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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

4

Neighborhood News Highlights Local Social Visits

The Cedarvale community reports weekend visits from Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hall of Guelph and Mrs James Lynder with Andy McArthur of Acton. Pte Gardon Cox from Camp Borden visits home, Alvin White welcomes a son, and Roy Webb of Oxpringe suffers an accident with wishes for a speedy recovery.

Kenneth Hall Guelph Ed. Smith James Lynder Andy McArthur Acton Arthur Griffin Gardod, Cox Camp Barden Alvin White H. Keeler Martin and Theodore Vineland Frank Smart Grimsby R. L. Davidson Pte R. Barry Kingston Wm. Cunningham Roy Webb Oxpringe

Everton A List Of Recent Visitors At Local Homes

Recent callers at the homes of Mr. ft D. McCutcheon and Mrs. Harvey Jentin include Miss Joan Hall Hamilton Mr. Walter Pashlor Miss Nelle and Zalda Pashlor Toronto Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McKay Miss Vern Doughty and Mr. Robert McCutcheon Guelph and others from Toronto Guelph Rockwood Town Line and Brampton. Holiday visitors at Mr. and Mrs. John Alton included Mrs. Robert Patten Guelph Mr. and Mrs. D Tovell Mrs W Mongford and son David Toronto.

Tone Rockwood Will Webbl Paisley Black Arthur Harris Town Line Liroyd Robertson Allan Guelph G. G. Robertson Y. Hamilton Gan Chariie Hamilton Harvey Hancock Belfountaine Wim VanNorman Missus Willa Wary VanNorman Jas. Benham Joseph Benham J. P. Bonham Harold Sunter Mary Riddells Gordon Riddells Brampton Miles Mary Morley John Alton Robert Patten D. Tovell W. Mongford Won David Toronto

Funeral Notices and Local Updates from Orton Area

The Orton column notes the funeral of David Black of Guelph and interment at Grace Cemetery. It lists surviving sons and a daughter, and mentions recent visits, recoveries, arrivals at Guelph General Hospital, and local property trades including Clifford Babe Waldemar buying the Robert King farm.

David Black Guelph Melntury Funeral Home Grace Cemetery Orton Georenn Freure Fred Crassles Stanley Madiuon Sask Lawrence Vancouver Ernest Aligton Arnold Miridm Jack Marc Atcheson Hilluburg Ballentine Ethelyen Mooneyle Toronto George Cox Cooksville Leslie Collins Les. Watson Norma Bilton Jack 'Self Arnott Wilson Guelph General Hospital Cliffod Babe Waldemar Robert King Dorothy Audrey King Marden Wm. McKee McKee Wm. Shai

Obituaries Recall Rockwood Residents and Local Deaths

Rockwood notes mourn Mary E Hill of Stratford at 90. She is survived by brothers Charles and George and sisters Dr Eleanor Hill and Mrs Henry Pierce. Funeral Saturday at United Church with Rev John Ward. interment Everton Cemetery. Also mourn Mrs Warry G Oakes of Eramosa in 74th year. Funeral at Rockwood Cemetery with Rev E A Brooks and Rev John Ward assisting. Other deaths include Mr Raymond Lambert of Acton and Mrs Milroy after hip injury. Community extends sympathy. many local visitors and gatherings noted.

Rockwood Miles Mary E. HU Charles Mill Stratford Miss Hill Ourthealth Harrix Street John Hill Hui Charles George Jorney City Nui Eleanor HU Henry Pierce Minnesota Calbert Rome United Church John Ward Everton Cemetery Albert Shulth Robert Johnston Cheater Hill Harailton Roy Hil McDonald Marvey Riges James Rockwood Cemetery Henry Bonham Ed. Alton Hassan Hill Roy Sealle Oakes Cuelph IE. A. Brooks Ernest Hamilton Toronto Raymond Lambert Acton Guelph General Hospital Actan Milroy Wople Guelph Sharpe Charles Pollock Milas Minnine Nickell Nickell C. Campbell Roy Day Clarence Royce Oan Harvey Javerty Beatrice Swanston Rey, Micks Bronte Alex. Hamilton Lucknow Oxburn Guild Alfred Duby B. W. Anderson John McDougall Everton James Milne Camp Borden George Wingate Petawawa Frank Fowke Kingston Harvey Thatcher London Allan Gordon R.A.F Hamilton Mesart Gerrie Brog RAF J. Glen Archie McNabb Gerricc Reg. Hepburn Jack Bell Jerry Ingram Dundas K. B. Waller Fraser Hamilton Marjorie Beard

Weekend Visitors Across Guelph and Hamilton Gatherings

Mrs Annie Kirkwood of Guelph and Miss Martha Harris of Owen Sound were weekend visitors with Mr and Mrs Fryden and Miss Annie Kirkwood. Mr Austin McCutcheon visited Zar with friends in Guelph. Mr and Mrs D Stewart and family and Mr Jack Sim spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs G Rennick of Hamilton. Charles Kalthoff and family hosted Terante visitors with Mr and Mrs Kalthoff. Reg Carter and Laverne of Hamilton visited Mr and Mrs D G Robertson. Alfred Winter and children and Wd Jackson spent Sunday with Weston friends. Lorraine Webb of Guelph Township visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs George Robertson.

Annie Kirkwood Guelph Martha Harris Owen Bouhd Fryden Austin McCutcheon Zar Sin Guelph D. Stewart Jack ‘Sim Apent Mra. G. Rennick Mamilton Charles Kalthoff Daan Terante Mire Ik. Kalthoff Reg. Carter Laverne Af Hamilton Mira Oc. Wa Mamson Id.g. Robertson Alfred Winter

Georgetown High Students Promote Fourth Victory Loan Drive

Last Saturday Georgetown High School students held a Victory Loan drive at the Norval Presbyterian Church. The event raised 352000 in subscriptions from Georgetown and Esquesing, Georgetown District. Walter Sargent won third prize in the Niagara District quiz contest in Hamilton, representing Warmth High School.

Georgetown High School Norval Presbyterian Church Amin Leonard Self Nor- Val Union i Wvoaranta Georgetown Halton Milton Walter Sargent Niagara Hamton Walter C. ‘Sargent Hamilton i Matthews Theigh School Pool Wentworth Welland Lincoln Herald

Local Notices From Ballinafad and Nearby Towns

Ballinafad residents share weekend visits and family events as Mrs. Cassidy visits work yard with her mother Mrs. Cale and John Cole sells his Mackney ealts to cousin Rotor Cole. Birthday for J Soper at Preston marks 85 years. several others travel between Toronto Burlington Acton and York region for family gatherings. One truck incident near McEnery is reported with no injuries.

Wm. Cassidy Margaret Cale John Cole Mackney Ealts Rotor Cole Burlington J. Soper S Ballinafad Cecil Preston Rachel Bunte Toronto General Hospital Phyllis Foreman Toronto Roy Mra. Foreman Lac. Willard Mra. Sanderson Elma Longstreet Walter Linham Acton Elma Longstreeet Frank E. Swindichuret Halifax Alfred Vanatter Georgetown Annie Vanatter Arnold McEnery

Granny Becomes Shipyard War Worker At 51

Glasgow report highlights Mrs Sarah Rawlinson a 51 year old grandmother of 13 who trains as a shipyard worker. She recalls meeting the King and Queen during a Tyne visit and says she was told not to be shy about contributing to the war effort.

Glasgow Peone Ike Sarah Rawlinson Tyneside

Churchill Sits For Sculptress In Busy London

Sculptress Clare Sheridan sought a Churchill bust but found the PM too occupied. She sent a note insisting Pericles owes his immortality to patrons of the arts, not politics. Churchill agreed to sit while continuing his work.

London Clare Sheridan Winston Churchill Pericles

Milton News In Brief Local Military And Civic Updates

Milton notes announce Miss Marion J Giddings joins the Royal Canadian Air Force and Adam Sprout as high school secretary treasurer appointee. George J E Elliott secures alterations contract for Sarah Street home. Harald Wheeler of Guelph connects to Hamilton Provincial Police event. Pilot Officer Robert Cooke, son of Mr and Mrs Cooke, reported for duty in England. Cooke recently left hospital and is recovering.

Marion J.giddings Mary ‘St Ithe Royal ‘Canadian Air Force Adam Sprout iBoard George JE Elliott Sarah ‘Street Harald Wheeler W. IR. Wheeler Milton Mqw

Limehouse News Briefs Show Local Socials and Fundraiser

Uniform theme on display at Limehouse Women's Institute rally. Mrs. Miller and Mr. Norman McDonald won top prizes. $21.00 cleared for the Limehouse WI war fund. Local weddings, visits, and weekend gatherings noted including Mr. and Mrs. Sanford’s Lane wedding at Christ Church Good Shepherd on May 15.

Eave Limehouse ‘Women's Institute War Fund Miller Norman McDonald Harvey McDonald Brownridge W. O. Brownridge Yeates Ming tLon‘dlan Sutherland Mire A. Smothuret Tarantoa Norma ‘Storey Taranta Gale Yvens Taranto F. Shelbourne Carntham Limeshouse

Young Lady Stopped By Sentry Over Bridge Demolition

A routine day near Tennessee is disrupted when a young woman attempting to drive across a bridge is halted by a sentry. She questions him and notes the bridge has just been demolished, leaving her puzzled as another soldier approaches.

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Bridge Question Halts bystander Talk in a Fragment

A brief, broken clipping shows a young man asking about crossing a bridge and a deaf response from a woman. The report then shifts to Swedish papers in London noting European nations demand independence before peace, amid rumors of a Russia Finland accord.

London C. P Russia Dfinland

Public Auction Notice of Tax Arrears and Lands

By warrant of the Reeve a notice is given for arrears of taxes and costs on George Wilts Estate parcel. If unpaid the lands will be sold at public auction in Acton Village on March 11 1962 or the next available date. Parcel details show taxes from 1929 to 194.

Bank of Montreal Apriculture Canada United Nations Mansport Ne Ger Esther Hill Awrey Acton Halton H.S.C Ontario Co. F Leatherland the VII of Acan Costa Coun- Vilage Toe A. B. H. Speight Ceorge

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