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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1942

Page

4

Anniversary services shift church attendance in Nassagaweya

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. AM oC Gandier preached. Miss Hannah Jopson of Knatehbull was taken to Anelph General Hospital for treatment and hoped to recover. Mr and Mrs William Moffgt of Toronto visited Nassagaweyi over Thanksgiving. Farmers are harvesting golds and potatoes amid potato blight. Mr Wert Nightingale of Orangeville visited his parents over the weekend.

Eden Mille United Church Ebenezer United Church Ebenezer Eden Mille AM. Oc. Gandier Hannah Jtppson

Thanksgiving Weekend Social News From Rockwood

Rockwood courant lists weekend visitors from Guelph Hamilton Toronto and Niagara region including Mr and Mrs Frank Kelso and Sueanne of Guelph Tony Mendell Wesley Harris Jack Oakes Gerrie Bros and Joe Oakes Errett Sunter and family etc. Local gatherings feature church meeting at Elmira WTUL host Mrs Mulholland and a National Anthem sing along. A large crowd attended a fowl supper and Rockwood church anniversary events with Scouts and Cubs meetings and a ride to Barrie for the anniversary celebration.

Frank Kelso Sueanne Guelph Tony Mendell Wesley Harris Rclasp Bride Toronto Jack Oakes RCN Hamilton Gerrie Bros Joe Oakes Errett Sunter Acton June Hepburn Everton Ales Lucknow Grandaughter Joan Woods Harrison Messrs HS. Hosking Gil Porren John Ward Arme Eldon Lambert Ailsa Craig Masters Neil Nor- Tuan Lambert Oat Paistes — Memorial Church Wot M. Ostrander Mulholland Etd WTUL Crett Richard Harris Niagara Falls Vineland Mroo Russell Hepburn Chere

Cedarvale Visitors and Local Weekend Guests

Cedarvale reports a series of visits with Toronto guests Mrs Flora Simo and Mrs Elizabeth Simo from Long Vraneh, Mr Robert Stim of Toronto, and Mr Hert James of Norval with Miss Reta Smith. Nearby residents Mr and Mrs Win Coxe hosted and other visitors included Mr and Mrs J O Martin of Vineland, Mrs F A Funtaman of Deamaville, and Mr George Griffin of South Bend Indiana.

Robert Stim Toronto Flora Elizabeth Simo Long Vraneh Datfuntaman Deamaville Mondag Che Fair Tite Ron Perguson

Limehouse Visitation Weaves Through Local Families

Recent visitors include Mrs. Robert Lane and HL Norton and families from Toronto and Brampton. LAC Harry Gardner and Tam Goring joined Milheres. Mills, Storey, and Stautzhauer clans attended with locals. Rev McNell and Nassagaweya conducted Sunday services. Cochrane preached Campbellville anniversary. John Ellerby returned from Kitchener. Gate heads to Toronto for winter. Erin Fair attendance noted.

Robert Lane HL Norton Morrow Blane Westest Laine Harry Gardner Tam Goring Clinton Mills R. B. Storey Clifford Storey McDowell Lac Bill Mids Andson Victor Stautzhauer Stratfort Gisby Brampton Norries Stuart Dunn

W MS Meeting and Social Held Amid Local Visits and Travel

Mrs. M Cole and Mrs. Cassidy hosted visits in Pickering while Mrs Irvine stayed in Toronto. Mr Victor Swindlehurst and Mrs Swindlehurst visited his mother Mrs Mo Swindlehurst. Mrs Soper plans to move to Erin. The WMS September meeting at Mrs AJ Sturret’s featured temperance talks led by Mrs Starret and others, with reports from Miss Bo Hills and Mrs F Sheerall. A Autumn bank offering for Auxiliary Mission Circle and Mission Band was held with Rev Mr Moore of Milton as guest speaker. travel talks and moving pictures followed, including an October 8 travelogue by Mrs S G Reginett. Proceeds were raised for the Red Cross.

M. Cole Wi. Cassidy Pickering Mrs. Cole Irvine Toronto Victor Swindlehurst Niagara Falls Swindlehurst Mo Swindlehurst CT. Wylie Ethel Swindlehurst Mroo Scott O Foranto Wylie AJ Sturret Warner J. Kirkwood Jesse McFnery Starret Bo Hills F. Sheerall Moore Milton Fsu Earth England France Germany Dieppe 8. G. Reginett United Charen Red Cross

Town bytown notes and school sports results item

Mrs Douglas Maplesden and Ann visit Ottaw a with RCAF stationed nearby. October rule keeps stores closed Mon Tue Wed Fri at 600 pean, Thursday and Saturday differ. Georgetown Public School Meld Day held in park with preliminaries and junior and senior championships won by Murphy Heil Wolfe Gull vet Hote Gotten and Thift man.

Douglas Maplesden Chapreiter Ann Ottawal Hue Ottawa RCAF Va Bens Durling Georgetown Allee Murphy Lng Thomas Wolfe Bernard Gullvet Marty Hote Dipotota Afiel James Gotten Ivan Thiftman Donte Burns Gree Ian Close Elerard

Visitation Notes From Local Homes and Funeral

A string of visitors gathers at the homes of Mrs. and Mr. Alton and Mrs. Black including relatives from Detroit Guelph Toronto and London Ontario. The funeral for Mary Forester drew attendees from London and Niagara Falls. Beamsville hosts a horse prize event with winner Mr Blugh Black. Several families from Stirling Aberfoyle and nearby areas are referenced with Sunday visits and local wins at Brin Fair.

Sumtay Haltday Joh Alton Iaw Duncan Downs London Margaret, Forester Magnen Falls Niagarna Falls Leverton Mixa Mary Forester Blugh Black Beamsville Wilbert McCuteheon John McCuteheon I Alesander Alfred Couling Trwin Hamilton Orwin Jackson Thompson Stewart Alfred Winters GG. Robertson Brin Fair Aberfoyle Loo

Anniversary sermons and community events in Eden Mills

Anniversaries were held in the Presbyterian Church with Rev J MacNeil of Nassagaweya as speaker. Music by choirs and quartette accompanied a supper. a large Town Hall program followed with local talent and Adam the comedian. Anniversary services also at United Church in Malton with Arkell and local choirs. An illustrated lecture by Ro Woo Ward of Rockwood delighted attendees. Local residents and visitors from Hamilton, Camp Borden, Chatham, and Toronto were mentioned among ill and recovering residents, hospital stays, and weekend visits.

Presbyterian Church J. MacNeil Nassagaweya Adam Eddie Guelph Arkell M. C. Gandier Malton United Church Presbyterian Ro Woo Ward Rockwood Ob Webb Hamlton T. H. Webb George Beterls Hamilton Sadie Robe Russell Lowrie Camp Bordeno Henry Barden Charles Rennie Lowrie Ted Barden Chatham Tno J DC Lowrie Billie Lowrie Brank Lemmer Menford TMP AG Wo Ming R. T. Ingle Mreo Iy Angle John ‘Thomas Grand Rapids Milch Thomas W. Croft Howie Wright Toronto Barrie Hill Campbellville

Intense Training Camp and Missing Officer Highlight Oakville Item

The report notes Flying Officer Gilbert Haass and Dundas Street connections amid an intensive near future training camp event and a separate missing action during an offensive over Frankfurt on August 24. A wedding at St Simon's Church Wednesday afternoon features Helen Elizabeth Frettye marrying Chomaac Chartes Puttoon.

Lorne Camp Orden Gilbert Haass Drc IAM Thory Dundas Street Mins Racy Brantwoood School Nilssing Frankfort St. Simon's Church Helen Elizabeth Urettye MacHarton Mreo Tank Pullen Qateville St. John's United i Sunday School Halton County War Tul Dorothy Perdue Inter- Meitategcairp Joan Hadden Ararding Seeard Stav

Milson Event and War News From Local Theatre

Mil son at large after crowd disrupts Larne concert at Princess Theatre last Sunday. Chariton's son Pte Arthur Chariton reported as prisoner of war. Chariton and Lecocq involved in other wartime and local notes. Local cattle show includes seven prize winners from multiple counties competing for regional championships.

EA Targe Crowel Larne Scales Princess Theatre Teneele Park Dhepperade Onisa Chariton Arthur Chariton Charles Lecocd Iinsian Peel Brant Waterloo Wellington York Simcoe Rank Werd

Erin Gladys Scott Anniversary Services at Ventiry Institute

Miss Gladys M. Scott of Kramonun attended anniversary services at Ventiry Institute led by Alderman Machellan. Rev Dr Hrawn conducted the Burn'arabytorben Church service. A light crowd gathered at Erin Continuation School Field Day on the school grounds with keen competition. Mr and Mrs Dick Smith moved into the residence. Rozel village was prop‑peld by Mr and Mrswar Rozel.

Ald Machellan Ventiry Hrawn Burn‘arabytorben Erin Dick Smith Myre Iwarge Rozel

Acton Village Council Meeting Notice

Notice from the Village of Acton regarding a council meeting on October 27 at 8:00 PM in the Acton Ontario chamber. All residents with matters on the agenda must present written notices by the fifteenth day of October. Clerk's notice includes date of posting and official seals.

Beaty Maotelpal ‘Council Acton Connect Chamber Ontario

Origin and spread of the turnip through history

The turnip likely originated in Bronze Age Sweden and was valued by early Romans as a cultivated plant. It reached North America early, with Cartier planting turnip seed in 1510 during exploration. In 1779 General Sullivan destroyed turnips in Indian fields near Geneva, New York.

Sweden North America Cartier Curalp Seedo Sullivan Indian Territory Geneva New York

Clearing Auction Sale at One O'Clock

Clearing auction sale commencing at one o'clock. Terms cash. ROV Hindley, auctioneer, phone 15 . 6, Erin.

Hindley Erin

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