Neighborhood News on Centers and Community Talks
Readers learn about local centers and community communications. The item highlights nearby meetings and efforts to improve neighborhood networks and civic engagement.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
4
Readers learn about local centers and community communications. The item highlights nearby meetings and efforts to improve neighborhood networks and civic engagement.
Burt James and friends from Brampton visited local residents including the Griffins and Dedies family. September Cedarvale Lodge meeting at Fred Shortill’s featured readings, a talk on Sunday dinner planning, a “Valley of Power” reading, contests, and the National Anthem.
Limehouse residents hosted and visited relatives across Toronto and nearby areas during the weekend and week, with gatherings at the Mulder and Greenies households. A funeral for Tommy Mills took place in Toronto, and Limehouse Memorial Hall hosted a program featuring Ebert Bros Ball Ringers. The Limehouse Women's Institute displayed entries at Milton Fair, and the community offered condolences to the Mills family for their loss.
The page recounts weddings including Beulah and Trista Yee and guests at a reception, a Maples family celebration, and congratulations to a Top Hatters group of women from the Institute. It also lists participants from Everton, Fergus and Brantford visits, Harvest Home services, and Rally Day at the local church with Rev. McKenzie in charge.
Last Wednesday in Rock Wood the Junior Band led by Mr 5S Keuh for Guelph and the Hespeler Band under Elmer Simimen performed at Town Hall. Attendees included Rev Evatt and a Waterloo representative. Frank Ostrander's family mourns the death of his sister. Community religious services and social events followed, with notable musical offerings and heartfelt tributes.
Weekly notices list visits to Everton homes including Mr and Mrs Morris Albany trip with daughter and son-in-law Mrs Morgan and grandson. Distinct visitors include Mr and Mrs Alfred Couting and Wal Alexander at S Hamiltons, and Toronto visitors to Col and Mrs Will Head. A Holes Brampton spent a week with Alfred and Mrs Boles. Church services at OAC featured Ada Currie, Grace Stewart, Cowen Allan, and Hert Lambert. The Women's Institute demo on food preparation at the OAC drew attendees and praise.
Mixed entries include real estate fruit trees and wood sales, plumbing, poultry farming, moving and hauling, a wallet loss notice, help wanted, and a stray dog reward. Listings reference Acton and Milton Ontario with various contact details and prices.
In Georgetown the Bantam Softball season closed after a three game series between Pee Wee League semi finalists. The Lions edged the Bears 11 to 10 in a hard fought final tilt. At the Baseball Club meeting the year ended with a $9290 balance and receipts of $1170 against expenses of $6910.
George D. Fletcher real estate broker in Erin seeks buyers and sellers with farms and town properties. He announces extensive newspaper advertising, ongoing property sales, and rental opportunities. He offers descriptions on request and urges consultations to best serve client interests. He notes past responses from Western Canada and surrounding areas.
Notice to creditors and others the estate of Harry Jeans late of Acton Halton County Ontario deceased died about March 18 1941 creditors must file their claims with executor C F Leatherland Acton by October 12 1946 after which date estate will be distributed only to claims then filed dated Acton September 24 1946 executor C F Leatherland Acton Ontario
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