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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 16, 1940

Page

4

Girl Look-out Club hosts church supper and social

The Look-out Club of the Presbyterian Church hosted a church supper on Friday evening with old fashioned fan dances by ladies. Weekend visitors included Mr William Greag and Mr Glordan Greig of Brantford with families, Miss Gray and Miss Scott from Georgetown, Mrs Smethurst and others from Toronto, and Ms Mills family visiting locally. Free stone quarries are busy as season begins and workers are active.

Presbyterian Church William Greag Glordan Greig Brantford Qale Arthur Lane Ted More Robert Loane Thronle Miss Gray Mijas Mes Scott Cgeorgetown Masa Betty ‘Smethurt Matt, Patterman Ad Smethurst Toronto Wen Mills Wile Tela Mills Billie Fred Shelbourne

Rock Wood Community Notes Highlight Mother's Day and Local Events

Mother's Day was observed with flowers at churches and Holy Communion at St John’s Church. The Highway Department finished trunk sewer cleanup on Martin Street. Delegates from Rockwood attended the Spring Rally of Guelph Presbytery. Betty McArthur and Eldon Lambert were elected Fellowship and Citizenship Conveners. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Pre-Day, Hamillton. Wealey Harris, Toronto. Jas Wilson, Owen Sound. Margaret Wilson, Try County Public School Inspector Miss. David Lush, ex-member in the Abderhart Government, Empress Alberta, and daughter Laura Jash. Mrs J Aylon returned from seven months in England.

Simday Humber Ot John's Churaly Highway Department Matin Street Raockwood Guelph Presbytery Young People’s Union Betty McArthur Eldon Lambert England

Ospringe Notices Describe Local Moves and Visits

Local notes recount residents moving into new homes, visitors from Preston and Fergus, and relatives gathering for Mother's Day. A sprained ankle sentiment and church music contributions are noted alongside a funeral attendance and a Ladies Aid meeting with a garden party planned for June.

Wim Fred Osborne Fergus Russell Alvin Struthers Preston Stanley Tovell Kitchener Wm. McKenzie Ale T. D. McCufethgon Everton H.R. McCutchan E. Sunter Church of Furt Smith Jerosen Chisholm Erin Swackhammer Actan S. McLeqn R- Sunter Armald Jamies Ganwan Manville Raibt Akitt Childwn Guelph Mir c B Wise Ospringe Ladies Afro L. Wedd Forry E W. Anderson E Sunter F. Budron Sunter Lars. F. Brydon EW. ‘Anderson

Milton Bert Jennings buys a lot on Martha Street

Milton Jennings bought a lot on Martha Street and plans to build a dwelling there. Hull bought a lot on Queen Street and intends to erect a fine house. Dewar, confined to bed by fits, shows signs of improvement and may be out soon. Milton's fire brigade displayed the tr Ayer twnd TMemowney after a surprise alarm. Walton Red Crom workers held a county branches meeting in Taylon Rooms with Major Watson from Toronto addressing the Canadian Red Crem Society.

Bert Jennings Martha Street Hull Queen Street Wea Dewar Milton Walton Red Crom Workers Taylon Arganteations A A. Watson Toronto Red Crem Chiumpion

Local church notes and social events in Acton area

The May 6 to May 8 activities include visitors to farms near Acton and Morida, a Sunday School meeting at the United Church with prize plans for pupils, a Mission Circle monthly session at Florence Sinclair’s home, and the Young People's Society gathering with talks by Rev Toreman and Miss Maisie Sharp. Refreshments and social time followed.

Mission Circle Florence Sinclair Rita Allen Loraman Margaret Sinclair Mariel Crossman Florence Steen

Omega Sunday School Class Meeting At Mrs Armstrong Home

About sixteen members of the Omega Sunday School class met Tuesday evening at Mrs Len Armstrongs home for their monthly program under Mrs Atton. Prizes were won in contests, a forfeit game enjoyed, and thanks extended to the hostess for hospitality.

Len Armatrong Omega Sunday School Claas Atton Cheyne Herman Dearing

Renamed Moderator Named for Kingston- Retrodora Synod

Rev J A MootInetes of Orillia Ontario chosen moderator of the Kingston Retordora Synod of the Presbyterian Church to succeed Rev Cob Kidd of Kingston.

J. A. MootInetes Orillia Ontario Cob Kidd Kingston

Local Notes on Residents and a Bridal Tea

Erin Mina Edun Kirke and others relocate or lease homes in HKaliaoutern and Al beriay Mas. Mrs TC Wester hosts a Sunday tea and tea cup shower for Miss Carla Extelle Gibson with guests from Toronto and Chadph.

Mina Edun” Kirke Hkaliaoutern Alberiay Mas Davideon Lor Grand Valley TC Wester Murtel Poster C Weddell Carla Extelle Gibson Toronto Chadph Gibson China

Community notices and a tale of purple martins

Local families from Toronto Guelph Hamilton and nearby areas visit relatives and attend a Mothers Day service at Chest Church. A feature on purple martins near the Supreme Court of Canada building notes their return and colony behavior shedding light on their social habits and migration patterns.

Supreme Court of Canada Hizabeth Radio Matenerns

Oakville Files Note on Local Guards and Guides Event

Oakville residents report William Pate, a noted local youth, guarding a factory area while speaking of Buckingham Palace as a distant step. Grinham underwent a major operation at Toronto General Hospital with improving prospects. Oakville Girl Guides held Parent Night at St Jude's Hall with forty guides and many mothers. Navy uniforms debut for bandsmen accompany Oakville Citizen’s Band concert at Gregory Theatre.

Oakville Buckingham Palace William Pate Grinham Torontoss Q General Hospital Oakville Company of Girl Guides St. Jude's Parish Hall Citizen Auila Gregory Theatre Record Star

Soldiers Home for Weekend Leave from 48th Highlands

Georgetown greeted several soldiers on leave including Pte James Brunton Pte W Rayner Corp Rocco Lorrusso of the 48th Highlands and Pte James Gilliver of the R H U L. A barber trade conference for Acton Milton and Georgetown was held in Georgetown under Industry and Labor Board authority. Thelma Cripps, a bride elect, received a miscellaneous shower in Toronto hosted by Miss E Brote and the Medical Department staff of the North American Life Assurance Company at Pembroke House YWCA.

James Brunton W. Rayner Rocco Lorrusso 48Th Highlands James Gilliver R.hul Acton Milton Georgetown Industrial and Labor Board Department of Labor Thelma Cripps Toronto E. Brote Medical Department of North American Life Assurance Companys Pembroke House YWCA

Montreal Maple Sugar Act Violation Fined

A Montreal chain store was fined $10 and costs for selling a product labeled as maple sugar that contained no maple syrup or maple sugar. The charge cited Section 4 of the Maple Sugar Industry Act prohibiting adulterated maple products.

Montreal Canada

Majesties Visit Broadcast Schedule Across Canada

A distorted notice describes a royal tour with waves on a platform and a planned broadcast by the department. The schedule lists broadcasts over Radio Ontario from 8 30 to 9 60 pm EDST on May 27 May 30 and May 24, with various regional time slots and stations.

Canada Oler Menturin Us Dbcatures ORO

Oddfe Town Hall Building Changes Hands in Burlington Deal

Harris Armstrong purchased the Oddfe Town Hall on Brant Street from William Brownridge in a major Burlington real estate transfer. Friends of Postmaster Ghent were glad to see him out again this week after Ghent’s recent residence confinement and minor operation.

Brant Street Harris Armstrong Oddfé Town Hall William Brownridge Ghent Calvary Baptiste Church J. O J. Roberts Welfare Board Hamilton Presbyterian ,Church Knnox

Classified notices and sales offer list from Acton area

A jumble of sale offers includes cattle pasture, farm produce, Oxford ewes, seed corn, and various agricultural goods. Names such as MIW J. Kennedy, C. O. Plank, and ILN Brown appear with contact hints. locations include Acton and Rockwood, with item listings like pasture for cattle and seed corn varieties.

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