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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1941
Page
11
Mr David McEnery visited friends in Georgetown on Saturday. Mr J Sopgy spent a few days last week with relatives at Morriston. Mrs Mullen, visiting her sisters Mrs Yrvine and Mrs Smith, left on Sunday for her home in Detroit.
Mrs R D Graham and Mr and Mrs D Stewart visited on Sunday. Robert Kingsbury Melvin attended Cameron Ramshaw funeral at Ebenezer. Burn McKinnon Blanche visited with Lorne Rayburn Orangeville. Williamson of Guelph visited Robertson while Sunter of Niagara Falls visited E Sunter. Isabelle Scanton visiting Cooksville. Mrs S M McLean poorly. Wattle Swackhammer of Acton visiting. Georgy Robertson Jr of OAC Guelph home for weekend. Farm on townline vacated by Bentley Wilson sold to two Toronto men for spring possession.
Early morning collision on Queen Elizabeth Way sends three to hospital as Wm Gillan of Hamilton is arrested. Assessor reports town assessment up by 111 500 with population 4 375, noting Beach census discrepancies. War Savings Drive kickoff on Oct 20 lacks a chair as organizers seek a leader for Burlington. Monthly quota set at 5000, but cohesion lacking.
A gloom settled Nassagaweya on October 16 as William Pamepon Ramshaw died suddenly while healthy. The funeral at Ebenezer United Church drew many friends. interment followed at Rockwood Cemetery. He leaves a wife and relatives amid community sympathy.
Dr Bruce D Freed left Friday for St Catharines Elementary Flying School and has been called for active service with the RCAF now holding rank of Pilot Officer. Visitors from Toronto included Mr and Mrs John Jackson, their son, daughter in law, and grandson, the latter in the RCAF stationed in Ottawa. War Savings Certificates campaign organizers elected at a town hall meeting October 20 with Chairman George Dawson and a slate including Chas Hateley, Edgar Foster, Wm Anderson, Rost Pearen, L Servos, Harald McGrogan, and ward captains Frank McNiven, John Arthur, H McGuagan, and P W Cooke-Champion.
In Granil Valley last Friday evening Mr and Mrs Purves were visiting friends when Mrs Purves suffered a paralytic stroke and died almost immediately. The community extends deep sympathy to the grieving husband and daughter Mrs Truman Hall and son Frank. Several locals paid respects on Sunday and Monday, with neighbors visiting Dundalk and Bradford during weekend travels.
Last Sunday at St. John’s Church Rockwood observed Children’s Day and Youth Sunday with Rev W G Sunter of Hamilton St Peter’s as speaker and Rev E A Brooks leading. Montreal’s Rev McIvor preached for Eden Mills and St Paul’s Guelph. Upcoming talk by Wm Patterson of Hamilton on From Communism to Christ at United Church on Oct 27. Masters Neil and Norman Lasbert performed at Memorial Hall OAC Guelph for No 4 Wire-Tera School RC. Funeral for Cameron Ramshaw drew Rockwood mourners. sympathy extended to widow. Several locals traveled to Kirkland Lake for work, and many notes of visits and illnesses appear among weekly event items.
Friends note Mr Smith Griffin Sr suffers blood poisoning in his hand and is under treatment in Guelph. The Sim family of Tororo and Long Branch relatives visited here. Local residents plan hunting trips north soon. Several Toronto visitors came for Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Households extend congratulatory greetings for a new son born to Mr and Mrs Hamilton. Various Toronto guests spent time with local families this weekend.
Cpl Ken Russell underwent an appendicitis operation and is recovering. Lt A C Jones visited Oakville as guest of Dr and Mrs Lunny. William MacPherson suffered an eye injury in a plow accident and had the eye removed in Hamilton Hospital. A bronze ship bells donated by Mr H P Wanz to the M M C S Oakville committee for christening ceremony. Miss Ruth Merry left Malton for marriage to Second Lieut Geoffrey Bide in Calcutta at St Johns Church.
Limehouse residents held a Red Cross quilting session at Mrs Kirkpatrick’s home and completed another quilt at Mrs Wright’s. Church services amid Georgetown Knox anniversary drew Limehouse attendees with the choir assisting. Irene Burns demonstrated sewing machine ship cover attachments at Mrs Norrie’s with fourteen ladies present. Several families planned moves and visits, and the Women’s Institute announced a curry supper to fund overseas soldiers’ boxes.
Twenty two women led by Thelma Gazalet pressed Anthony Eden for women to be appointed diplomats. Delegates claimed women excel at negotiation and advocacy across engineering welfare teaching and other fields representing over 100 000 women.
The notice announces two Sunday services at 11 00 a m and 2 15 p m with the sermon title The Mould of Character and an evening anthem. Dorothy Fulcher and Mrs W J Beatty perform solos and the choir presents We give Immortal Praise and Give Us Thy Peace. The minister will preach at both services and all are welcome.
Public worship at 11.00 a.m. followed by Sabbath School and Bible Class at 2.30 p.m. Evening service at 7.00 p.m. is withdrawn due to the United Church anniversary. Change of school time from morning to afternoon. Always welcome.
Sunday October 26 1941 schedule lists 11 00 a m Rev A Reekle evening social at Mr Fred Weat s Caraleave Church 745 pm and Wednesday prayer meeting 730 pm choir practice 830 pm annual Baptist anniversary on Sunday November 2 with speaker J C Williamson Trenton a welcome to allיטים
Holy Communion at 6.30 am and 12.00 am. The Story of a 1266 year old Church destroyed in the London Blitz. Church School at 12.15 pm. Evensong and Sermon at 7:00 pm with topic Religion In Everyday Life. No. 3 Jimmy has a gang. Christmas remembrances for enlisted men welcomed at the Rectory via Mr. W. J. O. Oakes. All welcome.
Two minor blazes required Georgetown Fire Brigade response. A Saturday refuse-heap fire between Clay Products and Whiteley Porritt Mill used a large quantity of water before being extinguished. A Monday chimney fire at the Lacerty home on Malin Street was put out in minutes.
Public auction by D. D. Morrison & Son at Jet 28 on No 7 Highway two miles east of Acton. Items include registered Ayrshires with birth and breeding dates, grade Ayrshire cows and heifers, a Glen Campbell sire line, misc. equipment, and a Brown horse with tractor and tools. Cash sales with Blood Test privilege. auctioneers Frank Petrie and Fred Wright clerks.
The Campbell Sisters perform on the new all star variety show Blended Rhythm heard 8.20 to 8.55 Tuesday evening on the CBC eastern network. They are joined by a 20 piece orchestra under Eric Wild, a young Canadian maestro known for work with the BBC and the world first Television Orchestra.
Male or female boarders sought for a good home with conveniences. Apply to JAS. A. Traviss at 267 Forest Hall Road, Toronto, for 2 adults and 2 children at 25 to 30 dollars per month. Also listed items include an electric stove and Rogers Majestic radio, with repairs offered by L. W. Morris and John V. Savage at Acton.
Ambitious man or woman sought for special sales work. Full or part time earnings average 1.50 to 2.00 per hour with no experience needed. Apply to BOX 40 The Acton Free Press. Also buys used Singer Sewing Machines and offers repairs.
Two mares with colts and bred 1 Clyde Gelding 4 years big horn 1 nice grey mare rising 4 years make good delivery or would raise saddle coal 1 Clyde filly ring 3 years very nice refit 2 Percheron Colts rain a senre Apply to BOX W AC ro. FREE er.
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