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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 23, 1944

Page

10

Mission Mand Holds Monthly Meeting at Mrs Jackson Home

The Mission Mand group met Saturday afternoon at Mrs George Jackson's home with sixteen children and several mothers present. Mrs A Barris led the program and future meetings were planned at Mrs George Robertson's house.

Mission Mand George Jackson A. Barris George Robertson J. L. Nelson Toronto E. Sunter Earl McGowan Niagara Falls Victor Beamish Mr. Beamish

Georgetown Gazette reports fundraisers and local notices

Georgetown citizens raised 200 for Poppy Day. A dog poisoning incident angered Church Street residents. Margaret Devonporte married Sergeant Air Gunner H E Hale in Toronto last Saturday. Barry Clarke wounded Oct 23 in Holland. Daisy Lyons dies at 89 in Georgetown. Victory Loan totals show 145 percent of 355000 target, with Monday returns at 361000.

Georgetown Church Street Toronto Margaret Devonporte H. E. “Buster” Hale Harry Hale Barry @arke A. B. Clarke Georgestown Holland Mary Jane Daisy) Lyons Donald Campbell Thomas Lyons Sarah Ann Starrett Cheltenham Esquesing Halton County

Welcome for Andrew Mino couple in Limehouse gathering

A large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W Mitchells home in Limehouse on Thursday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mino and welcome them to the community. The event included euchre, a lunch, speeches by Rev. C C Cochrane and others, and a gift of two occasional chairs.

Mir W. Mitchell Andrew Mino Francis Brown Robert Miller C. C. Cochrane Mimnes Shirley Wright Helem Meredith Doris Harding Norton H. Norton J. W. Nekell Mino A. W. Benton Nelighbors Alarding Price Jno Newton Barrie Mitchell Bilas Doria Beryl Merritt Bramptom Dickenson Toronto Jennie Marlow Frenk Miller E. Miller Bre Cyril Mitehhy Mra Milliere

Local Social Notes and Family Visits In Eden Mills

Mr. Sandy Borthwick of Western Canada visits his brother in Eden Mills while Miss Florence Brodie and Miss Dorothy Brodie stay with Mrs. Clarence Ramsey. Joan Coulson visits with Paddy Halloran of Guelph. Ronald Neal visits cousin Donald Gardiner. A farm fire at Donal Clark’s damaged the barn used by A. Adie. Rev. C L Poole preached at the Presbyterian Church. Murray Byer and Garnet MacDougall sang. Mrs. Wright’s return home brings relief to friends. Mrs. C Boughan of St Thomas stays with her mother.

Sandy Borthwick Western Canada Robert Borthwick Borthwick Florence Brodie Markdale Dorothy Brodie Toronto Clarence Ramsey Ramsey Joan Coulson Paddy D. Halloran Guelph Ronald Neal Donald Gardiner Donal Clark A. Adie Clark Adie C. L. Poole Moffat Presbyterian Church Moss Murray Byer Garnet MacDougall

W A Meeting Notes From Ballinafa November Gathering

The November meeting at Mrs. John Snow's home was presided by the president. Mrs. F Smith led the devotional. Roll call asked about winter evenings. Plans included a near-term supper and readings by Mrs. Robt McEnery and Mrs. Bowles. A contest and riddle by Mrs. Foreman. Mizpah Benediction closed. Lunch served. Mr. Arnold McEnery called to Grand Jury first week December. Visitors included Mrs WM Roas from Georgetown, Pie, Mrs. Earle Rayne from Streetsville, Mr. Cecil Alger and Joan. The Mission circle met Friday night at Miss Lydia Snow's home. Farm Forum met at Mr. and Mrs. Robt McEnery's Monday night with many attending. Next meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s home with topic What happening to the people.

W.A John Snow F.smith Mra. Robt. McEnery Mra. Bowles Mra. Foreman Cecil Alger Joan Mission Circle Lydia Snow Farm Forum Robt. McEnery Jer Mra. Smith

Local Church Services and Community Acknowledgments

Sunday reports from Rockwood and Guelph note Rev. Foebury and Rev. Poole presiding at different churches. Edits mention condolences for Mr Hollis and Mrs Gilfillan, a funeral at St Peters Oustle, and Mr George Watson’s hospital improvement. Also items on births and birthdays, illnesses, and local visits.

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Robert Twiks of Waterdown visits Campbellville while the Blair Young Women’s Society meets at Miss Laura Black’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Willam McPhail travel to Flint Michigan for Thanksgiving. St David’s choir performs at Mountslough Church tea. Mrs. Annie Paul of Acton visits E Cairns. Roy Roberts returns home for weekend. Leonard Watson at Hamilton Hospital for spinal injury treatment. Murray Mahon visits with parents. Thomas Roberts at Guelph Hospital after major operation. Kathleen Hubbert shows improvement after illness.

Robert Twiks Waterdown A. Stewart Blair Young Women's Society Laura Black Willam McPhail Flint Mich St. David's Mountslough Church Annie Paul Acton

Grear couple head to St Petersburg for winter

Dr and Mrs H Grear travel to St Petersburg Florida to spend the winter. Erin Village tops its Seventh Victory Loan quota in Wellington district. Matthew Sargent, longtime Erin Township resident, dies at his Lot 2 Eighth Line home on November 8. Hillsburg band’s concert draws modest turnout after formation in August. Erin United Church marks anniversary and opening of redesigned sanctuary with full attendance.

H. Grear St. Petersburg Florida Erin Village South Wellington Erin Township Matthew Sargent Hillsburg Erin United Church

Busy Bee Club Makes Plans and Tokens at Nassagaweya Dance

The Busy Bee Club hosted a November meeting at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Britton’s home with twelve members. Members prepared quilt blocks, packed overseas Christmas boxes, and planned a friendship quilt. They elected convenors, discussed a vintage dance, and honored brides with gifts.

Bury C.K. Drifting Cowboys Jennie Howard Busy Bee Club Marlene Alvi Budd George Anderson Havel Kennedy Donna Titus Alvin W. E. Britton Overseas Pte. G. O. Britton Service Mra J. Frank Daniel Lawrence Marion J. Copeland Alex Herd

Burlington News Roundup of Returns and Local Notes

Soldiers return on hospital ship to Halifax includes Sgm Geo Watson. Local man faces careless driving charges for a Monday crash. Mayor Blair and Councillor Leather visit Toronto to discuss Burlington buying the Hydro system. report to council to follow. Seventh Victory Loan: Burlington and South Nelson exceed goals with totals of 283 300 and 310 000 respectively, district total 593 9000. Rural Mail Carriers meet at George Greer’s Nelson village. officers elected for the year.

Halifax Sgm Geo Watson Jean Watson Brant Street Blair Leather Toronto R. T. Jeffery Hydro Electric Power Commission Burlington South Nelson Halton County George Greer Nelson Village John Brown Odakville Nora Kranitz Georgetown S. H. Webster Sec Tetany Dominion Acton Labor Day Milton Freeman Gazette

Pioneer farmer William Ferris marks 97th birthday with loan bond

Portage la Prairie reports William Ferris, a Holland district pioneer farmer, celebrated his 97th birthday by purchasing a $1000 Seventh Victory Loan bond. He has 11 grandsons in the armed forces, five stationed overseas.

Portage LA Prairie William Ferris Holland District

Sugar imports dominate Canada’s sweet supply

The article notes that four-fifths of Canada’s sugar needs are imported and outlines global disruptions. It cites Japanese control of Java and the Philippines and reports reduced production in Hawaii, Porto Rico, Australia, Trinidad, and Fiji due to worker shortages.

Canada Java Philippines Hawaii Portoco Australia Trinidad Fiji

Auction Sale Notice at Mrs Thomas Tolton Home

Auction sale announced at the residence of Mrs Thomas Tolton on Saturday December 204 at 1 30 o clock with items including furs and other goods. Sale to be held at her home as listed in the notice.

Thomas Tolton Wit

Large Farm Auction Near Georgetown Sets Sale Dates

The Erwin Brothers auction key items including 50 acres of farm land and a full farm equipment list. Horses, cattle, dairy cows, and many implements with hay oats wheat turnips and more will be sold Friday December 1 1944 at 1 o clock. The sale will occur at Lot 21 Eighth Line Eaquezing north of Georgetown with reserve bids and cash terms on chattels. Frank Petch is the auctioneer and Art Denton the clerk.

Erwin Georgetown Hake Maxwel McCormick Deering Fleury Wilkinson Renfrew Scalea Matty Otty Strather

House for 4Lm Frame Apartment and Sale Appeal

Classified ad fragment offers a frame apartment building at $30 monthly rent and a sale price of $2600 with immediate purchase options. Additional notes mention a free press house listing, veneer house, and a mix of real estate and household services among local vendors. Includes contact cues for Gordon Leslie Acton and Talbot Hardware Acton as potential responders.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Ospringe David Stewart Hubert Aitceson Gue D. G. Robertson Norman Robertson Harold Altken Hamilton Cliff Aitken Gordon Aitken John Aitken Misa Doris Fines W. Henderson Guelph Road Mr. Henderson Guelph Hospital Keith Burrows Rb.d. Burrowsz London Limehouse Eden Mills Ballinafa Rockwood United Church A. W. Foebury John Ward St. Paul's Presbyterian Church W. Y. Mcliver Thos. Hollis W. H. Gilfillan Hollis St. Peter's Church Oustle Main St C. Harris J. Glendinning Laura Powers Guelph General Hospital Fred Day Billie Milne Chatham Neal Hazen Belwood Campbellville Nassagaweya GQ Zaring Auction Sale Frank Petch Art Denton F.L. Wright Choice Farm and Town ‘ Properties Golden Harvest Stewart Elliot ROYAL Palace Eleanor Powell Dennis O'Keefe Dennis Morgan Faye Emerson Dick Haymes June Haver Trish William’ Bendix Susan Hayward Sala Harold Wiles M. Budzey Anglican Rectory Willow Street Frank Wilson K. No Fealdes Oxford Gordon Leslie Hockwood NorTio Eepalre Iseg Talbot Hardware Fergus Ont John V. Savage Main Street Ontario Cameron Street Co. F. Leatherland Halton C. F. Leatherland A. Floyd Smith Jeweler “Watches — Clocere Jewelery Quebec Street West Guelph Ont
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