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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 22, 1946

Page

4

Local Visits and Social Rounds Around Campbellville

Mrs Roy Simpson and her son of Hampton and Mr and Mrs Harry Hood of Carlisle spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Soberte. Miss Wilms Gillies of Toronto visited her aunt Mrs A McPhedren and cousin Miss Katharine. Miss Jean McPhail stayed with Mr and Mrs Carl Moe of Aberfoyle. The Pist birthday celebration of Mr Hugh Ross occurred last Saturday at their home. Mrs A Worthington of Toronto visited her sister Mrs A McPhedran last Thursday. Lieut Crawford Mahon of Hamilton and Mrs Mahon visited Mr and Mrs Edward Mahon on Sunday. Mrs McNiven of Kilbride visiting with daughter Mrs 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 Misa Katharine Jean McPhail Carl Moe Aberfoyle Hugh Ross Mra A Worthington A. McPhedran Crawford Mahon Hamilton Mre Mahon Edward Mahon Mrs. McNiven Kilbride William McLaren Olive Mahon

Robertson McMaster wedding attendees fill Erin church

Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs F Brydon and Merc Eli Sunter in Acton. Norman Matthews of Mimosa joined Mr and Mrs W J Jackson. Robertaon of Everton hosted family and friends. Robertson family hosted guests including Hugh Robertson Gail Dundas and Wm Webb. Funeral for Miss Christie McLaughlin noted at Hillsburg. David Stewart adds barn expansion work.

F. Brydon Merc Eli Sunter Acton Norman Matthews Mimosa Andd W. J Jackson Victor Beamish Satunday and Mix Harold McEachern Sone Caledon JD Stewart Go Robertaon Everton Me DG Robertaon Richard Reamish Bilte Norval John Reamish 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

Limehouse Dance Night and Community Notices

The Rhythm Rubes led by Mr. R. L Davidson supplied music for a Limehouse Memorial Hall event with Mr. Fred Brown and Mr A WW Renton high scorers at candids and Junior Grace winning the door prize. Attendees included Mrs. Smethurst as chair of the women’s committee and guests from Metamore Michigan, Toronto, Erin Township, and local families. The evening featured singing, piano solos, and dancing, with thanks given to friends and new home introductions among villagers. A film on diphtheria and anti-toxin administration drew timely interest, and National Film Board showings were noted.

Rubes R. L Davidson Moormanager W. 1 Limehouse Memorial Hall Fred Brown WW. Renton Grace Joseph Scott Inez Scott Heatherngton Newfoundland National Film Board Inga Smethurat A. W. Norton Measra Jack Nobles Emmanuel Karna Kenneth Ham Mra. Wright Vandaughter Fay Metamore Michigan Wrights R. B. Starey Toronto Russell Thompson Ken Hamilton Wm. Copley and Art Don Noble Campbel Nells R. Lane Andrew Mino

Morrison Named Registrar of Deeds for Wellington County

Erin reports the appointment of JB Morrison of Fergus as Registrar of deeds for the south and centre of Wellington County to fill the vacancy created by the death of J B Mitchell in April. COLT girls from Rein hosted May 1 at Hume’s Church as guests include ministers wives and organizers. Ada Short and Jessie Walker of Erin Branch Canadian Red Cross Society were among 474 members honored at the Ontario Dinner of the Red Cross, nominated for Magdas of Service Advocate.

JB. Morrison Fergus Wellington County J. B. Mitchell Colt Girls Rein Hahqueting Hume

Burlington WOT Davidson Awarded 1945 Safe Driving Medal

At the Water Commission meeting last Friday evening initial steps were taken to enlarge the waterworks plant on the lakeshore highway. Nelson Town High School Area No 1 appointed Ro M Acheron of Windsor as principal of the new school on Glenwood Ave to begin in September. Davidson of Darlington among 143 Bell Telephone employees cited for safe driving for 1945.

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

Rockwood Shells Pole Crash Delays Traffic and Local Events

A eastbound driver in Rockwood struck a hydro pole on Main Street opposite Laverty's Garage causing two poles to break and traffic delays due to low wires. Hydro crews repaired the line and a new pole was installed. Sunday church meeting at United Church featured Rev Walter McLeary of Elora as Bible Society field secretary.

Rockwood Hydro Main St Laverty Hydro Gang Tueadey Walter McLeary Elora The Bible Society Everton United Church Chas. H. Harris George Pearensocsinons Ladhes Aid Presbyterian Church Sc Alban’s Acton Aunt Tie Afr Albert Gris Mra Jo Freeman Phyllis Jay Mra Freeman Pryttts Gray Picano Anne Guild Guelph General Hospital Lloyd Thomas Babe Ontario Reformatory George Oakes Clarence Henderson Germany Jack Lynch RCAF Charles Pollock R.c.af. J Churchill Toronto C., Campbell E. “Nickell Intentia Winniper Eer

Milton community planning and school honors noted

A Milton meeting decided to promote local business through an extensive advertising plan and carnivals. The Milton Public School Home and School Association honored Orade VII pupils and parents with a gift presentation. The Young Married Couple Club met at St Paul’s Church with MP Porter overseeing officer elections.

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

Nassagaweya Social Gathering At Ebeneser Church

A large Nassagaweya gathering at Ebeneser United Church last Wednesday evening featured games and contests. Ernest Wion and wife received gifts, with Mrs Harlan Wilson and others presenting numerous tokens. English war bride Mix B. G Wilson arrived and friendly visits followed. Several locals and visitors were noted, with condolences to Langford and health updates for Mrs Diamond.

Cedal Ebenesée United Church Atres Ernest Wion Enaire Pickeragill Meason Gordon Darby Elias Manterbrook Mra Harlan Wilson Lois Willison Donna Easterbrook Beth Mra Nassagaweyt Mina Margaret Pockersgill Hrantford Mra Pickeragi Thomas Langford Thomas Diamond General Hospital Guelph J. T. Wilson Knatchbull Toronto George Nightingale Thos. Blakey Dundalk Ivan Harris Frelda Acton Duncan Moffat

Community Church notes and local happenings in Moffat

The article details church activities and local events in Moffat. Highlights include Rev. A W Peabury’s visit and the Mother's Day choir, building work at the Community Church, improvements around the premises, a city trip by Mr and Mrs Frank Hatheaway and Miss Elmer Dyson, and various townsfolk updates.

Canada Community Church A.W. Peabury United Church Acton James Martin Randy J DP Allan Frank Hatheaway Mire Elmer Dyson Guelph Chicage Zion Sty Tema Tasso Blay Ste Albert Roberts Tia Overenia Wheer Mex Fraser Cialt W A Fraser Thos Simpaon Henry Donaven Taobet Murray St Catharines Charles Henderson Prince F Edward J. A. McNeill Sodan Church Mies Marie Ireland Nelson

Wireworms tracked by electronic beetle chaser device

Marpenden England. At Rothamsted Experimental Station researchers led by M V Brian fit selected beetles with radio archive tags to monitor wireworm movements. The system promises to reveal habits and haunts of the pest that harms cereals and other crops.

Marpenden Sertfordshire England Rothamsted Feaperimental Immans M.V Brian

Bear Visits Bedford Woman At Back Door

Mrs. Paul Herold of Bedford woke to a big brown bear at her back door. Startled, she stepped into the house while the bear retreated and disappeared into nearby woods.

Bedford, N Paul Herold Bedford Herold

Wedding and social notes from Erin area church event

Sunday visitors gathered at multiple homes including Mrs Warvey Jestin and Mr Walter Couling Coulterville, and Mr Duncan McDougall and Mrs Elton Rae Erin. Gordon Robertson married Miss McMaster at Erin Church with local guests. other locals attended events and visits across Guelph Acton and surrounding townships.

End Warvey Jestin Walter Couling Coulterville Duncan McDougall Elton Rae Erin Wilt Alexander Stone Anita Parkhouse Ottawa I. Hamilton Stugh Hiack S. Ht. Suter Lois McWilliams Puslinch Gordon Robertson Mins McMaster Frank Hull Guelph General Hospital Altetter WI Head Guelpa Fred Murray Smith Town Jie Vareld Sunter Ane Mel J Smiths Mise Jennie ‘Tovell Charlo Hamilton John Allan John Smith Toronto E. Dampler James Saunders Jimmie of Weston Frank Will and Familly Albert Alton London Robert Patten Guelph John Alton Acton Norman Robertson McCenry British and Foreign Society Christ Young People's Society of the Church Herb Lambert Con Oonor Betty Bersem

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