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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
4
Rev. A. O. W. Foreman officiated at the Riverside Presbyterian Church ceremony in Toronto. Don Bell of Erin and Margaret Thompson were united, with a reception at Haddon Hall. The Mission Band met Saturday in the church under Miss B. Hilts.
Everton miss Lois McCutcheon spent time with the Kingsburys in Freeman and with Robertson in Lindsay. Beverley Hepburn visited Joly Alton’s home, while Mrs Sheperdson toured to see her daughter Hall in Lindsay. Patton, McCutcheans, and Yeath family gatherings appear in the weekend activity notes.
Thieves entered the Harvey and Claridge Service Station in Milton stealing nearly 150 in cash and merchandise. Local leaders led by Councillor Gev H Dawson planned a War Savings Certificates campaign at a town hall gathering. Knox Presbyterian Church held anniversary services conducted by Rev. Frank Law. Raccoons were spotted resting in trees and the United Church shed area near Martin Street hosted animal sightings.
Residents and relatives from Toronto Acton and St Catharines visited families in Nassagaweya and Brookville while neighbors hosted gatherings at Brookville Hall. Threshing crews operate in the district as residents remark on spooks and robberies rumored at the school.
Mrs A L Atton is improving slowly at her sister's home in Toronto. Family updates note visitations by Clifford Reed and Reggie Shaw. Mr and Mrs Jease Reed visited near Elora while Kenneth Watson of Palermo stayed with Wm Ballentine. St John s United Church plans a fall turkey supper in early November.
Sunday guests and extended family visits are listed with Mrs. Wilbert Mathews of Speedalde hosting, Archie McLaughlin from Toronto visiting Burn McKinnon, and David Stewart’s gathering with George Rennick Marion and Altehekxon of Hamilton. Several other households host relatives including Tavell, Truce, Croft, Barbour, and Grundy, reflecting regional social ties and travel.
Eden Mills reports Rev. Galloway at Mimico and Rev. Pickergill and Rev. Ward preaching in local churches. Special music by Rockwood United and Ebenezer choirs. Socials include MacDougall 25th anniversary and Ladies Aid planning a supper. Miss Jean Robertson hospitalized after appendectomy with recovery hoped.
The second lesson in the course was led by leaders at Mrs Gowdy’s home on Tuesday Oct 21. A quilt was completed by Mrs Kirkpatrick’s group last Wednesday. The W T ladies held a euchre and dance at Mr and Mrs Kirkpatrick’s Friday to raise funds for Christmas boxes sent to local men overseas. Nine euchre tables were played with high scores by Miss Shirley Wright and Mr William Gently. consolations to Mrs Osburn and Mr Ritchie Benton. John Nickell provided music after lunch with Joe McDonald as floor manager. News: Mrs Gordon Sutherland spending a week at London and points west. Mr and Mrs Milliere spent the weekend with Darie in Hamilton. Mr Dorie died Friday after a short illness. Mesdames Yeates King and Cowley are a week at The Maples. The Smethurats visited their village home Sunday. Wesley Lane of Georgetown called on friends Sunday. William Newton plans a weekend visit from Maton. War benefit auction in Georgetown drew a village crowd Friday night.
Abraham Rodgers of Erin Township dies at his Coldar Valley residence on Friday October 17 in his 78th year. Phebe Ann Longstreet widow of the late John Henry Smith is noted. Dredging at Stanley Park begins as a machine and crew work on the Inke lake to deepen it and improve the park.
The Roy Scouty apple day raised over $100 despite rain. Four people registered for RCAF candidate instruction classes, making continuation unlikely. The public school board asked principals to halt taking township pupils due to overcrowding. Thieves stole $10 in stamps and $5 in cash from Fisher's Corners school. Oakville hosted the Marion Dennery Sunday School meeting with E Holtby reelected president and T Wilson secretary. the deanery announced a move to Acton next year.
Rev J Ward and Rev Pickersgill conducted anniversary services at Eden Mills United Church with choir help. Services also held at Ryerson United and Preston Presbyterian. Mrs Wm S Hosking of Bathurst NB died of a heart attack. interment in Rockwood Cemetery with floral tributes. Local entertainment night and autumn United Church offering planned. various visitors listed. Rockwood mourns Mrs Hosking and notes community happenings and staff changes.
Fragmentary text describes a GPO figure in Minglind during artillery actions. The passage mentions a play by play exception and crew weapon control, but details are garbled and unclear.
Mr. Watson of Woodbridge buys the Gilbren Dairy from Arthur Todst. County war talks show a steady decline in the problem at meetings. The ILMS C Oakville christening is set for November 5 at Lakeside Park. Rotary learns Oakville District’s War Savings quota is a $5,000 monthly goal.
Georgetown executive of the Choral Society suspends all activities for the war duration as many male members have joined the armed forces. In separate news, Stanley Hall of the 10th Line Tra Falgar sustained severe injuries after stepping into the path of a car driven by Edward Little of Georgetown near Speight's Garage while crossing toward Hedley Shaw Feed Mill.
New York reports fashion inspired by animals from roosters to horses and alligators. Designers showcase hats with a rooster motif, steers heads in gold, green shawl bags with horse features, and animal themed jewelry. Exotic prints and playful accessories dominate outfits at high society events.
The assessment was confirmed and James Waterhouse sought to rename frontage from Agnew to John Street, with no change granted. The Salvage Committee ruled against vacant property designation for Udina's Elgin Street site, debated tires, and reduced the assessment by 100. Property ownership changes shifted D. N. Melaviah to Er. Chachow and McDonald estate/Amos Manon to J. Fryer and Frank Beattle to IL Force. Dog tax must be paid in full with possible rebate on destruction proof. Roll confirmed with changes. total tax bill 800.76. Next council meeting November 12. Court adjourned 12:06 pm. Councilors A. Mason, J. M. Mes Dann, Davison, Jones. Reeve Bo Chalmera presiding.
In Schenectady New York a research effort recovers nickel from grindings to meet 20 percent of needs for General Electric magnets used in aircraft instruments. Charley Stevens salvaged 50 000 pounds of dirt and scrap pitch, later found to contain a valuable nickel fraction for the plant.
Pamela Betty McGeorge of the Women’s Royal Naval Service received the British Empire Medal for bravery after an April air raid. A bomb blast threw her from her motorcycle and wrecked it as she sped to the Admiralty with dispatches. She completed the remaining mile and a half and then asked for more work.
Members of the Canadian Spitzbergen expedition wore fur coats sent from the United States. Each coat was valued around 660 dollars and provided by the Officers Kit Organization which aids in supplying clothing for military personnel.
London announces a new hiring plan selecting 12 women to operate patrol cars as replacements for policemen called up for duty. The move aims to expand the force with female drivers amid ongoing security needs.
Sunday schedule lists Worship Service at 1.00 minute titled The Parables of Jesus. TV airing The Parable Of Chirisdaiy Neighboriiness. Church Schools at 12:15 p.m. Evening Service at 4. Tuew 4.00 p.m Young People's Union hosted in the afternoon.
Clearing auction sale of the entire farm equipment 7 young pure bred Angua cattle hogs hay grain implements etc at Erin on Wednesday November 12 commencing at 12:90 o clock with Red Cross lunch counter on the grounds.
All persons with claims against the estate of Robert Doughty late of Halton County farmer who died about May 1 1940 must send details to William J Elliott and Neil Black executors by November 22 1941. After that date executors will distribute assets to those with notice only and will not acknowledge undetermined claims. Dated Guelph October 27 1941 solicitor William J Elliott and Nell Black executors.
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