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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 03, 1940

Page

3

Georgetown Student Enrolls at Galt Aircraft Training School

Georgetown High School student Bull Armstrong left town Tuesday to enroll at the Galt Aircraft Training School for training as an aircraft mechanic. Miss Elma J. King of Chitham is named organist and choir leader at Georgetown United Church, succeeding Pereie Cox who left to become Bandmaster in Betrolia.

Bull Armstrong Ed Armstrong Georgetown High School Galt Elma J.king Chitham Georgetown United Church Pereie Cox Betrolia Herald

Waals of St David's Presbyterian Meet

The WAALS of St David's Presbyterian Church held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Peacock. President Mrs. R. Meialea presided and Rev. Frank Lawson gave an inactivated lecture on Missions.

WAALS St. David's‘ Presbyterian Church John Peacock R. ©. Meialea Frank Lawson D. MeIntyry London Bev. Ferris Tyy McKinnan Chielph Mia Hug Lynn Tina Lynn Quelph

Rockwood Field Day Highlights Weather and Attendees

Fine weather marked Rockwood Continuation School Field Day last Friday with many spectators. Notable attendees included Mrs. Jas, Mine and daughter Miss Lottie Milne of Guelph and Dr. W F Harrington of Stratford visiting Mr M P Barry and family. Red Cross met Monday evening at Mr and Mrs J A Little's tea room. Mr and Mrs Fred Day of Hamilton visited, as did Mr and Mrs Charles Royce and family of Niagara Falls.

Rockwood Continuation School Essigh George F. Day Gettig Ure Presbyterian Jas Lottie, Milne Guelph W. F. Harrington Stratford J. A. Little Fred Day Hamilton Charles Royce Niagara Falls

Anniversary services and deaths mark St John’s church notes

Anniversary services at St John’s Church led by Rev. Harder of Coldwater drew large crowds. George Watson died suddenly at his home in his 68th year, prompting community sympathy. Numerous local families are noted visiting, hosting, or mourning across the weekend.

Local Society Notes From Abernethy and Toronto Visits

Ballinafad and Abernethy residents visit Mrs. R. Bunte while the women’s meeting on September 25 at Mrs. J. P. Kirkwood’s home discusses Christian stewardship and the Autumn Thank Offering. Toronto visitors include Mrs. George Matthews and Miss Mary McKeown, with several families from the area receiving guests and hosting relatives over the weekend.

w.mM's J. P. Kirkwood Vannatter A. McKay Foreman Rave George Matthews Mia Mary McKeown Toronto Soper

Autumn wedding and village celebrations in Eden Mills

A large Eden Mills gathering honored Miss Innes Lowrie ahead of her marriage with a mock wedding led by Miss Wilma Moore. Guests included Frank Lemimer and Miss Wilda Gilbertson, who presented a traveling bag and other gifts. Separately, Miss Helen Scott married Mr. James Davies on Saturday afternoon under an verandah arch, with 35 guests attending a breakfast at the Royal Hotel in Guelph before honeymooning. they will reside in Hamilton. Nearby visitors from Toronto and Islington spent weekends with locals, sharing meals and hospitality.

Innes Lowrie Wilma Moore Illyad Coulson Jas. Telton Patay Dyer Innes Frank Lemimer Wilda Gilbertson Ramshaw Jack Sharpe Limehouse Florence Lowrie Pauline Elsley Noice Praly Guelph Royal Hotel Hamilton Will Clarke Islington Norman Tee Mars Charles Lee Anid Charles Lumbers Pred Lee Goodall Toronto Howie - ‘Wright E. Golightly Mira James Wilson

Neighborly News Speaker Praises Weekly Press

An Ontario CBC hookup featured Andy Clarke praising weekly newspapers for community growth during Newspaper Week 1 to 8 October. Leaders like ED Rice of Huntsville Forester voiced the creed that weekly papers serve communities with neighborly history, while Ralph Gordon of Toronto lauded their ethical influence and sustained impact.

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

CBC Speaker Andy Clarke Hosts Neighbor ly News Reveal

CBC broadcaster Andy Clarke, known for Sunday morning Neighbor ly News, proudly shows off big catches from the week. The feature highlights local milestones and community notes gathered on air.

Andy Clarke

Girls' Lookout Club Meets at Patterson Home

Community notes detail visits among residents of Silver Creek and nearby towns. Social calls include Miss Margaret Rorell visiting Doris Mitchell and Grant Wright visiting the Wrights. Rally Day at One Presbyterian Church features a children led service and a baptism.

Lookout Club A. C. Patterson Silver Creek Margaret Rorell Doris Mitchell Hamilton Wm. Milllere Georgetown Millieres Beulah Bruce Toronto Tvens Davey John Maoredith

Religious concert in Nassagaweya and community notices

A concert by the Acton Orchestra at Ebenever United Church drew a large crowd on Sunday. The community extends sympathy to the family of William Eliott of Moffat who died Saturday at his residence in Nassagaweya. Interment was at Moffat Cemetery. Rev Mreanie Lawson led the service. Also noted are a visit by Lt Wilton Wilson and family, and local residents Bert Nightingale and Mr and Mrs W F Darby visiting relatives in Lowville.

Acton Orchestra Ebenever United Church Ula William Eliott Moffat Saturdy Hia Nassagaweya Bela Mreanie Lawson Alfred Wilson Nuassaaweya Mira

Orangemen Parade Gathers Burlington Congregation

A large Burlington congregation welcomed the annual Orangemen parade at Trinity Church on Sunday morning. Ottawa Timber Control Board member Allan B Nicholson and Winnipeg’s Malcolm McNicoll spent the weekend at Nicholson’s Burlington home. A pair of youths were picked up on Water Street and returned to Hamilton police. Burlington shifted to Standard Time after the federal order and a proclamation urged citizens to observe it. A theft at New Street saw 30 dozen eggs taken from an unlocked cellar door while the family slept. Frank Thompson of the Children’s Aid Society spoke at a Burlington Lions Club luncheon at the Brant Inn about British Guest Children and the Society’s work.

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 News Highlights From Erin Advocate

Mr Lloyd McKenzie returns to mining duties in Northern Ontario after a two week vacation with his parents. Will J Scott of Fort Wayne now advances in New York City. Neil E McKinnon & Son sold two pure bred Clydesdales by mail to Mr McLennan in Algoma District. The four knitted pieces by Erin Village Red Cross tied for first with twenty two other entries at the CNE exhibition.

Mr. Lloyd, McKenzie Ontario Mrs James McKenzie 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 March After Drill and Quirt’s Retirement

Milton residents note a route march by the Home Guard unit after drill in the Arena. Quirt retires after forty two years with CPR marking a long transit career. Mr and Mrs Quirt plan North Bay home. wedding reminders for George Morley’s anniversary recalled with family dinner and guests from Toronto Galt Waterloo Milton.

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

Oakville Women Honor New Council Members And War Service Meeting

Mrs J L W Harris among Benares torpedoing deaths. General Council of the United Church elects Rev D H Gallagher Oakville to executive and Emanuel College council. Oakville District Women's War Service League holds annual meeting with 100 members attending. High School students to join Hajton Wentworth Field Day in Oakville 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 Byland 4H. New, In the Chair, and Over 100 Members Present, the Oakville

Anniversary and Congregation Event At Besalon Hall

A notice announces the 4th annual anniversary events for the Congregation at Besalon Hall tonight at 1000 hours. Welcoming attendees and participants, the program includes preparatory hymns and community rites amid scheduled readings and service.

Baptism and Worship Highlights at Acton Church

Baptism and Sunday worship led by Pastor G B Baxter at Acton Church on October 8. Sermon time 11 a m. Church School 12 16 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 4 00 p m. A welcome to all attendees.

Various Classified Offers and Auction Notice Amid Early 20th Century Listings

A collage of sale offers and notices appears, including household items for sale in Acton and Campbellville Ontario, rants for veterinary use products, whitewashing services, farm equipment wants, and an auction of Miss Caroline Canning’s household effects in Acton. Local auctioneers Roy Hindley and Robert T. Wallace are listed with contact numbers.

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

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