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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

6

Local Neighbors Send Wishes for Quick Recoveries

Mevland and Mrs Guay of Trinton visit relatives as Marjary Mille of Guelph greets the group. Inquiries note several patients in St Josephs and Hamilton hospitals with wishes for speedy recoveries. Mrs Shaw injured her wrist at St Josephs Hospital in Guelph and Reg Hoarer underwent surgery in Toronto Central Hospital with hopeful progress.

Mevland Mra Guay Trinton Marjary Guelph Robert Shaw St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph Reg. Hoarer Toronto Central Hospital

Engagements for Clara Elsie and Dorothy Marie

Mr and Mrs Stuantey Swackhammer announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Clara Elsie to Lyle Vivian Matott of Ridgetown. Mr and Mrs Stephen Coxe announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Marie to George Smillie son of Mrs Smillie and George P Campillie. Engagements slated for April.

Stephen Coxe Narangaweyn Dorid Marle George Smillie Mra. Smillie George P—amillie

1946 Canadian wool clip may be lower

The bulk of the 1946 Canadian wool clip has reached warehouses with eastern receipts graded and western lots awaiting handling. A modest volume decrease from 1945 is expected overall, while quality varies by region and district due to rainfall and other factors. The Canadian Wool Board remains the sole purchaser at fixed grower prices.

Canada Alberta Saskatchewan Prairie Provinces Canadian Wool Board Ltd

Rural districts need aid to balance growth and education

Wealth is concentrated in cities leaving country districts dependent on centers for institutions and maintenance. Poor roads raise delivery costs and slow markets while underfunded schools deter settlement and crop output. Rural youth compete globally and require strong educational facilities and population support.

Citivs Birger Othe Mvengino

Quebecs First Lone Scout Named for Otterburn Park

Quebec earns the honor of establishing the provinces Lone Scout program for rural boys. Under Montreal leader Thornton Archibald the Quebec Lone Scouts organize with a new monthly publication titled Scout ing Trails to support regional youth scouting efforts.

Bi Ewart Otterburn Park Quabec Thornton Archibald Montreal Quebec Lone Scouts Scouting

Friendly Church of Canada service notes Acton Ontario

The Friendly Church in Acton Ontario lists morning worship and the Lord's Supper, reception of new members, Junior Congregation, church school, and evening worship with a sermon titled God In Christ the Hope of Glory. All are welcome.

Waited_ Church of Canada Acton Ontario the Friendly Church REV A. Walter Fosbory B.A. BN Miniator Bower Avenue Marcie Soth U. 608 Lo Pam

Presbyterian Church in Candas KNOX CHURCH ACTON Events

The Candas Knox Church in Acton announces services on Sunday March 30 1947. Worship at 3 00 p.m. Sunday School and Junior Bible Class offered. Evening worship at 7 00 p.m. The theme emphasizes those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

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Palm Sunday Services at St Alban the Martyr 1947

Palm Sunday at St Alban the Martyr includes Holy Communion at 8:30 am, 11:00 am Matting and Sermon, 7:00 pm Evensong. Holy Week also features Holy Communion Monday 10:00 am, Tuesday 7:15 am, Wednesday 10:00 am, Thursday 8:00 am, Wednesday 8:00 pm service and address, Good Friday 10:30 am Matting Ante Communion and Sermon.

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Bayottat Church Welcomes Rev W H Wallace

Bayottat Church announces Rev W H Wallace as pastor with morning worship at 11 00 o clock and Sunday School at 12 15 p m on Sunday March 9 1947 A warm welcome to all worshippers and visitors.

Bayottat Uacron W. HL. Wallace

Britarys Housewives Sign On As Volunteer Nurses

An England and Wales initiative recruits housewives and midwives as part time volunteer nurses to address hospital staffing shortages. About 2,000 trained midwives plus others with nursing training join, offering four hours weekly, with many volunteering more. The plan is coordinated by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour.

England Waltons Mont Hly Miniatry of Ministry “of Labor Donal Sers Hoapital Domentlc Hoaspitaly

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Cranmer Millard Woodall

Creditors and others with claims against the estate of Cranmer Millard Woodall who died about December 22 1946 must file full written particulars by April 16 1947 with Langdon and Aylsworth solicitors Acton Ontario representing Elizabeth Tanbale Musselle Administratrix.

Acton N & Alyswot Ontario

Beswick homestead sale to be held at public auction

Public auction notices Lot 4 Con 7 Erin near Ballinafad list cattle horses tools and farm equipment to be sold Friday at one oclock. Items include several mares colts cows Shorthorn Helfers York Sows and farming gear along with a 100 acre farm with barn milk house slaughter house shed pig pen silo brick house and water supply. reserve bid with cash terms and potential mortgage option.

Lloyd Swindlenurst Erin Ballinafad Beswick Homestead Queen Rising Stan Sinclair King Trovis Ronn Helfer York Tony Albarere Ction Harrow Taoereal Havack Mindley Find Elliott kFred Baptle

Ontario News Note From Canadians Abroad in Florida

A letter from Geo Switzer of Palm Beach Florida to Acton Free Press staff expresses gratitude for hometown papers, describes winter weather in Ontario, and recounts travel notes. It mentions golf at Seminole Golf Club and encounters with notable figures, plus plans to return to Toronto by April 25.

Dilts Wditar Free Press Acton Ont Denar Arlos Ontario Wansborough Seminole Duke of Windsor Duke of Sinbad Alma Sir Petersburg New Orleans Toronto Tam Roy ‘Wansborough

New Cherry Disease Reported in British Columbia Coast

A new cherry disease is reported in the Kodlenayke area of British Columbia. Scientists from the Agricultural Institute of Canada note the disease causes fruit with about half the sweetness of healthy fruit and rapid spread among trees. The illness is not yet fully understood and the affects limit fresh fruit quality though processing remains possible.

Kodlenayke British Columbia Scientite Agriculture Agricultural Institute of Canada

Diphtheria Deaths Called Unnecessary Says Immunization Leader

Patton, head of the Immunization Committee in Quebec, warns four child deaths in a small community were unnecessary. She urges year round immunization clinics at churches schools hospitals and clinics and calls on clergy teachers and doctors to promote vaccination. Posters and mail circulars should spread the message and toxoid value.

Jocelyn Patton Thas Presince Quebec Divinion The Health League of Canada Tor Patton Inotas Provines Thelre Mai

Club notes on rising membership and AMA model events

Our membership increased to 16 paid-up members as enthusiasm grows. The group outlines plans for upcoming AMA competitions in March with new kites and indoor models, calls for co op participation, and thanks organizers for food work and flights.

Courny Meadel Flying U-conral Aife Acton Nestmont Howe Trivales Adr Bebhusy Happy Landings

Fragmented Text Discusses Social Closures and Group Dynamics

A garbled passage examines how individuals with many friends or organizational ties may form cliques. It suggests those more active in work, sports, or social groups are likelier to cluster with known acquaintances, raising questions about later inclusion or exclusion.

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