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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 05, 1949

Page

5

Nightingale Family Visits Across Towns

NASSAGAWEYA and surrounding areas saw a Sunday gathering with Arthur Nightingale of BR Rockwood and Bruce, Frisn, and Bart Nightingale of Orangeville joining Mr. and Mrs. David Nightingale of Guelph. Also present were Merle McFarlane of Gainsborough Sask and Norman Weber of Lakeview among others.

Arthur Nightingale Rockwood Cart Cargil Bruce and Frisn Campteckville Bart Nightingale Orangeville David Nightingale Guelph Rome Mire Merle McFarlane Gainsborough Sask Norman Webber Lakeview Mir Will Nightingale Actan Eit Maas Fra Jentin Acton Apent Shep Andson Hen Simons John Culling Jim Hepburn Clarence Hortop Jop Denham W van Norman J Sinclair McGurn

Local social notes from Avon region and surrounding towns

A stream of visits and gatherings across Avon Buffalo Capringe Eden Mills Guelph Acton Orangeville and Rockwood highlights include Alfred Talbot selling Springer Spaniels to Avondale Kennels Brooks Alberta and new neighbors moving into the Talbot property. Families from Kitchener Guelph Acton Eden Mills and Orangeville spend weekends and birthdays with friends and relatives.

Mir Alfred Talbot Talbot Craft Kennels EO Chhevrier Avondale Brooks Alberta Dan Hindley Capringe Alfred Talbot Mire Jestin Robert McCutcheon Kitchener Harvey Jestin Tod McCutcheon Walter Couling Orangeville Ted Jestin Patsy Jack Milne Eden Mills W. HL Hartop Robby Jestin

Rockwood Fire Damages Back Kitchen Home

A Thursday afternoon fire at the Pasmore residence in Rockwood threatened the home before local firefighters from Guelph saved the house with help from a well water supply. Residents stayed with their son on a nearby farm during repairs. Local notes mention civic happenings and community members.

Wm. Pas More Guelph Fdr Jolliffe Fie Rockwood Guelph Gremen CNR Duke St Mra Pasmore Edward Mrx l. Ro Guild Colona Girto Murian Greer Taite Frank Day Sarah Rowlengon New York Bac Mev H Wart

Two men in rain settle quarrel with bout

In heavy rain two men who quarreled fought until one pinned the other. The top man asked if the other would give up and received a stubborn No. He then proposed a position change to get dry, while both continued in the downpour.

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Campbellville Church Banquet Ends Year Of Young Adults Group

Campbellville notes recount a St David's Church Young Adult Group closing banquet held in the church basement with James Wallace as captain of the losing side. The event featured speeches by Rev MacNeil and Mrs Beach, a film shown by Mr Saennen of Acton, and plans for a strawberry social. Also noted are weddings, hospital visits, a finger fracture, and various community gatherings and church talks across Campbellville and area.

St David's Church James Wallace Wilfred Greenseen MacNeil Preska John Beach Jack Neal Murray McPhail Robert Baking George Wack Hartley Anderson Robert Elett Saennen Acton Tom Mitchell Mount Vanilton Hospital Harmilton Bella Oskville Doreen Walton Roger Mahon Campbellville F. Jackson Jack Marly John D. Currie Gordon Currie J Hoggarth Mandy Purdy St Joseph's Hospital Hamilton Marilyn Moore St Milton Private Hospital Jean Flatt Dr Flatt Joyen Dingle Saskatchewan Menzies Lauderdale Florida Edgar Guest Syracuse Reformed Ottawa Menzies Clomid Jhn Gumore Andersen Billy Guelph William Allan Allan Aurora Mes Calder Bort Glasgow Scotland Weir Carlisle William Frank Georgetown Katharine Aten Dane Mannie Hall Robert Ingles Kenneth Moore Wilfrad Greenlees Elmer Blacklock J. Matchell Donald Hardy Toronto SS No 10 George Ingles Roy Donaven Erskine Presbyterian

Record of Long Burning Underground Fires in Coal Country

In coal mining regions records track underground fires that burn for years, often smoldering beneath mines. Analysts note the danger these fires pose to mine safety, air quality, and nearby communities while tracing ignition sources and containment efforts.

Weekend visits from Detroit to Hamilton and Toronto

Eden Mills and Hamilton residents spent weekends visiting relatives in Toronto and Guelph. Several families and friends including Mr Dalton, Mr Ingle, Mrs Barden, Mr Barden, Mrs Daniel, Mr Daniel, Mr Lowrie, and Mr Wise Jeubel Lawdle were noted among gatherings with relatives in Ontario communities.

Dalton John Osgood Detroit T. A. Ingle Bobbie Gemimel Hamilton Ted Barden Barden Mr. Nicholson MacDonald Bias Carol Fields Toronto Ada Jennings Milas Larene Thomas Guelph Guelph Mr. and Mre- Wo J Lowrie Wise Jeubel Lawdle James Wilson Acton Mor ™Ers James Daniel Daniel Terswater Floyd Basin Brine Mr. Hammond Marte

English attendant invents blood recycling surgical knife

A 24 year old Exeter City Hospital technician, W. G. Gregory, has patented a new surgeon's knife. The device uses a grooved blade and a light tube to draw blood from a wound, purify it, and pump it back into a vein during operations. The system includes a small electrical pump and purification path.

Bhoald Ite W. G. Gregory Exeter City Hoapital West England

Robbery, murder, and tragedy disrupt Fergus area events

A gun battle between armed suspects and Imperial Hank Staff in Fergus ended with a failed daylight robbery attempt. A stolen car was found abandoned near Hillsburg two miles from town. Meanwhile a windmill accident near Orangeville killed 42 year old George Duncan. Caledon Council gathered to honor Dr Thomas, who aided the sick for thirty years.

Hank Fergus Kei Hillsburgh Robery Uta George Duncan Orengeville Caledon Colla Bath Doc Thomas

Night trains and smooth rides draw lodge interest

The sleeping car conductor notes night travel disrupts sleepers with jolts and noises at a terminal. He argues for talk among the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers about improving the ride to attract paying riders and benefit the lodge.

Odd Jetha the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers

Courage, Mr Green at Limehouse Memorial

Five members of the Norval Jr Farmers presented Courage, Mr Green at Limehouse Memorial Moth on Friday evening. The program included Muller with salva, piano by roughley, HS No. 8 pupils with Miss Muddell, dance by Vatry and Mulder, Miss Milson and Uttle. Catering served hot lunches for a ladies bowling league. The gardening film by Uleatheringtone showed from prep to harvest. Dozens of community groups and visitors attended the social and musical events with several prize notices and plantings reported.

Norval Jr Farmers Courage Mr. Green Mia DcCullough Limehouse Memorial Mes Muller Salva Mia Roughley HS No. 8 Jean Muddell Clarence Vatry Mre O Mulder Mra Noughley Mr Cain Uleatheringtone Thureday Jasper National Ark Getden WMA Une Are Milla A Calder Maury Shers Nurtug Moe O Mulder Notton Mulder Hosteas Anna Spitzer Mia W. Gordon Eanest Hall Guelph Bob Beeney Moncton Dept of Lands and Foresta Ontario Galt Divi Ft.c Brampton Dos MacDonald Giley

Public Auction at Inwardleigh Farm Rockwood May 13 1900

The undersigned sell by public auction at Inwardley Farm No 7 Highway south of Rockwood on Friday May 13 1900 at one o'clock. Horses cows hogs implements farm equipment furniture and stock are listed with cash terms and no reserve due to ill health. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott Rockwood Ph. Rockwood 19¢3.

Wilfrid Bfitz Toomile Rockwood Harkness York Rock Island Paulley Fleury Bissell Waren Fox Hindley Edliott

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