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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 03, 1942

Page

13

Local visits noted across Toronto Guelph and area

Miss Jacqueline Currie visits In Guelph this week. Many Toronto residents including Misa Rose McIlroy Mary Chalmers and Hagel Wilson are seen visiting or returning home over holidays. Deputy Reeve G W Murray returns home to good health as Card of Thanks honors James Gibbons family.

Jacqueline Currie Guelph Mary Chalmers Toronto Mary Heads G. W. Murray General Hospital

Appreciation Note From the Murray Family

Mr and Mrs Wesley Murray and Velma thank everyone for kind visits flowers and cards during Mr Murray s hospital stay. Alsze to all locally who helped with harvesting and the season s crop. These good deeds will be gratefully remembered.

Wesley Murray Velma Murray

Dublin Institute Exhibits At Acton Fair

The Dublin Woman's Institute held its August meeting at Miss M Somerville's home with Mrs van Goozen presiding. Members discussed an Acton fair exhibit and September meeting date shift due to Acton's Friday Saturday fair. Helen Somerville sang a solo and Joan Somerville spoke on the Milton trip.

Dublin Milton A. Near

Day of Prayer and Dedication Proclaimed Amid War Sacrifices

A proclamation urges Acton residents to join a Day of Prayer and Dedication with the Dominion of Canada as World War II enters its fourth year. The piece notes efforts to rally public resolve and sacrifice, mentioning leaders and local actions as citizens prepare for ongoing wartime duties.

McDonald Acton Dominion of Canada

Acton Soldiers Thank Homefront Helpers From Overseas

Sergeant Herbert Taylor writes from England thanking Acton Ontario friends for weekly letters and parcels. He describes a seven day Oxford visit with college stays, lectures, and social events, plus a trip to Lady Tweedsmuir estate. He praises War Services League support and closes with cheerio and thumbs up.

War Services League of Acton and Vicinity Acton Vicinity Acton and Oxford Oxford College Christ Church College Jesus College Thames Lord Tweedsmuir Cheerio Herbert Taylor

Baptist Church to mark century of service in Acton

Acton Baptist Church will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sunday September 13 with former members and out of town friends invited. A midday luncheon is planned for visitors, and Prof R J McCracken of McMaster University will be the special speaker. Evening services will follow for four days with speakers to be announced.

Acton Baptist Church R. J McCracken McMaster University

1912 Events Fair Dates Announced Across Towns

Fall events calendar lists dates for fairs in Acton Brampton Fergus Mel Fearetown Mount Forest Streeteville Oma­haha Grand Valley Milton Arthur Botton Markham Aberfoyle Erin with September 17 to 19 as key period across communities.

Acton Brampton Spo Fergus ‘ Mel Fearetown Il-1 Orargen Mount Forest Streeteville Omahavi de Coal Grand Valley Milton Stelbourne Arthur Botton Markham Aberfosle Erin

Miss Wilma Hansen Bride of This Week

Neighbors gather at Miss Wilma Hansen’s home on Young Street to honor her upcoming marriage to Clarence Coles. A musical contest precedes a humorous toast and gift presentation as friends share well wishes and a festive lunch.

Wilma Hansen Young St Margaret Crown Inglia Wm. Mattocks Bella Mia Fred McCutcheon Wilma J. Whitham G. Hansen FL McCutcheon Joe Whitham Gordon Hansen Clarence FreddieCutcheon Wao Struthers Myps G. Hansen

Mrs Veldhius Hosts United Association Meeting

Mrs J Veldhius hosted a United Association gathering at her home on Tuesday with Mrs I Harbis presiding. Attendees, including Mrs Parker, contributed quilts and birthday plans. After business, a lunch by Mrs Veldhius and assistants followed, and the group closed with a hearty thanks and the national anthem.

Sepetemiter Forts Ba Wie Smas Association Jo Veddhius I Harbis Parker Veldhius Db Tighardsen W.la Fosbury Harri

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