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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 07, 1942

Page

4

Georgetown hockey stalwart honored at local reception

Verdun Rebekah Lodge hosted a banquet on April 21 with about fifty members in attendance. The event marked a notable recognition of former Georgetown hockey stalwart O Sheeny and featured organizers for the Canadian Red Cross Campaign in Georgetown and District. The drive aims to raise $9 000 over a two week period with local citizens asked to contribute their quota.

HLF O'Sheeny Hank Georgetown Verdun Rebekah Coeorgetown Red Crook Herald

Milton-Toronto Rail Service Ends After April 3

The Gray Coach announces discontinuation of service between Milton and Toronto after April 3. Brampton residents Mr and Mrs J Irwin King visited their brother in law FLOT White on Sunday. Don Toletzka bought the corner house of Robert and Rolie Streets from Mia Mary Ford and will move in this week. The Princess theatre packed for a Hand concert by Lorne Scate of Georgetown. A fire at Nob Wickett's drug store damaged the interior after chemical explosion Friday afternoon. brigades contained the blaze and saved the drug store and nearby shops on Main Street Champion.

Gray Milton Toronto J. Irwin King Brampton Flot. White Don. Toletzka Robert Rolie Mia Mary Ford Princess Theatre Lorne -Scate

Everton Visit and Local Family News in Toronto Area

Mrs E Shepherdson visits in Toronto with daughters Mrs J Dewsbury Wid Mrs FL Gibbons. Miss Lois McCutcheon visits Guelph with aunt Mrs Stanley McKay. Pte Albert Alton on leave from camp with John Alton and family. Mr Obt McCutcheon is back in hospital at Guelph General Hospital for treatment.

E. Shepherdson Toronto FL Gibbons John Alton Robert Paten McCutcheon Guelph General Hospital

Limehouse Women's Institute raises funds and quilts

Mrs Smith and her daughter visited in Hamilton while the Limehouse Women's Institute held a charity auction and quilt raffle at Georgetown Legion Hall on Thursday evenings, raising over thirty nine dollars for war charities. Prizes were won by Mesdames Milliere and Jamieson. WE Hunter won the quilt.

Smith Hamilton Malton Robert Lane Toronto J Smethurst Magor Henrys Shepherd Shepherd Wan Mithiere Mroo Harry Kpushi Women's Institute Salvaton Army Wadnesdis Benton Carter WG Sutherland Dren Allan Anne Atator Sutherlin Landon Bransslaund Jeeps London Ont

Social Notes From Local Visits And Family News

Mr. Alex Irvine and Mew Smith spent last week in Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Scott of Veronta visited Sunday at Mr. Wm. Wyle’s home. Mr. George Soper of Acton spent Friday with his brother Mr. J. Soper. Mr. Saper had returned from St. Michael’s Troapical but was not much improved in wealth. Evans and family with Masato of Aston visited Sunday at Mr. Saper’s. Mrs. Logie will spend a few weeks with friends at Erin.

Alex. Irvine Mew. Smith Guelph Scott Veronta Wm. Wyle George Soper Acton J. Soper St. Michael's Evans Mroo Masato Aston Mr. Saper

Fire destroys Warr Mactindrick lakeshore barn

A blaze at Warr Mactindrick's lakeshore farm, caused by dangerous matches and children handling, destroyed a barn Tuesday afternoon and hindered firefighters. Three firemen Walter Boucock Charles Snowball and Stanley Butterworth were overcome while tackling the stubborn blaze in Lunau blocks Friday. Flight-Sergeant Lorne Bray previously earned the Distinguished Flying Cross for piloting a burning plane from an air raid on Wilhelmshaven and is now reported missing in an offensive raid.

Warr Mactindrick Lakeshore Walter Boocock Charles Snowball Stanley Butterworth Lunau Lorne Bray Wilelmahaven Distinguistaedt

Sacramental service held at Eben Ever United Church

In Nassagaweya last Sunday morning Revo Mre Pickersspill conducted sacramental services at Eben Ever United Church. Mrs. George Stokes has recovered enough to leave Galt Hospital and return home on Tuesday. Diners and relatives from Guelph and Nass attended gatherings and a funeral for Mrs. Clift Patterson of Lowville.

Revo Harlan Wilson Merv Frank Halt Guelph Nass

Community events feature cuchre dance and charity drive

A Town Hall gathering hosted a cuchre and dance with prizes for ladies and men, lunch served, proceeds to the Distress Fund of The Guelph Mercury. Nearby, Mrs A Atton underwent surgery in Toronto and is improving. Details cover visits, quilts, showers, and social notices across local families.

Town Hall Ho Nadwell L. Donaldson Howard Hall Jack McEachern The Guelph Mercury A. Atton General Hospital Toronto Gina Pte Sen. Armstrong Veterans’ Guard Bowmanville Wo A Fallon Ro Watson Aialt Pete Watson J Bo Herd A Hurd Bellsood Peres Kellamang Sharles Brampton Dufford Watson Dundas Wiroand John Watson Arnott Wrgan Mro Wason Terra-Nova Courtnes 1. Armstrong Morris Courties Acton Gtr Suniday Joe Gre Mark Dearing Hamilton van Ballonten Dearing Torente Hillsburs Hall Ewart Bessey

Erin Celebrations and Village Council Meeting Report

Erin celebrates a birthday for Mr Ward Ward and notes Mr and Mrs Charles Smith receiving word their son Pte Noy Smith has arrived in Bayghod. Village Council set the tax rate for the year at do mite, last year 45.2 mills. In Erin United Church on April 26 at 2 20 pm Leonard Roxsey and Mrs Roxsey united in marriage, officiated by Rev UT Rees. Ade Vacate.

Ward Ward Rand Charles Smith Noy Smith Bayghod Pieet United Church Erin Tuenleee Armstrong Daughvrouf W. G. Armstrong Tti Youart Sammuel Roxey Gonour Leonard Rossey Roxsey Orton UT Rees Ade

Community mourns multiple deaths and local notices in Rockwood

The Rockwood community extends sympathy to BES Hosking on the death of his brother Ben Hosking of Guelph. Funeral was private with interment at Rockwood Cemetery. Reports mention additional obituaries, church events, and local club activities including Roy Scouts and Cubs meetings, plus visits and school quarantines.

Bes. Hosking Ben Hosking Guelph Rockwood Cemetery James Chapman Hil Witany Arthuroef Wii S. Gordon Charles Ho Terris Rockwood James Coy Jam War S. Gordon Johnston's Eramosa James Hawkind Robert Williamson AL Tl Eliot United Church Guelph Presbytery Seldon Lambert J. Wo. Ward K. A. Brooks Yong Mendel Herb Saunders Ackwood Guy Lombardo Isobel Robertson Turnip Shipping Mo Op Barry and Co Tieskie” Ay Camip Neil and Norman Lambert Paisley Memorial Church Alas Meadows Sr Alex Hamilton Rucknower Oswald Meadows Arthur Frances Aeton Continuation School

Reward claims spark confusion over fire alarm boxes

A Winnipeg reader voices disbelief at what appears on fire alarm boxes and a Sears notice. The article hints at a murky reward scheme and possible misreadings tied to a police investigation, mentioning Chief Moe Creer and a quest to catch an impersonator. The text also wanders into unrelated notes about London restaurants and odd dishes.

Winnipeg William Giambex Sears Bas Moe Ryesdoon Hes Ehowas Wa Gabe Stee Bokes

Winnipeg vocalist Patricia Dorry shines in CRC program

Patricia Dorry, a Winnipeg native with Scottish and French Canadian heritage, presents a distinctive vocal style on a Saturday evening broadcast on the National Network CRC. The piece notes her appeal, talent, and Canadian background as part of a period feature.

Patricia Dorry Winnipeg Whane Contralla Tarard Green Green CRC Batricia Scotland

Burlington Burglar Spree Hits Two Town Sites

Police report two consecutive night burglaries in Burlington during the past week. At Friday’s town council meeting Mayor Blar and Fire Department chief were thanked for efforts. A missing cabinet clue and recovered ten dollar bill were noted amid theft from a residence, with money later refunded after the watch was returned to the store.

Frdiay Blar Padnerehabe Tom Gaddyhowi Varhuafeer Winch Armher Nichoulagn England Atlantic Gente Dominion Kovet Cleaver M.P Pa Heyele Elizens Halten Suburi Aseende Frank Harman Ghent Mas Lakin Owateh Sho Cuzetle

Meet the Nims Our nim expert trainers aid women workers

Britain uses Nims to train newly recruited women workers in metal and guns factory tasks. Each Nim is an expert in his line and helps workers finish jobs with speed and accuracy, taking over and teaching new techniques across Britain.

Tila Nims National Britain Nim Jim

Women Workers Demand Equal Pay at National Conference

A Blackpool report states women war workers push for equal pay for equal work, aiming to rally support at the National Union of General and Municipal Workers conference in June in Winckpool. The resolution seeks to mobilize Conan power and bolster labor equity.

Blackpool England Py Umbt Dionndal National Union of General and Manicipal Workers Winckpool Breaft Conan

Swedish Doctors Call Mandatory Checks for Tuberculous Women

Swedish doctors report in a British medical journal that tuberculosis death rates among women aged 14 to 20 rise with infection. They recommend compulsory screening of women in this age group to reduce deaths.

Tordon Sk Stuck Hinhiltabbe

Melbourne security payouts considered after enemy action

The Australian government weighs compensation for Australians killed or wounded in action as Melbourne eyes reforms. Officials discuss precautionary measures and the potential scope of financial relief for victims and families affected by militant or enemy activity.

Classified Ads Include Household Goods and Chicks

Listings offer four rooms for rent, a kitchen cupboard, cook stove, and baby chicks with guaranteed livability. Also advertised are electrical repairs, asparagus roots, and Mary Washington cranberry roots for sale. Rockwood area contact details appear.

BO Rockwood Rockwood

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