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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

10

Local Social Notes From Powarson and Guelph Area

Mrs Anderson of Powarson and Acton's niece visited Mrs E Sanford last week. W S convention drew Mrs Ellerby Mitchell McVey Benton. Mrs Bill Newton of Barrie spent the weekend with the Newtons. W M S met at Mrs H Norton Wednesday evening. Scripture answers the word joy and prayers were led by Sanford Miller and Benton. Two minutes in memory of our dead heroes observed. Congratulations to LAC and Mrs Ron Latimer on a baby daughter born Sunday. Jas Michell returned to hospital following treatment. Mrs Kirkpatrick shows improvement though still in hospital.

Sanford Miller Benton Lac Ron Latimer Jas Michell J. W. Michell Kirkpatrick

Young People Attend Rally and Farm Forum Notes

A Milton rally drew many young attendees as "The Farm Forum" met at Mr. and Mrs. Jeffries home. After a radio program a discussion on productive land followed. Mr. F J Shortlil will lead next Monday’s meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Robin McEnery. The recreation committee organized contests and lunch was served with thanks to the hosts. Mn BH Soper visited Erin and Mrs Gray’s family was sadly removed from the community.

Young Peoples Milton Mn BH. Soper Erin

Nassagaweya Farm Barn Destroyed By Fire

A barn on Mr Eadle’s Nassagaweya farm near lot 26 conc 3 burned Tuesday evening destroying the crop of grain and hay. Unknown origin with stock saved and heavy losses to the farmer expected. Memorial service held at Nassagaweya Soldiers Monument and Presbyterian Church for Remembrance Sunday.

Eadle Con Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Clarence Wilson Mildred Wilson Ross Wilson Knatchbull Wilbert Smith Eramosa Dorsen Ferguson Lindsay Ferguson Toronto Institute Guelph

Halloween party delights Halowe'en night crowd at No. 7

A Tuesday afternoon gathering at No. 7 hosted by Mrs. Evans and her pupils featured costume parades judged by Mr. Wm. Service and Trooper Arthur Davenport. Winners included Donna McMillan and Don McMillan, with Mrs. Lawrence King receiving the ladies prize.

Hallowe'en No. 7 Evans Wm. Service Tpr Arthur Davenport Donna McMillan Don McMillan Mra Lawrence King Martin Davenport Hazel Kennedy Ilarie Kennedy Ronald King Donna Titus George Andaereon Joseph Frank Davenport W. Kennedy

Local social notes from Hillsburg area include gatherings and visits

Sunday visits as Mr and Mrs Burn McKinnon hosted with Mrs McLaughlin near Hillsburg. Friends of Mr Robert Fisher announce illness and early recovery wishes. Clayton Cooke wired buildings for Hydro. E Stunter installing in home. Brydon and N McKinnon hosted Olivia Fines from Toronto for weekend. Alvin Fisher and Harvey hosted orchestra members and partners from Acton. Joalah Stewart and grandmother Mrs Mac Mcleod visited relatives in St Thomas. Wilfred McMillan led this Farm Forum with contests including a ple eating contest won by Norman McKenzie.

Mra Burn .McKinnon Blanche McLaughlin Hillsburg Robert Fisher Tim Clayton Cooke E. Stunter Alec Brydon N. McKinnon Olivia Fines Toronto Apont Alvin Fisher Harvey Acton Mir Joalah Stewart Grandaughter Mac Mcleod St. Thomas Wilfred McMillan Norman McKenzie

Local Social Notes From Everton and Area

Mrs Smith of town line visits with cousin Mrs E Shepherson and attends funeral of John Cutting of Guelph. Interment at Everton Cemetery. Several families including McCutcheons and Shepherdsons gather at various homes around Acton Guelph and Norfolk Street Church hosts Women’s Institutes convention in Guelph.

Geo. Gordon Fred Murray Acton Col Wii Head Fred McCutcheon Wilbert McCutcheon Aixth Uno John McCutcheon Harold Sunter Luthor

Community Notes Include Visits Weddings and a Navy Toast

A local column reports Mr. James Roberts visiting his boyhood home after twenty years. Several families share news of anniversaries and visits, including Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Gawin in Toronto. Navy sailor Harry McIntosh Jr experiences a torpedo scare but escapes unharmed at sea. Rev. C. L. Poole of Moffat will preach at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday afternoon.

James Roberts Western Canada T. Tolton Sadie Roberts Roberts Lindsay .Tolton and Gordon Tolton Vernice Campbell Moffat P.O Clifton+ Elsley St. Catharines Robt Stevens Litle Dallan Larry Dallan Mount Dennis N. Lee Lorne’ Lee Hamilton Fred Gardiner Institute Guelph W. Wilson W. McLean Toronto Nassagaweys James, Barden Henry Barden Allan Wishea al Daymond E. Rennie

Village News Roundup Includes Weddings and Real Estate Boom

Mossra Alf and Bill Cummings spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lealie Jackson. Real estate heats up as Dave Jestin buys a property, Arnott Wilson moves into a new house, and Ed Dearing’s Toronto property changes hands. A community event celebrated George and Lorene Redman’s recent marriage with gifts and dancing at the Community Hall. Farm Forum meetings begin in the Mimoon district.

Mossra Alf Bll Cummings Lealie Jackson Walter Shaw Weston Wm. Shaw Leesan Farm Dave Jestin Maraville Thos. Dearing Arnott Wilson AM. Dickinson Ed. Dearing Toronto John Merrijohn Mergus K. C. Nevilla Ed Depow McDermont Orangeville Jax. Nevill Norman Cook Quinny Arnold Bosey Guelph Central Hospital George Lorend Redman Harry McGowan Verna Turner Low Callony Wm. Elgle Lorena Meaury Somerville Hurron Acton Mimoan

Community meetings and Remembrance Day observed in Rockwood

The W C C met at Mrs. W Gardiner Int Thursday November 9 with new members added and winter meetings planned. Remembrance Day services were held at St Johns Church with Rev Parker officiating and a Legion presence. The Boys Own Enterprise Band met, White Gift planning for Sick Children's Hospital Toronto, and local housing moves noted.

W.c.~c W. Gardiner H. Lealle Jesas W.C.T.U Woodcott Salvation Army of St. John's Church E. A. Parker United Church Jas. Wakins Kitchener

Remembrance Day Service and Local Updates in Moffat

The Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph and church drew a large crowd with Stew and Mr W Pickerill delivering the address. Local reports note hydro installations improving homes as villagers welcome this progress. Hospital updates include Mrs Arnold Marshall and Mr Wm Allison. Fatt hospitalized after an accident at a creamery truck.

Hydro Auatom Frank Hathaway Clark Isobel Donaven Roy Donavan Hamilton Questa Harry Donaven J. P. Allison Alr Knoes Arnold Marshall Shospital Wm. Allison General Hospital Fatt Guelph Lilt Cay Acton W. Pickeragill G. Simpson Knox Presbyterian Church Simpson

Harvest Town News Bundles Long Weekend Travel News

Arrival notices report J E Rutledge returns from a harvest excursion and notes snow in Winnipeg. Local residents Mrs Wright convalesces after illness, James Mackle and Toronto guests return home, McBride and Van der Fleet families visit, Pred Lyons builds improvements, William Graham tills hay, widespread cold infections in Hornby. Funeral attendance marked the late Mrs Campbell of Georgetown. Torontonian Lorne Craine visits. Toronto resident William Stringer stays with brother G Stringer.

J. E. Rutledge the Wear Winsipeg Wright Con-Valcany Charles Lorne Craine Toronto Wm. Stringer G. Stringer

Mortgage notices for farms in Nassagawega Erin and Nassagaveya

Notices advertise mortgages on three Ontario farms in Halton and Wellington counties. Details include acreage and farm towns Nassagawega Nassagaveya Erin, principal amounts 3700 715 and 700 with 5 or 6 percent interest, yearly payments, maturities. bids due Nov 24 1944 to C F Leatherland Acton Ont. Highest bid not guaranteed. Parties may contact the solicitor for particulars and inspection.

Nassagawega Halton Erin Wellington Nassagaveya C F. Leatherland Acton Ont C. F Leatherland

Ox ford Down ram and five ewes listed for sale

Auction and classified notice of farm stock including one purebred Oxford ram and five Oxford ewes for sale. Items graded by government and priced, selling on account of health. Also advertised are harness equipment, tank and hose for sanitary work, and a frame cottage in Eden Mile in poor condition with drilled wall and hardwood flooring.

Mit Willow Street Acton Hale Eden Milla Yolton Eden Mile

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