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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1940
Page
9
Local Visitors Attend at W Croft Home
Eden Mills guests included Mr and Mrs A Morden and Mrs N Roucher visiting Sunday at Mr and Mrs W Croft with other relatives from Nassaguweya and Toronto. Marvin Webster of the OAC Shelph spent the weekend with aunt and cousins Mrs Robinson and Mr and Mrs D McDougall plus Mart in attempt to be congratulated on his graduation from the AC. Services Sunday evening featured St Davids Ghote Quelph guests leading music at the Presbyterian Church. Dr Pred Croft from Kiteheher attended the home, and Mr Robert Croft with Miss Evelyn from Toronto were also Windsor visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Morden
N ‘Roucher
W Croft
Ernest Dredge
Min Jean McLean
Nassaguweya
Marvin Webster
O.ac
Shelph
Robinson
D. McDougall
Marvin
A.C
St. David's Church
Ghote
Quelph
Presbyterian Church
Robert Croft
Evelyn
Toronto
Winstor
Pred Croft
Campbellville Social Notes Show Visitors and Church Event
The group reports Mrs Bell admitted to Court Hospital for treatment and Mr A McPhee visited from Toronto. Vancouver guest Mrs J Dilger stays with sister Mrs W Cowper while Toronto visitors include Mr and Mrs Poste Mr H Killner and Miss Wilma Bell. St David's Church held communion led by Rev Frank Lawson and a male trio sang Break Thou the Bread of Life. Ed Hunter of Bracebridge Bank staff vacationed at his village home for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Bell
Coult Hospital
A. McPhee
Toronto
J. Dilger
Vancouver
W. Cowper
A. Poste
H. Killner
Wilma Bell
W. J. Bell
St.David's Presbyterian Church
Frank Lawson
Jack
Murray
Neil
McPhail
Ed. Hunter
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bracebridge
Women's Missionary Society Meets at Manse Georgetown
The Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society gathered at the Manse Georgetown on Friday evening with a large attendance. Mrs John Seoul read scripture Len son led prayer. Mrs Swepett spoke on ambassadors. Congratulations to Mr oo and Mr Burt Scott on the birth of a son Quarry Lynne. Visitors included the Morrow family, Gladys Packer, Marton Cross, Dick Packer, Robert Lane and families from Georgetown and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
al the
Manse
Georgetown
John Seoul
Lenson
AL Benton
Hidge
Swepett
Burt Scott
Quarry Lynne
Ted Morrow
Toronto
Gladys Packer
Marton Cross
Dick Packer
MF Robétr Lane
Robert Lane
Holmes
Arthur Feal
Frea Shelbourne
Joseph Scott
Inez
Masters Glen and Douglas
Mother's Day Visit and School Grounds Clean-Up Social
Miss Predham and S S No 8 pupils joined Miss Alexander and her students on a hike through Mr. Wilfrat Kennedy's woods ending at the school where they were served refreshments by Mrs Margaret Robertson of No 8. The day included baptisms, infant visits, and messages of thanks for the pleasant outing.
Local Families Visit and Auto Crash in Trafalgar Township
Anna Pettigrew of South Porcupine visits two Pettigrews and relatives in town over the weekend. J A Walloughby reports the sale of 200 acres in Halton County known as the George Husband farm to John Chapman of Scarboro Township. A car driven by Chas Speck of Trafalgar Township, with Ralph Featherstone and S Mehulah, veered into a ditch after leaving a banquet at the Royal York Hotel, injuring Featherstone and Speck who were taken to Westecurm Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pettigrew
South Porcupine
O. C
Wii Pettigrew
Mra
Joan
al Studalo
J. A Walloughby
Halton
George Husband
John Chapman
Scarboro
Omagh
Trafalgar
Royal York Hotel
Toronto
Chas. Speck
Ralph Peatherstone
So MeHluah
Trafalgar Township
Oakville Pupils shine at Malton Masic Festival concert
Central Public School pupils performed at Georgetown High School Auditorium delighting parents and friends during Friday evening festivities. Oakville Council increased Fox Yate for 140 to 4670 mills, up 4700 from last year’s 420 mills. Oakville Board of Education approved land purchase south of Oakville High School on its regular meeting. Two Oakville youths Bill Mereras and Jim Bailie returned home after circumnavigating the globe aboard a 67 foot ketch covering 34000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Public School
Georgetahwn
Oakville
Oakville High School
Oakville Board of Education
Hobe
Bill Mereras
Monte Macrae
Tons
Jim Bailie
Lady Bailie
Rockwood Bible Society and Institute Hold Meetings
The Rockwood and Everton Branch Bible Society met Sunday via the Presbyterian Church for an evening service led by Rev PH Lawson in Rev A H Wilson's absence. Field Secretary Walter McLeary spoke on Africa and Henry M Stanley as films were shown. The annual Rockwood Women's Institute also held a well attended meeting in the Town Hall with officers elected and a prize presented to Miss Betty Peart. Local residents visited and events included pre celebration of fireworks and a graduation reception at Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnnamt
Rockwood and
Everton
George H. Pearenh
Activites
E Brooks
St. John’s Church
Rockwood Women’s Institute
Loren Guild
Fred McArthur
M. Hanna
W. . Little
Lyf
Brigh
Fred Fhanilton
Fo Dean
C Fleet Flower
Saunders
Chas Thatcher
Arthur Thomas
Arthur Ewers
St Nightingale
Betty Peart
Edgar Johnston
de Guild
Henry Hosking
Kirkland Lake
Pwart
Wham Lundy
Rockwood
United States
Guelph
Weygand Recalled to Lead Allied Forces in Paris Move
General Maxime Weygand, succeeding Gamelin as commander of the Allied Armies of the Near East, was recalled to Paris to be appointed Commander in Chief of the Allied forces, a shift affecting General Maurice Diametty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxime Weygand
Teat
Paris
Maurice Diametty
Local Clergy Member Delivers Sermon Amid Storm Damage
Rev Kepspen of Prayton United Church spoke at Ebenezer Andhet Church last Sunday while electrical storms caused damage to a barn, house, and other structures. Clergy and locals, including Mr Arthur Pidbury and Mr WA Ryder, assess impact as rains delay spring seeding. George Nightingale and Mr Huerld Coubkin visited Knatchbull and Dundalk over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepspen
Prayton United Church
Ebenezer Andhet Church
Barnett
Arthur Pidbury
WA Ryder
Harry Coulson
Huerld Coubkin
Milton
Pelia- Liven
Knatehnallian Suneday
Cleorge Nightingale
Knatchbull
Dundalk
Dusting Georgetown Streets and Cadet Inspections Report
Unpaved Georgetown streets were oiled last week to curb dust. Credit Lodge members heard a talk by Ernest Tallby of Waterloo on the First Degree. Georgetown High School Cadets, inspected by Captain W 1D Medhurst, were noted with Major H PL E Phillipsy in charge. William King returned home from Guelph Hospital by Saturday and is recovering. Major and Mrs J PRO Barber hosted local and visiting officers at the Haigh School Cadet Inspection following last Friday’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tallby
Waterloo
Brethren of Credit Lodge
Georgetown High School
Medhurst
H PL E Phillipsy
William King
Guelph Hospital
van Hines
J Pro Barber
Haigh School
Oval Minehean
Infections and recoveries mark Orangeville notes
ERIN Dr T J Campbell shows signs of infection but friends wish him a speedy recovery. Blanche H Austin of St Michael's Hospital Training Staff visited from Toronto. Mrs W Hurd and Miss Alice Berry attended the funeral of Samuel W Berry in Montreal. H S Copeland and Oscar Hurren head to Camp Borden for construction work. James Wheeler seen about the village. Rotary Club held a banquet at Busholme Inn with a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J Campbell
Blanche
H. Austin
St Michael's Hospital
Toronto
W. Hurd
Alice Berry
Samuel W. Berry
Montreal
Copeland
Oscar Hurren
Camp Borden
James Wheeler
Raimi
Wheeler
Orangeville Rotary Club
Busholme Inn
Local social notes mention Toronto visitors and farm moves
Mr and Mrs J Nokes of Toronto visit with Harvey Dearing and family on Sunday. Miyos Coxe of New Toronto visits his sister Mrs A Rasvel. Lloyd Dearing attends telegraph school in Toronto and visits home. Mr and Mrs Hewitt and children visit Mr W Ballentine. Orme Brown wins contract for Rural Route 1 mail. Wes Watson and family move from Meonby to Stan Tursier’s Black home. Watson transferred to Snelgrove for OPR work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wregus
Visdtorn
al Thie
Wm Ballentine
Orme Brown
Orteny
Osterking Duby
Geardon ‘Thanapsean
Wes ‘Watson
Dre
Meonby
Stan Tursier
Wes Watson
Snelgrove
Ballinafad and Melville Church Activities Record
Social events include WA United Church meeting at Mrs Vanatter’s May 14 with President Mrs Robert McEnery. Women's Missionary Society gatherings at Melville Church Manse May 6 chaired by Mrs JC Sharp. Scripture read by Annie Carpenter. reports by Mrs Foreman and others. prizes awarded by Halton County WCTU to Ballinufad and Melville Sunday School members for Temperance Course work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Hiles
Women's Missionary Society of Melville Church
Bal- Maafid
Mra
JC Sharp
Annie Carpenter
Mra. Sharp
Faulkner
T Orbson
Foreman
WUMS
Ballinufad Sunday School
Melville Sunday School
Halton County Wctu
Joanna
Floyd Short
Edith
Ray Warne
Rilke
Harry MacMillan
Accidents Costly in April Report Highlights Losses
A safety report by the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations cites over 2 million dollars in direct and indirect costs for April. The Workmen's Compensation Board awarded more than 650 thousand dollars for medical aid. Indirect costs are estimated at four times direct costs, noting the loss and suffering of injured workers. The document emphasizes accident prevention as vital to industry.
Community Wardens progress and local notices in Glengarry region
G Wilfred Bridle led Sunday services at Ebenezer Arkell and Eden Mills in minister’s absence. Twenty four families joined the community wardens scheme showing strong interest. Earl McCormack earned a Bachelor of Science at McMaster University. M M Robinson named Ontario Director of the Canadian Food Distribution Council in Toronto. Welfare Board approved April relief account of 2123 dollars, 400 less than last year. Mayor Blaire stressed town building boom with three quarters of a million in new structures since sales of town lots began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wilfred Bridle
Ebenezer
Arkell
Eden Mills
Wo D Clark
Jack McCormack
McMaster University
Earl
M. M. Robinson
Maple Avenue
Ontario
Canadian Food Distribution Council
Toronto
Coe the Welfare Board
Council Chamber
Thunday
Blaire
Gazette
Denmark eggs prompt Canada to expand supply
Brittain shifts to Canada for more eggs while Danish June-hatched chicks and Bray poultry products emphasize fast growth and early lay. Mrs. J B Cochrane of Angus reports purchasing 500 Bray poults last year as breeders tout “thaws growability” and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Brittain
Canada
Bray Organization
BRAY
FOR SALLY Mansey Harris Walking Plan with Beulfler
Local classified notes include sale items and service ads such as duplex housing for sale, electrical appliances on commission, watch reward, farm produce deals, paper hanging and decorating services, and various product listings with contact box references. The mixed items reflect a 1930s era small-town newspaper classifieds section.
Township of NabSagawa Revision Court Notice
Notice that the Court of Revision for the Township of NabSagawa will be held at the core hall. The readable fragment indicates an official scheduling of a local government review proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabsagaweya Court
Court of Revision
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Walker Freeman
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W Dredge
Omi
Mies He Jenkins
Stendowvale
AR Dredgee
Vignar Elis
Wie Britton
Soeech Frank
Vs. Mittal
Christian Frank
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Spearance
Marguerite Kennedy
Margaret Davenport
Mother
Jos Hollis
Fisher's Mids
Prank Day
Guelph General Hospital
Fred Day
Hamilton
A Wansbrough
A. GC
Smith
W Smith
Gamelin
Erin
Orton
Ford Tractor
Idea Path 1
Lawad
Norton Motors
FORD
Ballinafad
J Soper
Viale
Ana
Whinnipeg
Matabote
Barbara Soper
Orteids
Annie Shortt
FW Shorhht
Ables
Rowteet
Hamby
Schneider
Schneiders
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Geo
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Goderich
London
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St Mary’s
Sumia Stratford
Strathress
Woodstock
Conault- Neareat
Canadian-National
House of Commons
James Glen
K.C
Sally
Mansey Harris
Wid
Phaane
Bheceond
Tady
Pree Press
FOHR
Robert Kei
Kor Noo Acton
Fermi
WE Evans
Bawer
Esretad
Sale
Yorkshire
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Herzoss
Crema Carters
Ander Bead Co
Giokien
Hailey
Irarith
Bweestacee
Compton Farly
Ae Jerses
G. Clifien Gitterd
NLA
Mintalter
Presbyterian Knox
HM. L
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Atal
Vierony
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Serra
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Charchvien
Empire
Jaly
Auguat
Allan
És Job
Yeghis Oon
Dune Zaid
Mininem
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