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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

20

World Sacramental Sunday Observed in Ebeneer Church

Sacramental Sunday noted at Ebeneer United Church with Rev. KW Miekergil conducting services. A new garage and service station is under construction at the Knatchbull corner Nassagaweya. Local visitors included G T Wilson and sons Clarence J Wilson Ernest G Wilson and Mildred Wilson and Baaster Nose Wilson of Knatchbull. Some district residents attended Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving day and special Thanksgiving services were held in churches last Sunday.

Ebeneerr United Church KW. Miekergil Knatchbull Corner Nassagaweya G. T. Wilson Clarence J. Wilson Ernest G3 Wilson Mildred Wilson Baaster Nose Wilson Kaatebbull Ft. FL Wilson Guelph Erin Mankagiving

Thanksgiving Visitors and Local Visits Reported in Oshawa Area

Thanksgiving holiday guests and local visitors are noted across Oshawa and surrounding towns. Residents from Toronto Guelph Hamilton and Collingwood joined families including the Robs Beamish Kennik Robertson and Sinclair clans, with several extended stays and weekend visits recorded.

Rockwood Notes Bridge Local Changes and Visits

Rockwood residents report changes in business with Arnald Cantelon buying Thatcher feed store and Larne Thatcher opening hardware in the old Lawrence building. Miss Vern Thatcher returns from Guelph General Hospital after a serious accident. various visitors arrive from Toronto, Kitchener, Dundas, and Midland as community events are adjusted. The field day at Rockwood Continuation and Public Schools was postponed to Wednesday afternoon.

Charles Thatcher Clifford Meadows Toronto Spr George Wingate Koasa Carton Lake Nipigon Arnald Cantelon Larne Thatcher i Georgetown Mr Clarke Colin’ Kitching Henry Hoaking Kirkland Lake John Harris Brantford Chas H. Harris Douglas Patternon Midland Mis Edith Royce S. Royce

Miss Marjorie Marca Appointed Head Dietitian at Hamilton General Hospital

In Burlington, Miss Marjorie A. Marca RV No has assumed duties as head dietitian at Hamilton General Hospital. The Lake Ontario tragedy claims another life as the ketch Aggie foundered near the Burlington canal entrance. At a High Wheel Yard meeting, the local school is selected to host practical agricultural science teaching with 22 students grouped in fours starting December.

Marjorie A. Marca RV No Hamilton General Hospital Lake Ontario

Local notices from CamVbellville and area events

A distraught but hopeful report covers community activities in CamVbellville. Names such as Mrs King Mr Dean Tlunter Mrs Maton and Mr Jas Evans appear among results and church events at St Davids and nearby areas. Celebrations include Mrs Stokes seventy fifth birthday and a Thankoffering meeting at Nasangaweya church.

Ile King Dean Tlunter Liovel Cormcieth Jas Evans Aldoof St David's Church Kev Brand McMillan Toronto Free and Eary Group Kelso J. Stokes Stokes

Georgetown Girls Impe Band entertained at tas home

Mr DM Robertson hosted the Georgetown Girls Impe Band with about forty guests including Mr Ins Fax and Mrodins Frise of Toronto. The October WH meeting discussed program ideas, clothing drives for Europa, Red Cross sewing, and a chess or game contest. Week end visitors came from Toronto and nearby towns to the Lane and Newton households.

DM Robertson Georgetown Tas Ins Fax Mrodins Frise Toronto Lookout Club Shirlley Wright Jack Noble Mondas Schilcter Wo Norton Ted Morrow Mra Lane Wilfred Greenlees Benton's Ken Archie McDonald North Dakota T A Avton Knox Church Renton Sans Guelph Ken Stephenson Newton's Mel Spitzer Europa Atore Red Cross Wright Matto Harry Brown Mrx Sanford Miller Elaine Robt. Lane Carole Cedric Cross Robt Lance W. T. Newton Bar- Ivie J. N. Newton

Milton Fair Goes On Despite Weather Threats

An estimated crowd of over ten attended a Milton event on Saturday afternoon. Despite threats of postponement due to weather, organizers curtailed the exhibit and crowd size, and the fair is noted as a historical success in the ongoing string of events. A separate note mentions a surprise retirement party for Miss No Cunningham at Mrs. Nay Cannon’s home, honoring her long service with Bell Telephone Company.

Weathereo Directo Milton Prip Satuday Nay Cannon Mise No Cunningham Bell Telephone Company Tie Nephewa Helees Hearthstone Moor St Toronto

Unclear local notice on waterfront protection in Oakville

Fragmentary report mentions Victoria Pack and Kun Anderson with references to Fort Vellens and local officials. Document references a request for aid at a federal conference in Ottawa to protect Onakeille's waterfront. Names and places are partially garbled and confirmation of event details is uncertain.

Piany Victoria Dressy Kun Anderson Saatar Fort Vellens Duncan Me Authiller Onakeille Flevard Star Chowan

Georgetown Ontario street light and sewage meeting report

A public meeting in Georgetown discussed street lighting, a proposed sewage system, and two new subdivisions planned for Ontario Street. ROA Langdon spoke as a preliminary move to organize expansion, with nine houses under construction for Sith & Stone Ltd and more to follow in spring per the Herald report.

Raquesing Theattre Asessa Hangld Cleave Optamo Majors Kirkland Lake Mra North Bay Roa Langdon Ontario Street Sven Sith & Stone, Ltd

Arscott sells business to Georgetown buyer Clifford Bradley

Mr Clifford Bradley of Georgetown has bought the Arscott concern and took possession on Monday. J Poubetes Maal, a former RUMIQ serviceman, has received discharge at his home. Wellington County Federation of Agriculture director meeting noted with Frank Holbidas of Mount Forest and Canty Federation projectionist. Cpl WoC Smith returned home after overseas service. The Saskatoon Laight Infantry division report and field notes from France Belgium Hyland and Germany. Mr and Mrs Wm WL Houston were hosts at an Alton Town Hall social before departure.

EL Arscott Clifford Bradley Georgetown Poubetes Maal Acton AD Nosecenat Wellington County Federation of Agriculture Frank Holbidas Mount Forest Canty Federation Cpl Woc Smith

Community News Highlights From Guelph And Environs

EVERTON Pte Harveys Jestin arrived last week from overseas. We welcome our bays to me again. Mrs. Kitchener Head of? Guelph Mrs. Will Head- Miss McCrae spent one holiday at her home at St George Mro and Mrs Alvin' McCutcheon, Guelph. visited Mrs Jean McCutcheon on Sunday Miss M. Sunter visited Mr. and Mrs. Stanly Stewart, Sundays. Mrs. GG. Robertson recently vis ited at the home of her son, David Mro.and Mrs. Will Alexander, Mr and Mrs Alfred 'couting, 'spent Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hamilton. . Mr. and Mrs. George Young and Maniyn spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Young, Acton. Mr. R. C. Tomson, Mr. and Mrs. L. Tomson, spent a week visiting with friends at Corbetton and other places. A large crowd from this commun ity attended Erin Fair and reported a good showing of stock.

Will Alexander Alfred ‘Couting S. Hamilton George Young Maniyn A. Young Acton R. C. Tomson L. Tomson Corbetton Erin Fair

Halton Jerseys Shine At Ontario Provincial Show

At Simcoe's provincial Jersey show about 200 Cap Jerseys from Western Ontario entered. Dale Dean of Michigan won senior and junior awards amid strong entries from Milton area breeders including Heaty, Font, Wrook Farms, Featherstone Hros, Davies & Son, and Graham. Multiple classes crowned winners with notable placements for Featherstone and Oakville exhibitors.

Ontario Jersey Simcoe Western Dale Dean Michigan Maurice C Heaty Ktobt Font Milton Mallon Wrook Farms Featherstone Hros Oakville W. Davies & Son Palermo Old Graham Ruddell Alan Wen T'alermae HoObserver Cavaller Archie Jinlton Haook Farms Featherstone Lires

Rock Along Institute Aids National Campaigns

An account of the Rock Along Institute assisting in multiple national campaigns. The piece describes donations and activities by local leaders including Mrs Loren and Mrs Cyan, with funds raised for war relief and community outreach.

Rock Along Institute

Classified notices for farm stock and household items

Multiple listings from Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergus Ontario and local sellers offering barred rock pullets six months old pure bred ram lambs and breeding stock for sale. Also household items dining room furniture chairs blinds and other goods for sale plus seed merchants seeking Clover Seed Timothy Seed and selling Rooster Hair Tonic. Hatching eggs wanted by Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Limited for 196 season with government supervision and premium hatchability guarantees.

Chick Hatcheries Limited Fergua Ontario

Notice to Creditors in Fatute of William Lawrency Acton

Notice to creditors of William Lawrency late of Acton in Htal county. The document designates obligations and deadlines for filing claims against the estate. It identifies the administrator and the legal process for settling debts and distribution.

William Lawrency Williama Acton Htal Daoraard Rye William Lawrence Williams Lorence Williams An . Langdon

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