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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 07, 1946

Page

3

Nassagaweya Anniversary Services At Eben Exer United Church

Anniversary services drew large morning and evening congregations at Eben Exer United Church Nassagaweya with Rev Gordon of Guelph and Prof Drummond of OAC as speakers. A Monday supper followed, featuring Acton Boys and Girls Band. local attendees included Sherwood, Weasley Pickett, Mrs Like Jay and relatives. The area farmers discussed turnips as a good crop that year.

Ebenexer United Church Gordon Guelph Campbellvile Professor Drummond OAC Mra Drummond Acton Boys Sherwood Weasley Pickett Pualinch Ebenezer Naasingaweya Jay Eons Ertyn Stanley Knatchbulb Wioomsbury Farm

Community Milestones In Campbellville Gather For Birthdays

Campbellville residents hosted birthday and anniversary celebrations this week. Mrs Jack Elliott and Mr Robert Menzies were honored with gatherings featuring cards dancing and music from local entertainers. Mr Henry Blacklock and Mr and Mrs McPhail marked silver wedding anniversaries with tours and gifts. Mr McPhail works at Lents Quebec for King Caletum Products.

Hobert Elliott Thomas McPhail Robert Menzice Jack Eliott Mitton Henry Blackrock Robert Early John Wack Elmer Whcklock Diablock Robert Menzies Mr. Menzies Menzies Lents Quebec

Norman Lambert wins public speaking contest at No 4 School

Norman Lambert captured first prize at the Federation of Agriculture contest held last Friday at No 4 School Guelph Township with Rev W A Young of Fergus serving as judge. The town noted a quiet Hallowe en with masked dancers and a Community Club sponsored dance.

Norman Lambert Fateration of Agriculture Guelph Norman Wellington County W. A. Young Fergus McNeill Hallowe'en Leas Pius AmMansuerade Roy Osburn R.colps Fort Hope Arvue Toronto National Yacht Club J. Ward R. H. Wansbrough Acton Frank Day

Anniversary services and community events in Ballinafad

The United Church anniversary week drew large crowds with morning and evening sermons by Rev. Viindall and Rev. Dale of Harvie 1, the former preaching The Prodigal Son and the latter Luke 14:1 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The Male Quartet of Hulaburg performed. Local events included a plowing match at Mr. Wm. Nears on Sunday, a Halloween party at Peacock School Wednesday, and attendance at the Wellington County Federation of Agriculture meeting in Fergus. Farm Forum discussions covered farm taxes and home improvements with 25 at John Snow’s and lunch served by Mrs. Snow.

The United Church Viindall Warnce McKinnon Dale Harvie Hulaburg Wm. Nears Vallowe Peacock School Wemendey Ienjoy Kloyd Marshall Marshall Helle Frank Smith Floyd Marshall Hk, McEnery Wellington County Federation of Agriculture Fergus Floyd Shortt Farm Forum John Snow Elwood Snow Filndall Snow

Nassagaweya community notes and farm forum events

The Busy Bees Tub entertained guests at a panquet on October 21. Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church hosted a congregational supper for veterans on October 6. Farm Forum meetings October 2 and November 4 discussed farm living standards and taxes with 22 attendees. The Smith reunion banquet at Brookville Hall and Halloween party featured games and prizes. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Frank hosted family for Karl and Mary’s return from the USA honeymoon. Local milestones include new home for Mr. and Mrs. William Allison, and Grant McMillan’s plans for a new house. The Busy Bees presented gifts to returning veterans Frail Reavis and Arthur Davenport.

Bloombury Wifred Kennedy Davenport George Locker Oscar Locker Smith Brookville Hall Thos Kennedy Wilfred Kennedy Tom Hazel Kennedy J. J. Kennedy Marie Kennedy Grant McMillan Donna MecMillan Lb. W. McMillan Donald McMilan Paul Hell Hallowe'en Joseph Frank Bud James Frank Mary Mount Foret Mere Joseph Frank Karl USA Tony Mia Knee Allison George Job Mro Robt. Smith George Wallace Kras. Kennedy Frail -Reavis Fpr Arthur Davenport Lt. King Stan, Robinson W. E Britton Club

Georgetown H.C. Wriggtenworth Elected Leader at Teachers Union

Georgetown H C Wriggtenworth principal of Grecorygetown Public Echool was elected president of the Helton Teachers Union. Mrs Daniel Hawke left for Scotland to visit relatives for several months at Kikintiiloch Dumbartonaire. The manifest frost Montrealawid the 44 Manchester Caguugtve. Miss Yanks plans to return home soon. At the monthly meeting of the local Council of Women held at the home of Mrs J Mo Macbonge, Miss Wald delivered a feih oration on a home to Norway and displayed a collection of precious reliquaries.

H.C. Wriggtenworth Grecorygetown Public Echool Daniel Hawke Scotland Kikintiiloch Dumbartonaire Manchester Queel Apwaker Lawal Council of Women

Community News Highlights From Moffat Village

A busy autumn with church events, concerts, and renovations dominates this week. Mr WA Beases expands Rin hew residences while Mr Wilfred Brown plans a new service statboard residence despite material shortages. A Sacred Concert at the Community Church drew a large audience and friends were served sandwiches and coffee.

WA. Beases Wilfred Brown Acton Boys Hans C. W. Mason Jarold Allison Mev Ponle Toronto George Woole Adeims Poole J.C. Mar Neil Red Cross Woman's Missionary Society of Sotom Presbyterian Church Arnold Marshall Amber Campbellville Presbyterian Church Ann Wilkinson Bruce Froure Guelph

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Local notices honor weddings and arrivals in Eden area

Friends and neighbors gathered at the Town Hall to honor George Lee on his marriage and present a coffee table lamp and mirror. Congratulations go to Miss Haret Ramey on her Hamilton wedding. Local residents relocate to Toronto Guelph and other towns as church activities report.

John Thomas N. YW. Spence Grand Rapids Mich Tiiton Tache M.A. Campbell Marguerite Kyle Kitchener W. Oc. Bendley Nanette Belwood Anna Coulson George Lee Lee George Madeline Haret Ramaey George Ramey St. George Hamilton George Robertson Toronto Robert Row Guelph Indies Presbyterian Church John Mine Hi. Gilbertson Congression Miae HH. Banner J. Milne Ebenezer Church United Church W. Early E. Me . Emery Balmatmd Eva Miller Women's Institute

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