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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 28, 1946

Page

5

Community visitors and travels in Ontario and Detroit

Mrs Pat Harrop Detroit visiting parents Mr and Mrs E E Harrop. Mire Amos Mason visiting sister at Woresat or Mam. Helen Coughlin of Hamilton visited Mr and Mrs W I Clayton. Cpl Howard Edwards Beaver-ton home from overseas visited uncle Mr C Gaarg. Edwards Wren Dorothy Clayton home from Ottawa will receive charge from the WRCNS. P O Ken Hassard arrived home after discharge from two years with the RCOM RR. Marie Clayton in training at St Joseph's Hamilton spending a week at home. Mr and Mrs John Mare and Susan Carol left for Ottawa after visiting Mr and Mrs Steele. Lloyd Barkwell and Clare Burt and Margaret Row of Guelph visited Mr and Mrs Hare. Mrs Jas Symon, Mrs V G Rum ley and Mrs D Taylor attended a Toronto shower for Miss Doris Johnstone. Visitors at Rev A W and Mrs Fosbury over the weekend included Ivan G Chalmers of London and Dr and Mrs Leroy Wayne and son Douglas of Elmira.

A. W Fosbury Ivan G. Chalmers London Leroy Wayne Eon, Douglas Elmira W. A. Fraser Catharine Fraser Catharine May Mbaynton Fraser Irene Ruth McGillivray Guelph Clarence Dredge S. Sparks Woodstock Mras Ruth Henderson

Engagements of Patricia Harrop and Joseph Starke Proposed

Mr and Mrs E Harrop announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Patricia to Joseph J Starke only son of Mr and Mrs J Starke of Lakeview Avenue Detroit. The wedding will be held in Detroit early in May.

E Harrop Wih Patricia Joseph J. Starke J. Starke Lakeview Avenue Detroit

Trim Bungalow Houses Power Sub Stations Spread in Ontario

Ontario residents learn a new type of Hydro-Electric sub station housed in trim bungalows. Hamilton led, Toronto plans more, Owen Sound and East York active with others planned. Neighbors praise the initiative as good neighbors with reliable service.

Toronto Alstricts Ontario Municipaliten Hamilton Owen Sounders East York J. Wicktam East York District

Short Farm Course Popular with Vets

ST HYACINTHE four week refresher course in agriculture for former veterans who were farmers before the war is in progress at the Quebec Dairy School. VW Pinta says the course is practical for returning men with long service and overseas experience.

Quebec Montreal

Parish Services Schedule With Sermons The Parental Element

Church services listed for Sunday March with morning worship at 11 00 am and an afternoon church school at 12 18 pm Evening worship at 7 00 pm features a sermon The Parental Element in Ministry of Jesus A mid week service at 8 p m titled The light of the world invites all to attend

Ministry of Jesus Church School Holy Communion Anglican Communion

Sunday Worship and Bible Classes Gather at Local Church

Morning Worship at 10 am with Psalm 30 and a Sunday School and Bible Class. Evening Worship features Rev. Wat Wallace of the Baptist Church preaching The Hills of God. Sacrament of the Lords Supper observed. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

Wat Wallace The Baptist Church

1945 Canada Year Book features and updates

The 1945 edition from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics highlights special articles on topics such as Canadian geography, external status, oil production, wartime production changes, and wartime transport. It notes revised chapters, added maps, and a limited paper bound quota for ministers, students, and teachers at $1.00.

Uhé James McHinnon Arctic Canada Dominion Bergreees W. A. Buchanan Bona Fide Dominion Statistician Dominion Bureau of Statistica Ottawa

British Decide Hitler Is Dead

The British intelligence service states Hitler died on April 30 in the Reich Chancellery ruins after planning a last stand, with Eva Braun dying by suicide. It notes Hitler announced the end to advisers on April 22, and claims the couple’s bodies were burned and incinerated.

Hitler Reich Goering Thebbels Berlin Eva Brauo Eva der Fuehrer Goebbels Bavaria Himmier Doenite Dittmar High Command Yattio Elbe Eva Braun

Funeral for John McGregor Draws Large Nassagaweya Gathering

A large Nassagaweya funeral for John McGregor was held last Wednesday with relatives neighbors and friends paying last respects. Rev Forbes Thomson of Knox Presbyterian Church Acton conducted the service at home and graveside. Pallbearers named were Mears T A Storey Wm McIntyre John Black C J VanGoosen Cecil Akina and Nelson Anderson. Sacramental services will be held at Ebenezer United Church next Sunday led by Rev H W Pickeragill.

John McGregor Forbes Thomson Knox Presbyterian Chureh Acton Mears T. A. Storey Wm. McIntyre Hrantford Mro Pickersgill William ‘Taylor Georgetown Robert Borthwick Nassagaweya Keg Wilson Knatenbull

March Weather Disappoints Maple Syrup Farmers in Moffat

In Moffat March weather proved lamb like and hurt maple syrup operations as farmers folded up equipment earlier than expected. Community notes report residents sending best wishes to Mr and Mrs Samuel Newers who move to Elora and celebrate Catharine Fraser's 12th birthday. Public church and social events resumed with a Community Church service returning April 7 at 7 30 p.m.

Samuel Newers Elora St. Patrick

White Flag the deer befriends dogs at Toana

A 10 month old buck named White Flag, found starving near Toana Virginia, has formed a strong bond with Blackie the police dog. He rounds up sheep, chases stray dogs, and meets Mr Hankins each afternoon. The Hankins worry about his future as he grows too large to stay with the dogs.

Toana Blackie W. E. Hawkins Hankins White Flag Mr. Hankins

Rainy River area eyed for farming growth in Ontario

Northwestern Ontario's Rainy River district, long known for forests, is seen by agricultural experts as prospective farming land for settlers. Plans foresee a bright future for crops including honey and dairy, with Emms plant praised, a new Fort Frances cheese venture, and livestock potential highlighted by district authorities.

Fort Frances Rainy River Ontario Dominion Department of Agriculture Enid Emo Port Frances Eries Hainy River Ita Vallee

Tin Mines in Malaya Get Repair Priority Plan

The Colonial Office prepares a plan to restore tin mine machinery and plant in Malaya after Japanese occupation. Undamaged or lightly damaged plants will be repaired first to speed supplies, while more severely damaged equipment waits until capacities improve.

London Colonial Office

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Pat Harrop Mr E E. Harrop Mire Amos Mason Her Woresator, Mam Mies Helen Coughlin Hamsilton Wesk W. I. Clayton L. Cpl Howard Edwards Beaverton Cgaarg. Edwards Wren Dorothy Clayton W Rcns P.O. Ken Hassard Rcom RR Marie Clayton St Joseph's Hospital Mes Joh Mare Susan Carol JM. Steele Ottewe Lloyd Barkwell Clare Burt Margaret Row Giuelph J Ff Hare Jas. Symon Mra V. GB Rumley D. Taylor Doris Johnstone Trim Bungalow Electric Comminsion Grostigierian Church Marche Mar Sepia Shere W. TL Wallace Guard of St George A. Sims Hugh S. Austin Mill Street Yvonne de Carlo Forest Commandos You Sussana Foster Franchot Tone Fox News Barry Pesan Walter Huston Moffat Rfhtore Tin Mines A. Floyd Smith Quebec Street Wat Guelph Ont NH Austin Miss Allan Arthur Fi Guelph Ae Beatty Wood Weatinghouse Phone Mill St Actea Pal’s Consult Robert R. Hamilton R.O ST. George's 8Q App't
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