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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 14, 1943

Page

11

Community Sacred Concert Draws Large Turnout in Town Hall

Under the Women's Institute the Sacred Concert drew many Bonders at the Town Hall on Sunday evening. George Gordon chaired a varied program featuring the United Church choir, duets, readings, piano solos, and school selections. A war work collection totalled 35 dollars with Rev. Sutherland sharing brief remarks.

Women’s Institute Town Hall George Gordon Canada The United Church Misses Frances Leona Gibb Fred Oakes Freeman G. ¥. McArthur Annie Jolliffe Neal Haren Lambert Twins 3. Ayles Ruth Boughner Blanche ‘McKinnon Gordon Aickens Foss Carton W. D. E. Smith J. Ward Mrs. Brace Mesars George Peal Elmer Boles Albert Beard Arnold Cantelon Helen Bayne J. A. Little Mrs. Johnston Gordon Harris Frank Moore Charlie Maw World Friends Neil Lambert Wayne Hosking Acton Elwin Kentner Kenneth Anderton Acton Boys Norman Lambert Temperance Mr. Sutherland Lebanon Greenock J. Ayles Elliot Patterson Joan’ Mann St. John's Church E. A. Brooks Arthur Engleby Likeview Powers Familly Erin Thos. G. Hutchinson Bruce Hosking Allan Gordon RCAF Trenton Camp Bordon George Day Hageraville Harvey Thatcher Taperwash J. E. Lambert Elule Gordon Rosas Carton New Dundee Collingridge Guelph Minnie Nickell Toronto Robin Bichan Vineland Joe Oakes James Lynch Donson Milas Lovena Richardach Kitchner Scott Babe Fort Exie RB. F. Williards Guelphia Morris Idaho E. Nickell G. F. McArthur Don Campbell McArthur Clarke London McArthur

Moffat Community Embraces Autumn and Church Revival

Autumn colors brighten Moffat as harvest winds down and Providence keeps community life strong. Anniversary services at Campbellville Presbyterian mark gratitude amid fine National Thanksgiving weather. Rev C L Poole leads Sunday services as village choir and visitors share hymns. Eden Mills Male Quartette slated for October 17.

Moffat Providence Campbellville Mra. Spears Hamilton Mra Fraser Kathryn Isaac Adams Fred Ruth Adams Beatrice Dawson Toronto C. L Mra. Poole Beach Frank Hathaway C. L. Poole Acton Eden Mills Moffat Community Church J. HE. Morphy H. E. Morphy Knox Church Cotette Will Ausiat Cuciph

W Y Socials Run Fund Drive and Meeting Notes

Mrs W Mitchell convenes local W Y social in her home to raise funds with 11 tables of cards. Preston tops scores, prizes to Mrs W Milliere and Mr A Mino. Navy League collection planned. Rev C C Cochrane spoke on Colonial Policy. November meeting moved to Nov 1 at Mitchell's. 43.69 raised for September finances. boxes prepared for overseas men. Various visitors and local happenings noted.

W. Mitchell W. Y W. Y. War Fund A. Lawson Werb Preston W. Milliere A. Mino Navy League Mitchell C. C. Cochrane Yamleson Sam Glady Norforest United Church Sth H. Norton S.M. Wright E. Miller J. BE. Evierby Vieaing Mrs. A. Hill Hamilton

McPhersons Honored by Family in Osnabruck Area

A large gathering from Jo. 22 concession Namagaweya met at Bloomsbury School on Tuesday evening October to honor L Archie McPherson of the Canad Provost Corps on leave from Toronto. The event featured chairman Len Nightingale, an address by Donald Ferguson, and a ring presentation by Wal ay Lasby. L/Cpl. A McPherson gave thanks. lunch and dancing followed.

A. M. McPherson Women's Association of Ebenezer United Church Erin’ Fair Eden’ Milla United Church Ebenezer United Church Harald Coulson Galt George Nightingale Knatchbull Dundalk Bert Nightingale Orangeville Arthur Nightingale W. F. Darby St. David's Presbyterian Church Campbellville Elsie Audrey Watson Guelph

Busy Bees Club Auction Aids Nassagaweya Fund Drive

The Busy Bees Club in Brookville Hall held its third annual auction with Bingo prizes and a booth sale. Proceeds topped $57 after hall receipts of $81.10 and private sales. Separately Nassagaweya elder Mrs Henry Davenport died after pneumonia at 86. Rev Irving and Rev Brand led services with pallbearers including Joseph Frank and Phineas Finlay. Interment at St Johns Cemetery.

Busy Bees Club Brookville Hall Joseph Frank Boss Acton Legion J.eliott H.C. Elsiey Dr. Young Fleet Donny Easterbrook J. Etlon Milton Auclancer Hoon Jablos Nassagaweya Henry Davenport Instness Davenport England Henry Guelph Fred Windsor Edwin Nasxayoweya Lawrence Kitchener Eleanor Hardy Port Huron U. S. AG Irene Ripply Toronto Eliza Finlay Barber Philipson WN. Brown Cult Cole S. McMillan Eleanor Davenport Gerge St. John’s Cemetery Gieste Lawrence King Howard James St. Catharines Lloyd James Fort Erie Mra C. Smith

Visitors and Health Wishes Span Local Towns

Mrs Albert McWilliams of aslinch visited her mother Mrs Black. Numerous relatives and friends from Guelph Toronto Crew Corners and Townline0917. pilots and families returned to Halifax after furlough. many couples and individuals spent weekends with local residents including the McLeods, Reed and Hortap households.

Albert McWilliams Aslinch Black Chester Meek Crewnons Corners Cooper Weat Toronto Kate Mary Reed Guelph Misa Agnes Tovell Torranto Charlie Head Donnie Mra

Ospringe Notes Host Weekend Gatherings And Club News

Ospringe residents enjoyed family visits and gatherings over Thanksgiving weekend with friends from Hamilton Toronto Guelph Erin and Bronte. The Ospringe Women's Institute met October 6 with talks on Their Majesties and citizenship and planned a Halloween masquerade for the next meeting.

George Rennick Marion Hamilton D. Stewart Mia Lole Simpson Vislter Ormia Fines Toronto F. Brydon A. Kirkwood Jean Guelph MirelWary Dunbar West Messrs Earl Smith Arnold Sinclair J. Stewart Robert King Bronte E. Suntor Erin Arnold Camp Borden Charles Kalthoff Joan Hood K. Halthoff James Strathera Blanche McKinnon Sunter Fisher Blanche McAdinnon McKinnon

Georgetown honors 86th birthday of William James Ross

William James Ross celebrates his 86th birthday at home in Georgetown. He has lived in Georgetown 20 years and worked for CY.R. 38 years. Council hears Fire Marshall Department letter detailingArena fire code changes. Officials approve required door alterations, temporary wooden fire escape, exit signs and extinguishers. work approved.

William James Ross Rosas Georgetown The Cy.r Ross Herald

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