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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

12

Crewsn Corner Visiting Guests From Ottawa

Mr and Mrs Jack Carmel and Rov or Toriato were joined by Mrs 4 Yrie and Mrs two Soule ay Stuns. Mroo and MMS Murray and Bruce and Maariiva of Tomato attended, visiting Mr and Mrs Hodtert Tina’s with Mrs oH Binewn and Jessy of Ottawa.

Jack Carmel Toriato Yrie Souleay Mroo Mms Murray Bruce Maariiva Mira Raderf Brown Surh Oh Binewn Jessy Ottawa Hodtert Tina

Community Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend in Acton

Residents hosted and visited across Acton over Sunday and weekend events. Families including Moana Banner, John Milne, D MacDougall, and J Muir connected with relatives in Hamilton and Toronto while the Young People society at St Pauls Church hosted a lively Town Hall gathering with speeches, dances, and a humorous feature.

Nsco Banner Hamiltan Afr Aad John Milne Salix J Muir Afiss Jean D MacDougall Robert Croft Toronto W Cott Mio Oliver Hull Camp- Sense Othe Latters Panenta Miro Rohnert. Watson Mra Taylor Young People's Society St Pauls Chiard Quek Pan McPail Interical Society Angus XiePnerson Si Panes Aoven George Blaney Jagneh Beenie

Women’s District Dinner Notes and Annual Reports

The article records a district event at Jane in the Presbyterian Church with Mrs Georgie Young and Miss Ada Currie among organizers. It notes lunch convener appointments, reports from the Children’s Aid Society, and a Glove Contest winner. It lists committee chairmanships and speeches, mentions church social events, and surrounding Sunday activities and guests.

Wreinescay DAA Isabella Seandan Guet Hamre Dore George Young Actes Eordan Alken Geore Yosre Il Seanlam Jane Yoral Prestvienan E. Barber W N McKenne Ao Curmie Mass Scallow Georgie Young Rosing Aice Ada Currie Children’s Aid Society Nuss Exina Gogh Gordon Aiken H Reed D McKenzie Temperance W McKenzie CU Brnice Suarmish Cwik Cnt Welfan Rood Omtiss Larena Leesef Armani Edna Cook Lomena Larose Callouding OAC

Annual Meeting of Women’s Institute Presides on May Day

The Women’s Institute held its annual meeting and election at Mrs A W Norton’s home on May 1 with ten ladies present. Officers for 1940 41 were elected including President Mrs W Gornady and Secretary Treasurer Mrs AW Benton. Delegates were appointed to attend the District Annual and the meeting opened with singing and prayer.

Othe Women’s Institute Homer A W Norton Mother Macree Mesdames Miller Ellerby Wright A. W Norton W Gornady EE Elllerbs S Wright Hill A Wo Hentorn Win_Gowdy Platuat H Norton BO Mtler Audttars Ssmethurst Wens Beermar Nerton Othe E Doe Herr Wits A Hild Wilfred Johnson Surdavy Thoth Tee

Weather and social notes from Nassagaweywa weekly page

A summary of local readings reports on rain relief for farmers last week and social updates. Names mentioned include Miss Margaret Davenport Mittin and Mrs Rotert Hamilton Mitton who visited relatives. The Sabbath School has resumed with active participation from children and Lyouna peave. Mothers Day is upcoming next Saturday and despite heat several beasts are being caught.

Stan Rollasoan Mfr Margaret Davenport Mittin Mro Rotert Hanilton Mitton Mroo Mite Wine Service

Local Notes and Engagement Announcement Amid Small-Town Events

Irene Walker of Torito visits Mrs Ela Walker and Mr Ed Brock while under treatment at Guelph General. Ex School group reports a successful fire drill during busy school activities. Norwood Comfort Funds receives $188 from Sunshine Club. James Henry Gibson of Earns Ontario announces engagement of Coreta Estelle to John Alexander Lanouette. The event and dates anchor regional updates from Belletune New Brunswick and St Basil's Church Toronto upcoming services.

Ex School Paant Coreta Estelle John Alexander Lanouette Zoaque Lanouette Larnouette Belletune New Brunswick St. Basil's Church Toronto

Stuck to His Post in Confusing Maritime Tale

A garbled OCR item describes a stubborn figure named Bagi or Bagi’s crew aboard a freighter Colina near Arlangtan with unclear events. Readable elements mention Cup ads and seawater, but meanings remain fragmentary and unresolved.

Bagi Ata Arlangtan

Georgetown Medical Center Hosts Celebratory Banquet

Community notes a reception at the General Hospital in Georgetown honoring Thelma Gutherine and Kenneth Alan Cotton on their daughter’s engagement. Local hockey teams, players, and fans attended a supper provided by the Arena Board in appreciation of cooperative efforts between the teams and town.

Meroand I.pps Engaugerurau Thelma Gutherine Kenneth Alan Cotton Hellantd Cotton Che Weskting Jevdal “Ettag Othe Heftel Georgetowins Arena Board de Justiece Herrmld

Community Visits and Church Meeting Highlights

Sunday visits unfolded at several homes including Mrs Shortill in Georgetown and Mr Ferguson’s home with guests from Guelph Detroit and Toronto. The United Church WMS held its May meeting at Mrs McEnery’s home with reports from Presbyterial and Hamilton branches. Dorothy Warne advanced to Mission Band membership.

Mas Walters Shortill Georgetown Calloway Babe Guelph Ferguson Cole Hugh Clark Douglas Smith Cassady Angus Thompson Wylie Eachern Detroit Forest Smith Scott Toronto WMS The United Church Robert McEnery Vanatter Waterdown

Burlington Fire Notices And Local Court Action

Ongoing town issues include a court session at Prospect Taxi FB summier, a council meeting on street oiling costs, and residents protesting police protection cuts. A fire at Mr A Lahkester’s home caused roof damage from chimney sparks, with costs around 2500 dollars, plus a stove fire at Mrs Oscar Williams residence causing smoke damage.

Wood Bathatt William Ottawa Prospect Taxi Cellar Springs Thursdaly Porathis A ‘Lahkester Neo Berert Sarourad Oscar Williams Brant Street Gazette

Marriage Transfer Notices At Kingston Millowing

Jind Davi and Kenneth Chisholm transferred to Kingston millowing on short time. Mr Steer attended at the home of George W Barrett Duncan Stower who hosted the gathering. Miss Girmee Hyern daughter of Mr and Mrs Wala attended with guests at the ceremony held Saturday night.

Léewatenanta Jind Davi Kenneth Chisholm Girmee Hyern Ma Abet Choteton Deb Caketrook Owen

Mellpon net 10 guests attend the othe DUDS party

A distorted report from Kentucky notes a social gathering at Evening Star Hebebala Lane on a Thursday in April with Rev Rees and Mrs Rees among attendees. It mentions St Clair Chapter Compsters and a Crane Lanige conversation. Details are garbled and names unclear.

Hebebala Lanige Rees Reaberfoean Kentucky Miallan St Clair Alfenden Crane Lanige Seetiath Hale Pemple Rand Hamilton Hampton

Family Socials and Gatherings Highlight Local Scene

A jumbled recap of visits and weekend gatherings at various homes. Mentions Mr and Mrs, children, and multiple hosts including John Allyl, Stanley Madbdougall, and the McKenzie family. Names and places hint at a close community network with Sunday visits and May events.

Lorne Mia Helene Stewart Byrth Min’ Waller John Allyl Stanley Madbdougall Marjory Dt Glieipl Hooc Luadlen Mecarhaean Santa Mia Woon Hortop Bert Palfraquan Chelot Peevet Mioatel Maeuleheon Ated Stanley Stewart Sith Mini Mo Santer Sid Marc Tlareld Santer McKenzie Nigel Sunday Misa Eleanor Alan Clelpil Sppeenl

Village social and church services amid rain and visitors

Weather and road news note lush vegetation and many vehicles on Valley Road after fine Sunday. St John’s Church reports well attended services led by Mr D Curzon during Rev EA Brooks’ absence. Local residents and visitors from Hamilton Toronto and Kitchener gather for birthdays and social events.

St John's Church EA Brooks Hamlton Od Curzon Prinity College Toronto Cole Caledny Smith J A. Lagind Hamilton Messrs James and Clarence Lynch Joseph Hollis Fisher's Mas Tovenn Richardson Kitch

Annual Church Meeting Hosts Welcome Event

A local church holds its annual meeting followed by a welcome gathering for attendees. Organizers invite members and newcomers to stay and connect after the session.

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Multiple For Sale Notices From Acton Classifieds

A jumble of sale notices from Acton listing stock, plants, implements, rooms for rent, and cosmetic services. Items include stock of spruces strawberries and asparagus, horticultural stock, used farming tools, two residencys for sale, rooms for rent with cellar access, and a permanent wave service with price ranges. The fragmented text also mentions contact names and street addresses in Acton Ontario.

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