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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

4

District seeks hospital after petty theft epidemic report

Councillor Dr M E Lumsu warned of a cash theft surge from milk bottles at a Lions Club hobby show held in the High School auditorium. Oakville Trafalgar representatives and local residents met to accept a hospital need report from an investigative committee formed on Apr 12.

M. E. Lumsu Lions Club Oakville Trafalgar Bronte Palermo Clarkson Record Star

Local Residents Share News Of Visits And Events

Mr Duncan McTavish left hospital and returned home. Brampton visitors included Gordon Smith family and Charles and Helen Smith. J Struthers installed a telephone. Mrs R and McCutcheon Erin visited with friends. George Rennick Marion Hamilton visited D Stewart. Kalthoff family and Mrs Hood of Toronto were weekend guests. Brydon visited N E McKinnon Hillsburg. Mrs Sunter and Gall and Mrs Harren Erin visited. Archie McLeod suffered injuries in a car crash near Toronto. eight stitches needed. Rev McKenzie of Erin visited. Mother's Day service set for Sunday at 2 30 in local church. Lesalle Webb and family purchase a home in Guelph and move June 1.

Duncan McTavish Gordon Smith Charles Helen Smith Brampton Smith C. Bruce J. Struthers R. & McCutcheon Erin George Rennick Marion Hamilton D. Stewart Clon Mr. McKenzie Lesalle Webb Guelph Ision

Orton Woman Dies After Long Illness

Violet Maude White wife of Harvey Heath of Orton died after a lengthy illness on April 7. She taught at Toronto Public School. Funeral held May 3 at her residence with Rev Brownlee and Rev Bellsmith officiating. Interment in McKee's Cemetery. She leaves three sisters and two brothers.

Vilolet Maude White Harvey Heath Orton Toronto Public School M Heath Brownlee St. George's Ang- Nean Guelph Geo. Lacey J. K. Courtney Wm. Lane Jessa Reet McKee's Bishop White Toronto University Shch Florence White Beavis Lucy Roberts Nellie Norwood Toronto Major White Ottawa Rance Overland Angnus MacLeod Orangeville

Village lawns and local events fill Moffat notes

The column reports green lawns in the village and routine chores like mowing. It notes Mr John Robertson’s return from hospital, visits by Mrs Frank Sayers of Toronto, and ongoing care for Mrs Charles Roberta after a fall. Also mentions baseball between schools, Arbor Day plantings, cattle inspections, and Kilbride anniversary service attendees.

John Robertson Frank Sayers Toronto Duncan Campbreil Charles Roberta Elmer Penrose Brockville W. A. Fraser Catherine. Mires Penrose Grant Campbell W. H. Black St John N. B C. L Poole Marie Ireland W.M. S Kilbride Charles Peer

Limehouse W I financial report and annual meeting notes

Limehouse W I reports a prosperous year with 507.59 dollars handled, 140 knitted items and 20 quilts sent to Salvation Army. Donations total 143 dollars shared among funds, seeds distributed for Victory garden, and officers elected including President Mrs J L Ellerby and Vice-presidents Mrs Wright and Mrs Kirkpatrick. Also recounts social events at Mrs Rae Scott and Mrs A W Benton hosting card tables and local visits.

Limehouse W. I W. Norton Salvation Army A. Gordon J. L. Ellerby Ss. M ‘Wright Mra H. Norton Rae Scott Osborne A. W. Norton W. I War Fund Beeney Toronto E. Beeney Mary Beeney London Mary A. W. Lane Guint Norma R. Lane W. S. Newton Barrie Newtons Aubrey Grant A. J. Smethurst Sudbury

Busy Bees Club May Meeting At Home Of Mrs King

The May Busy Bees Club meeting was hosted by Mrs. Lawrence King with seven members present. Discussions covered quilts dances a garden party and upcoming events plus a bingo and a lunch were enjoyed.

Busy Bees Club Lawrence King Fie Glenn Britton Servation Army Guelph Stan. Robinson Mra King Fof Ita Fred Beavis Brantford Training Centre Ben L. King William Copeland Windsor Reg. Butcher Acton Legion Legion Wall Stewart

Local Hort icultural Society Meeting and Community Notes

An open Hort icultural Society meeting in Rockwood drew a full crowd at Town Hall with programs including readings, musical numbers, and reports on the Ontario convention in Toronto. Community notices report church events, a Boy's Own Mission Band meeting, sympathy notices, and birthday greetings from Don Hiltz to Louie Hills.

Horticultural Society la Fall Mra Chas. H. Harris Mra. F. Dean Frances and Leona Gibb J. Copeland Ontario Toronto Nell Girl Norman Lambert Miay Helen Bayne L. Linfoot W. W. Simpson Guelph H. Occomore Octomore St. John's Church Mission Band of the United Church Gorjdon Harris Kenneth Howitt Frank Moore Wayne Hosking Arthur Pinder Duncan McDougall Eden Mills George Adamson Fred”"Day Milas Edith ‘Royce R. N Jack Irwin Galt B., Knight Kitchener Brett Belword B. Nelson Pett Hamilton Glendinning Acton John Garstang Louie’ Hills Don Hiltz

Local residents and visitors share gatherings and a newborn

Everton notes Duncan Robertson of London staying with grandmother Mrs James Black. Other visitors include Cord on Robertson B C A F Rock cliff and many from Rockwood Paisley Black Lottie Black Agnes Black Saint Catharines. An auction sale for Jestin estate was led by Roy Hindley with Percy Peavey purchasing. Hallinafade and the Harvey Jestin family celebrate the birth at Guelph General Hospital May 3rd.

Duncan Robertson London James Black Cordon Robertson Rockcliff Wnl Webb Paisley Black Lottie Black Rockwood Agnes Black Saint Catharines Roy Hindley of Jestin Percy Peavey Arch Pte Bins Harvey Jestin Guelph General Hospital

Erin News Roundup Reports Odd Egg Event and Local Ventures

A freak egg with three heads on one end appeared in Erin amid a report of oddities. Fred Steen forms a dairy partnership with a Toronto businessman and assumes duties next week in Long Branch. The Erin Chora Society concert drew a full town hall crowd on April 26 led by James Pears of Guelph. Joe Flaherty owns a Yorkshire sow with 40 piglets born in the last year, 36 raised. D A Overland of Erin, injured in a motor collision near Crosby when a train struck a car at a level crossing near Smiths Falls.

Burt Bingham Cgg Fred Steen Nerafip Toronto Long Branch Erin Chora Society James Pears Guelph Joe Flaherty Erin Land Caledon D. A. Overland Erin Crosby Ontario Wm. Tate Elgin Wes, Wyborn Smith's Falls Advocate

Grandson Dies in Don River Accident Near Acton

Ernest William Sonny Rutledge aged ten drowned in the Dan River. He was the son of Sgt Ben Rutledge and Mrs Evelyn Rutledge of Toronto. The boy, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge who live north of Acton, leaves two sisters June and Helen.

Ernest William Sonny) Rutledge Dan River Toronto Rutledge Acton Sgt Ben. Rutledge Evelyn Rutledge Mortimer Ave June Helen

Georgetown Fire Brigade Busy Day and Local News

A Georgetown report notes three fire alarms on Saturday, while Victory Bond sales in the district exceed those of the Fifth Victory Loan. Mr and Mrs Fred Baird take over the Palmerston bakery from Mr W Norman Brown on Main Street. A Ottawa cable informs Pte and Mrs J Murphy their son Flying Officer William Murphy is missing after operations on the Athabascan near the Isle de Vierge. The Legion Hall hosted a dinner for 85 with a Toronto concert party led by Ken Butler. Federal Sales and Engineering Co Ltd plans to relocate to Georgetown after purchasing the old Woollen Mill site at 97 Pelham Ave Toronto. The firm seeks fixed assessment and top-end Lamb Street access ahead of council ratepayer votes.

Georgetown District Fred Baird Palmerston W Normsn. Brown Main Street Ottawa J. Murphy William Murphy Frank Victor Millar Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiary Toronto Ken Butler Federal Sales and Engineering Co., Ltd Pehlan Ave Lamb Street Herald

Grass fires plague Burlington district this spring

Burlington reports an epidemic of grass fires with firefighters called to attend multiple blazes this spring. The Gazette notes a series of incidents, while town officials discuss taxes and mill subsidies shaping local development and property sales.

Wanted Used Lawn Mower and other assorted items

Small classified notices advertise a used lawn mower in good condition with an address to apply at Free Press. Additional listings include a two storey frame building for sale, 10 bags of Katahdin potatoes, a Pomeranian dog named Nigget, a notice to return a stolen envelope, and help wanted for a clerk with details on location Ballinafad and Fergus region notices for property bids on Wilam J. Swindlehurst property near Ballinafad with concrete veneer dwelling and garden.

Hale Wilam J. Swindlehurnt Ballinafad

Tenders Wanted for Glazed Tile Work

Tenders will be received for sixty feet of glazed tile eight inch glaze with two toes until 0 o'clock on Tuesday May 23. The tender not necessarily accepted. Further particulars on application Leatherland Clarke.

Leatherland Clorke

Lost and Found items cleaned and priced for pickup

A spring clean of the lost and found window lists items for retrieval including a key case a change purse buttons handkerchiefs a toe rubber size 9 car hub cards and various leather and woollen mitts with several other odds and ends. Buyers urged to claim items.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Ospringe New Delhi India Moffat Limehouse Nassagaweya Everton Mra. E. Dampler Beth McEnery Mra. C. Fountain Don River Dancing Burlington Hughes Cleaver M. P Peo Liberal Association Reeve Blair J. Cooke Blair Stanley Park Erin Modernaires Orchestra Harvey Fisher Royal Guelph Rita Hayworth Carole Landis Kay Francis Martha Raye Mitzi Mayfair Jills Joop Palace Eading Theatres Ann Miler Richard Dix the Whistler Ella Raines Phantom Lady Franchot Tone Sbion Cash GALE W. G. Mazon Duncan Moffat Jose Earl Anderson Brown Nelle’s Mary Washington Henry Eanis Crewson's Yeanl Ateady App Selective Service Office Meh OE. Havel Agnes and ‘Frederick Street Boy Hindley A. Floyd Smith Jeweler Watches Clocks Jewelery Quebec Street West Guelph Ont E. E. Harrop
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