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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 21, 1942
Page
10
Local column presents brief notes on happenings in nearby towns and communities. Short items note events, meetings, and society news from neighboring centers of interest for readers across the region.
Pte James Cox of Galt spent the weekend at home. Mrs Saunders is confined to her room under a doctor’s care and friends wish her speedy recovery. A number attended the old time fiddlers concert in Acton. William Butler’s house was struck by lightning during last week’s storm causing some damage. Akitt held a concert Thursday night in the school for a school fair with the children’s work on display and lunch served. Weddings are being planned in the district. Mrs Cox suffered a fall injuring her side and wrist. Sympathy extended to Mrs Smith Griffin on the death of her sister Mrs Peter Hiltz.
Sunday visits from Mr and Mrs Leonard Awrey Hillsburg and the Reeds Orton to Misses Mary and Kate Reed. W Usherwood hosts Bert Grieves E M Awrey Norman Barber Morley Guelph, Tom Kennedy and family Acton. Camp Borden trip with Walter Couling Lois McCutcheon and Fos Harvey Jentin. Robert McCutcheon leaves hospital. Kitchener Head Guelph visits with Col and Mrs Will Heard. Harry Hortop and Charlie Hortop Blair enjoy a northern trip. Usherwood Awrey visit Mrs W Sutton Hillaburg.
A miscellaneous shower was held in the hall on May 18 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Fletetier. They received a generous assortment of gifts from relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Miller and children of Brampton visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller. Mr and Mrs Wallice Grayson visited the Gregson home. Seeding nears completion amid hopes for no frosts. Mr Whi McKenzie died suddenly last Thursday and was a county council member. his loss is deeply felt. Doroths and Meo Nerman were mentioned in a social note. A large crowd attended a Fergus Young People play at United Church Mimosa last Thursday. The Mack family spent Sunday with Thos Mack and family.
Residents from Acton Toronto Clinton Woodstock and George town hosted friends and relatives during a busy week. The United Church Women’s Association met June 12 with Mrs. McEnery in charge, readings by J McEnery and Lena Perryman, and a Red Cross session. The Mission Circle gathered May 31 with Rita Allen presiding, devotional led by Helen McLean, Florence Sinclair study paper, and Christian Stewardship talk.
Rev Walter McCleary led at St John’s Church with Rev J Ward and organist Frank Moore. Films depicted Bible Society work in Morocco and Allied air raids in France, followed by a United Church anniversary banquet plan for June 14 and 15.
A capacity audience enjoyed the Spring Revue staged by Miss Gertrude Calin’s dancing pupils at the Gregory Theatre Monday night. Directors confirm Georgetown fall fair dates for September 18 and 12, and canvassers in the elx district seek funds for the Red Cross as Georgetown aims for its share of a $9 million appeal.
Oakville reports that Legley Hall at Church and Navy Streets is ready for the corner stone ceremony after volunteers completed construction. Fire last night destroyed Roy Mackay's home but family and boarder Vern Jones quickly acted to prevent injuries. Oakville Board of Education named W I Shipley to represent the board on the Amateur Sports Association. St John s United Church faithful heard Rev D H Gallagher announce his call to Runnymede United Church.
Mrs Wm Mitler injured her ankle ligaments on Monday. Rev Jack Coburn from Camp Borden visited his parents. Mr and Mrs T Coburn hosted his weekend stay. Pearson Mitler arrived safely in the United Kingdom. Walter Scott of the RCAF is stationed in Scotland as an instructor. Frank Ross of Inglewood died at Toronto General Hospital at age 25. Erin joins a national two week Red Cross drive aiming for 9 million dollars with Erin Village contributing 500 and Erin Township expected to raise 1500.
Ospringe and nearby towns report weekend hospitality as Miss Mary Campbell and Miss Anita Parkhouse of Guelph visit with Mr and Mrs Roy Hindley and Dan. Mrs S Grundy returns from Stratford. Mr and Mrs Kant with daughter visit, and more relatives gather in Erin Township. The community mourns the sudden death of William McKenzie after pneumonia, with services at Everton Church of Christ and a large turnout of family, friends, and council members. Interment at Everton Cemetery.
Sunday May 21 features an 11 am worship with guest speaker Mrs G Ernest Forbes, Immediate Past President of the Dominion Hoan of the WMS, 12 15 pm church school, 7 pm evening service with guest speaker Mrs J E Baldwin Field Secretary Upper Canada Tract and Book Society. Everyone welcome.
Morning worship at 11 00 am with Sunday School at 10 40 am. Evening worship at 7 00 pm. All are welcome to attend at the church.
Sunday May 24 1942 worship at 11 PM and Sunday School at 12 15 PM. Sunday Evening BYPA at 7 PM. Wednesday prayer service at 7 45 PM and choir practice at 8 45 PM. A welcome to all travelers and residents.
North Halton Ministerial Association met at St. Pauls United Church with FE J Moore of Acton speaking on Hymnology led by Rev A O Foreman. Coroner inquest at Hornby found Ann Frank and Joseph Marshall died in a crash involving a truck driven by A W Clark on March 14. Milton Ladies Lawn Bowling Club elected Mrs N A Sinclair president on May 6 with officers listed. Trume a lifelong Esquesing Township resident and Jersey breeder died May 6 at age 57. formerly in Milton for two years as a butcher champion.
Burlington report shows Jack Hicklon of the Volunteer Fire Brigade named leading fireman after signing with the Fire Fighting Corps of the Itc A F. Council debated outside sewer connections by Nicholson Company in the Chalk avenue area and the Public School Board acquired a 65 foot frontage lot north of Brant street. Clarkson man John C Aikman faced intoxication charges at Police Court, pleaded not guilty. A sharp frost Sunday damaged crops including potatoes peas and beans though tree damage is undetermined.
A Cosmpolite figure Rosanor wearing a Norwegian hat enters a YMCA cafe for tea and asks for copies of Norwegian papers. He jokes about borrowed hats and says a Polish navy cap-ownership mix fused with a Brooklyn horn, while the Supervisor finally produces a two week old newspaper gap.
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