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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1942

Page

12

Anniversary Services Shift Sermon Between Churches

Owing to anniversary services at Eden Mille United Church last Sunday Ebenezer United Church held no service. Many Ebenezer members attended Eden Mille where Rev. M oC Gandier preached. Miss Hannah Jopson of Knatchbull was hospitalized at Guelph General Hospital for treatment with hopes of recovery. Families from Orange Ville and Toronto visited relatives for Thanksgiving. Farmers are harvesting mangle and potatoes amid potato blight and pests. Mr Wert Nightingale of Orange Ville visited his parents over the weekend and Thanksgiving.

Eden Mille United Church Ebenezer United Church Ebenezer Eden Mille M. Oc. Gandier Hannah Jopson Presbyterian Church J. MacNeil Nissagaweya Adam Eddie Guelph Happy Gang Arkell Malton United Church Ward Rookwood 0 Webb Hamilton HL Webb George Hoberts Sadie Robe Russell Lowrie Camp Bearden Henry Barden Charles Rennie WoThowrie Ted Barden Chathany JD. Lowrie Billie Lowrie Brank Lemmer Menford Con Wo Ming R. T. Ingle Meo Po Unggle Johny ‘Thomas Grand Rapids Milch Thomas West Croft Howie Wright Toronto Barrie Hii Campbellville

Rockwood Week-end Visitation and Holiday News

Rockwood notes a long list of visitors for Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings from Guelph, Toronto, Niagara and Acton. Residents include Mr and Mrs Frank Kelso, Miss June Hepburn, Rev John Ward, and many others visiting relatives, church events, and local celebrations. A Thanksgiving fair and a concert at Paisies Memorial Church are reported along with Scouts meetings and a two week furlough for Don Laing.

Visi Tora Frank Kelso Suzanne Guelph Tony Mendell O Wesley Harris Racal Bride Toronto Jack Oakes SCN Hanlin Gerrie Bros Hamilton Joe Oakes Errett Sunter Acton Mias June Hepburn Everton Alex. Hamilton Lucknow Chas. Pollock Ross Allan Ella Hamilton Laverty Clarence Lynch RA Guthrie Nancy Cand C. Smith Kucher Cecil Harrison Grandaughter Joan Woods Hartson Messrs S. Hosking Go IL Porren John Ward MccMillian Arme Eldon Lambert Ailsa Craig Masters Neil Norman Lambert The Wicut M. Ostrander Mulholland Hetd Crete Ose Wiehard Harris Niagwara Falls Vineland Mroo Russell Hepburn Jas Meadows Falmeraton Rockwood Tate Barre Hill J Glendenning Orton James Glendenning Donald Laing Vancouver Rockwound Lashe Ayes J. Duby Ellen Lambert Eaton Mills Rockwood Brin

Cedarvale Social Notes From Town Visitors

Cedarvale residents report weekend and Sunday visits from a mix of guests. Toronto visitors Robert Sim and companions. Thomas and Norval residents James Coxe and Hert James with Reta Smith. Vineland and Vineland area guests Myra and Mrs Martin. Deamaville guest DATfuntaman. New Brunswick visitor Ron Ferguson. South Bend couple Mr and Mrs George Griffin spent days with local friends.

Robert Sim Toronto Biora Elizabeth Simo Long Wranch Thete Bowse James Coxe Roff St. Thomas Win. Coxe Hert James Norval Misa Reta Smith

Village guests and church events noted in Sunday services

Locals list visiting families from Toronto Hamilton Guelph Brampton and Stratford with LAC Harry Gardner J A C Tom Garing of Clinton and the Mills Storey families. Jan Nassagaweya conducted services. Anniversary sermons at Campbellville. Elterby home from Kitchener. Gate visits Toronto for winter. Erin Fair attendance reported.

Helo Robert Lane HL Norton Bt. Morrow and Blane Westestane AL AL Lane Harry. Gardner McNell Campbell Jan Nassagaweya CG. Voodrane Campbellville John Elterby Kitchener Gate Toronto Miss Ives

Community Notices and W M S Meetings in Pickering Area

Mrs M Cole and Mrs Win Cassidy visited Pickering this week. Mrs Irvine stayed in Toronto recently. Mr Victor Swindlehurst and Mrs Swindlehurst visited his mother Mrs Mo Swindlehurst. Mr CT Wyte moved to Toronto with family. Mrs Soper relocates to Erin from Toronto. Miss Ethel Swindlehurst visits from Toronto. W M S September meeting at Mrs AJ Starret’s with Mrs Warner chairing. Talks on Temperance by Mrs Starret and others. Autumn bank-offering for Auxiliary and Mission Circle held Oct 2 with Rev Mr Moore as guest speaker. Mr Moore shared travelogue through Palestine with Bible stories and moving pictures from England France Germany. Attendance good. Red Cross aided.

M. Cole Win. Cassidy Pickering Mrs. Cole Irvine Toronto Victor Swindlehurst Niagvara Falls Swindlehurst Mo Swindlehurst CT Wyte Instaverk Soper Erin Ethel Swindlehurst Mroo Seote Foranto Wylie AJ Sturret Warner J. Kirkwood Jesse McFnery Starret Robilts F. Shoradl Christie Missions Circle Moore Milton Hills Starree Mission Band Archie Kerr Galtee Palestine Earth England France Germany Dieppe Bennett Red Cross

Retail hours and local school sports events noted in Ottawa item

Mrs. Douglas Maplesden and Ann visit Ottawa with her husband stationed near Ottawa with the RCAF. Stores close on specific weekdays from October 6, with exceptions for holidays. The Georgetown Public School annual field day occurs in the park with preliminaries on Padrait grounds. Alice Murphy wins senior girls championship. Hod by seven in the boys’ event. Mare State tops junior girls and junior boys competitions.

Douglas Maplesden Capriter Ann Ottawal Ottawa RCAF Penn Valens PW Pan Christmayas Hataer Georgetawn Public School Aliee Murphy Abel Xenon Hays’ Championship Avan Bernard Hivet Mare State If Polit Aunuel James Ivan Thiftman Toys’ High Donte Burnsnd Elerard

Everton Sumtay and haliday victory at home gathering

Notices describe local visits and condolences with multiple names from Toronto, Detroit, Guelph, London, Niagara Falls, Beverly Hepburn and Forester family attending funerals or visiting friends. Several residents cited include Mr. Jota Alton, Mrs. Potter, David, Mrs. Dickson, Mrs. Black, Mary Slack, and Margaret Forester with relatives listed. Beamsville horse prize noted for Blugh Black.

Sumtay Haliday Jota Alton Potter David Dickson Grand Val- Yes Metal Climasters Princison Detroit Robert Patten Cinebby Mer Beverly Hepburn Rockwood Black Jhoekwootds Mary Slack Guelph Teraunte May John McCuteheon Alexander Alfred Couling Trin Hamilton Urwin Jackson Thampson Stewart Alfred Winters GG. Robertson Erin Fair Aberfoyly

Anniversary celebrations and community notices

The column lists numerous local events and greetings including anniversaries at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. J. MacNeil, musical acts by Arkell and Guelph groups, and an illustrated feature by Ro Wo Ward. It also notes visitors and illnesses among residents, hospital stays for Mr. Henry Barden, and weekend travels of friends and family across nearby towns.

Intense Training Camp Norden Dates In Oakville

The Scots Reserve will spend two days for intensive training at Camp Norden near Oakville. Flying Officer Gilbert Hoos reported issuing orders while taking part in an offensive over Frankfort on August 24. A wedding was held at Sir Simons Church for Elizabeth Getty and Charles Pul-4 ATCCN. Dorothy Perdue led the intermediate group in a temperance contest.

Lorne Norden Gilbert Hoos Rat Mra Try Haory Dundas’ Street Mins Racy Brantwanil School Frankfort Sir Simon's Chiurch Hecor Elizabeth Getty MacHacton Wheelright Midoc Tank Pullen Onteville St. Johnta Halton County War Tal Dorothy Perdue Grouip Joan Hadden Junier

Local events note POW release and prize cattle show

Mil l onee A Tange erawel choned out to thie concert given by the Larne Seals Hamlin the Princess theatre hast Sunday evening tid wor rewarded program. Chariton has also received word that her son in a prisoner of war. Charles Lecney found a large mineral in Wednesday morning near Cop measuring nine inches across and weighing one pound seven ounces. The Black and White Holstein cattle show was held here on Tuesday with over 180 prize winning cattle from counties including Dinttan Peel Brant Waterloo Wellington York and Simcor competing for regional championships.

Larne Seals Hamlin Princess Theatre Dad Revel Sardeay Mialchig Sb Dinttan Peel Brant Waterloo Wellington York Simcor

Erin Miss Gladys M Scott Anniversary Services

Mrs Scott of Bramoan attended anniversary services at Ventry with Rev Brown leading in the morning. A large crowd gathered for the Continuation School Field Day at Pehtay School grounds Friday afternoon with keen competition.

Gladys M. Scott Bramoan Faux Erin Dirk Smith Aye Roel Senith Toronte

Acton Village Council Meeting Notice

The Madelpal Council of the Village of Acton will meet at 8 o clock in the Corner Chamber Acton England on Tuesday October twenty seventh 1842. All persons having pertinent notices should present them to the clerk for review and action. Notices of all apages will be delivered by the seventh day of October. Poleathreland clerk.

Madelpal Council Acton Ana Ciel Hevidon Gintarie Tientay

Origin of the Turnip Through History

The turnip likely originated in Bronze Age Sweden as an early cultivated plant and spread to North America early. Cartier noted Curialp seed in 1534 during exploration, and in 1779 General Sullivan destroyed turnips in Indian fields near Geneva, New York.

Sweden North America Cartier Sullivan Geneva New York

Clearing Auction Sale Notice

Clearing auction sale commencing at one o clock. Terms cash. ROV Hesdley auctioneer. Phone 15 of 6 Erin.

Hesdley Erin

Minister Leads Prayer Meet at Statewide Service

A regional religious gathering featured remarks by a minister and officials from Panaylan region. Attendees prayed for energy and peace as the service emphasized unity and public service.

Fergus Ontario Chick Hatchery Seeks Poultry Buyers

Classified notice from TAWPODPUE CHICK HATCHERIES of Fergus Ontario advertising for pullets, cockerels, and eggs for sale. Offers three barred birds and a “Garant” for three bars, with pricing and contact details to write for full information.

Lees Limited Fergus, Ont

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