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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 15, 1942

Page

5

Visitors Across Town for Thanksgiving Holiday

A long list of residents and relatives visited friends and family in towns including Toronto Georgetown Acton Kitchener Hamilton Mitchell Watford Sudbury London North Bay Port Albert Burling ton Rockwood Jamestown Owen Sound and Ottawa area during the Thanksgiving holiday. Numerous locals hosted returning relatives from Ontario and nearby cities.

Misa Esta Dis Toronto Rita Ritchie Georgetown Acton

Watch Potatoes for Bacterial Ring Rot Alert

Agricultural officials warn potato growers to watch for Bacterial Ring Rot now. They urge careful handling of seed potatoes, insist on disinfecting equipment with Lysol or bluestone solutions, and caution against bringing partial tubers or cut samples onto farms to prevent spread.

Sackite Dominio Department of Agrculture Canete

Engagement announced for Mary Kathleen Chapman to Sgt Robert Pratt

Mr and Mrs J A Chapman of Actén Ontario announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Kathleen to Sgt Robert William Pratt RCAF son of Mr and Mrs Pfaff of Mount Forest Ontario. Marriage planned for early November.

J. A. Chapman Actén Ontario Mary Kathleen Robert William Pratt RCAF

Insurance offerings include various government war damage lines

The notice lists diverse insurance categories such as fire farm auto liability bicycle and plate glass covering government war damage and general lines of insurance.

Real Estate Sale Offers Dwellings and Farms in Ontario

Real estate broker advertises choice town dwellings with all conveniences from 1300 dollars, larger buildings for apartments, and immediate sale of a new bungalow. Also promotes farms in Halton, Peel and Wellington counties with prizes from Faron and Home Improvement competitions.

Halton Peel Wellington Faron

Holstein Regional Championship Show Held at Milton

The Milton Arena hosted the Holstein Regional Championship on Tuesday October 6 drawing 151 head from eight counties Halton Peel York Simcoe Brant Waterloo Wellington Wentworth. Judge R Henderson of Portsmouth MO praised the animals and the Halton Breeders Club organized a smooth show with Milton Mayor Geo Dawson welcoming visitors. The event featured strong junior and grand champions with Elm Delanthus Rag Apple Rights owned by W. S. Hart Oakville taking senior and grand honors. The County Herd class highlighted Peel taking first with Halton second among seven counties.

Milton Arena Tuesaday Halton Peel York Simcoe Brant Waterloo Wellington Wentworth Charactorabin Ae R. Henderson Portsmouth Teteeae “Association of Canada W. S. Hart Oakville Fred Hamilton and Sons Freeman Posch Acme Y PaKol W. A. Wingrove Campbellville Aranc George Chieftain Glen-Walthy Pictre Beauty Eston Hall Farm Stark and Son Sunnybank Ray Apple Laura Heffer Robinson Bros Gordon Tasker John_Picket Sen F.C. Hunter Norval WS. Hall

Notice to Creditors in the Estate of John H Bennett

Notice to creditors in the matter of the estate of John H Bennett of Nassagawesa township Walton County farmer who died about August 13 192?. Creditors must send particulars and proofs to the solicitor by October 17 after which assets will be distributed among those entitled. Section 165 Chapter 137 RO. 192. Dated October 1. Solicitor for the Administrators William Reavers Ontario Canada.

John F. Bennett Tate Nassagawesa Hatton Oleathereland Acton Ontania William Reavers Ontario Fred Gow Toronto Stre Guelph Onstari

Sale of Lands for Arrears of Taxes Nassacaweya

Notice of public auction of lands in Nassacaweya Township for unpaid taxes and costs. The Treasurer, James W. Moffat, announces the list of lands for sale published in Ontario Gazette July 2 and sets a sale date November 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Brookville Town Hall.

Nassacaweya Saltien Nassacawera Ontario Gazette Piste Gawesa Brookvelte Nassagawes Sassiweyn James W. Moffat Saswweyn

Public School Field Day Race Results Here Yesterday

Summary of field day events and standings from the public school field day with numerous events across boys and girls divisions. Notable competitors include Kentner, Arble, Finlay, Coles, Moore, and Archie among many others in sprints jumps relays and novelty races.

Kathton Corry Tine Arbie Katheleen Finlay Stack Kentner Bud Clayton Lorne Arble Melbourne Riow Hut Drow Jack Creighton Lorne Archie HW Clayton Jack Kentner Jann Coles Margaret Anderson June Dunn Elaine Archie Eileen Moore Sigtnde van der Grinten Fred Kentner Melbourne Blow Bill Dron Elaine Arbie Felfleen Moore Joyce Greers BU Knight Melhourne Blow Buddy Wilson Joan Coles Shirley Kentner Jean Wilds Elaine Arble Kay Carry Clarence Sheppard Terry Coles Desmond O'Rourke Kathleen McCrintall Mae Fryer Virenn Johnston Donnie de Forest Donnie Anderson Ronald Mason Carol Tyler Shirley Wilson Jenn Palmer Martin McCristalk Lorraine Anderson Carol ‘Tyler Jean Palmer Bill Knight Reggie Spires Buddie Wilson Ronnie Anderson Harold Oakley David Neltes Adele Chew Lorraines Anderson Lorrene Roszelle Helen McLellan Jean Wirds Jimmie Porty Billie Hut Roonie Anderson Donald Flotto Fairward McHugh Kathleen Corry Shirley Fryer Jacqueline Chew Keith Burkholder Fred Cunningham Melvin Sheppard Jean Elliott Helen Somerville Jean Sheppard Bill Clayton Helen Johnston Patsy*Chew Freda Harris Siglinde van der Grinten Jac- Guetine Chew Rovs Bill McMillan Lorne Simpson Edward*McGilloway Tom Perkins Julian Zajac Gerald Perkins Jean Robertson Miss Forster Miss Kelly David Drysdale Miss Anderson Regreie Spires

Trousseau Tea Honors Bride of Month

Mrs Daumes Chester hosted a trousseau tea at Bower Ar on Tuesday October 6 in honor of her daughter Miss Helen Lorreame Ostrander whose marriage to Mr John Wesley Wolfe is set for Friday October 9 at United Charen Avtona. The bride wore blue rosebud brocade. pink rosebuds and bouvetia decorated the room. Several guests attended including Mrs Ray Jones of Toronto and Mrs F Sebwood with a large assisting party of family and friends.

Daumes Chester: Matthews Bower Trousseau Teaon Helen Lorreame Bouvardia Ray Jones Toronto F Sebwood Boom McDonald Woot Beatty Mes J Symon Bom Schraedem Vor Rumiles Pearl Smith W McLeod Est Fong Baman OT. Long Wo Sankey of Walls A. Keggett Mary Young Luetht Walfe Slarmory Leeds Kay Chapman

Saucer Shower Honors Miss Ostrander Before Marriage

A saucer shower for Miss H Ostrander preceding her marriage at Actop United Church was hosted by Miss Mary Young. Guests, including the maid of honor, created a bride’s book and toured a pink and white decorated dining room. Gifts and cups were arranged on the table as Miss Ostrander expressed thanks before a light lunch.

Actop United Church Uelen Ostrander Mary Young Mins Ontrander

Sweden denies fibber exports amid rumor spread

Stockholm reports Premier Per Albin Hanson rejects claims that Sweden exports fibidett exports to Asia under compensation deals. The government labeled rumors as unfounded and stated food exports occur only within agreed terms.

Stockholm Sweden Asia Per Albin Hanson

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