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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 06, 1941

Page

12

Ebenezer United Church Anniversary Observed at Nassagaweya

The Nassagaweya anniversary of Ebenezer United Church was held Sunday November 2 with Rev E G Riddells of Lowville and Rev R N Pickeragill in charge. A memorial service is planned for Remembrance Day at the monument and church.

Ebenezer United Church E. G. Riddells Lowville R. N. Pickeragill Ebenezer Chélir Duff Monument A. O. W. Foreman Everybody Wei

Community Notes From Acton and Area This Week

Local residents visit relatives in Acton Guelph and Alma. Mrs McLean, oldest resident, dies at 87. funeral at Presbyterian Church Everton Cemetery burial. Hal Halloween event at school with costumes prizes and games. Mrs Sunter and L. Tovell among others visiting. Douglas Robertson recovers from chickenpox. R D Burrows wins at spelling and games.

E. Sunter Acton S. Grundy Parr Alma Mac Underhill Robert Griffin Arnold Sunter Niagara Falls George Young Sie Douglas Robertson Women's Institute R. D. Burrows Edna Cook Blanche McKinnon Dorothy McKenzie Geo. D. Robertson Mansell Netles Arlene Fisher Eddie Stewart Hallowe'en Kenneth Robertson Jady D. G. Robertson Jemima F. Brydon B. Wilson W. J. Jackson James McLean Mra Ida Tovell Wealey Ida Tovell George John ‘Aitken Frank Brydon David Stewart George Grundy Clayton Cooke George Robertson Jack Crawford Hugh Robertson Vernon Stewart

Up to You Auction Sale Praised As A Georgetown Success

A Georgetown sale promoted by a local committee drew praise as a grand and glorious success at the Georgetown Arena last Friday evening. Host couple Mr and Mrs J A Willoughby welcomed Cedar Crest Golf Club members for the event and closing ceremonies. Bingo and bridge accompanied lunch where golf prizes were awarded by Mrs Willoughby. Dorothy McPherson from Aeton won high score among the ladies with Jean Mackenzie as runner up.

Georgetown and Alstrict Citizena Georgetown Arena J. A. Willoughby Cedar, Creat Golf Club Graham Farhell Willoughby Dorothy McPherson Aeton Jean Mackenzie Herald

Local residents visit and life updates in Hamilton area

Miss Jean Hall of Hamilton spent the week end at Miss Lois McCutcheon’s home. Robert McCutcheon of Guelph visited along with others. Fred Alton and son Marshall visited in Rockwood. Lois McWilliams stayed with her grandmother Mrs Black. Kingsbury, Hortop, Palframan families noted. Ted Jextin obtained a position in Guelph.

Jean Hall Hamilton Lois McCutcheon Robert McCutcheon Guelph Fred Alton N Marshall Rockwood John Alton Lois McWilliams Puslinch Black Duncan Kingsbury Freeman W. H. Hortop Harry Bert Palframan James Hortop Blair Ted Jextin

Halloween in Limehouse Quiet With Friendly Festivities

Limehouse enjoyed a calm Halloween as children in odd costumes collected candy with no damage reported. Visitors included Mrs W S Mills and Miss Helen Mills of Toronto and Mrs James Davis of Eden Mills. A pre school party for S S No 9 featured parents and pupils. Mrs Merry, county WI president, to visit Thursday along with a war work display. Refuges in Britain received a heavy quilt. Rev C C Cochrane organized a Young People’s Society at the Presbyterian Church with officers Gordon Price Gwen Hill and Shirley Wright.

W. S. Mills Helen Mills Toronto R. Lane Ruddell Hallowe’en Merry Women's Institutes James Davis Eden Mills E. Davies Limehouse Britain Frank Benton Guelph General Hospital C. C. Cochrane W.M.S Sunshine Mission The United Church James Hawkins WMS Fred Alton Mesdames A. K Thomas John Henderson Katherine Linfoot Florence Denan M. Burns Masters Neil Norman Lambert Douglas Kennard G. F. McArthur Arnold Cantelon St. John’s Church E. A. Brooks John Lister Fred Hamilton Walter McWilliams George Gordon Robert Farries Herbert Young Guelph Rockwood Cemetery Fred D. Bernard Charles Bernard Edith Bernard Charlie John Taylor Towell Funeral Home Ella Hamilton Hamilton Mauretta Cripps Kitchener Johnston Hewat Simcoe Mary Haynton Campbellville George Martin Barrie Hill Howard Osburn Gray Wm—McCutcheon Wallace Hamilton Bell Dinsmore Hallowe'en Hallowe’ En Atrects Peter Jamieson Long Branch Presbyterian Church Eden Mills Presbyterian Church

Anniversary services held at United Church Ballinafad

The United Church in Ballinafad held anniversary services on Sunday November 2 with large crowds. Rev Dr Cochrane of the United Church of Canada led inspiring addresses at both services. Special music featured the Lambert brothers of Rockwood and Mrs F J Shortill. in the evening Miss Akitt of Hillaburg led three vocal trios. The church was decoratively set for the occasion.

United Church Dr. Cochrane Home Missions United Church of Canada Lambert Brothers Rockwood F. J. Shortitt W.M.S Vanatter Vannatter F. J. Shortill Starrett Jesse McEnery Shah Mra May Smith Toronto Jean McEnery Burgh Mrs. Scott Toronto Visited Friends Here During the Week, ‘Mr. Wm Misa Agnes Scott Norva

Burlington Underattack as CDC Training Event Dominates

Residents report a city wide attack drill by the local CDC with aerial bombs rather than real danger. An old 1923 Ford touring car owned by Robert Johnston is salvaged for bomb making parts. William Bunker holds a century old Mayflower replica and Trafalgar scene as part of a local collection. Nelson village school trustees decide to allow Fisher's Corners pupils north of Queen Elizabeth Way to attend S S No 5 Nelson starting November Ord. Public school inspector L L Skuee attended the joint meeting.

Burlington C.D.C Witter Robert Johnston Lakeshore Highway Willam Bunker Nelson Village Fisher's Corners School Nelson Fisher's Corners Queen Elizaabeth Ord L. L. Skuee Gazette

Autumn Thank Offering and Community Notes At Rockwood

The Rockwood WMS and mission bands held an autumn Thank Offering with readings solos and a chorus. Reports mention community sympathy for the Richardson and Bernard families and several local social notes including Hallowe en activities and church services.

Oakville Notes: Bear Roams Town and Legion Hall Event

The Oakville daily notes a stolen car recovered in Toronto, long serving Fire Chief Alf Hillmer remains quick to fires, and a roaming bear sighting in the north end. Mayor Deans breaks ground for the Legion Hall on Navy and Church Streets. James Lewis Forbes dies at Kerr Street home after a week of illness. Forbes born in Nasamaweya, family moved to Oakville six years ago, four sons in Canada’s armed forces.

W. H. Ford Toronto Alf. Hillmer Oakville Brigade F. M. Deans Legion Hall Navy and Church Streets James Lewis Forbes Kerr St Nasamaweya Forbes Oakville Canada England

Stricken resident Thomas Hillock dies at Orangeville hospital

Stricken with a seizure 69 year old Thomas Hillock of Alton died last Wednesday afternoon at Lord Dufferin Hospital in Orangeville. A separate health test on Erin School water by the Department of Health in Toronto produced report A. Jay Pearson Magill, 21, son of Mr and Mrs W G Magill, returned home on his first navy leave. Guests from Toronto Detroit and Manning Pool visited local residents including Mr and Mrs Clifford Burt and Mr and Mrs Lee Ridley during weekend gatherings.

Thomas Hillock Alton Lord Dufferin Hospital Orangesville Erin School O.K Department of Health Toronto Jay Pearson Magill W. G. Magill Navy Gordon Pinkney David Harold Pinkney R.C.A.F Manning Pool Howard Pettings Detroit Mich Clifford Burt Norman Kirk S. Plumby Norma W. Smith Paul Walter Joan Calbert John Ridley Acton Lee Ridley

Milton Milestone In Parish News And Local Happenings

Eighteen St Pauls Y M C A members attended a Hallowe en social at Georgetown United Church Monday. Corp Ruth Crawford received a compact at the C A T S parade before departing for Toronto. Fire destroyed Robert Joyce’s residence at Mansewood, likely from a faulty chimney. Baker George Coulson received five large potatoes weighing 13 pounds from Harry King. one specimen measured 16 by 14 inches. Rev S A Kirk appointed Rector of Grace Church Milton and All Saints Milton Heights. duties begin first Sunday in December.

St. Paul's Y. P. A Georgetown United Church Corp Ruth Crawford C.A.T.S Toronto Robert Joyce Mansewood George Coulson Milton Harry King Lowville Niagara S. A. Kirk St. Margaret's Church Hamilton Grace Church All Saints Church Milton Heights Kirk Champion

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Neighborhood News Edward Byerman Ingersoll Nasangaweyo George Stokes Lilly Jay W. F. Darby Myr Bert Freeman Baby Stratford Nassagaweyn James Simpson John Simpson Tottenham Ivan Harris Ebenezer Ospringe Misa Vera Tovell R.N J. Tovell H. Swackhammer Bentley Wilson Georgetown Everton Ballinafa Ontario the Friendly Church A. Walter Fosbury Bower Presbyterian Knox Church H. Lo Bennie Willow Street Elmira Y.P.S Guelph Theatres Jeanette MacDonald Maltese Falcon Humphrey Bogart Mary Astor Peter Lorre Bette Davis and Herbert Marshall Eleanor Powell Ann Sothern Robert Young Lionel Barrymore J. B. Chalmers, Reeve Sponsored By Ballinafad Community Ballinafad Community Hall W. F. Gray Roy Hindley Frank Petch W. F. McEnery and Home Currie Red Cros British Way Victimo D. J. Sinclair Dick Shortill Mr. W. Wright Mill-street Slis Pallant Jsc Rale Beatty Mmall Free Press F. Brundrett Rome McC-Dennis Hale Guamery F. Holmes Reny RockwRw Fred Nealthun Ascaston FL. Wright Rockwood Sheep Club Gordon ,Leslie Gurney St Superior JOUN Savage Farr Duncan Grant Con Nagsafaweyn S.T 3. A. Elliott Peter A. Thomas Erin Ned Cross Roy Uindley Medical Officer OF Health C. FL Leatherland, Lerk Robert Doughty Ali Esquesing Halton William J. El-iott Neil Black J. M. Kearns Douglas St Ont Sue Amo Gold B. D. Rachlin
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