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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
5
Numerous visits and weekend trips unfold as Acton area residents host relatives and friends from Toronto Guelph Owen Sound Hamilton Milton and others. Notables include Mrs W B Rimsey Miss D Harber Miss Bernice Reid and P O Ted Russell their families and local hosts in Acton and nearby towns.
A large congregation from all churches met at Burns Church on Tuesday evening for a thanksgiving service for peace. Rev. John McKenzie and Rev. T. J. Rees led the service amid family participation. Earlier, attendees gathered after a meeting and burned effigies during the afternoon vigil.
The notice lists morning worship at 11:00 o clock with Rev C L Poole in charge, Church School at 12:15, and evening worship at 7:00 featuring a service of song led by the Young Ladies Friendly Circle. Theme Draw Nigh to God and He will Draw Nigh to You. Everyone welcome.
The Willow Street Presbyterian Church at Canada announces Rev. Forregh Thomson BA BD as minister. Sunday service schedule lists Sunday School and Juniorable Class at 10:00 am, Morning Worship at 11:00 am with The War of Ideas, and Evening Worship at 7:40 pm titled Huatla and Religion. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.
Acton Baptist Church announces services on May 20 1945 with Rev W I Wallace as pastor. Morning service at 11 00 am Sunday School at 12 15 pm and evening service at 0 0 pm.
The Church of St Alban the Martyr offers Holy Communion at 4 am and Holy Eucharist with sermon at 11:15 am. Church School at 10 am. Evensong and sermon at 7 pm led by The Rev GT Mackey.
The report covers debates and remarks by candidates Allan Nicholson, John Bracken, and MP Hughes Cleaver in Halton. The dialogue touches on conscription, war strategy, government spending, and party integrity amid campaign activity and public audience reactions.
Halton Club members held their first meeting at the Farmers Building in Mitton. Agriculture representative J E Whiterock outlined club projects before Prof A D Runtons spoke on club work and member responsibility. Officers named include Malton Call Club President Tom Alderson and Swine Club President Fraser McNabb with corresponding vice presidents and secretaries.
Mary S Pettit, a nurse by training from Guelph General Hospital in 1913, is celebrated for her public service in Nelson Township. She became the first woman councillor in 1939 and later the first female deputy reeve, earning respect for her welfare work and hands-on effort to aid constituents during harsh winters and emergencies.
The passage highlights Mrs Pettit as a trailblazer in Halton County, becoming the first woman to join the county council this year. Her work includes advocating for a county health unit and reforms in health and social welfare, even when it requires unpopular measures for the public good. She is active in the Women’s Institute and Home and School associations and is valued as a good neighbour.
A group of friends gathered Thursday at Ming Margaret Lasby’s home to honor bride Mrs C A Shultis nee Fern Fryer. They worked on a bridal book and presented a decorated basket of gifts, with pink and white decor and a dainty lunch.
Inquiry asks for information on voters fast and polling arrangements including call numbers and help for provincial or dominion elections and committee room reporting. The note requests guidance on reporting options for election-related arrangements.
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