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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1941
Page
3
Local notes on residents and church activities
Ballinafad reports Mrs Shortill confined to bed under a doctor’s care and Rev A O W Foreman ill and missing appointments. Jean McKernery of Erin stays with grandmother Mrs Larry Shortill. progress on a district project continues as favorable weather aids work. Mr J Soper home four days with sickness. Cecil Soper and visitors from Preston at J Soper’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Jean MekKnery
Erin
Rirs
Larry Shortill
J. Soper
Cecil Soper
Preston
Mr. J. Soper
Local Social Notes Highlight Campbellville Visits and Health
Campbellville residents hosted weekend guests including Jack Kitching Smiths Falls and David McPhail RAF St Thomas. Eben Ezer and Jarvis visitors were noted along with Miss Wilma Bell Toronto. The Mail YW meeting was held at Mrs Rh Menzies home with President Laura Bilnek in charge. Ruth Bell is hospitalized after an operation with condition favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kitching
Smith's
Falls
Homrs
Rog. Menzies
David McPhail
RAF
St.Thomas
Jarvis
A. Norrish
Ebenezer
A. McPhedran
Wilma ‘Bell
Toronto
the Mail YW
Rh. C. Menzies
Laura Bilnek
Ruth Bell
Tariph Ceneral Hospital
Mother's Day Church Services and Local Visits
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 Turner and Miss Helen Turner, Mrs C Bangner and Mrs McCalling and son of St Thomas visited Mrs J Wright at her home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Howie Wright and family of Toronto were also visitors there. Mr and Mrs FL Lemmer of Guelph spent the weekend at the home of the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs D Lowrie, as did Mr and Mrs Angus Kippen and Mr John Kippen of Toronto. Mrs Wright is progressing well after tonsil surgery. Wedding bells ring as Mr and Mrs Bo Lawrie and family visited with Mr and Mrs Io Newell in Carlisle on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Lowrie
Florence Lowrie
W. Early
Hamilton
R. ‘Turner
Helen ‘Turner
C. Bangner
McCalling
St Thomas
JJ Wright
Howie Wright
Toronto
Ound
FL Lemmer
Guelph
Dind
Angus Kippen Oo
John Kippen
Th. Wright
Bo Lawrie
Lo Newell
Carlisle
Hillsburg Social Notes Show Family Visits and War Effort
Mr and Mrs Bert Green of Hanil Taw hosted guests at the home of Lloyd Miller. Sunday visits included Mr and Mrs Will Whomson and Miss Thomson Se. The piece records local greetings, family movements, and a fundraising drive for the War Effort. Mrs Passmore of Hillsburg village is reported improved after an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Green
Hanil- Taw
Lloyd Miller
Bane
Will Whomson
Bessey
Saindiy
Alon
Bes Dacagter
Mis
Charles Boots
Vttan
Mro
Bierson
Mrooand
Otto Sunee
Prev Masa
Thomas Mack Ant
Robertson
Eanford
Thamisott
Alina Robertson
Vorenty
Memos School
Passmore
Hillaburg Village
Ospringe Man Dies After Illness in May 1941
Stanley Tovell born June 30 1890 in Erin Township died at Ospringe on Friday May 9 1941 after a period of ill health His widow Bertha Stewart and three sons Danndd Owen Sound Alvar Rateherer are among survivors Funeral service conducted by Rew by Madueod of Eyer dun with attendance of local residents at Everton Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ospringe
Stanley ‘Tovell
Horace ‘Tovell
Erin ‘Township
Brattosa Towenship
Bertha Stewart
Guelph
Thei
Kitchener
Ospruugge
Teawes Ca
Durham
Ales
Owen Sound
Alvar
Daaungher
Rew
Madueod
Ati
Spetttearet
Hoos Dunit
Ae Batwatson
Sen Duttest
Powell Dunsat Dowell
Cite
Walliams Y Tows
Burlington Notes of Crime Prosecutions and Local Affairs
A troubled Burlington item notes a driver involved in a fatal carriage incident and a related appeal by the Red Cross Salvage Campaign amid active community chatter. Margaret Jean Tarisen to Clarence Harper announces engagement with weddings set for May 17. Hurlington Mason Lodge members visit Multon Lodge with a third degree performed. County Masonry plans a meeting at Oakville on the second Wednesday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowh Lambstead
Fistanece
Red Cros
Elttans
Noreal Junk Yard
Ro. Tarisen
Tansley
Margaret Jean
Clarence Harper
Wo AL Kingston
Hurlington Masonie Lodge
Multon Lodge
Oakville
Jane Gavette
Ort on Church series shifts to morning service
Word from Roe Cuefe Ontario to Yakatoon notes Const Lance Ballantyne transfer. Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs J Nokes, F Dearing and others. Onwegs class met at Mrs Jackson home with Mrs A L Atton reading scripture and Mr Herman Dearing presenting the curriculum update. Adoyd Dearing of the R A F Toronto spent the weekend at the parental home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Alton
Ro ©. Newells
Raby Morrigan
Lance Ballantyne
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
Toronto
Georgetown meeting details amid chaotic protest event
A disjointed report describes a tense gathering at the heguhat meeting in Georgetown with a deputation including Cal Jaen Mecart and Mrs Pom Cort, led by Dre. Wile, while Crile and others observe. Names appear garbled alongside scattered mentions of defense and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Cever
Georgetwa
Dre
Elvan
Cal Jaen
Nic Davey
Domihl
Oakville Community Council and Club News
Oakville big events include Mr Getidhen Perdie elected to the Canadian Advisers Council of the Rotary Club during the International Convention in Toronto. The Oakville Club hosts a farewell dinner by The Ladies Army Auxiliary in support of The Lorne Scots regiment volunteers. Public utilities announce electricity rate cuts as the municipality plans to reduce costs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Getidhen Perdie
Cinedian Advisers Council
Toronto
Ottawa
Hugi
Oubville
Uae
Oakville Club
Austliry
Lorne Scots
Po. M. Regt
T.o
Funeral of Integra Pearen at United Church in Rockwood
Large attendance marked the funeral service for Integra Pearen at the United Church led by Rev Lawson with support from Rev Harris and Rev Taylor. Pallbearers and flower bearers were named, interment in Rockwood cemetery followed, while distant mourners and local residents paid respects. Mother's Day observations and a local word contest at Plank's General Store are also noted amid community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Integra
George HH. Pearen
United Church
Op. LH Lawson
Cag. Harris
St. George
Pedren
Taylor
Dorchester
George Aitken
Guelph
Mr Lawson
Rockwood Cemetery
Lawson
Rev. Johns
Newmarket
Ross Allan
Toreanto
Charles Harris
Niagara Falls
Fraser Auld
Gandph
Mr. Taylor
Misses Taylor
St. John’s Church
E. A. Brooks
Plank’s
Teresa Kelly
Edith Royce
R.N
Muncy
Ross Carton
New Dundee
Ray Day
Brantford
Jos. Hollis
Quelph
T. Lynch
Jack Royce
Ernest. Dredge
Jean McLean
Nassagawega
Rockwood
Vic~iner
Untitled local notice fragment with mixed names and events
Fragmentary text mentions individuals and places including Lawton Wall Georgetowne and Caledoniawt with September and Winthwnd Acton. Adds mis-typed names Colwalsden Zane Milton Thurehd Karl proddigg and UAE Caniplan context unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giltloway
Subarseratite
Joe
Colwalsden
Zane
Lawton Wall
Tragedy and Fire Strike Small Town Community
A church service memorial was held for Mrs ItousaeloG Waed who died, with family prayers at the United Church. A separate disaster occurred when a tractor on No 10 Highway ignited, after which a fire raged on the Caleston Mountain attracting local responders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeton
Tae
Hirt
Tighway
Limehouse Visits and Church Services Highlight Weekend
A parade of locals visited Georgetown and nearby towns for Sunday gatherings. Mother's Day services at Limehouse Presbyterian drew a fair crowd, while the church noted limited success for a Friday event. The Dublin Literary Society staged plays Sister Sue and Housekeeper Wanted with strong cast performances. Proceeds from the Girls Look-Out Club candy sale totaled 45 dollars. a lunch followed. The Women's Institute outlined May plans including tea, baking, and a demonstration bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Visitarsa
Omra
Robert
Barbara and
Bruce
Toronto
W. Gowdy
Peggy Smethurst
Harvey Smethurst
Treanor
Barrie
A. J. Smethurst
W.eine
Bevt
Ound
Geenlees
DD Davidson
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
Dublin Literary Society
Walter Linham
Sue
Ivens
Norton
Jett Nickelt
H. Norton
Helen Meredith
D. Od. Davidson
Fragmentary OCR note cites unnamed figures and events
A garbled OCR passage references a number of people and actions without clear names or dates. It hints at a discussion within an organization about handling duties, trust, and a promise or test of confidence. The content is largely indecipherable and inconclusive.
Four Months Trained Men In Canada Duty Called
The first group of four months trained men will be called for duty in Canada under the National Resources Mobilification Act. They will complete training in July and then serve in coast defence, maritime security, and interior security duties. Some may be reassigned to overseas service if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
le Rad
Tralstan
National Defence
Announeed Ditt
Hae
Netton
Trian
Pla
Buyottat Church ACTON Sunday services and meetings
Sunday worship at Buyottat Church Acton includes a morning service at 100 am with offerings and a welcome to all. A Wednesday prayer meeting is also advertised continuing weekly, inviting attendees to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feo Pri
St Alban s Church Anghecanys May Services
Sunday services include Holy Communion and Matins at St Totus, with Ascension Day events planned for Thursday. Rev. JB Ward, Rector, will preach at St Stephen's Church Taronte in the neighboring parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmounion
Mattins
St Totus
Sou Pony
Servier Mose
Church of St Tutu
Nye
Itesd
Crnen
JB Ward
MUA
Anf
St Stephen's Church
Taronte
Wool Without Tickling Wool Fisimm Process Evolving Textiles
A garbled relic discusses wool processing advances and new methods promising texture, warmth, and comfort. It notes long market history, experimental developments, and potential improvements in fabric quality and fertility texture. saiu
Attendance records show limited driver speed estimation accuracy
A fragmented report notes that out of 100 drivers only 18 can estimate the speed of a passing car within five percent. The piece references a 21,000 seat venue and mentions Los Angeles in a CP dispatch context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kay
Hroamptens Classified Notices and Real Estate Listings
Fragmented notice row advertises used portable electric sewing machines from the Sewing Machine Co and a Secretary of Action Business Mens Association position. Also lists houses for sale on Adiga Street Crescent and corner Flynn with rent details and a plastered sun room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen St
Acton
BOP
ALF
Sdoeo
Adiga
Crescent
Flynn and
Agnes Street
LEA Pherland
Executors Sale of Furniture and Household Effects
An auction notice states the executor will sell the furniture and household effects on a Saturday in Stony Island area near Waterloo. The sale includes a Chesterfield suite and other items from the estate of Alex Ferguson Mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson Mall
Wanted Workers for Acton Public Nehogl Job
Fragmentary classified note seeks workers for day rate pay at Acton Public Nehogl. Text is garbled with multiple misspellings but indicates wage related posting and need for applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tesdern
Acton Public Nehogl
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Ballinafad
Rae
Campbellville
Hillsburg
Doroths Wits Inter
Everton
Ronsbuirs
Hoga BR
Leste Webb
Mia
Thomas Applesard
Georgetowny
Whales
Mo Cooke
Ty ‘ Robertson
Douglas
Kenneth
Norman Robertson
Tarmifs
Harveys Hassard
Brampton
Frytay
James Brydon
Jean Akitt
Kirkwood
Jean Oof
Burlington
Orton
Georgetown
Oakvilee
New Zealand
Aulurland
Nap
Ad Bee
Nese Zealand Miers
Kotabl Air Forester
Gradheot
J. H. Boulton
Wool Combing Corp., OF Canada, Ltd
Ontario
Canadian Wool Coo
Toronts
Trin
Limehouse
Terence Chathar
Pafward
Obioi
Fawkes
Waal
Timnad
WIEN
Catonyi
Ted
Treengr O'Delel
Vreslyptectuls Non Choiloh
Aceong Hev. IL
Rennie
Marie Willow
DEAS
Marpeth
Lot
Cates
Banaue
Buyottat Church
St. Alban's Church
Anghecanys Wey OK AD Srooke, Tevelar
Tyeht
LEGON
Iehiensa
Hoveles Epid Aml
Spaetiers Treet Furkee Mtalyttened Vearts
Toms All
Phate A
Wei
Cxert Te Welleste
Naleamen's Commissions
Colborne ST. W
Pat
Everites
Anse
Cae
Spor
Straichten
B. D
Rachlin Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
Betate
Willian
Herbert Tate
Gtr
Sea Tre Lon
Kenneth M. Langdon
Kenneth Roy McDonald
John Fox
Maderialy
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