amid ongoing carnival planning and charity fundraising.

Maurice Poole Lyle Durie Milton Tat General Hospital Orn A Heldoa Vna Mitten Young Canada Club Red Cross TODE Toronto Velesram Oswald Adles Sixteen Mile Creek Martin's Pond Walter Upen Ward Teddick

Cross-Breed Hog Genetics Boosts Midwest Farmers

Des Moines report notes cross-bred hogs and cross-bred corn rising as key genetic advances. Hybrid corn fell from favor due to per acre yield limits, while cross-bred market pigs show 5 to 8 percent faster growth and better feed efficiency.

Des Moines Cps Crosse Poland- China

Elephant drawn tramway planned for Port Blair

A proposed elephant drawn tramway at Port Blair in the Andaman Islands would cost about $50,000 and may be the only one of its kind. The move aims to ease British operations with Greek forces, prompting a London daily to publish lessons in everyday Greek.

New Delhi India Cpr Port Blair Andaman Islands Indian Ocean London London Daily

For Sale Notice: Agricultural Seeds and Cattle Fend

Announcer lists rust resistant Vanguard Gats Bright Sample The OAC 21 Barley koe Minden Spring Wheat and Thay cattle fend. Contact Brown via Werle Acton phone for details.

Vanguard Minden Phone Werle Acton. Com

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