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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1947

Page

6

Rev RW Nekeragul to Lead Service at Ebenezer Church

The Rev RW Nekeragul will conduct morning worship at Ebenezer United Church next Sunday after three weeks of holidays. The Sunday arrival will be reopened that day. Various families from Knatchbull Dundalk and nearby towns visited relatives and friends over the weekend as farmers cope with poor harvest weather.

RW. Nekeragul Worahkg Ebenezer United Church Mire Gob Nightingale Familly Knatchbull Dundalk Wm. M. Near Kitchener Nasingawoya Rimer W. Pickett Lake Worth Florida Bloomsbury Harold Bridgman Trenton Harvey Bridgman Bruce

Rockwood Labor Day Quiet and School Reopens

Labor day passed quietly in Rockwood with visitors from Toronto and Hamilton. School reopened after holidays as painters from Guelph worked on the building. Rev E A Parker preached at St Johns. Mrs Bernard placed memorial garlands. Dr Bryans handled local duties in his absence. Sympathy offered for Wallace Gerrie injured in a Guelph mill explosion.

Labor Day Minnie Newell Toronto Evith Royce Toronto Milton Greer and Son Hamilton Richard Craddock Guelph E. A. Parker St. John's Church E. Bernard Wwe Promer- Pram K B. Waller Dr. Bryans Fred Day A. Danby Rockwood D. Gerrie Wallace Gerrie Page-Hersy Mills

Local Women Host Bible Study and Social Gathering

Campbellville notes describe Miss J Reid and Mrs M Moore leading a Thursday church meeting with hymn, scripture, and prayer. Blair Young Women presided with Miss Black, who thanked WLMLS for help, and Mrs James Robertson outlined St Paul. Refreshments served as aid fundraiser plans emerged. Many residents visited relatives in Guelph, Hamilton, and beyond.

J. Reid M. Moore David Magual Miss Reid Menzies Blair Youg Miss Black WLMLS James Robertson St. Paul Howard Lush Evangeline Booth J. K. Mahon Ladies’ Aid Vitor John Gilmour M. Movdieram Stockton California Joseph Sagcremento Calfornia Guelph Haggarty Hamilton Jean Janet McPhail Joseph Tehanney Joyce W. Powers and Son A. Henderson Kenora

Wedding Attendees and Local Weekend Social Roundup

Everton Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon attended the Clark Aitken wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs T G Aitken Harriiton. Alf Rolen returned Monday from a few days holiday at Port Elgin. Several from here attended the hall game at Orangeville between Schomberg and Eden Mills Eden Mills won. Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Irvin Hamilton were Mr and Mrs A Couling and Mr and Mrs W Alex.

Harvey Jestin T. D McCutcheon Clark-Aitken T. G. Aitken Harriuton Alf Rolen Port Elgin Walter_Couling Caledon Misa Kate Reed T. D. McCutcheon Orangeville Schomberg Eden Mill Eden Mills Irvin Hamilton A. Couling W. Alexprese

Community notes from the Ospringe area recount visits and family events

Ospringe residents shared news of travel and visits with relatives near Hespeler and Guelph. Highlights include Allan McMaster and siblings planning a move to Guelph, Nina Beamish recovering after surgery in Guelph, and a fire caused by an electrical storm prompting an auction sale by Roy Hindley. Local church service was led by Rev Pattison of Erin United Church.

Joyce Hazel Chester Hespeler Allan McMaster Caledon Gordon’ Robertson J. M. Card Guelph Elgin Brown David Stewart Ken Robertson Byron Bruce Noa Blanche McKinnon Midland D. B. McKinnon O.A.C Byron Ales Tovell Owen Sound D—Stewart Nina Beamish Guelph Hospital Nina Annie Beamish Jack Beamish Henry Jackson Helen Douglas Robertson

Reopening of Moffat School Draws Local Interest

Great interest centers on the reopening of the Moffat school and the return of teacher Mrs Ann Wilkinson. Many residents visited the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto and celebrate the resumption of the institution after a six year lapse. Local visits over the Labor Day weekend included Mr and Mrs Del Moffat at Wasaga Beach and others in surrounding towns. The community prepares for upcoming church anniversaries and choir rehearsals while several residents travel and host relatives during the holiday period.

Ann Wilkinson Moffat Toronto del Moffat Wasaga Beach Annie Campbell Milton Roy Donaven Andres Harold Donaven Hamilton Donaven George Poole Mary Jane Bolton Boss Hannah Vouek MacNeil Kathleen Margaret Ann Talve Ontario Detroit C. Lo

Bruce McKinnon Nuptials At Kin Kin Presbyterian Church

Blanche Cowl e Burne McKinnon of Oxpringe married Byron Seymour Bruce at Jkno x Presbyterian Church Acton on a Saturday ceremony attended by relatives and friends from Oshawa London Toronto Thamesford Orton Hillsbury Guelph Grand Valley Fergus Acton. The bride wore white slipper satin with lace and a tulle veil. bridesmaids and attendants wore pink and blue gowns with floral bouquets. The reception followed at the bride’s home with a three tier wedding cake. the couple will reside in Guelph.

A. Hansen Dr. D. Barnum ATCM Judph Herj Bouvardia A. J. Weeks Jr Hillsburg Helen McLachlan Toronto Little Carol Weeks Garnet Bruce George Lambert O.V.C Guelph Roy Thomson W. Culley Georgian Bay Whitewood Sask Oshawa London Thamesford Orton Hillsbury Grand Valley Fergus Acton

Youth and Money

Youth and money are discussed as youths earn spending cash in various jobs. The article urges prudent use, avoiding extravagance, and promotes saving for education. Thrift is highlighted as a valuable habit, aiding future college or professional training if times stay favorable or turn tough.

Last Chance at Life Insurance Office Sparks Tense Exchange

A departmental supervisor scolds a temperamental assistant for late arrivals long lunches and missed days. The assistant coolly replies that he will be given one more chance, ending a tense workplace moment in the agency.

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Local Social Notes Include Visits and Openings Across Town

Meroe and Mrs Barnes attended a Saturday event at Afixy Ivena's. Montreal couple Mr and Mrs Arthur Lane were Sunday victors with Mrs Te Pasa. Mero and Mrs Paul Spitzer and family visited Breslau relatives. Mika Ivena and Mira Mitchell left Monday to teach in Toronto and York County. Wilfred Brown of Guelph spent the weekend with the Shelbourns. James Nickell and Mrs McFarlane of Noble Oak visited J W Nickell. Ruby Orr and Joyce Orr with Orland Everett of Gravenhurst joined others. Miss Orr and Calvin VanZant of Georgetown also mentioned. Thompson and family of Laurel visited Rungeell Thompson. School reopened at S S No Tan with 21 pupils. Miss J Ruddell in charge. Newly painted interior brightened the room. Helen Gale visited Aurora Inn recently. John W Nickell competed at the C N E fiddlers contest. Mrs Glynn and son Peter visited relatives at Woodbridge.

Meroe Barnes Twit Birandehiiren Pouarte Afixy Wilfred Brown Guelph Shelbourne's James Nickell Calvin VanZant Georgatown Thompson Laurel Rungeell ‘Thompson S.S J. Ruddell Helen Gale Aurora Inn John W. Nickell C.N.E John Glynn Peter Wondbridge

Crop conditions in U S and Canada outlooks improved

Weather and planting conditions in the United States remain challenging through mid June yet farmer intentions show a larger sown area and a harvest slightly higher than previous year. Canada reports cool delay but recent rains lift prospects with good pastures and hay outlook improving.

United States Canada Bureau of Statistics Canadian Prairie Provinces

Social roundup of Kes and district visitors and gatherings

Eileen Frank returns from a two week Kes vacation. Families including Henderson Kennaly Nabateon Motter and Wall hosts gather for a Sanith family get together at Milton’s home. Detroit visitors James and Nell Martin stay with J Kennedy and J Frank, others host relatives. CNE trips continue as guests and extended visits in Milton and Detriot areas.

Mau Eileen Frank Haa Keswith Eake David Henderson Mra Fod. Kennedy Marlo Mesara John Joseph Henderson Jaros Nabateon Milton Mra. L. Motter Mra. M. Wall Rex Motter Flint Mich Motter Mra. Wall Jeremiah Smith Percy Pedolln Ingeraol J. Frank Charles Martin Datrolt Zon Dich J. J. Kennedy James Martin Detroit Nell Martin John M. Wilson John Stroble Martin Coulson Hamilton M Woods Campbellville Wm. Woods Mary Martin Peter Campbell Moffat C.N.E W. ¥. Britton Percy Boynton Elmer Anderson Toronto Fred Carlson

Road tests of Canadian Pacific TBO1 locomotive begin

Canadian Pacific conducts road tests of the Giesel electric locomotive TBO1 from Farnham Quebec hauling 40 loaded boxcars. Engineer N Roy pilots the engine while WB Patterson operates the dynamometer car charting performance with a full set of dials and recorders. Tests on the Farnham division heavy traffic and on the Montreal Toronto line’s Winchester subdivision will assess performance on curves and grades of the Laurentian division.

Canadian Pacific Railway Rai Dominion Farnham N. Roy Winchester Montreal-Toronto

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