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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 22, 1946

Page

13

Local Socials and Visits Reported in Campbelleville Area

Mrs Roy Simpson and her son of Ham ton along with Mr and Mrs Harry Hood of Carlisle were Sunday visitors at Mr and Mrs William Soberte. Miss Wilms Gillies from Toronto visited her aunt Mrs A McPhedran and Miss Katharine. Miss Jean McPhail stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl Moe of Aberfoyle. The List birthday celebration for Mr Hugh Ross occurred last Saturday at their home. Mrs A Worthington of Toronto checked in with her sister Mrs A McPhedran last Thursday. Lieut Crawford Mahon of Hastings and Mrs Mahon with their daughter visited Edward Mahon on Sunday. Mrs McNiven of Kilbride visited with her daughter, Mr William McLaren. Miss Olive Mahon spent the weekend with her parents.

Roy Simpson Hamton Harry Hood Carlisle William Soberte Wilms Gillies Toronto Mra A. McPhedren Katharine Mise Jean McPhail Carl Moe Aberfoyle Hugh Ross Mra A Worthington A. McPhedran Crawford Mahon Hastitan Mre Mahon Edward Mahon McNiven Kilbride William McLaren Olive Mahon

Community Notes of Local Visits and Events

Mr and Mrs F Brydon and Mrs EK Sunter visited on Sunday evening with friends in Acton. Mr and Mrs Norman Matthews of Mimosa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W J Jackson. Mr and Mrs Victor Beamish and young Ben returned home on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harold McEachern and sons of Caledon visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Stewart and family. Mr Go Robertson of Everton spent Sunday with her son and family. Mr and Mrs Richland Deamish and Baillie of Norval visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Reamish. Several from Were attended the Robertson McMaster wedding at Erin United Church on Saturday. Week-end guests with Mr and Mrs George Robertson included Mr and Mrs Hugh Robertson and Gail Dundas, Mr and Mrs Wm Webb and family, Mrs Wes McLean of Guelph, Mr and Mrs Harry Alton and Phyllis of Penetanguishene. Mr John Sim spent the week-end at his home in Toronto. Mrs McKennie and Norman and Mr and Mrs B McKinnon and Blanche attended the funeral on Monday of Miss Christie McLaughlin at Hillsburg. Mr David Stewart has workmen engaged in building an addition to his barn.

Mere F. Brydon Mere EK Sunter Acton Norman Matthews Mimosa W. J Jackson Victor Beamish Ben Satunday Mix Harold McEachern Sons Caledon Stewart Go Robertson Everton Hobertson Richland Deamish Baillie Norval John Reamish Smmr Victor Reamish Robertson-McMaster Erin Tinted Church George Robertson Hugh Robertson Gail Dundas Wm. Webb Moa Wes. McLean Guelph Harry Alton Phyllis Penetanguishene John Sim Toronto McKennie Norman McKinnon Blanche Christie McLaughlin Hillsburg David Stewart End Yarvey Jestin Walter Couling Coulterville Duncan McDougall Elton Rae Erin Wilt Alexander Stone Anita Parkhouse Ottawa I. Hamilton Stugh Hiack S. H. Suter Lois MoeWilliama Puslinch Gordon Robertson Mins McMaster Frank Hill Guelph General Hospital WI Head Guelpa Fred Murray Smith Town Jie Vareld Sunter Jo Smiths Mise Jennie ‘Tovell Charlo Hamilton John Allan John Smith Taronto EL Dampler James Saunders Jimmie Weston Frank Will and Familly Albert Alton London Robert Patten John Alton Norman Robertson McCenry British and Foreign Society Church Christ Young People's Society of the Church Herb Lambert Contvonor Betty Bersem

Limehouse Social Fete Amid Music Cards and Awards

The Limehouse Memorial Hall hosted a Friday evening dance with The Rhythm Rubes and Mr R L Davidson as organizer. Fred Brown and A WW Renton led card scores while Junior Grace won the door prize. Various residents received consolations and visitors from Niagara and Toronto attended. A Wednesday film event on diphtheria and anti toxin preparations drew interest, with Mrs Smethurst leading a ladies committee. A social hour followed as donations and best wishes were exchanged for the Wrights in their new Erin Township home.

Rubes R. L Davidson Moormanager W. 1 Limehouse Memorial Hall Fred Brown WW. Renton Grace Joseph Scott Inez Scott Heatherngton Newfoundland National Film Board Smethurat Ax A. W. Norton J. Norton Me Roughley Helen Meredith Measra Jack Nobles Emmanuel Karna Kenneth Hampans Mra. Wright Spitzer Smethurst Ken Erin Township Vandaughter Fay Metamore Michigan Wrights R. B. Storey Toronto Russell Thompson Ken Hamilton Wm. Copley and Sons Art Don Noble's Campbel Nells R. Lane Andrew Mino

Morrison Named Registar of Deeds for Wellington County

The appointment of JB Morrison of Fergus to Registar of deeds for the south and centre of Wellington County was announced on Monday to fill the vacancy created by the death of J B Mitchell in early April. The Erin branch Canadian Red Cross Society noted seven members honored at the Ontario Division annual meeting, with Jessie Walker and Ada Short among nominees for Madges of Service Advocate.

JB. Morrison Fergus Wellington County J.B Mitchell Beth Hahqueting Hume Oto

Waterworks expansion and school appointment noted

At the Water Commission meeting on Friday evening steps were taken to enlarge the waterworks plant along the lakeshore highway. Nelson Town High School Area No 1 met Sunday evening and Ro M Acheron of Windsor was named principal of the new Glenwood Ave school, to begin in September.

Ot Davidson Darlington Bell Telephone Bultana Ontaria Safety League Lakeshore Highway Nelson Town Satunday Ro M. Acheron Windsor Glenwood Ave Acheron

Rockwood and area notes on wreck and community events

A motor vehicle hit a pole on Main Street Rockwood causing damage and traffic delay while hydro crews replaced the pole. Rev Walter McLeary spoke at the Rockwood and Everett Branch Bible Society meeting, and Alban’s Church choir staged Auntie Goes To Town at the Presbyterian Church. Local residents and students were noted for hospital graduation and pre celebration fireworks as Ontario Reformatory ball game was postponed due to rain.

Rockwood Nyctro Main St Laverty Hydro Gang Tueadey Walter McLeary Elora The Bible Society Everton United Church Chas. H. Harris George Pearensocsirons Ladhes Presbyterian Church Sc Alban’s Acton Aunt Tie Afr Albert Gris Mra Jo Freeman Phyllis Gray Ontario Reformatory George Oakes Clarence Henderson Namie Fan Germany Jack Lynch KRCAF Charles Pollock R.c.af Churchill Toronto C., Campbell E. “Nickell Intentia Winniper

Milton boards plan advertising to boost community events

At a Monday meeting the Board of Trades discussed an extensive advertising and promotion plan for the community including a carnival. The merchants division of the Board will be formed to promote Milton business. A Milton Public School Home and School Association meeting honored Orade VII pupils and parents. Mr Marchand attended with gifts samples for returned service personnel. A gift program was arranged. The Young Married Couples Club met at St Paul’s Church for a Friday night meeting. MP Porter led officer elections.

Board of Trades Millan Milton Milton Public School Home and School Association Orade VII Marchand Young Married Couples Club St Paul's Church Porter

Nassagaweya Evensong at Ebenezer United Church

A large Nassagaweya congregation gathered at Ebenezer United Church last Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson who received gifts, with many donors announced. A social hour followed a lunch and greetings with Mix B G Wilson and others.

Community Church notes and local improvements timeline

The report highlights church activities with Rev. A W Peabury visiting and the choir singing on Mother's Day. Improvements include kitchen expansion, brick siding, and removal of old structures, plus grounds leveling by the county grader. Local residents James Martin, Randy, Frank Hathaway, Elmer Dryeun, and others are cited among visits and events.

Electrical gadget to track wireworms in Marpenden

A new device from the Rothamsted Experimental Station and Adentiste enables tracing wireworm movements via an electronic beetle chaser. The system marks parent beetles with a radioactive tracer to monitor habitats and activity, aiming to solve crop pest problems affecting cereals.

Marpenden Mertfordshire England Adentiste Et Rothamsted Fuperimental Station M.V Brian

Bear visits Bedford woman at back door

Mrs. Paul Herold of Bedford reported an early morning encounter with a large brown bear at her back door. The two startled, each paused then the bear retreated toward the nearby woods.

Bedford, N Paul Herold Bedford

Varied Sunday Visits and Local Weddings Near Erin

Sunday visitors gathered at the Yarvey Jestins and at the Hamiltons in Erin with guests from Coulterville Ottawa Guelph and London. A wedding took place at Erin Church for Gordon Robertson and Miss McMaster attended by local families. Local hospital news and church activities rounded out the week with social visits and a Young People's Society meeting.

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