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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1945

Page

6

Local residents on leave and visits across towns

Lieut Gordon Beattie is home on leave. Miss May Arnald visited London last week. David Dill is home on leave from Cornwallis Nova Scotia. Rev M Morrow and family and Sylvia were in town during the week. Mr and Mrs William Lane of Orton visited with Mrs N S Moore. Dorothy Clayton returned to Sydney after furlough at home here. Dr and Mr PF Mowat from Capper CUMs visited Mrs Joan Mowat. E J Nelson of Guelph attended the funeral of the late Mr Hynds of Toronto. Mr and Mrs Henry Hilla and Muriel and Helena of Hallinafad spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Dltts of Toronto. Mrs J Wildenpin returned from Guelph General Hospital after an operation. Mrs Henson Corless and Susan, visiting Acton and Toronto, returned to Clinton. Mr Walter Wood of Salington stayed with Mr and Mrs John Wood and visited Miles Blaabrih Moore at Guelph General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Robert Hall of Wingham and Mr and Mrs John Craig of Whitechurch and Cedric Cross of Georgetown spent Sunday with Mr W J Hall. Mr and Mrs Cyril Knight and Mrs Velen Bayne and Miss Doris Watson of Rockwood attended the Centennial Services and visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Burns. Mrs and Mrs Lestie Ramshaw, Mineea Hetty and Shirley, Mr Don Ramshaw, Mr Hill Vincent of Toronto, and Mr and Mrs ROS McCutcheon of Fria visited Mr and Mrs J J Stewart this week.

Cyril Knight Velen Bayne Doris Watson Rockwood United Church Melvin Burns Lestie H Ramshaw Mineea Guelph E. J.elxon W. Maxwell Toronto Wm. McNabb Georgetown Wm Gordon Wallace Gordon To Hennett Dean Leslie Laura Mo Scott Waterloo J. E. Johnstone Harold Mowat Coppercliff Margaret Francesa’ Mowat Cop- Toereliiff Lloyd EO Maelat Burlington Jayce Lbessureault Creemore Syto Bard Ryder Victor Watson Audies Tockwood Mie FO Cole Limehouse Tinkwood Helen Bayne George Lambert Wien Margaret Somerville Quebec Ian Parker Glenna Parker Ethel Parker Beatti Parker Everton Meo Ernest Smith Dore Reta Smith Conn John Hattle Mount Forest Jo McPhail Campbellyile Mra Baldwin Au Ste Martie Rew CL Poole Moffat Mra Hor Pate Patty Sound Overholt Princeton Ams Rapp Irene Mickel Stan Anderson Hornby D. N. McTaviah Ospringe Hey Forenan Ball- Instad Jesse MecEnery Joan Donna Terry Flalton Brantford Ho S. Box Ridgeway Chl Winn New York City Mas C. Meredith Helen Meredith Jas Noble Limeamouse Annie F Moore Sophia Moore Mo Sophia Moore Churchill Merc Pooj Petterly Cormeall Agnes Ho Wanless Erin Mes Roc Cunningham Milton Joan Cunningham

Engagements Report From Various Families

Mr and Mrs Chas Spires announce the engagement of their only daughter Alten Mu to John EO Palmer of Acton. The marriage is planned for late October. Victor Coteman of Toronto announces the engagement of their second daughter Pathica Blanche Marguerite to Mr Thomas William Gilmore of Verdun Quebec. The marriage is set for October 14. Mr and Mrs Vi EF Derhins of Acton announce the engagement of their only daughter Elia Jean to Private Duman of Springfield Massachusetts. The wedding is scheduled for October 29 at 7 PM in St Jobians Norway City.

Chas Spires Alten Mu EO Palmer PE Palmer Acton Victor Coteman Toronto Pathica Blanche Marguerite Thomas Wiliam Gimore Mostimere John Gilmore Verdun Que Mre Mra Elia Jean Pte, Dam- O -Marhenate Duman, LS. Arm Springheld Mass Jobiox cNorwayt Chyren

Pford Cudden Wedding at Georgetown United Church

A formal wedding occurred at Georgetown United Church with Cnr A. Ford marrying Joan Claudia Cudden after his four years overseas service. Rev. Todd officiated, bride wore satin lace gown with rose bouquet, groom attended by James Ford, reception in the Sunday School Room, couple to reside in Georgetown.

Madeline Sanford Taffetar James Ford Milton Lynda Stewart Mrs. Font Georgetown

Sunssing Ship Service Builds Two Passenger Steamships

Two 100 passenger steamships are being built for the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway to operate next summer between North Bay and upper French River destinations.

North Bay Cp Temiskaming and Northern, Ontario Railway North Bay

Worship Schedule for World Communion Sunday at Local Church

The church observes World Communion Sunday with Morning Worship at 11 00 am featuring A Communion Meditation and the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. Church School at 12 15 pm and Evening Worship with A Study In Thankful Near. Mid week study at 7 30 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs A T Brown on MID Street. All are welcome to come and worship in Spirit and Truth.

World Communion Ham Mra A T. Brown Mid Street

Willow Street Presbyterian Church Services October 1945

The Willow Street church announces morning worship on October 7 1945 at 12 00 am with the Sacrament of the Lord and a 400 pm Sunday School and Junior Bible Class at 2 00 pm The Parable of the Harvest is discussed October 4 and a preparatory service led by CL McNeil is listed The Sacrament of Baptism is also noted They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength text appears in the notice.

McNeil

Baptist Church Announces Schedule of Services at Acton

The Acton Baptist Church led by Rev. Wis Wallace lists services for Sunday October 7 with morning worship at 11 00 and communion at 1220. Sunday School and evening service are noted along with a 10th church anniversary celebration.

PHS WIS FOO Pam

Church Activities And Services On Nineteenth Sunday

The church offers Holy Communion at 9 am followed by Sunday School and parish activities. Evensong and a sermon titled The Contemplation are scheduled in the evening. a confirmation class meets after morning services.

United Centennial Guest Preacher by Rev Dr Avison

A list of attendees and names follows an notice on the United Centennial service with Rev Dr Avison as guest preacher. The roster includes residents and relatives from Guelph Ontario and surrounding towns such as Georgetown Milton and Waterloo with many family mentions.

Avison United Centennial

Eden Mills Friends Shower Bride and Groom

Eden Mills residents gathered to honor Mr and Mrs E McEnery at a wedding shower for Evleen Kitty and Dougall. Master of Ceremonies Dougall led community singing, Miss Mearse Garden read an address, gifts were displayed, and dancing followed with music by Mrs W Early and Mr Al Near.

Gilends Heighbours Eden Mills Evleen Karty Reese of Amfedougall Evlees Barme Fa Mearse Gearden Mra McEnery W. Early Mr. al

Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed for G. and M. Thomas

An evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Thomas celebrated their silver wedding anniversary. Guests from Toronto Acton Guelph Norval and nearby areas attended about ten and a half. Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Borthwick served cake.

Mrs. G Thomas Mro George R. Thomas Wo Mino Roy Gordon Robert Borthwick W. McLean WL. Currin McLean Darleen ‘Thomas Isabel Low Dean McLean Mabel ‘Thomas Toronto Acton Guelph Norval Surerounding District

Big Five Council Faces Roadblocks in London Talks

Foreign ministers meeting in London failed to advance major questions with sharp East West divisions. Western powers and the Soviet bloc clashed over North Africa and the Balkans while debates over postwar Germany and Japan dominated, signaling potential new high level talks.

Council of Foreign Ministers London Suveregily Mediterranean Soviet Union Haty Russa Ayvan Huassia Balkan Britain United States Washington Moscow

Drunk Driving and Bad Conduct Police Court Cases

Police court records detail arrests and sentences for drunk driving and disorderly conduct. Donald Carey, 17, pleaded guilty to armed robbery and received a fixed term at Ontario Reformatory with lashes. Alfred Homer Burlington and Gordon Titus faced fines or jail for disturbing the peace, while Fenat Cromhill and Wilby Henhawk received jail terms or license suspensions for drunk driving and related offenses.

Mitten Donald Carey Alexiston Koo Mo. Langdon Latte Ontario Reformatory Alfred Homer Burelington Queen Elizabeth Highway Gordon Titus George DeForest Milton Fenat—Cromhill Hamilton Mantan A. R. Smith Bur- Lington Wilby Henhawk Hamiltons Henhawk Smith Sgt. Dunham Henhawk’ S

Urges Advance in Obstetrics at British Conference

In Leeds the National Conference of Labor Women discussed improving childbirth care. Dr Edith Summerskill cited 30 babies born in half an hour, urged midwives be trained in analgesia, and called for economic independence for mothers and better home labor devices and education services.

Leeds England National Conference of Labor Women Edith Summerskill Ministry of Food Brandothers Summer

Huge Union Jack Flown in Belfast Amid Celebrations

The article notes enormous flags displayed in London and Belfast for victory celebrations. It cites a 75 by 37 foot Union Jack as the world's biggest flown in Belfast, with a 45 by 22 foot flag as another Northern Ireland display and a 42 by 23 foot White Ensign for Lime Stone Church tower.

London United Nations Belfast Northern Ireland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gordon Beattie Eda May Arnald E. M. Morrow Mre Morrow and Sylvia Wm Lane Orton On. S. Moore Dorothy Clayton Sydney N. S PF Mowat Capper Cums Joan Mowat E. J. Nelson Mr. Hynds Henry Hilla Muriel and Helena Hallinafad J. Wildenpin Guelph General Hospital Henson Corless Susan Clinton Walter Wood Salington John Wood Miles Blaabrih Moore Robert Hall Wingham John Craig Whitechurch Cedric Cross WJ. Hall Pford Cudden Sunssing Ship Service Bnind Church of Canada Actaa Ontario the Friendly Church A. Walter Pogrury Carsonage Bower Avenue Presbyterian Church In Canada Mnox Churcil Acton Ufv Forbes Thomson Willow Street Church of St. Alban the Martyr Alex. Stewart, Ltd Angus Kennedy St George’s Square Guelph E. P ST. George's SQ Earl Carroll Modoro Sudan Maria Montez Jon Hat Fox New Ida Lupino Walter Huston Novelty Bride Acton Court of Revision Delock Cc. F. Leatherland Cler Huasia Revere Altice Eralissmo Stan Truman Nevals Eisenhower Patton Ders Kien MacArthur Germany Japan Canada Montreale Stitke Pood Distributors’ Association M. P Ryan Hal Davis The Highlanders Lovely Alice Norton Johnny Louden Hattery MacSwains Queen Street Tyler’s Real Estate & Insurance Ocean Steamship Tickets F. L. Wright Realtor Wes. Wolfe Kingsway C. H. Swift Circle Cleaners Dyers Mrs. Near
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