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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 28, 1946

Page

4

Georgetown Notes: Local hires, weddings, exams and sports

Gordon Martin returns to office staff at Provincial Paper Mill after RCAF discharge. Mary Edythe Squires wed Edwin Eugene Hall of Gowlands Ontario in a gust ceremony. Kenneth Harrison passes Grade 3 history with honors at Toronto Conservatory winter exams. Georgetown Recreational Council eyes summer baseball and possible lacrosse revival as midget hockey team heads to Maple Leaf Gardens playoff bid. 230 people attend St Patrick's dance sponsored by Ideas Club at Hose Camp. semi formal hopes to become annual event.

Gordon Martin RCAF Mary Edythe Squires Arthur Squires Mr. Squires Edwin Eugene Hall Gowlands Ontario Kenneth Harrison Lynda Stewart Toronto Conservatory of Music Maple Leaf Gardens Georgetown Recreational Council Lacrowe St Patrick’s Ideas Club Secon

NASSAGAWEA 88 NE Social Night At Kondady Home

Last week the Ferm Yorum social at Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Kondady drew good attendance. Guests debated can the world be fed as euchre and pseudos were played after which sandwiches tarts and cookies were served. Mr. C. L. Davenport quilted a Busy Bee Club quilt. The Busy Bee euchre night at No. Y School had strong turnout with winners named.

Wilfrid Kondady C. £. Davenport Heea Club Davenport Low John Wilson Jean Frank Lestie Miller Mies Eleanor Davenport Guelot

Community Honors Horace Smith and Bride at Ballinafad Event

Horace Smith and his bride were feted at Mr M Smith's home with a welcome address by Misa Wo Wilts and gifts from Helena Wilts and Shirley Kirkwood. The couple thanked guests after a social, with other locals visiting Toronto for weekends. The young group performed the play Aunt Heeste Beats the Band to a full hall under Mrs Elwood Snow, and Farm Forum's final winter meeting featured a questionnaire session. Local residents Mr Bart Anderson, recently hospitalized, is expected to remain for some time as he recovers.

Nallinafad M. Smith Horace Mr. Smith Toronto Misa Wo Wilts Shirley Kirkwood Smith Wm McKay Jeasie Alew McKay Hansell Taylor

Burns Presbyterian WMS Meets at McEnery Home

Burns Presbyterian Church WMS met at Mrs. W F McEnery’s home on Thursday afternoon March 14. Thomas Graham, life long Caledon resident, died at his home Saturday night after a long illness. Maplessyrup run in Wellington County slows, agriculture rep reports. John Cillison, former Caledon Township Council member, died at his home west of Caledon. Salvage collection last Friday netted 140 dollars for local Boy Scouts from paper headed for destruction.

Burns Presbyterian Church WMS W. F. McEnery Thomas Graham Catedon Wellington County Saya John Cillison Caledon Township Caledon Boy Scouts

Limehouse social and entertainment night at Memorial Hall

A Memorial Hall gathering in Limehouse featured a pot luck supper and concert with participants including Miss Nuddell and her rhythm band, Mrs. Wool Cromar, and several Spitzer siblings. The event closed with euchre prizes and social time while attendees noted local visitors and ongoing community activities.

Memorial Hall Miss Nuddell WooCromar Misaea Helen Neetha Shelbourne Margaret Eleanor Spitzer Roas Norton Mowat Sam Gisby Mes J Koughley Cachre Ray Powell Ken McDonald W. T Mille Uelen Mills RCAF Limehouse Gordon Sutherland London Heatherington Federation of Agriculture Geldman Merc. Kirkpatrick FE. Miller Warvey Norton Smethurat W. A. Lane Clarke Cyril Clarke

Local Social News Highlights from Mil ton and Area

Eden Mills resident A Anderson visits daughter in Mil ton while husband recovers from Hamilton Hospital operation. Londoner L/Cpl Billie Lowrie spends leave at home. Community hosts wedding celebration with euchre, gifts, and dancing. Sympathy sent to McFarlane family after the death of a former resident and church member.

Presbyterian Church George Grindale Magnetawan J OD Lowrie Billie Lowrie London J MacDonald Edwin Watson MacDougall Thomas George McAlpine Gentleman's High W. Barty Laverne Totton Russell Lowrie Wynne Dawkins Eileen Wright Russell Wynne A. Near Edwin Watton Gilbert Kingsbury George Ramey Jean Nelson St. George Ramsey Bette McFarlane Alster Mics McVarlane

Cedarvale WoL Meeting Highlights and Local Notes

Cedarvale WoL held its March meeting at Mrs Wm Covs home with a roll call about neighbors. The program included a motto reading more blessed to give than receive, musical numbers by Mrs Griffin and Mrs Coa, and a song contest won by Mrs Hurmen. Eleanor Griffin played solo and Mrs Cunningham led an instrumental piece. A social lunch followed at the hall. News notes include congratulating Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hall of Guelph on the birth of a son, plus several residents traveling or hosting visitors and hydro service improvements in the area.

Cedarvale Wol Mra Wm Cov Thurasay Mra A. Griffin Mra Coa Mra Blurren Eleanor Griffin Mr. Cunningham Mra D Hurmen Mra Widdis

WoL Progressive euchre draws Campbellville crowd

In No 10 School Wednesday event, Lloyd Crawford won the door prize. Euchre prizes went to Mrs Frank Hill Jean Cramp Wallace King and Arthur Smith. Children’s game won by Clirtford Bil. Music by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Crawford and Mr John Rutledge. Various community notices follow detailing visits and local business changes.

Wol No. 10 Door Lloyd Crawford Frank Hill Jean Cramp Wallace King Arthur Smith Clirtford Bil John Rutledge Robert Hurren Nelson Howard Wm Ruck George Stokes Harry Freestone Freestone Hubbert India Bank of Nova Scotia Misa Fleanor McLaren Bnd Misa Olive Mahon Toronto Crawford Mahon Hamilton Kitchener Edward Mahon Therald Wetheralloyr Carlisle Ross Mitchell Melhin Hood Joseph Mitchell Freestan Arnold Rocks Cod Charles Norman School Farm Forum Joyce Orchestra No T Farm Forum Archie Calrna Mra J. K Mahon Albert Stewart Elmer Carton Donald Bruce Blair Young Women's Auxiliary

Local residents visit and family movements noted

OSPRINGE Mro and Mrx David Stewart and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ales Tovell at Owen Sound. Mr and Mrs Hoss Ferguson moved onto their farm recently purchased from Mr Earl Smith. Arnold Sunter and Gail and Diane of Erin visit with Mr E Sunter. Arnold discharged from the army last week. Joan Aitken fractured her collar bone last week prompt wishes for a quick recovery. New school acats purchased. attendance higher with 3 pupils registered. Ladies Aid held a lunch counter at Dan McLean sale. brisk business. Artiste from Toronto performed at local church entertainment. tea and pie sold. proceeds $15. D N McTavish visited Toronto. Beamish family visits. Brydon family visits Acton. Wren Grace Burrows on two weeks leave from Ottawa before discharge. Mrs Charles Bruce visiting son-in-law and daughter at Tellemore. Pat Struthers discharged last week, now with construction at Hillenburg. Isabelle Scanlon from Guelph spent weekend at home.

Mro Mrx David Stewart Ales Tovell Owen Sound Hoss Ferguson Earl Smith Arnold Sunter Gail Diane Erin E. Sunter Arnold Little Joan Aitken Gordon Aitken Ladies Aid Dan McLean Unas Ete Fiat Toronto Booth D. N. McTavish A. Beamish Nina John. Beamish Anne Shirley Victor Beamish F. Brydon James Brydon Acton Wren Grace Burrows Wrens Ottawa Charles Bruce Smith Tellemore Pat Struthers Hilleburg Isabelle Scanlon Guelph Sere

Oakville Town Council Guests Highlight Weekly Motory Club

Oakville council members attended the Motory Club meeting with Charles Austerberry of the Community Welfare Council for Ontario addressing juvenile delinquency. Clarkson Refinery offers a $3500 prize for top Upper School chemistry student and city officials greet Charles Priestman after his 16th annual Toronto to Oakville hike.

Oakville Charles Austerberry Community Welfare Council For Ontario British American Oil Company Clarkson Charles Priestman J M Campbell Toronto

Pluming and Heating Supply Ad from Pease Foundry

Pease Foundry offers heating and plumbing supplies with demonstrations of a new type of vacuum. Call or phone for details and to arrange a demonstration.

Pease

Brant Street zoning debate and shop plans noisy town meeting

Burlington officials hear two readings on lifting residential restrictions from Brant Street to Caroline Street while residents oppose a rear machine shop on 104 Brant Street facing John Street. Coffre Pot upgrades at 44 Brant Street are planned before moving Ops Shop. University of Toronto student Herel! Humpury wins speaking prize. Bo Dunham named Truant and Traffic Officer for public and high school boats March 7 to June 15. $5000 monthly salary with car allowance. costs split between boards.

P Rember Brant Street Mains Caroline Street John Street Coffre Pot Opportunity Shop Humpury S.P Os University of Toronto Flint J Bo Dunham

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