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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

11

Georgetown Student Joins Galt Aircraft Training School

George town Bull Armstrong a Georgetown High School student leaves Tuesday for Galt to enroll at the Qualt Aircraft Training School to become an aircraft mechanic. Elma J King of Chitham is named organist and choir leader at Georgetown United Church succeeding Pere Cox who left this summer to become Bandmaster in Betrolia.

Bull Armstrong Fred Armstrong Georgetown High School Galt Qualt Aircraft Training School

Waals of St David’s Presbyterian Meet Delivers Mission Talk

The Waals of St David’s Presbyterian Church held a regular monthly meeting Thursday at Mr and Mrs John Peacock’s home with President Mrs R Mbialed in charge. Rev Frank Lawson presented an illustrated lecture on Missions. Guests included Mr D MeIntyry of London.

Waals St. David's‘ Presbyterian Church John Peacock R. ©. Mbialed Frank Lawson D. MeIntyry London Bev. Ferris Ivy McKinnan Chielph Mia Hugh Lynn Tina Lynn Quelph W. Finnemore Harmilton

Rockwood Field Day and Community Notes

Fine weather highlighted Rockwood Continuation School Field Day with many spectators. Social items report Mr and Mrs George F Day moving to the Post Office rear after their wedding trip, plus updates on Mrs Harrington's gradual recovery and Red Cross meeting at Litles tea room.

Rockwood Continuation School George F. Day Ure Presbyterian Jas Lottie, Milne Guelph W. F. Harrington Stratford, Conn M. P. Barry J. A. Little Fred Day Hamilton Charles “Royce Niagara Falls

Anniversary services held at St John’s Church

The Sunday services at St John’s Church were well attended with Rev. Harder of Coldwater in charge and a Children’s Choir. Mr. Peters of Orangeville sang solo in the evening. A Monday supper was postponed indefinitely. The community mourns the sudden death of George Watson in his 68th year and extends condolences to his widow and family.

St. John's Church Harder Coldwater Peters Orangeville George Watson J. Hurd Stan. Coulson Milton Jesse. Reed Guelph Russel Watson Kirkland Lake Walter Gideon Newport U.S.A Mark Dearing Hamilton Wigh McKee Carson Bill A. Gowdy Helen Jim Gowdy Ees Prescott Arizona Percy Chapman Toronto R. J. ‘Curzon Radar Newmarket Bert Grieve Jack Clarence Smith Marsvile N. J. Reed Shilor Ell Reed

Local Socials Record Visits and Meetings in Abernethy

Mr David Roszell and his father visited Mrs R Bunte in Abernethy. The regular WMS meeting was held September 25 at Mrs J P Kirkwood's home with Mrs Vannatter presiding. Devotion led by Mrs A McKay, study book by Mrs Vannatter, Watch Tower read by Miss B Hills. Autumn Thank Offering planned for early October. Visitors included Mrs George Matthews and Miss Mary McKeown of Toronto.

David Roszell Abernethy, Sask George Raszell R. Bunte w.mM's J. P. Kirkwood Vannatter A. McKay George Matthews Misa Mary McKeown Toronto Soper

Autumn Wedding and Bridal Shower Gatherings In Eden Mills

A village town hall event honored Miss Innes Lowrie on her upcoming marriage with a mock wedding and gifts from friends. Separate reports note a pretty autumn wedding for Miss Helen Scott to Mr. James Davies in Hamilton with a reception in Guelph.

Neighborly News Speaker Praises Weekly Press

An all Ontario CBC hookup on Sunday features Andy Clarke praising weekly newspapers for community and national development. The 600th anniversary of movable type is noted and Newspaper Week is set for October 1 to 8.

In Community Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Lsteners Andy Clarke Cannadian Weekly Newspapers Association ED Rice Huntsville Forester Cov. Charters Vna Canada Ralph Gordon Toronto

Neighborly News Host Displays Notable Catches

CBC speaker Andy Clarke hosts a Sunday morning Neighborly News segment and shows off several large fish he caught, highlighting his outdoor hobby and community broadcasting role.

Andy Clarke

Girls Lookout Club Meets at Mrs Patterson Home

Report of the Girls Lookout Club gathering at Mrs A C Patterson Silver Creek with members and visitors from nearby towns. Several local families are mentioned visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Rally Day at One Presbyterian Church featured a scripture lesson by Ruth Smith, prayers by Gordon Price, and a children choir. baptism of Catherine Anne Norton and Hillie Campbell occurred during the service. Harry Knight and Gowdy’s new house on the Fifth Line noted.

Lookout Club A. C. Patterson Silver Creek Margaret Rorell Doris Mitchell Grant Grenville Wright Evin M. Wright Hamilton Wm. Milliere Georgetown Millieres Beulah Bruce Toronto Tvens Davey John Maeredith Harry Knight Gowdy

Religious concert in Nassagaweya by Acton Orchestra draws crowd

A large Nassagaweya gathering enjoyed a Sunday evening concert by the Acton Orchestra at Ebenever United Church. The community extends deep sympathy to the family of William Elliott of Moffat who died Saturday in his residence on Concession 3 6 Nassagaweya. Funeral held Monday at Moffat Cemetery with Rev Mreanie Lawson conducting. Also noted are visits and travels by local residents including Mrs Alfred Wilson, Mr Bert Nightingale, and Mr and Mrs W F Darby.

Acton Orchestra Ebenever United Church Tiis William A Eliott Moffat Saturdy Bia Nassagaweya Bela Mondhy Mreanie Lawson Alfred Wilson Nassaawega Mira Thoms Noble Thomas Black High River Alberta GO Wilton al Compary Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles Nia- Rami -on-the-Lake Wilson Knatchbull Bert Nightingale Ornmngcville Arthur Nightingale Knatehbull

Orangemen Parade in Burlington and Local News

A large Burlington congregation welcomed the annual Orangemen parade at Trinity Church. Visitors include Allan S Nicholson of the Timber Control Board Ottawa and Malcolm McNicholl from Winnipeg. Weekend events include two 12-year-olds picked up on Water Street and returned to police, a Standard Time shift proclaimed by Mayor Blair, egg theft reported on New Street, and Frank Thompson of the Children’s Aid Society speaking to the Burlington Lions Club at the Brant Inn.

Orangemen Burington Trinity Church Allan Nicholson Timber Control Board Ottawa Malcolm McNiccholl Winnipeg Water Street Hamilton Burlington J. Gordon Blair James_Koutz New Street Nelson Township Hunt Frank Thompson Children’s Aid Society Halton and Peel Society Gazette

Erin and Erin Village Notes and Honors

Erin notes Lloyd McKenzie returns to duties in a Northern Ontario mine after two weeks with his parents. Will J. Scott of Fort Wayne gains a career move to New York City. Neil E. McKinnon & Son sell two pure bred Clydesdales via mail order to Mr. McLennan of Algoma District, transported to Owen Sound and on to Richards Landing. Four knitted articles by Erin Village Red Cross win first honors at the CNE among 22 entries with ties awarded.

Will J. Scott Fort Wayne Indiana Erin New York City Neil E. McKinnon & Son Mr. McLennan Algoma Owen Sound Richards Landing C.N.E Erin Village

Milton Home Guard Route March and Longtime Employee Retires

Milton notes include the Home Guard march after a drill in the Arena. Quirt, signama in at the diarmond, retires on ill health after forty two years with CPR plus twenty years with T.N.O. and CN.R. He leaves Saturday for North Bay with pension. Wedding bells mark George Morley and spouse from Milton twenty five years ago with a Sidney Avenue family dinner and guests from Toronto Galt Waterloo Milton.

Quirt North Bay George Morley Galt Sidney Avenue Miltor Toronto Waterloo Milton Piore

Oakville residents noted in wartime events and church council

Mrs J L W Harris of Oakville died when the City of Benares was torpedoed. The United Church General Council in Winnipeg elected Rev D H Gallagher of Oakville to the Executive and Emanuel College Council. Oakville and District Women’s War Service League met with 100 members present. Oakville High School plans a Hajton Wentworth Field Day on Thanksgiving October 14.

J. L. W. Harris Helen Lawson Benares General Council of the United Church Winnipeg D. H. Gallagher Oakville General Council Emanuel College Toronto Byland New Oakville and District

Ambiguous Greeting at Congregation Anniversary Event

An OCR fragment describes a late evening gathering at a religious site with the inscription Always We Welcome. The text is garbled but references a 740 time, a 2 Ane Hiversry, and a preparatory event by the Congregation, with participants from Hervies of Hong Thwurming and Onloter 4rd.

Hong Tao Nolte Danduay Ortaber Loo Aim Tog Pin

Baptial Chic Service at Acton Led by Pastor Baxter

Sunday October 18 and 6 Sabbath service led by Pastor Baxter at Acton. Worship at 11 00 am with Lord's Supper. Evening prayer meeting and Wednesday prayer line noted. Welcome to all.

Acton G. Baxter Cilrarch Behool

For Sale Listings and Auction Notice Fragments

Unclear OCR items show various sale notices and an auction ad. Listings include household items for sale in Acton and Campbellville Ontario plus a 1900s auction notice for Miss Caroline Canning with sale at Mrs. John Russell’s residence. Names Roy Hindley and Robert-T auctioneers appear with contact details.

Caroline Canning D&t John’ Russell Young and Queen Streets Acton Roy Hindley Erin

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