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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
10
Local notes on illness visits and family cares
Ballinafad and Mrs Shortill confined to bed and under a doctor's care. Rev A O W Foreman also unwell and unable to attend Sunday duties. Miss Annie Snow ill with Hiwith, Jean MekKnery of Erin visiting grandmother Mrs Larry Shortill. Mr J Soper ill at home for days. Cecil Soper of Preston visiting his father J Soper. District work proceeding with favorable progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Jean MekKnery
Erin
Rirs
Larry Shortill
Ness
J. Soper
Cecil Soper
Preston
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Weekend
Campbellville residents Jack Kitching and David McPhail of the RAF visited family in St Thomas and Eben Ezer while Miss Wilma Beil from Toronto was home for the weekend. The Mail YW met at Mrs Rh Menzies home with President Laura Bilnek in charge. Friends of Miss Ratchett report she is recovering after a recent operation at Triple General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kitching
Smith's
Falls
Rog. Menzies
David McPhail
RAF
St.Thomas
Jarvis
A. Norrish
Ebenezer
A. McPhedran
Wilma ‘Beil
Toronto
the Mail YW
Rh. Co. Menzies
Laura Bilnek
Miss Ratchett
Mother's Day visits and local social notes
Mother's Day services were observed in local churches on Sunday. Mr and Mrs D. Lowrie and Miss Florence Lowrie with Mr and Mrs W. Early visited their aunt in Hamilton hospital. Mrs R. Turner and Miss Helen Turner with Mrs C. Bangner and Mrs McCalling and son of St Thomas visited Mrs J J Wright at her home. The Wright family and visitors from Toronto and Guelph enjoyed a weekend at the Wright home. Mr and Mrs Lemmer of Guelph spent the weekend with the Lowrie family. Angus Kippen and John Kippen of Toronto also visited. Mrs Wright is recovering after tonsil surgery. Wedding bells ring as Mr and Mrs Bo Lawrie and family visited Mr and Mrs Newell, Carlisle, on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ound
FL Lemmer
Guelph
Bb Lowrie
Dind
Angus Kippen Oo
John Kippen
Toronto
Th. Wright
Bo Lawrie
Lo Newell
Carlisle
Local Folks Send Best Wishes and News from Hillsburg
Hillsburg district residents share greetings at homes of neighbors and relatives. Flurry of social visits includes Bert Green and family, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller, and others as they extend warm wishes and report health updates.
Obituary Notice From Ospringe May 1941
The Ospringe community notes the passing of Stanley Tovell on early Friday morning May 9 1941 at his Ospringe home. He was born June 30 1890 in Erin Township and lived in Brampton and Kitchener before returning to Ospringe last year. He leaves a wife Bertha Stewart and three sons-in-law and daughters in Durham Owen Sound and Ontario. Funeral services were held at Everton Cemetery with local attendees and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ospringe
Stanley ‘Tovell
Horace Tovell
Erin ‘Township
Brattosa Township
Berthat Stewart
Guelph
Thei
Kitchener
Osprunce
Paar
Teawes Camourn Fis
Dena
Durham
Ales
Owen Sound
Alvaret
Daanghi
Ehich
Sears
Ali
Ae Robertson
Sen Dutest
Powell Durst Dowell
Hte Walliams
Burlington Notes and Notices From Town Affairs
Local driver Lowh Lambstead faced an apparent incident at a distant plant amid a Red Cross salvage campaign meeting earning a favorable town response. Marriage announcement: Margaret Jean Lambden to Clarence Harper set for May 17. Hurlington Masonic Lodge members paid a fraternal visit to Milton Edge with a third degree. planning county meetings of six Masonic bodies at Oakville in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowh Lambstead
Cartige Edorpans
Assais
Red Cros
Carly
Noreal Junk Yard
Mro
Ro. Tjarmisen
Tansley
Margaret Jean
Clarence Harper
Mly
AL Kingston
Hurlington
Orton Church service features soloist and christening
Sunday morning was set for the Orton Church series with Rev. A L Atton as pastor and Mrs Ko Newell as soloist. Raby Morrison was christened during the service. Const Lance Ballantyne R.C.M.P. transferred from Roe Cluese Ont to Yakatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Alton
Ko. Newells
Raby Morrison
Lance Ballantyne
Harvey Dearing
Len Armstrong
Stratford
Gersdon
Hewett
Joan
Fergus
Russel Bellinger
Toronto
Wm. Ballentine’s
Geo. Bollen
Billy
Hurd
Erin
Steen
Wm Lan
Onwegs
Les Jackson
A. L. Atton
Herman Dearing
Eshelyne Mooney
London
Jesse Reed
Jackson
Mr. Dearing
Geo. Watson
Adoyd Dearing
R.A. F
Chargetown Deputation at Georgetown Meeting
A Georgetown meeting saw a deputation led by Dre Wile Wendell Crile present to address civilian defense. Members listed include Cal Jaen, Mecart, Pont Grieve, Alan Tava, and Domihl fatimes, among others, with local officials in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetwa
Dre
Cal Jaen
Pont Grieve
Alan Tava
Domihl Fatimes Wd
Craw Fod Uerdtd
Oakville Leaders Push Municipal Efforts After Toronto Convention
Oakville leaders presented Oakville council with municipal challenges identified at the recent International Convention in Toronto. A delegation urged action on electricity rates and other city needs as Oakville eyes future employment to replace a closed factory in the town. Local groups hosted a farewell dinner for members of The Lorne Scots regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatien Perdue
Oakville
Lorne
Rockwood funeral honors Integra George H. Penren
Funeral service at United Church drew many mourners including Rev P H Lawson and Rev G Harris. Interment was in Rockwood cemetery. Messages of sympathy extended from Newmarket Toronto Niagara Falls Guelph and nearby communities. Mother's Day observed and local word contest at Plank's General Store awarded Teresa Kelly for a winning word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Integra
George HH. Pearen
United Church
P. H. Lawson
Co. G. Harris
St. George
Pedren
Wo. Taylor
Dorchester
George Aitken
Guelph
Liwson
St. John's Church
E. A. Brooks
Plank’s” General Store
Teresa Kelly
Edith Royce
R.N
Muncy
Ross Carton
New Dundee
Ray Day
Brantford
Jos. Hollis
T. Lynch
Jack Royce
Ernest. Dredge
Jean McLean
Nassagawega
Rockwood
Vicinety
Meeting Notes Reveal Local Events and Appointments
A report from Georgetown records a Zane 20 gathering at the Taaton Wall with Thuvehlark Milton and Tra tater. An annual parade at Caledon is planned for next Wrenthwad Acton by September. G&G Consein has been elected Mader for UAE Camptan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colwabstent
Taaton Wall
Georgetowne
Thuvehlark Milton
Zane
Caledon Baat
Wrenthwad Acton
G&g Consein
Uae Camptan
Unclear OCR item notes church funeral and blaze incident
The damaged text mentions a church service at United Church in Manikiay for Myst tuned Wael who died at St Michaels Hospital. It also describes a spectacular blaze near Timakan The Caleton Mountain on No 10 Highway caused by a heavy tractor track from Listowel Transport Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfan Af
Acton
Votehhan United Church
Myst
Wael
Michaels
Sheeawan
Drettunell
Htey
Afra
Hees
Chireh
Niles
Listowell
Limehouse Weekend Social Notes and Church Events
A weekend in Limehouse featured visits from many families including the Dolel Packer Lane and the Gowdy households. Mothers Day services at Limehouse Presbyterian drew a fair crowd, while church concerts under Rev. D. Davidson had mixed success. The Dublin Literary Society staged Sister Sue, and Housekeeper Wanted was well received. Mrs Norton and Mr Nickelt entertained with violin and song. Proceeds from the Girls Look-Out Club candy sale reached 45 dollars, followed by a large luncheon. May events by the Women’s Institute and local clubs were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visitarsa
Omra
Robert
Bruce
Toronto
W. Gowdy
Peggy Smethurst
Harvey Smethurst
Norton
Jett Nickelt
H. Norton
Helen Meredith
D. Od. Davidson
Undefined Nation Confusion Cited in Anonymous Report
A garbled text fragment references a competent executive and various names, but the content is largely incomprehensible. It mentions Pervasive unrest and study efforts, with scattered names suggesting a formal or political context.
First Group Of Four Months Trained Men Called For Duty
The first group of twenty one year old men completed four months under the National Resources Mobilization Act. They will join the Army for defence work in Canada, with some to serve at coast defence and internal security duties in the Maritimes and interior, while others may go overseas. Final assignments depend on needs and developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cannea
Ttalstan
National Defence
Dacitie
Maritimies
Trans
Buyottat Church ACTON Sunday Service Schedule
Church notices outline a Sunday service and prayer meeting with a welcome message. The readable fragment mentions a weekly gathering and indicates an inclusive invitation to worship at Buyottat Church in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feo Pri Sumtay
St Alban s Church Anghecanys Service Listings
Sunday May church services announced for St Alban s Church Anghecanys with Holy Communion and Mattins at St Totus Hock, Ascension Day observances on Thursday, May service led by rector JB Ward and preacher at St Stephen s Church Taronte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legatien
Conmounion
St Totus
St Tutu
Nye
Cinen JB Ward
MUA
Reetor
Aif
St Stephen's Church
Taronte
Hronusdtensting Chureby
Pyiew
Wool Processing Innovations Reach Markets
A garbled report discusses advances in wool processing and textile technology. It mentions firmer textures, elasticity improvements, and ongoing experiments by experts and workers, noting fabrics like knitwear and heaters have long existed on the market, with recent progress expanding possibilities in wool products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Incomplete OCR prompts speed estimate claim record
An OCR fragment cites a speed estimation claim about a passing car with a statistic that only a fraction of drivers can estimate within five percent. The readable text is garbled and lacks clear event, date, or proper nouns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kay
Fort sane Singer tHrophead treathes 00 ug
Classified items list sewing machine sales and secretary position postings with contact details. Includes shop at Queen St Hamption, rental housing ads on Crescent Toros and Corner Flynn, Agnes Street, and a leather goods line Apple COF LEATHERLAND Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sane
Singer
Machiple CO
Queen St. Hrampton
Crescent Toros
Flynn and
Agnes Street
Acton
Executors Sale of Furniture and Household Effects
The furniture and household effects of the late Alex Ferguson will be sold at auction on Saturday, Stony Hill, 130 DST, at Taskt Arn and Sto Guelph near Waterloo Area. A large sale includes a Chesterfield suite and other period items. Roy Pindley, Auctioneer,Phone Mer 6. r
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex” Ferguson Mill
Stony Iith
Tesdern Wanted for Work At Acton Public
Fragmented notice reads like a job posting with unclear wording. It mentions Acton Public and seeks a position labeled Tesdern with some reference to work, perhaps part time or full time, and a fee or salary in odd phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesdern
Acton Public Nehogl
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Haml Ton
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Dma
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Eradeth
Hoss
Byrn Mero
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Bes
Dacaster
Charles Boots
Uttan
Bierson
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Prev Masa
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Eanford
Thamisott
Alina Robertson
Vorenty
Memos School
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Gland
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Tya Robertson
Douglas
Kenneth
Norman Robertson
Tanmths
Harveys Hassard
Brampton
Frytay
Dames Brydon
Jean Akitt
Kirkwood
Jean Oof
Burlington
Orton
Georgetown
Oakvilee
New Zealand
Ausurland
Nap
Ealand Miers
J. H. Boulton
Wool Combing Corp., OF Canada, Ltd
Ontario
THE
Canadian Wool Co., Limited
Toronts
Yrin
Limehouse
Wien
Treengr O'Delel
Vreslyptectuls
WNON
Buyottat Church
St. Alban's Church
Anghecanys Wey OK AD Srooke, Tevelar
Vesa
Agiply
Oteax Jae
Tyeht
HOVE
Hotsh
Toms All
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Fey TV Faueley Seed Patatines
Ated Vo Fonelley
Seaul
Phate
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Naleamen's Commissions
Colborne ST. W
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Straichten
B. D
Rachlin Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
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Herbert Tate
Ces Fon
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Sea Tre Lon
Kenneth M. Langdon
Kenneth Roy McDonald
John Fox
Vectom
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