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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
5
In Campbellville Mr and Mrs Noob McMylan of Toronto were entertained at a ballet dinner in honor of Mrs Avchic McMilan and Mr Manart McMulan of Campbellville following their Neuse questa event.
A long flow of visitors to residents in Guelph and surrounding towns is recorded. Names include Margaret Dawes, Meachern, Velma Watt, Jay Smith, Mrs T P Smith, and numerous other relatives and friends from Ospringe, St Thomas, Galt, Rockwood, Acton, Georgetown, and Toronto.
Rockwood reports Ebenezer Church led by Rev Kippen from Eden Mills while Rev Lawson was away. Fred McArthur and Betty McArthur of Port Hope sang. Due to Rev Wilson’s mother’s death and his wife’s illness, Presbyterian services were cancelled. Remembrance Day passed quietly with wreaths laid by Legion and Women’s Institute. Wreck-end visitors listed.
Anniversary services in Nassagaweya at Ebenezer United Church were led by Rev. P H Lawson from Rockwood and guest Rev W J Gallagher of Guelph with support from Rev H H Kippen. Large crowds attended both morning and evening worship. An anniversary banquet and fowl supper followed, with the Acton Concert Company and others performing. Local residents from Toronto Guelph Campbellville and Nassagaweya visited or attended events and travels noted among church members.
A jumble of local lines reports visits by Mr and Mrs Hoagey and others in Mian Krai and Che hone of Mr, updates on Mrs Robertson’s health and Mrs Norrish moving to Belwood. Donald Robertson buys a new rubber-sired tractor. Threshing near completion. Mae Booth visits Eleanor Cheyne. Community attends Friday’s presentation for the Norrish family.
Miss Margaret Davenport with Milton and Vern Cole from Georgetown visited Sunday. Mrs. Edgar Boucher and friends stayed with Mr and Mrs. Joseph Frank. A garter snake at the school sparks excitement after escaping. A Trustees sponsored dance to aid Jim Hunter’s Refugee Fund draws a large crowd with Miss Jean Frank providing violin. Monthly dances planned through winter.
Members gathered at Mrs. F Shelbourne’s residence for the November meeting. Reports covered honey donations, war work, and a plan to host an evening with Spruceleigh Farm pictures and lecture. Mrs Cowan addressed the group and the meeting closed with the National Anthem and lunch.
Mr and Mrs Allan, Mreditie and Clarence attended a ceremony at Myr, with Mrs Nowdamond of Aerator and Saturday Mr Allen receiving a title. The message lists attendees including Mr Woothame of Abernethy and Mr Romcott of Abernethy with references to a clooie toapoll event.
At midday a two car crash on the Rlota-windtras road involved drivers Graham of Stratton and Howard McArihir. Both cars were badly wrecked but all occupants escaped injury. Authorities report Ayured WooA car also involved in the incident.
Word arrives that Hi Shand was injured in an automobile crash in England. John Kelley, twice Oakville mayor, buried at St Jude's Cemetery after his Reynolds Street home service. St John’s Choir members, led by Irven Fell and Miss L. L. McBain, traveled to Ballinafad for church anniversary programming.
Parsnip exhibit features a plant over six feet tall from Glen Williams. A fall down cellar injures A R Speight’s right shoulder. A low monthly relief payment of 36.92 is approved. Sam Walker learns his brother John 67 was killed in a bombing raid at Croydon. Rev Canon William Burr elevated to Rural Deanery of Lincoln and Welland by Bishop Broughall. Mr Burt formerly rector of St George’s Church. Georgetown Herald.
Sunday visits and gatherings mark a busy period with Mr and Mrs Gordon Aitken and Joan at Ballinafad hosting Rev and Mrs Foreman. others visit in Hillsburg Town Line and Eramosa. The Women's Institute meets with Red Cross reports and a knit dress exhibit for refugees. a euchre and dance is planned. Mr R S McCutcheon is ill with erysipelas.
Fragmentary notes describe visits and investigations involving Airdrie residents and visitors from Guelph and nearby towns. The text references a father DorH and a pattern of family-related activities at stakeholders homes during a week, with unclear names and places due to OCR errors.
The article notes Milton residents will decide in the municipal elections on December 19th on extending council terms and granting authority to resurface Main Street. It reports a tea at the home of Mr and Mrs P B Urrell of Milton honoring their daughter Florence Beaven whose marriage to Alfred Jones Edwards is planned in Vancouver. Also lists newly elected officers of the Halton and Pee Ex-Wardens Association for the year with names and positions.
A. Nicholson returns to Ottawa after talks with BC lumber operators. Burlington reports a building boom with 160000 in permits year to date. Anson King and two others injured in Dundas highway crash. High School Board meeting postponed due to Holtby illness. Population now 4071, up 258 from last year, making Burlington Halton County’s largest town per Gazette.
A Saturday night reception in Eden Mills honored Mr and Mrs Jack Rhinehart on their recent marriage with dancing by the Ramshaw Orchestra and gifts of two chairs a smoking stand and lamp. The community also notes church society events and health updates for residents including Mrs AH Willt’s illness and local anniversary services.
The report notes plans to establish a British habitat center in Australia after the war. Details mention new guidance from M P E, with bids and embodiments by NAW and cOP, outlining the intended population alignment and postwar development.
The article describes flattened metal containers sent from Detroit to Brazil and other Americas. Representatives of a British firm promote the reusable cans and their packaging efficiency. The cans fold into a compact form for transit and reassemble on arrival, with seals and liners ready for use.
Fragmentary text notes unclear dialogue and names, with garbled phrases. It references individuals, possible events, and reactions but lacks coherent details, making precise summary difficult. The readable bits hint at a mismatched discussion and potential quotations without clear context or outcomes.
Sir Thomas Jones, Food Controller for Wales, cautions in a weekly bulletin that raids over Cardiff or Wales may disrupt supplies. He notes possible spoilage and color changes in food like butter during air raids.
A recruit misses the target repeatedly as the sergeant grows irritated. The recruit insists the shots are leaving the end, while the sergeant presses for accuracy and discipline.
In a terse exchange two business men debate wartime service. One reports submitting an application for a commission while the other asks if they will receive a commission in addition to pay. The brief vignette reflects attitudes toward military advancement during the draft era.
A fragmented描 fragment describes Dyaks attending worship in churches with cracks letting light through. It notes gender divisions in seating, wandering babies, and low musical ability, criticizing aesthetics and discipline while observing the undercurrent of infant wrigling during services.
A dialog shows a girl asking about required shoe size while a tramp explains he has never worn shoes this way. He states he can fit his feet into them or not, reflecting poverty and improvisation in footwear access.
The readable text fragment mentions a wrong date and a location tag, suggesting a mislabeled notice or schedule. Names and places are unclear, but the string hints at a mislabeled event, with a variant spelling of Ben and Ser n, plus a reference to Vth pin and La.
Graded Oxford rams for sale with pick options and ewe lambs offered. Contact Gordon Leslie, R R Nu 3 Acton Three-yiece Bedroom Ste Ha stands Velvet Rocke Arm. Furniture includes chair dresser, books, wood stove, race, three small chairs, table, large cupboard. Mrs McLean agrees, Street.
Having considerable electrical and mechanical experience I offer repair of electrical appliances washing machines bicycles tricycles carriages and more I have installed a skate sharpening machine contact FRED JENNINGS at the Shell Garage 19-2 phone 25 100 acre Farm 70 acres workable good water supply stone house and bank barn good location easy terms apply
A Voters List notice states compliance with the Voters List Act and posting at the Acton office on November 9 1940. It invites eligible electors to review the list for Parliament, Provincial Assembly, and Municipal Elections and instructs voters to take immediate action if any corrections are needed.
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