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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 08, 1941

Page

5

Local residents visit relatives and military personnel weekend

Mrs. F. W. Bowers visits with her parents in Comber while many locals host or travel to see relatives in Trenton Acton and Toronto. Sgt Fred Turner and Sgt H H Hinton return on leave from RC AF and RCA F camps. Pte Carney Byrne heads to wireless training in London after Sussex camp. Marion Elsie Blisley to Harley Clifton Blisley wedding planned for late May.

Jiamen Morton Buffalo N.Y John Morton Phot H. H. Hinton R.C.A.F Trenton Camp Gertrude Ramshaw Frank Manton Harold Barton Toronto Acton Carney Byrne Sussex N.B Training Centre London R. D. Graham W. G. Hutcheson Graham Wimper Archie Peart Marion Elsie Harley Clifton Blsley R.C Camp Borden Leonard Elsley Naseagaweya

Acton Georgetown CYO Honors Rev Fr McBride Before Departure

The Acton Georgetown CYO held a dinner on April 27 to honor Rev Father McBride prior to his departure. John Dennis, president, presented a Gladstone bag as a token of appreciation after a heartfelt address praising his work remodeling two churches and caring for the Acton Georgetown Catholic community.

Acton-Georgetown C.Y.O Father McBride Wm. Boyle Georgetown Club Acton Georgetown Georgetown C.Y Gladstone Georgetown C.Y.O John Dennis Acton Club Father. McBride

Parish Honors Rev Fr McBride Glosing Pastorate

Retiring Holy Cross Georgetown priest Rev Father JL McBride was saluted Monday at a church supper. Mayor Joseph Gibbons led the event with Patrick Cullen delivering an address and Martin Cummings presenting a purse. Junior members staged a pageant directed by Mrs. Wm Carney.

JL. McBride Holy Cross Church Georgetown Joseph Gibbons Patrick Cullen Martin Cummings Wm. Carney Super Tyeru

Children’s Aid Society Elects Officers at Brampton Meeting

The annual meeting of the Children’s Aid Society of Peel and Halton counties was held at St Paul’s United Church Brampton on April 29. President J J Jamieson conducted the gathering with Rev Canon Naftel leading prayer. Edna Anderson Milton treasurer reported finances. G F Thompson Milton outlined year’s field work and activity. Judge Cochrane Peel County addressed welfare laws for children. remarks praised progress in Canada and abroad. Officers elected include J J Jamieson president W J Abell vice president T A Hutchinson vice president George Harris treasurer and Edna Anderson office secretary. Executive and county reps named from Brampton Milton Oakville Georgetown and Clarkson. Light refreshments followed. a notably successful annual meeting concluded.

Children's Aid Society Peel Halton St. Paul's United Church Brampton J. J. Jamieson Conkaville Canon Naftel Milton Edna Anderson G. F. Thompson Cochrane Peel County W. J. Abell Canada J. S. Driscoll York County R . Milla Sorento Ruby G. Barrett Guelph Grant McEwan Vansitton W. ¥. Dick K. C A. G. Davis K.C Cookaville Int T. A. Hutchine Xon George Harris Burlington Clarkson Mildred Jarvis Oakville A. Maxser Acton Gladys M. Williamson W. N. Gilbert Bronte W. A. Wilson Georgetown W. A. Bator D. Maguire

Halton Member Addresses Farmers Problems and Wheat Policy

The member for Qu Appelle and the member for Haldimand debate wheat surplus and Western production. They cite Canada’s large carryover, world demand, and costs, arguing government policy should curb wheat output to protect prices and investments.

Qu'Appelle Haldimand Canada Sanford Evans Statistical Service of Canada United States Norway Denmark Holland Belgium Luxembourg France Bon Wallace

Farmers Should Be Compensated For War Policy Losses

A Canadian MP argues farmers lose foreign markets due to wartime policy and calls for annual compensation funded by equitable measures. He outlines existing farm marketing acts, price supports, and the risk of price rises, proposing a reliable payout while cautioning against per capita or relief-based schemes.

Swe Committee On Agriculture Canada Haldim M. M. Robinson Canadian Food Distribution Council Toronto Ontario Dea Mike Nyerie Soe Ag Oam Carmeran

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