Collision Damages Rockwood Service Station Injures Clerk
A Friday evening collision at Frank Kelso's service station in Rockwood damaged two pumps, started a fire, and injured Frank Kelso lightly. A car crashed into the first vehicle while a second car occupied by RCAF members was badly damaged. Firefighters soon controlled the blaze. no one was seriously hurt. Thanksgiving services were held in local churches with notable attendance and visiting residents from Toronto, Newmarket, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kelso
Haing
RCAF
Kelau
United Church
Garien
J. Oliver
St. John's Church
Seth Ward
Barbara
Toronto
Robert Croft
Charles Harris
Co. Gerton Harris
Gaistorville
C. C. Hartin
Conn District
Jack VanGooren
Douglaas Patterson
Midland
Stewart S. Royce
D. Armstrong
Valley Road
Armstrong i
BE. D. McPhedran
Carton House
J. Anderson
Pacific Coast
Wm. Pett
Aldershot
Jirs
A. F. Johns
Newmarket
Lloyd Hunter
Dainsville
Ted Jestin
Babe
Everton
Jas. Milne
Sunday Visitors and Family Gatherings Reported
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Ted Jestin welcoming Mr and Mrs Max Milne of Rockwood and Mr and Mrs Lloyd, plus Hunter and family of Dainsville. The Benham sisters from Guelph visited J P Benham. Thanksgiving guests came from Guelph to the Mound. Later, Mr and Mrs Tod McCutcheon hosted Edgar Blenton of Moffat and the Kingsburys with Catharine. art Boles hosted Mr and Mrs Boles and family. Irvin Hamilton and AO Couling hosted Sunday visitors, including Arnold Wilson and Earl Brotex with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Jestin
Max Milne
Rockwood
Lioyd
Hunter and Family
Dainsville
Muriel
Barbara Benham
Guelph
J. P. Benham
Fred Murray
Tod
McCutcheon
Edgar Blenton
Moffat
Mro
Durran Kingsbury
Catharine
Harvey Jestin
Fants
Art Boles
Mroo
Boles
B. Arnold Wilson
Earl Brotex
Irvin Hamilton
AO Couling
A Canadian Life Theme Cartoon to Screen Next Week
A technicoor cartoon promoting harmony between capital and labor and democracy will be shown at the Roxy Theatre on October 15 and 19. The film aims to entertain while presenting a Canadian perspective, urging viewers to consider the nation’s stake in democracy. The program titled Make Mine Freedom emphasizes a non confrontational message for Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roxy
Pore
New pupils added to Nassagaweya No. 7 school
Mr and Mrs Chris Frank welcomed Master Iron Harris and Master Allan Har vila as new pupils. The Busy Beat WOE hosted a quilting last Wednesday. Teachers attended a Halton Elementary School teachers convention in St Catharines with guest speaker Mr Ponmmell. A wolf was shot on lot 12 can 4 by Bernie Dennis. X ray clinic planned at Brookville Hall October 12. Nursery chair activities led by Pud Fowell. Hazel Kennedy visit. Health Inspector advised DDT use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reglater
Iron Harris
Allan Harvila
Myra
Chris. Frank
Stan Robinson
Achool
Paul
Halton
St. Catharines
Ponmmell
Duce Ing
Welland House
Harold
Broomer
Little Daughter
Toronto
Peter McLean
Buchanan
Brampton
Robt. Sheppard
Hamilton
Margaret Robinson
Ancaster
Matthew Shehen
Eden
John M. Wilson
John W. Wilson
J. J. Kennedy
Can
W. Dennis
Bernard
Nassautaweyn Presbyterian Church
W. Mss
Madoc
Knox Church
Guelph
Fraser
Charlotte Turner
W. Kennedy
Vernon Campbell
J. Early
Ed. Dredge
Nathan Dredge
Brookville Hall
Martin Davenport
Donna McMillan
Pud? Fowell
Lindsay
Campbellville Land
Hazel Kennedy
Saunders
Weston
Powell
County Health Unit
D.D.T
Toronto and Ontario visitors flood local gatherings
A long list of visitors and residents is recorded with names from Toronto Pettapice Manitoba Milton Sarnia Callander and Brampto r reflecting social visits moves and family associations. Several households welcome guests including the Glynns Curleys Mills Noble Geary and Foster families with neighbors and relatives from across Ontario and Manitoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pallster
Toronto
Edward Pallister
John Shanks
Pettapice
Manitoba
Alex Lawson
Norman Lawson
Milton
Rae Scott
Glynn Sr
Sarnia
Jno
Glynn
Neil Benton
Pargeter
Neil
Lane
Jne Noble
Mrs. Geary
von Johnson
Foster's
Mris Ramatottom
Local Family News Highlights Weekend Visits and Greetings
Mr and Min Ho Matthews spent several days with relatives in St Catharines. Mrs Dan Winter visited Hamilton and St. Catharines relatives. Several guests called on Mrs Mary Walker’s 92nd birthday at the Struthers home. Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings noted in Acton and surrounding areas. Knox Church christening for Barry Bruce. Hydro service restored on island town lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Winter
Hamilton
St. Catharines
Elgin Brown
Wilfeld D
Walker
Vinita
Win. Struther
Albert McCutcheon
FE. Trutchingon
Preston
Mroc
Karl McGowan
Douglan
D. G Robertson
Henry Jackson
Mosboro
Charles Williamson
Douglas Robertson
Guelph
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
Barry Bruce
Ward Bruce
John Anderson
Hydro
Isl
George Young
Marilyn
George Wallace
Ialthoff
Denehan
Erin Farr
Letters on Hydro and politics stir Acton readers
A reader from Acton critiques wartime rationing and Hydro policy. The letter cites ILEPC plus the 22 points and alleges plant explosions and power shortages. The writer questions governance, accountability, and future programs for utilities and labor in Ontario.
Turbine Power Use Fails to Tap National Potential
A government assessment finds that the country uses only one fifth of its estimated turbine capacity for electric power. The report calls for expanded development of turbine resources to boost energy output and meet demand.
Aforby United Church 125th Anniversary Observed
On Sunday October 16 the Aforby United Church marked its 125th year with a program led by Rev. Wesley Hunntcett of the Fred Victor Mission and Rev. James Blair of St. Pauls in Milton. The history recounts early settlers in 1818 and church-building across Esquesing and Trafalgar Townships, noting past ministers, schools, and local cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trovaby United Church
Wesley Hunntcett
Fred Victor
Toronto
Hle Boys
Muale
United Church
James Hlair
St. Paul's
Milton
James McDougall
Murray Wayward
Wolow
Portable 350 Watt Vomtalle Generator For Vehicles And Boats
The Vinancial oat reports a Wlewtha plant occupying about 2 cubic feet can be stowed in a car trunk or bow of a boat. It starts by hooking to an auto battery and produces 350 watts of alternating current suitable for standard light bulbs radios and motor driven appliances. The unit weighs 77 pounds and includes a two quart gasoline tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlewtha
Wolgha
Fragmentary Bible Parson Quoted on Immortality
A fragmentary passage shows a parson bantering about immortality and nature. The speaker imagines mountains and oceans as he muses on beauty and destruction, ending with an anxious reflection on the soul’s endurance.
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District News
Nassagaweya TN
Limehouse
Ospringe
Min Ho Matthews
Matttiowne Surpid Ma
Wiawtley Matthews
St. Catherined
Tetter
Acton Free Press
Ont
Denar
ITE
P.C
Hydra
Credit
Orangeville
Ile.p.c
Ontario
Ontaro
Drew
H. V. Drorge
Fornby United Church
York
John Dempay
John Flaher
Abraham — Nelson
Thomasa Joyce
John Wilson
Dempay
Fisher
Scotland
Nelson
Joyce
Wilson
Ireland
Dunas Street
Munr
Traefalgar
Raquesing
Jargper Martin
Esquesing
Bloomfield
Trafalgar Township
Clifford Wrigslesworth
Wornby Literary and Debating Society
Hornby
Charles McLennan
Lyons
Leahton
Bachelors
Brookbanks
Boln
Nellie Jardine
Belek
Wormaby
Badboa
United Church of
Chandawageatah
Newjamis Fyre
J. D. Totton
Fried Almeworth
Canada
Cecil A. Carr Savage
Douglas St. Guelph, Ont
Tel
Agricultural Committee of
Halton County
the County Court House
Milton, Ontario
Hi. Porter
Farmers’Advocate
Ontario Conservation and Reforestation Association
Tractor Service
Taylor L. Farm Implements
Rototillers
Hillman Cars
Georgetown
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