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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

5

Weekend Guests and Local Visits Across Toronto and Ontario

Numerous residents and visitors from Toronto and Ontario towns were noted home for the weekend or visiting relatives. Mentions include Master Tommy Statham at Sick Children's Hospital Toronto, Miss Jeasie Walker vacationing to Vancouver and western points, and Mrs Hatbata Soper of Acton visiting Batlina with Stewart McDowell and Catherine Ramshaw of Toronto. Several families, including Coy, Brown, and Clayton households, hosted or visited friends in Toronto and nearby areas.

Tommy Statham Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto Stewart McDowell Catherine Ramshaw Mra J Stewart Ro Hutcheon Galt Mra Mrr. Whitaker Vancouver Po Sayers Frederick St. Chin

Engagement announced Mona Smith to Albert Williams

The engagement is announced between Mona Claris daughter of Mr. David B. Smith and Mrs. Smith of Georgetown and Albert Williams son of Mr. and Mrs. Williams of Georgetown. Marriage planned quietly on October 1.

Mona Claris David B. Smith

Oakville All Stars Defeat Western Electric In Softball

The Oakville All Star Ladies' Softball team beat Western Electric of St Catharines 10 to 4 at Bunby Park on Friday night. On Sunday a light seaplane piloted by Paul Pearson made a forced landing near Harvey Lyons’ home. No injuries reported. A teachers and education meeting is planned for Monday night to form advanced study classes with L L Skuce coordinating through McMaster University.

Oakville Western Electric St Catharines Bunpy Park Ao Light Paul Pearson Fleet Fort Erle Harvey Lyons L. L. Skuce McMaster University Record-Star

Church News for World Communion Sunday Study Service

World Communion Sunday events listed for October 6 1946 include Morning Worship Holy Communion at 10 30 am Church School at 12 15 pm Evening Worship at 7 pm with sermon One World or None Mid week service on Wednesday October 9 at 8 pm at Mrs August Andersons Church Street All welcome to attend and participate in services and scripture reflection.

World Communion Mra August Anderson Church St

Sacrament and Service Schedule at Sunday Church

On Sunday at OCPorri 6 1946 services include The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, Hosea sermon, The Sunday School and Junior Bible Class, Evening Worship on Micah, Young People's Service, and a Palestine film. Fellowship Hour follows with a Morcal Program and a Congregational Meeting. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.

Ocporri Prophet Hosea Youngs People's Service Melaase Micah Palestine

War and civic duty highlight in Milton and local sports

The Milton article notes Chief emphasis on citizenship duties and municipal participation by Mayor Dawson to the Women's Canadian Club. It reports Walkerton visiting for a baseball game with exciting plays but injury to Charlie Kerr and a nearly $20,000 gate for the club. also details a wedding at Aygrove United Church: Olive Joy Kuddell and Malonh Hartley Andersen, both Milton residents.

Dawson Walkerton Chartla Kerr Ahygrove United Church Olive Joy Kuddell Arthur J Kuddell Malonh Hartley Andersen Hubert Andean Milton

Auction Sale of Horses Cattle Hogs and Farm Implements

Public auction at Lot 24 Con 7 Nasagaweys on Saturday October 12 at 10:00 AM offers horses including bay Gelding and Percherons, dual purpose cows with calves and milking cows, hogs, harness, farm implements, and other goods. Real estate of 100 acres with a 9 room stucco house, barn, water, and pastures also to be sold subject to reserve. terms cash on chattels and day-of-sale on real estate. Auctioneers Hindley and Elliott.

Mrndane Joan McTihegor Nasagaweys Durham Aide York Rockwood Wankers L Steel Land Rodler News Quebec Seuffer Wayton Row Odie Paani Elmer Timothy Etas Furn Chads Kocher Raymond No. 7 Dublin W. Y Bisiehan Hindley and Elliott Syed VY Settees

Ambition in hockey and race in sport lore through two nations

A fragmented reminiscence chronicles hockey hopes in St. Catharines and Toronto, noting a 1946 47 season bid, and reflects on color barriers in baseball with Montreal Royals employing a colored player then comments on Canadian openness and rugby before local youth play.

Jamaica sugar crop prospects improve says trade commission

Jamaica's sugar industry shows better prospects for production in the coming season. The Department of Trade and Commerce reports estimated yields around 278 thousand tons, with nearly Rhona tons noted, as the trade commission advises improved outlook for the crop.

Wathen Jame Aba Meroe Mir Mob Balmer Canadien Prade Commisions Exon Wangrston Jamaica

Cub Pack News Ha Back and Wolf Cubs Defined

Regular Monday meetings resume next week in the downstairs room of the YMLCA. Leaders hope to build a Star season by distributing a star at each Pack council and recognizing Donnie Anderson and Dennis Papillon for marching with the color party on Recognition Day. The Cub Book defines Wolf Cubs as Scouts too young for Boy Scouts, brave and helpful, who follow orders to the death while learning outdoor skills.

YMLCA Donnie Anderson Dennis Papillon Donnie Dennis

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