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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1946

Page

4

Local Notables and Visits Highlight Ontario Get-Togethers

Recent reports from Western Hospital Toronto note Lloyd Bear improving and expect extended stay. Families and friends, including Mr and Mrs Wm Shaw and Reggie Shaw, spent weekends in Toronto at Chester Shaw's home. Boss Ballentine sold his garage and property to Ernie Ital of Cedar Valley, with possession soon. Mrs Fa Dearing and daughters visited Harvey Dearing, while Mrs John Reed showed stroke recovery progress. Mr and Mrs Wm Ballentine also spent the weekend in Toronto as did Mrs Acheson visiting relatives. Mr Meiklejohn Fergus and Mr Mrs K C Nevills were noted visitors.

Lloyd Bearing Western Hospital Toronto Wm. Shaw Reggie Walter Shaw Chester Shaw Boss Ballentine Ernie Ital Cedar Valley Fa Dearing Harvey Dearing John Reed Wm. Ballentine Wies Acheson Meiklejohn Fergus Nevills

Ballinafad Welcomes New Arrivals and Local Changes

A number from Ballinafad attended the WoMOS Presbyterial in Arton on Thursday May for a splendid meeting. Welcome to Mrs Teo Jamieson arriving from Scotland to make Ballinafad home. Mr Ken Cotton and family of Orangeville moved into part of Mr Herb Allan's house and Mr Cotton took a position in Georgetown. Also welcoming Miss Blanche Delaney and the Foremans of Toronto at their Ballinafad homes. Mr and Mrs Don Brown bought Emil Jensen's farm on the Tth line and will move shortly.

Arton Thuratay Teo Jamieson Scotland Ballinafad Ken Cotten Orangeville Herb Allan Cotton Georgetown Blanche Delaney

Mather's Day Service Led by Rev John MacNe

The report details Mather's Day observances at St Davids Presbyterian with Rev John MacNe leading. Visitors included Mr and Mrs James Deforest and others, plus several local social notes, Measles cases, and plans for church and community activities across May.

Public meeting in Erin Township plans remembrance event

Erin Township and Village joint councils held a public meeting in Erin Town Hall to appoint committees and discuss a remembrance and reception for service members. Engineers estimated water works would cost about 50 000 with financing around 72 000 over ten years on debentures.

Erin Township Erin Town Hall Proctor James, Proctor and Redfern

Milton Area Public Notices and Local Matters Summary

A gravel truck collision near Milton involving John Keer and NH Puchardt on Highway 23 prompted council to settle repairs at 1700 dollars after a 200 dollar pledge and a 900 dollar compensation. Mayor Dawson noted Robson’s recent Milton visit and arena entitlements. Millon Motors showrooms saw a busy sale hosted by Hormmby Women’s Institute led by Mrs Milton Brown. Canadian Champion.

John Keer 18Th Ave Tamilton Colligan Nh Puchardt Marton Ave Milton Aide Road Highway 23 Dawson Robson Tegant Arena Entilement Mate Ant Mill St Gowland Crawford Millon Motors Hormmby Women's Institute Milton Brown

Community Notes Show Visits and Church Services in Ospring

Recent guests include Mr and Mrs James Struthers and many relatives from Thessalon Sault Ste Marie North Bay Welland and Guelph. Mothers Day events at the Grundy and Bruce households. Infant baptisms for Terry Struthers. Summer church services at 9 30 am with Sunday School at 10 45 am.

James Struthers S T McGrath Thessalon Gonton McGrath Sault Ste Marie Mesa Berhartz Glendy North Bay Rusesell Struthers Preston Stanley Cook Mary Welland George Cook Jack Guelph General Hospital Victor Beamish Guelph Hospital Helen Jackson Douglas Thobertson Guelph JG Robertson Mroo Arnolt Sinclair Cormene Kenneth Robertson Ladies Aid Archie McLeod Belfountain Charles Bruce MccKenzie Terry Russell Struthers Marion Sinclair Joan John and Sher- Hackarthen Robert Kingsbury Peterborough William Hamilton D. Stewart

Georgetown War Time Houses Applications Rise to Fifty Seven

Applications for War time Houses filed with the Town Clerk reach 57 to date. W. W Kentner is re-elected president of the Georgetown Bowling Club at the annual meeting held Friday May 13 in the club rooms. Georgetown’s grand intermediate B hockey team, which fought gallantly for the championship this season, were honored guests at a banquet at the McGibbon House Thursday evening.

W. W W. Kentner Georgetown Bowling Club Georgetown McGibbon Mouse Thursday Evening Herald

Limehouse May WV MN Intenting Held at Mre H Norton

The May event at Limehouse included 14 attendees with Mrs Norton presiding and Mrs Kirkpatrick serving as chair. A tea was hosted by Mrs Norton, and the study book Think of Africa by Moe Coch rane was discussed. the event name for the toll call was Command.

Hf Norton Mre Kirkpateleh A Norton Africa Moe Cochrane Detroit Mich Tee Stuart Wrights Harry Satethuret Harrie Storey Toronto Mea Mille Atre Ted Morrow Klane Mratt Lane Millers Tol Healts Mina Marionburn

Rockwood W CoCr OU May Meeting At Gardiner Home

Rockwood W CoCr OU held its May meeting at Mrs W Gardiner’s Turstay home with fair attendance. The president chaired. Worship led by Moss Jo Latue with theme The world is one nations can not rise apart and prayer. Reports noted county convention plans in Guelph in June. Mothers program talk by Mrs J W Wilcox highlighted, plus school garden honors for Marden School and horticultural society recognition.

Rockwood W CoCr OU Mra W Guelph Greal J. W. Wilcox Gandiner

Oakville Mins Highlight Local Club Activities

Keeley Jamwartan at the Oakville Public Library hosts May meeting of the White Oak Chapter FAD exploring teen participation. Amateur Myuste Association hosts guests and Molory Club league night with United Church ladies serving dinner in Tusks Hall.

Mins Ko Keeley Jamwartan Oakville Pehle Gad Gusset White Oak Tusk Hall

Moving picture Alma presented by Federation of Agriculture in Nassagaweya

A small crowd attended a Wednesday evening Alma presentation in Milanmebury Nassagaweya organized by Mr Heatherington of the Federation of Agriculture. Educational and interesting content was enjoyed by all. Mother's Day church services were held last Sunday with large congregations joining in remembrance. Elders elected to Khenes er United Church include W. Barbey JoN Novetah for three years and J. Kitching for two years. Congratulations go to Mr coach Mre Hobert Witham McFarlane Horne on their marriage. Mr and Mrs Bo Wilson of Acton visited with relatives at Koatebbull over the weekend, and Mr and Mrs Wo of Hotes with daughter from Guelph visited Nassagaweya last Sunday.

John MacNe Mathers St Davids Presbyterian Church James Deforest Billy Mervin Len Parsons Hespeler Hamilton Robert Early St Joseph's Hotel Hamlon Mac Mclaughlin Hamlton General Hospital Melvin Hood Joseph Mitchell Bert Eisely Jane M.llon Buoy Carbett Twuendlay Mn A Ebley Cory Europe Mm 9 Moore D. S.T Alice Sharpe Gertie Campbell Norma Brown Marina Hood Marilyn Moore Nyange'e Tuw A. T. Moore Beskie Gartner Marden School Guelph Marden Parker Caretaker Buches Presbyterian Church George Laverty Mia Laverty St John's Church Exhibition Park Acton Roy Day Toronto Mias Minnie Nickell Milton Greer R. B. Richardson Ralph Jr Jean Vineland Robt. Bichan Seth Ward Eldon Lambert Fred Lambert Fred Hanson Oshawa Misa Oakes Elora Geo. Oakes Milanmebury Nehwal Alma Heatherington Federation of Agriculture Mother Kheneser

Missing Cow-Desiring Ad Seeks Reward for Return

An ambiguous late 19th or early 20th century notice asks for information leading to the return of a missing cow with white markings. The reward is offered by Elgin Whitley at 1000 Mor bwoud, with scattered fragmented place names and descriptions.

Wanted Barn on shed around Acton for male Dooley seed potatoes

Classified notice seeking a barn or shed near Acton for storing or growing seed potatoes. Contact Arthur J. Griffin, R R 2, Acton, or phone for details. Listing includes table stock and foundation A references with a contact at Erin Lot 10, 6th line.

Acton Foundation Arthur J. Griffin Erin

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