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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

11

Donaldson child recovering from recent attack

The eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Larne Donaldson named Orton is recovering after a recent assault. Toronto guests Mrs. Gantelon and several others visited at the Rogzell home. Families from Fergus Guelph Brampton Erin and Toronto spent weekends with relatives as Baptisms and holidays were noted amid ongoing wet weather affecting farmers who cannot work the land.

Everley Donaldann Loukendla Doronto Deapstal Larne Donaldson Gantelon Toronto Wan A. Rogzell Mia Petty Sturd Misa Melba Deartyg Jack McEachern Toronto Kenneth Ballentine Brampton Jean McEachern Erin Miga Donna Dearing Fergus Mra N. A. Dearing Viv Jonatton Burnett Webble Galt George Lush Morrid Cook University of Toragato

Holiday visitors and locals gather in Everton community

A flood of visitors spent weekends and holidays with Everton residents including Mr. and Mrs. W Head and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Smith, plus numerous relatives from Weston Guelph Toronto Acton and Georgetown. Scouts from Kitchener joined a holiday camp outing.

W. Head Charlie Head Donnie Weston J. Hohenadel Domple Mary Lou Guelph Fret Murray Harvey Smith Toronto Harvey Jestin Stanley McKay Bert Palframan Tod W. HH. Hor Arnold Wilson A. Boles Walter Couling Orangeville Kate Reed Mixa Reed Ted Jestin Max Milne Jim Milne Rockwood Lloyd Hunter Muriel Barbara Benham

Rain slows MOFFAT Seeding. locals stay hopeful

Weather and illness mark life in the village as rain hampers seeding and brick work while Miss Catharine Fraser recovers from appendicitis in Milton Hospital. West visitors, arrivals from Toronto and Guelph, and plans for a new Brownlow Service Station and grist mill addition fill community chatter.

W. A. Fraser Catharine Fraser Milton Hospital F. B. Dawson Dawson Betty Maple Creek Sash Adama Toronto Woole Waltfax Meetor Wilfred Brownlow Toronto General Hospital Robert Bell Duncan Campbell Quigg Guelph Quiggs Guelph General Hospital Brownlow

Ballinfad Notes on Local Weddings and Repairs

Mrs Frank Smith’s wedding plans take center stage as local talk. visitors include Mrs Soper with nieces Mrs Hills and Mrs Monenery. Roads between fall and Brisbane require spring repair due to heavy rain. Seeding delayed by rain with farmers held up. Annie Vannatter visited Titls, Cecil Alger and Joan of Hamilton spent weekend with old McEnery. Farn Forum boys organize a basketball team.

Ata Frank Smith Suscusa Haw Ro. Soper HL Hills Ro Moenery Brisbane Annie_Vannatter Henry Cecil Alger Joan of Hamilton Old McEnery Mika B. Hiteta Galt

Picnic scenes and weekend visits in Acton area

A long list of local residents and visitors is reported from Acton and nearby towns. Highlights include Mrs Harris and Miss McKinnon hosting a picnic at McKinnon’s Lush on the 24th, families visiting relatives in Guelph Stayner and Niagara Falls, a silver wedding anniversary at Stayner, and a boy named Elgin Awrey sustaining a foot injury from a fork incident.

C.glt Arthur Harris Blanche McKinnon McKinnon Hugh Robertson Gail Guelph Geo. Robertson Charles Kalthoff Joan Toronto J. Stewart W. E. Robertson Guelph Rd James Brydon Acton F. Brydon Tmri Arnold Sunter-Gail Dianne Niagara Falls Douglas McGowan R. J. Matthews W. Arey H. Matthews W .Awrey Matthews Sr St Cat Elsie

Rockwood Community Gathers For Township Contest and Celebrations

Wayne Hfusking wins the Township Chiitaient Contest at Rockwood No. 2 School with Patty Dyer and Job o Plomingy placing. judging by Fred Hamilton and local officials. The Rockwood band performed Joye by AW. McArthur receives Bachelor degree at McMaistey University. Victoria Day festivities drew visitors along Valley Road and the river. Notables visiting or visiting from Toronto and Hamilton include Miss Reggie Gardiner and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Royce. Rev. Thos. Guthrie led services in Town Hall. Rockwood residents Gratton Barry and family returned from Connecticut and New York City trips.

Wayne Hfusking Schoal Rockwood Patty Dyer Vam Jobo Plomingy Fred Hamilton G.alv.l A.W. Fobury Acton J. A. Littl Roarwood Donald i McArthur McMaistey University Hamilton Victoria Outaide Palata Valley Road Alhera Reggie Gardiner Rala Clarence Royce Toronto D. Gorria Fergua Thomas Warner Thos. Guth- Fie York Road Baptist Church Tobiph

Campbellville WM S and rally notes with regional visits

Campbellville reports May meeting of Khrk Young Women’s Auxiliary at Miss Della Van Sickle’s home with program participants Milas Lauren Black Sheila Tehenny and others. Guelph Presbyterial W o M S rally cited, plus WMS details at St David’s Church. May 24 holiday visitors listed, and local social updates include congratulations and a hospital operation.

Khrk Young Women's Auxiliary Della van Sickle Milas Lauran Black Sheila Tehenny W. Mahon Olive Mahon Menzies Knox Church Galt Miss McPhail T. McPhail van Sickle W.M.S J. Gilmour St. David's Church R. J. Laklog Howard Lush Misa J. I. Reid India C. A. Elsley R. Inglis E. Cairns Sharpe Stewart Campbellville Pond R. C. Menzies Weston Robert Elop Waldie Romans McPhail William Elliot Chatham George Gouldstrawn Thamesville George Inglis Robert Inglis Roy Donaven Hamilton Gerald Richards Harald Roberts Toronto James Roberts Roughis Inglis London Ronald Roberts Scotland Glasgow Margaret Patent Detroit James Basnton Milton Private Hospital William Buck

NASSAGAWEYA Community Notes Weather Forsaken Work Delays

Local report from Nassa gowe ya mentions convalescences and general hardship during the week with wet weather. Farmers struggle to work fields as rain continues and enkelte residents cope with illness and family concerns.

Oakville Board Accepts Staff Resignations and City Projects

Oakville High School principal Harold Matt resignation accepted by the High Council at the monthly meeting. Oakville cadet corps earned top official praise after parade before Major General Chris Vokes during annual corps inspection. Construction plans for Oakville's new sewage disposal plant moved forward with concrete contractor award to A B Rule Limited for 82 440 dollars. Oakville residents honor Fred Turner as town’s outstanding citizen at annual civic night at Oakville Inn. Turner recently elected president of the Oakville Amateur Sports Association.

Harold Matt Aetna Oakville Cagular High School Cadat Corpa Chris Vokes Orentra A. BE. Rule, Limited Toronto Oakville Liggns Fred Turner Oakville Inn Turner

Silver Watch portrayals of women guarding ships on St. Lawrence

A National Film Board production in Canada titled Silver Watch follows vanished ships and the women who safeguard the shipping lanes along the lower St. Lawrence River. The documentary blends maritime peril with the resilience of those who keep the river navigable.

National Film Board Silver Watch Vatcant

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