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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

4

World Sacramental Sunday Observed at Ebeneer United Church

Ebeneer United Church held a World Sacramental Sunday service led by Rev. K. Ttckergill last Sunday. A new garage and service station were under construction at the Knatchbull corner Nassagaweya. Notable locals, including G. T. Wilson and sons, Clarence Wilson, Ernest Wilson, Mildred Wilson, and Baaster Nose Wilson of Knatchbull, visited relatives in Guelph. Scattered residents attended the Erin Fall Fair on Thanksgiving, with churches observing special Thanksgiving activities.

Ebeneerr United Church KW. Ttckergill Knatchbull Corner Nassagaweya G. T. Wilson Clarence Yi. Wilson Ernest G3. Wilson Mildred Wilson Baaster Nose Wilson Kaatebbull FL Wilson Guelph Erin

Thanksgiving visitors brighten Oshawa week end

A long list of visitors and residents in Oshawa and nearby towns for Thanksgiving weekend. Notables include Mrs J M Cunningham and Mrs Hinton of Toronto, Mr and Mrs George Robertson of Haliburton, and Miss Doris Smith of Toronto among others visiting relatives and friends.

J. Stewart Richmond Hil Mroo Mra Joan Kalthoff Toronto K. Kalthoff George Hobertson George Ll. Robertson Haal@ybury Murray Mclean Por- Pols Junction William Webb Jf .Robertson Arnold Sinclair Guelph Archie Sinclair Oshawa Suniay Elgin Sinclair A. Smart New Toronto Doris Smith Earle Smith

Rockwood social notes and town changes at a glance

Mr and Mrs Charles Thatcher and guests visited in Toronto while Spr George Wingate returned from overseas. Arnald Cantelon bought Thatcher feed store and Larne Thatcher opens hardware in the old Lawrence building. Vern Thatcher back from hospital after a July accident. Wreck-end visitors include Rev Charles Cornwell and Minnie Nickell. Local moves include Greer family relocating to Dundas. Field day events postponed to Wednesday at Rockwood Continuation and Public Schools.

Charles Thatcher Clifford Meadows Toronto Spr George Wingate Koan Carton Lake Nipigon Arnald Cantelon Larne Thatcher i Lawrence Chas Thatcher Vern Thatcher Guelph General Hospital CPOR Guelph City Hills Charles Cornwell Kitchener Minnie Nickell Roy Day Tattle Heverly Clarke Georgetown Mr Clarke Colin’ Kitching Henry Hoaking Kirkland Lake John Harris Brantford Tee

Miss Marca Named Head Nurse at Hamilton General Hospital

Burlington reports Miss Marjorie A. Marca RV No appointed head dictition at Hamilton General Hospital and has assumed duties. Lake Ontario tragedy as ketch Aggie owned by Jack Perry of Oakville foundered near Burlington canal entrance. Local meeting of Ube tig wheel yard notes school honored for practical teaching in Agricultural Science. 22 students will be sent out by group of four for a week beginning December January.

Marjorie A. Marca RV No Hamilton General Hospital Lake Ontario Jack Perry Oakville Rocky Hurlington Canal Ube Tig

Village Notes and Obscure Local Happenings

Community items recount veterans and parish news from St Davids church events at Kelso and Plamil ton. Mrs King and others led an evening bingo style game while Mrs Stokes marked her 75th birthday with euchre and a luncheon.

Georgetown Girls Improvised Band Hears Addresses at Home

A community column recounts Mr DM Robertson hosting the Georgetown Girls Impe Band with forty attendees including Mr Ins Fax and Mrovis Frise of Toronto. It lists visits from local residents, trips to North Dakota, and overviews a WH Was October meeting with plans for clothing drives and Red Cross sewing for Europe parcels. Week-end visitors from Toronto and nearby towns are noted along with multiple family gatherings and home visits.

DM Robertson Georgetown Tas Ins Fax Mrovis Frise Toronto Lookout Club Shirley Wright Jack Noble Mondas Miss Schilcter Wo Norton Ted Morrow Mra Lane Wilfred Greenlees Benton's Moxars Mel Spitzer Europe Atore Red Cross Harry Brown Sanford Miller Robt Lane Carole Cedric Cross Lance W. S. Newton Bar- Ivie Mra. J. N. Newton

Milton Weather Delays Fair Yet It Goes On In History

A rain threat nearly postponed the Milton Prip on Saturday yet the event proceeded. An estimated crowd of over ten attended. A surprise party was held for Miss No Cunningham at Mrs Ray Cannon’s home after her retirement from Bell Telephone. The Octoben set celebration honored R Wot tiimness with a family dinner at Hearthstone Tea Parlors in Toronto with many relatives present. Canadian Championmpt

Directo Milton Prip Satuday Ray Cannon Mise No Cunningham Bell Telephone Company Bin Hearthstone Moor St. Toronto

Unclear historic meeting over Oakville waterfront plan

Fragmentary report notes Victoria Park event on a Wednesday regarding the Tigh Sehaah Field Plany. Mentions Ken Anderson and several naval and civic names amid a request for protection of Oakville's waterfront area before authorities at the Kevteral Convecrimernt.

Victoria Park Ken Anderson Seatar Fort Duncan Aithiner Hihexpey J Stuckin Mo Penswellok Thomas S Witkon Areti Peete Daveerd Reeve Whitaker Mane Ctowan Aidoiia Oakeille Flevord- Star Chowan

Georgetown Township considers street light plan and sewage system

Public meeting drew interest from ratepayers on the proposed sewage system and street light asset plan. Mayor Cleave attended a Majors Convention at Kirkland Lake. an organizing meeting formed in Georgetown. youth sport gathering and a discussion on opening Ontario Street district and building seven houses for South and Stone Ltd were noted.

Kaqueaing Daw No Heatte Asesna Harold Cleave Optamo Kirkland Lake Mra North Bay

Arscott Business Sold to Georgetown Broker

IRIN Me oF EL Arscott has sold his business to Mr Clifford Bradley of Georgetown who took possession on Monday. Poubetey Maggi, ex RUNEQ member, has received discharge and is home after near escapes. Wellington County Federation of Agriculture directors reportedly met recently. Frank Holbidas of Mount Forest, an elderly film projectionist, connected with the Canty Federation. Cpl Smyth returned from overseas after serving in France Belgium Germany. The Frettvision of The Saskatoon Laight Infantry saw action in those front lines. On Thursday evening September 27th, Mr and Mrs Wm WL Houston hosted guests at their Alton Town Hall before departure.

EL Arscott Clifford Bradley Georgetown Poubetey Maggi RUNEQ Acton Wellington County Federation of Agriculture Frank Holbidas Mount Forest Geldman Canty Federation Cpl Woc Smyth Sears Frettvision Saskatoon Laight Infantry Suchs France Belgium Hyland and Ciermans Mroo Houston Weashbours Alton Fate Advocate

Local Homecoming Notes and Community Visits

Everton Pte Harvey Jestin arrived last week from overseas. We welcome our boys home again. Various residents including Mrs. Kitchener, Mrs. Will Head, Miss McCrae, Mrs Jean McCutcheon, Mr. and Mrs. S. Hamilton, and others are noted visiting relatives in Guelph St George Acton Corbetton. A large community crowd attended Erin Fair with a good stock showing.

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 the Ontario Jersey Breeders Association held the provincial championship with about 200 Cap Jerseys from Western Ontario. Dale Dean of Michigan presented, while Maurice C Beaty, Ktoht Font of Milton, Malton Crook Farms, Featherstone Ron of Oakville and others entered. Heaty Alan won best four year old milking cow Tindale Batella Cladya and was named Senior Grand Champion. Other major placings included Featherstone’s Oakville entries and several Georgetowns in junior and senior classes, with strong county representation and P. Ward Mcuddel noting Milton’s prominence.

Ontario Simcoe Necond Helfer Alerme Mater. HoObserser Cavalier Archie Jinlon Haook Faris Oakville Helfera Piatto Laecta Teach Eaphillicon Junihe Dollagit Saath Featherstone Lires

Rock Along Institute Hosts National Campaigns

Mrs Frank Doean headed a meeting promoting the Rock Along Institute and its support for national campaigns. The gathering featured remarks on fundraising, a talent program led by Mrs Cyan and Mrs Loren, and a social ball with a luncheon.

Rock Along Institute

Wanted to Purchase and Sell Various Farm Goods

Household items for sale include dining room set and cabinet pieces. Farm stock seeks roosters hens and ram lambs plus breeding pullets aged six months. Seed and feed items listed among offerings with seed merchants approved by government certificates. Hatching eggs and breeding stock sought for 68 hatching season with government supervision and premium guarantees.

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Notice to Creditors for the Estate of William Lawrence

In the matter of the estate of William Lawrence late of the village of Arton in the county of ital creditors are notified to present their claims. The executor or administrator will settle the estate according to law, with a specified deadline for filing claims.

William Lawrenct Williama Arton Ital William Lawrence Williams Acton LHS Lerence Willams An . Langdon Aylsworthe Barristers & Solicitors Acton Ontario

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