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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

11

World Sacramental Sunday Observed at United Church

In Nassagaweya Bheneerr the World Sacramental Sunday was observed at United Church with Rev. KW Pickergill leading. A new garage and service station is under construction at Knatchbull corner Nasagaeneys. Local residents including G T Wilhan and sons and the Wilson family visited in Guelph. Some district residents attended the Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving day. Special Thanksgiving services were held in area churches.

Bheneerr United Church KW. Pickergiil Knatchbull Corner Nasagaeneys G. T. Wilhan Clarence HB. Wilson Ernest GC. Wilson Mildret Wilson Rosa Wilson Kaatehiall Ft. F. Wilson Guelph Lat Thin Erin Fall Fair Miankagiving Securion Last Sanday

Residents Share Thanksgiving Visits Across Cities

Numerous Toronto Hamilton Guelph and Oshawa residents spent the Thanksgiving weekend visiting relatives and friends. Couples and families from Collingwood Port Polars Junction and New Toronto traveled to see kin including Doris, Mrs J M Cunningham, Mrs Victor Beans, and Mr and Mrs Stewart among others.

J. Stewart Richmond HU Robt Joan Kalthoff Toronto K. Kalthoff George Robertson George Lo Robertson Haal@ybury Murray Melaun Porpols Junction William Webb GG Robertson Arnold Sinclair Guelph Arette Sinclair Oshawa Elgin Sinclair A. Smart New Toronto Doris Smith Earle Smith

Rockwood Social Roundup Full of Visitors and Local Changes

Rockwood reports a busy weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Thatcher and family visiting Toronto and nephews arriving from overseas. Miss Vera Thatcher returns home from Guelph General Hospital after a serious accident. Local business shifts include Arnald Cantelon buying Thatcher feed store and Larne Thatcher opening a hardware shop in the old Lawrence building. Various weekend visitors and residents are noted, with Thanksgiving gatherings and postponement of field day events at the Rockwood Continuation and Public Schools.

Charles Thatcher Clifford Meadows Toronto Spr George Wingate Rhoas Carton Lake Nipigon Arnald Cantelon Feedatore Larne Thatcher Lawrence Chas. Thatcher Vera Thatcher Guelph General Hospital C. Pork Crossing Guelph City Charles Cornwell Ritchener Minnie Nickell Roy Day Douglas Patterson Midland Edith Royce S. S. Royce Sinew Greer Dundas M. Greer Glenhie Rockwood Continuation School

Burlington Notes and Tragedy Mix in Local Gazette

Mina Marjorie Harr RH Ne named head dietitian at Hamilton General Hospital and begins duties. A ketch named Aggie owned by Jack Berry of Oakville foundered near Hartington canal entrance, lake waters claim another victim. At a high school meeting it was announced the school will host practical agricultural teaching with 22 students practicing in groups of four for a week starting December or January.

Mina Marjorie A. Harr Hamilton General Hospital Lake Ontario Jack Berry Oakville Rocky South Ples Hartington Canal Iward Gazette

Community Notes From Campbellville and Area

Community updates recall a church fellowships, anniversaries, and hospital visits. Events include a Thankoffering meeting at W M Sin Nasangaweya church with guest speaker Mrs Gamble of Guelph, and an anniversary at St Davids Church with Rev McMillan of Toronto to speak. Mrs Stokes celebrates her 75th birthday at Kelso euchre gathering.

Mes Cohing Doan Dhunter KO Maton Liloyel Conseford Jas Evans St David's Church SOS Brand Ailton Hangdtal Mra Koo Menges Plamiston Veral Tere W M Sin Mr McMillan Toronto Free and Eary Kelso Mra J. Stokes Mre Stokes

Community Notes From Limehouse and Area

Local items record social visits and gatherings in Limehouse, Georgetown Girts band events, and church and club activities. Mentions include visits by Fox and Frise of Toronto, the Logkout Club gathering at Shirley Wright, and Warrelated fund drives, with several families listed among weekend visitors and travels to North Dakota and Guelph.

Dom Robertson Georgetown Girts Das Fox Mroas Frise Toronto Shirley Wright Jack Noble Mondas Wilfred Greenlees Benton's Moxars Summers Ken Archie McDonald North Dakota Prally Snawton Knox A W. Renton and Sons Guelph Ken Stephenson Newton's Mel Spitzer Europe Atore Red Cross Wright Harry Brown Sanford Miller Elaine Robt. Lane Carole Cedric Cross Robt. Lance W. J. Newton Bar- Ivie J. N. Newton

Milton Fair Despite Weather Delays Won Wide Attendance

Milton Weatheren warned of postponement yet the Milton Fair drew a large crowd on Saturday. The exhibit was cut back but the fair remains a notable success in 1945 with an estimated turnout of over Tun. A surprise party honored Mrs Rey Cannon for long service at Bell Telephone. On October 11 Me RO Willetomeon celebrated her 81st birthday at a family gathering in Toronto with 30 guests.

Weatheren Tun Satuday Rey Cannon Mise No Cunningham Bell Telephone Company Me RO Willetomeon Bia Hearthstone Tea Partors Hloor St Toronto

Oakville Officials Seek Federal Aid for Waterfront Protection

Oakville officials prior to a Victoria Day event request federal assistance to safeguard the town’s waterfront. The council members and deputy arrive before authorities to discuss protective measures amid ongoing disruptions and uncertain event completions at High Sed vacal Field.

Vacal Jomy Victoria Ken Anderson Seatar Heesuaee Fort Perkins Chatfias Duncan J Shishkin MM Menveauk Thomas S Witwon Archie Bake Carrarchael Reese Cov Hiller Whitaker Hy Abe Oakville Haan

Georgetown Council Discusses Sewage System and Street Light Plans

At a Georgetown town meeting residents heard proposals for new street lighting and a municipal sewage system. Langdon spoke on two upcoming subdivisions in the Ontario Street district while Smith and Stone, Ltd. begin house construction with more planned in the spring.

Baquesing Hydaw No Tu Val Gregory Theatre Harald Cleave Kirkland Lake Cleave North Bay Georgetown Add Fidas Langdon Ontario Street Smith & Stone, Ltd

Local Business Sale and Farm Social Notice

IRIN Mio oF FL Arscott sold his butcher business to Mr Chifford Bradley of Georgetown who took possession on Monday. Jobot Peteys Magul, who served with The RUNNEL, has received discharge and is home. Wellington County Federation appoints Frank Hollidas as field man and projectionist. Capt Woc Smith returns from overseas after four years with The First Division Saskatoon Light Infantry. Friends host a social evening in Alton before farm departures as the Advocate reports.

Saskatoon Light Infantry Suchs Daly France Belgium Holland Tun Mico Wim Houston Alton

Everton Welcomes Home Pte Harvey Jestin

A homecoming note from the community describes Pte Harvey Jestin arriving from overseas last week. Several local residents and families are mentioned visiting relatives and hosting gatherings over the holidays. A large local crowd attended Erin Falg and reported a good showing of stock.

Harvey Jestin Kitchener Gucion Wil Head McCrae St) George Mro Alvin’ McCutcheon Cuelph John McCutcheon M.sunter Stanley Stewart G. Robertson David Will Alexander Alfred Couting Hamilton George Young Marilyn A. Young Acton R. C. Tomson L. Tomson Corbetton Erin Falg

Halton Jerseys Shine at Ontario Provincial Show

Halton Jersey breeders from Milton Oakville Brampton Georgetown and surrounding areas scored highly at the Ontario Provincial Championship Show in Simcoe on October 4. Heaty of North ing cow Jindale Batella Cladya won Senior Grand Champion with strong entries across junior, yearling and dam classes.

Ontario Simcoe Western Ontario Dale Dean Michigan Maurice C Beaty Krebt Ford Milton Malton Hrook Farms Featherstancros Oakville W. Davies & Son Palermo Ald Graham Ruddell & Sone Charles Georgetown Fitel Adastate Imad Tady Alan Wan Helfer Valertne Manas Hrampton Bight Helfera Hatten Featherstone Gerald Graham Hrampton Pinn Wortm F. D. Charles Lindale Finnacle Flash Ward Studdell Robert Ford Haellan York

Rock Along Institute Assists in National Campaigns

A local report describes Rock Along Institute supporting national campaigns. The program included addresses on social welfare and community service. A contest winner was Mrs Chadd, with Mrs Dunbar and Mrs Loren Guild among speakers.

Rock Along Institute Mia Frank Dean Kent Heya Aecvices Hwan Central War Fund Pastoration of Agriculture Tentiicsal CO Drmbor Wo Paamore Dunbar Loren Guild Vase Pasmeo Mos Tota Mra Chadd Funch Spedal

Wanted to buy pullets and farm stock items

Classifieds show Pullets aged near months for sale or trade in Fergus Ontario. Also requests for Shropshire sheep ram lambs and pure bred stock, plus farm equipment and seed merchants. Hatching eggs wanted for 106 season with government supervision and hatchability premium.

Fergua Ontario

Notice to Creditors William Lawrence Wil liam A of Acton

In the matter of the estate of William Lawrence William A late of Acton in Hal County. Creditors are notified to present claims and proof of debts to the executors within a short period as required by law.

William Lawrenct William A Acton Hal Whipper da Orward Rye William Lawrence Williams Lorence Williams Langdon. & Aylsworth Barristere & Solicitors Acton Ontario

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