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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1945

Page

14

Community Notices from Cedarvale Local Reunion

Miss Reta Smith of Tuoronto plans a short stay at her Cedarvale home. A sacred concert was held at Coningsby Sunday evening with attendees from the area. Mr and Mrs Archie Lawr with Jean and Peter of Georgetown visited Mr and Mrs A Griffin Wednesday. Mr and Mrs kb Jackson wed recently and we welcome Mrs Jackson to the community. Burt James of Hrampton spent the weekend here. Mr and Mrs RR Davidson of Acton visited. Mr D Hurren underwent an operation at Guelph hospital last week. wishes for speedy recovery.

Reta Smith Tuoronto Coningsby Myx Archie Lawr Jean Peter Georgetown A. Griffin A. McArthur D. Hurren Guelph Hospital

Ballinafad Auxiliaries Meet At Smetete Home

A large turnout of about 43 auxiliary members and helpers attended Monday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Smetete for Ballinafad meeting. Mrs Allan and Mix Utilts led devotional. Miss Hilts and Mrs Smetair gave readings. Mr Houston of Ced arvale Girls School spoke, lunch followed, and a social half hour concluded the gathering. The report notes widespread wet weather hampering potato and corn farming.

Norman Smetete Allan Miss Hilts Mra So Smetair Mr. Houston Cedarvale Girls School Russell Taylor J. Allan Nott MckEinery

Plente at Cadac Springs draws large crowd in Burlington

The second annual Plente event organized by Allan S Nichol son and Son drew a large Nelson township crowd at Cadac Springs on Saturday. Local youths Gordon Alton Glen Gunty Grant Harrison Allan Watson and Donald Watson represented the Halton Boys Swine Club at the Georgetown Fair. Dee Heslop Milton Warden Halton County received an award mentioned in despatches. Pre Ridge Cella won the three-year-old Futurity trotting division in 1940 with a 2.12 record.

Allan S Nicholson and Son Cadac Springs Dee Heslop Milton Halton County Ed. Macklin Pine Ridge Bill Pine Ridge Cella Mr. McElwyn Pre Ridge Cella Garette

Ospringe Community Notes and Local Real Estate Moves

Mrs McLaughlin injured her knee at home and Rev McKenzie led a communion service. Real estate deals include Earl Smith selling the Second Line farm to Row Forepuson and buying the James Duffield farm on Rocksford Line. Donald McLean selling the First Line farm to Johnston. Kingsbury farm Second Line bought by Mroo and Mrs Wot Bruce. Additional visits and social events described with Everton, Rockwood and Mimosa connections.

McLaughlin BH. McKinnon McKenzie Frank Brydon Everton Hany Hortop Mra Kirkwood Earl Smith Row Fore Puson Smith James Duffield Rocks Donald MclLean Johnstope Mr. Kingsbury Mroo Wot Bruce Harvey Jestin Robby John Beamish Clayton Cook Sitos Doris McDougall Guelph Young Peoples’ Societes Ospringe

Milton Homecoming for John Arnold after four years abroad

Milton residents welcomed John Arnold back on Saturday after four years overseas. Mek Cunningham of the Steel and White Store replaced the old store front with a modern design. Milton High School begins fall term with T3 registrations and three new scholarships awarded. Canadian Club members attended a fall event gaining appreciation of art with artist Millas as speaker and demonstrator.

John Arnold Milton Mek. C Cunningham Steel and White Milton High School Achopt Stenday Millas Leclarer

Oakville Library to Host Miss Emery Keeley Graduate

On Monday October 1 Oakville Public Library will host Miss Emery Keeley a graduate of the Library School at Toronto University. Barbara and Mary Hull recently returned from New York where they visited former Oakville residents Aly and Mrs J F McPherson. The war veteran W J Markey was awarded the French Croix de Guerre-KrRecord-Star for three combat trips.

Oakville Buble Library Emery Keeley Library School Toronto University Harbara Mary Hull Aly Mra W. J. Markey HCAF

Nassagaweya Community Mourns Loss and Visits Share Sympathy

The deepest sympathy of this community goes out to Mrs George Watson and family in their sorrow and bereavement. The Ally Day service was held in Ebenezer United Church last Sunday under Rev Mickersyll. Mr and Mrs Edward Ayerman of Tagarall visited relatives and friends in Nassagawesa over the weekend. Miss Jean Moffat visited Knatchbull connections and Hamilton friends. Mrs Iarlan Wilson attended the funeral of her uncle, Mr David Folke of Detroit. Sympathy goes to his wife, Annie Norrish, in bereavement.

George Watson Ebenezer United Church Row Mickersyll Edward Ayerman Tagerall Nassagawesa WF. Darby Famly Knatehbull Lowsille

Moffat Church Celebrations Amid Harvest Workweek

The community reports heavy farm strain delaying sowing and harvest tasks. First frost signals autumn. Nassagaweya Presbyterian and Acton United Church anniversaries drew many visitors. Improvements at Community Church proceed with kitchen and rear annex under way. Harvest Home service planned next Sunday with Rev. Ray Albright officiating. Min. John Peer is ill at home with rheumatism.

Nassaganesa Presbyterian Church Tom Simpson Acton United Church Winnipes Toronto Ottawa Mark Hi Mise Hettia Bos Ridgeway Ray Albright Freaston John Peer

George Fown star rookie leads Maple fanfs victory

George Fown scores for the Maple fans in the Stanley Cup era entry, while Hob Goldham takes 55 days leave before discharge. Lawrences Herbert Jeaumant is presumed dead, with news reaching his parents Mr and Mrs William Heaumont. The 6th Rescue Company Veterans Guard of Canada, based in Toronto under Major EM Watts, spent the weekend in Georgetown. Georgetown Pirates lose to Acton juniors in an OHA match that tightens standings.

Georgetown Pir Acton OHA Ames Trans Georgietown Secomdi

Local Families Share News Of Weddings And Achievements

Erin Me and Mes reported the engagement of Sir John Coboum to Tay Mahoney of Portsmouth England. Ferguson family notes include property changes and a recognition for Lieut. Road Ferguson, son of George Ferguson, receiving a distinguished award at a chess event.

Thomas Cotum Sir John Coboum Tay Mahoney Portsmouth England Ferguson Erin Bark Snuth George Ferguson Pow Fines Reserty Te Bar

Rockwood Pioneer Geo Watson Dies After Illness

Geo Watson of Rockwood died at his home after a long illness. The service was led by pastor Hew John Wani. interment at Rockwood Cemetery. He was a stone mason by trade, survived by a wife Margaret Monary and ten daughters plus three sons and several grandchildren. Community notices include anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church and recent visitors, with local church events and Bible Society meetings noted.

Geo Watson Guelph John Wani Waite Margearet Monary Sevbert Milverton Malton Hamilton Curryy Toronto Len Putsnan cAlmia Helent Mis Wim Donald Sinelph Samuel Worartan Charies Owen Sound James Ardeil Dread Hiamilton Wls Young Tee Tente Margaret Henderson Gladys Hanna Pearl Hamilton R. F.thomson Acton Woo. Walker Galt Blanche McAkinnon Ospringe Win Black Plano Morton

Church group meeting and birthday celebration held at home

The WOMS of $1. David's Church held a September gathering at Mr A McShedran's home with poetry meditation and prayer by Mrs Cairns and Mrs RoC Menges. Mrs Peacock celebrated a surprise birthday with friends and a luncheon gift. London fire guards discussed welcoming new volunteers and city reception of offices from the chamberlain.

David's Church A. McShedran Mra S Cairns Mc Hood China Formosa Japan Manchuria Mia Gilmour Mra G Agnew Mra Roberts Mra Jo Peacock Mrs. Peacock Mia Agnew Mrs Peacock NS Mahon

Classified Ads and Notices From Acton Ontario Page

A collage of small wanted ads and notices includes help wanted items for men and women, plumbing and furnace repairs, sale notices and farm listings. It mentions Wallace Agnes 51, a tan hound, poultry and seed ads, painting services, trucking, and various business notices from Acton Fergus and Rockwood area merchants.

Notice to Creditors William Lawrence Williams

In the matter of the estate of William Lawrence Williams late of Acton Halton Shipper deceased a notice to creditors is issued with probate and settlement actions to follow as required by law.

Wiliam Lawrence Williams Acton Halton Shipper Port William Lawrence Saul Tass Mont Matibl Lorence Williams Euch Langdon &‘ Aytsworth Barristers & Solicitors Acton Ontario Solicitora Asld —‘ Administratri

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