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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 25, 1945

Page

4

Local Notes From Nassagaweya Area

Sympathy extends to the family of James Handbridge fatally injured in a railroad accident last week. C A Darby remains under doctor care hoping for recovery. Mr and Mrs Kelly moved to EO Cripps’s Kralehbbull house. Road improvements along Acton Sideroad Nassagawega Townline to smooth sharp turns. E G Wilson on leave from LondonOntario military hospital visit home over weekend.

James Handbridge Reilnay C. A. Darby Nassagawega Baqueaing E G Wilson Io London

Community notes from Barwa Chur Sunday service

A roll of names and visits from Barwa Chur and Erin area residents. Mentions Mrs Archie Sinclair family, Mr Donald Melean who sold a farm on First Lane and found work in Guelph, FC Brydon John Althen assisting, and Cpl Russell with Mrs Struthers and baby. Rumell in Toronto to receive RCAF discharge. Keith Burrows hospitalized for appendicitis but improving. Cattle sale by Earle Smith drew good prices from Ayrshire herd.

Barwa Brn Miron Guelph Sietora Archie Sinclar Donald Melean Pirst FC Brydon John Althen Mex Ros McCubhean Erin Cpl Russell Mra Struthers Winnipeg Mra Janes Struthers Rumellia Toronto RCAF Kieth Burrows Alvin Fisher Earle Smith Hindley and Petch Ayrshire

Community Events Highlight Rockwood Church Fowl Supper

A successful fowl supper under the W A of the United Church drew 300 to 400 diners in Rockwood. Rev J Ward chaired a program featuring community singing, a girls chorus, quartette, various solos, and piano performances. Nearby at St Johns Church Children’s Day and Youth Sunday were observed with Rev E Parker, plus a baptism and memory flowers for Sgt Donald F Tite. A residence fire on Guelph Street destroyed a building and a truck, with several fuel containers ruined in the blaze.

W.A The United Church J. Ward George Day A. M.witt Annie Jolliffe Mears Frank Day J. A. Little Frank Moore A. J. Elliot Barbara Ward J. Ayles Bruce Horking Pat Linfoot Barbara Moore WJ. Melver John McKenzie Erin Presbyterian Church AL St. John’s Church Eo AL Parker Mero Wellington Stumpt Donald F. Tite Rutherfont Hewat Toronto Misa Edith Royce Joe Oakes Briece Guelph St

Local News Roundup From Tehureh and Blue Mountain

Ballinifad Nilo Gilling and potato picking dominate today as redecorating continues at Tehureh Service delaying until completion. Pte Elwood Merryman and Seto Leo Jamieson return home soon as Mrs Hobert Mebinery remains in Guelph General Hospital for treatment. We wish for a speedy recovery. Several local boys listed under care noted. Teachers Convention attendance reported. Westbridge Fair drew a good show Friday.

Nilo Tehureh Qatahed Elwood Merryman Seto Leo Jamieson Hobert Geneeral Guelph Abe Sim Dactara

Community Notes and Social Gatherings in Local District

The column records a charity drive of four hundred and thaty fllites of red clothing sent to hometown for National Clothing Collection. It notes a euchre night at a local home with WOE winners Woe Miller and Allan Ellerbs, a community meeting appointing a memorial hall committee, a Federation of Agriculture movie reels show, luncheon at the clone, and visits from residents including Mr Heatherington, Mes Harry Smethurst, Mr and Mrs Kohter, and a Toronto delegation visiting relatives and hospital cases.

Mroo So Wright Mars FO Miller Allan Ellerbs Ecards Meas Fred Brooks Fred Brown Jan Noble Womens Institute Memorial Hall Heatherington Federaton of Agriculture WA Lanes Creemore Harry Smethurst Twlver Pat Trainor Harrie Mra Smethurst Nobles Mereditha Toronto Cop Oalster Orr Sutherland London AW Benton Kohter Focbart and Son Spitzerse

Rooster Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff And Hair Health

A tonic advertised for men women and children claims to treat dandruff eczema and lifeless hair. It contains no oil and purportedly promotes natural oil flow to the hair shaft. Sold at Cooper s Deu Story Acton isd in bottles priced 60 cents and 100 dollars.

Story Acton Isd

Public Auction of Furniture and Household Goods

A public sale of a large furniture collection and household contents from George Ball, held at Lot 21, Con 4, Emguesing on Saturday. Items include dining set, living room suite, bedroom suites, kitchen appliances, appliances, and miscellaneous decor with terms cash on day of sale. Roy Hindley and Jor Pallio listed as organizers.

Ghorgek Nase Millan Gotober Chestereld Amhalt Wicker Kocher Stewart Warner Lang Jwin Depessen Vannity Kidchen Crosley Shelvadaritefrigerator QC Ant Oil Mitten Roy Hindley Jor Pallio Pied Robinson

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