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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

4

Social visits and weekend hospitality across Ontario towns

The note lists numerous individuals visiting relatives and friends across Port Credit Guelph Acton Norval Nigga Fall Toronto and Acton. Mentions include Helen Sim Bert Janes Mrs Peavey and family Robert Shu and Mrs Sine with greetings and brief health mentions.

Helen Sim Port Credit Misa Betty Slat Guelph Bert Janes Norval Ferenda Bere Vlarves, Peavey Nigga Fall Peavey Ares Dames Snyder Acton Robert Shu Toranta Sine Huenwreksend

Local Socials and Council Rates Reported

The text lists names from a village social scene including Miss Marjorie and Mr Witlen with Mrs Janes Taint and others, and notes a Sunday gathering at various homes. It mentions Brin Seheot teachers reen gagged at a small advance in SHES and reports a general demand for higher personal crisis reports. The village rate for 1001 is given with county, village, and school debenture components and pavement maintenance funding details.

Loin Billoo Rebt Pitan Marjorie Goes Witlen Jack Holling Acton Janes Taint Jennie Blush Mars James Justicee Row Hitt Charles Mro HT Frankum Mys Hull Sr Brin Miss Woaterman Bainbridge Me Guteson O Miss Austin

Daring electrical mishap at social hall event

An accident occurred during a gathering at a hall when Mrs McCutcheon and others were seated. Fire was startled by a sudden flare from a visitor’s accidental spark to shingles. Several attendees attended the district ag gathering and many out of town visitors joined the weekend events.

McCutehean McCutehear Wanda Tire Mico Mes Nota Matthies Torento Wooddackson Nde Robertson Orrecon Wilson Robert AK Mrr Dych Robertson Albert McCutcheon Mio Dares Struthers Mioo Mex Wan Struthers Preston Patthe Lorraine Webb Paiste Block Holidasius Mars

Ballinafad Social Notes Highlight Local Visit

In Ballinafad Mrs Snider hosts a tasting at Mrs Mita's home with guests including Celene and Mrs Casshly of Guelph. Mr Brandon Crewwasan and the Mitton family visit, while Mr and Mrs Spenver of Clenwil Hams call on Sunday. Mr Wylin also noted among attendees.

Snider Oron Aiater Mita Dana Celene Casshly Guelph Brandon

Burlington News: Salary Increases for School Principals

The Burlington district approves salary hikes for school leaders with the central principal set at 2500, East End principal at 100, and Central School assistant at 8500. The first class certificate max is 200 and second class at 1000, with teachers holding various certificates. A local poster contest prize is noted, along with a fishing weekend at Port Burwell and community notes.

Sum Clarke Teritve Acton Mtafortune Te Gallena Vastor Marnest Oakes Burlington High School Sas Watden Leslie Kerns Nissen Webbur Charles Reinthead Thalburton Central Cme Dades Shibo

Fires Ignite Barn In Campbellville News From Miss McMillian Farm

Firefighters responded as sparks from fireworks set a barn ablaze on the Miss J McMillian premises. The blaze prompted a fire brigade response and several residents were noted in town visiting relatives during the holiday.

J McMillian Mit Fen Fire Csstt Don Faraard

Community mourns and wedding mix at Victoria

News from Rockwood notes sympathy for Mr Thomas Weatherstan and sister Miss Thomas Meutehean in Berm, a wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Lawson Walker, preparatory services at Unites Church, visitors from Ontario and Vineland, and a small Saturday evening lawn gathering with a brief game on the green.

Victoria City Fot Hamilton Ty Victoriaao Thomas Weatherstan aWas Mars Thomas Benet Saskatchewan Thomas Meutehean Jadae Berm Rey Poh Langsen W. Hardy Tilverton James Lynehot Throntes Loven Richartson Thhe Ener Frances Richardson Dietician Ab Wastern Hospital Toronto Vineland Land Richa Red Hametts Wesley Harris Hamilton Ros Das Brantford Ross’ Carton New Dunes Musthe

Social Lifeblood of the Indies Community Mourns Departure

Community notes recount Mrs Daviddsen and family leaving their post for a new charge. A Sabbath School ceremony honors Major Joe Rots Sattherd and Sapper Sam Gisby, with gifts and speeches. Invitations wrap around a charity drive for the Salvation Army and a token vase with dollar bills.

Remuimber Davudsen Scotth Jane Sabbath School Ren Daidsen Chiet Canal Way Diavddsen Seth Ther JoeRots Sattherdand Imperial Statt Gok J Sussex Finland Sapper Sam Gisby AW Lane Dareths Norma James Davies Biden Alexis Wright Joseph MacGowan Marry Smethurst Harrie J Smpethurst Wo Gieentees Vern Waauno Milter Merou A Wo Benton Helen Mulls Nelson Lane Toreate Jamithan Lane Tanah Angus Ste Donald SoGisby Meredith Heten Meredith Arthur Garabie Cheltenham Ceargetown Tlandses

Weekend visits mark family gatherings at local homes

A rambling notice lists numerous local residents and guests visiting families over the weekend. Names include Mr Walter Hashler Mixwea Nettie Yat Panter Mrs Stanley McKay and others visiting in Guelph and nearby towns.

Att VO Cutehean Miyw Labi Walter Hashler Mixwea Nettie Yat Panter Vperento Stanley McKay Hobert Guelphy Jean Utall Sarita Allan Mabel Meload Tarante Fin Meta Minn Narginot Hunter Fraeod Santer Stanley Stewart Percy Hall Wve Audrey I Shepheradwin Nora Cutting Actin el Wilbert Guelph WY Asherwnand Duncan Robertson Landon Orlandy Afr Mirsy Ge Suni Mise Mary Kate Reed Mary Nedibors Atchie Reed Rohe J Reed Mio Walther Arthur Mes Abe Mettomis Rene Alinta Maro Walleed Mroo 10 Phong Read Toronte Mir Melead Mable Melaod Walter Coulis Mrn Hortop Bere Paleaman Mo Aurey Son Wiay

Grenadier Guards Move to Mechanized Units in London

The Grenadier Guards of London transition to mechanized motorized equipment, adopting modern armored vehicles and weapons. The change signals a shift in training and readiness for contemporary warfare, reflecting broader defense modernization efforts.

Oakville Meeting Spurs Legal Turmoil and Accusations

A scrambled Oakville report describes a legal event involving Cameron and local figures, mentioning a dangerous accident near Tayersall and a controversy over a land dispute at Canade and Hedlala. The text references Iain Tabor and Mab f Winitetack and notes a chartered meeting of The Hotars Crab on a Monday evening.

Joo) Cameron Oakville Dteninay Kiran Nor Tubaccanini Tayersall Iain Tabor Canade Hedlala Mab Winitetack

Fire destroys house in Nassagewea area and community letters

A Sunday May fire devastated a local dwelling in Nassagewea. The letter describes community volunteers, visits by local figures, and condolences sent to residents as neighbors express support and concern for the families affected.

Local social notes from Bon Mion Mia Perey weekend visit

The excerpt lists numerous visitors and family gatherings around Toronto and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Janes Mievitte, Mary Watson, Liane, Janvrenen, Mr Maortey Alton, Len Arnintranig, and Allan among others. Events mention visits, retirements, and community arrivals on a weekend with references to local households and a church occasion.

Mia Perey Byars Toranto Mia Wataen Haya Toronto Vieiteat Che Taterta Janes Mievitte Miro Wit Mow Fan Watson Liane Janvrenen Galt Gowity Voronte Jack Acton Suohey Vinilara Thellentine Maortey Alton Thee Wine “News Ldevorad Maryser Casant Shir Bey Winstend Albert Flontela Hasenner Vetan Steattard Allan Gary Uae Tady Doane Tea Puiday Daniel Heat Netuia Tahoe Mas Wilbert Cungiabeadie

Reclamation and Salvage Amid Rail Car Refurbishment

A fragmented report describes salvage and reclamation steps in rail car maintenance. Passengers’ car contents and scrap steel are processed, with attention to braking systems, car sleepers, and associated equipment.

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Thos Bartlate Mullin

Notice to creditors in the estate of Thos Bartlate Mullin, late of Acton, Halton County, Ontario, Civil Engineer, deceased. Solicitors Dale and Bennett announce verified claims must be filed by the fourteenth day of June in the city of Hamilton with the executors Thomas Hartlett Mullin and Frankie Clarence Connell handling the estate.

Thos Bartlate Mullin Acton Halton Faneloh Wel Hartlett Matlin Mitstha Chereta al Largetown Gutaria Tet Dale Benne Aiid Larne D. Matlin Frankie Florenee Cumnell

Meeting Notice at Ald: Wednesday Evening

A locals-only meeting titled Hirdue V2 EA and Candey Sedieol is announced for Wednesday at Ald. The notice lists guests and agenda items, inviting residents to attend and discuss community updates.

Auction and repair shop items listed with varied goods

A garbled OCR list shows a repair and hardware oriented market featuring wheels, machinery, tires, and related parts. References to sale items include tractors, bikes, and farm equipment. The text mentions acts of repair, sales terms, and workers with an emphasis on parts and tools.

Notice to Creditors of the Fatate of Willian Herbert Anthony

Notice to creditors of the estate of William Herbert Anthony deceased in Bagurang Township Malton Ontario. Executors invite proofs of claim by June 13 1901 with distribution to follow June 13. Kenneth M Langdon solicitor for Mcdonald and Fox executors at Georgetown Ontario. 4-3

Willian Herbert Anthony. Tate Bagurang Malton Athe Willian Herbert Antharty Nce

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