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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1941

Page

12

Milton High Reopens With New Staff Additions

Milton High School opened on Tuesday with two new teachers Miss Edith Leacock from Mount Forest and F. James from Alvinston joining Jerich French and Art Englth in the staff. Principal E. W. Foster notes strong attendance as students respond to War Savings Certificates with $735.50 subscribed from November to June. Neighbors Mr and Mrs R J Hare hosted Erwin Meldrum Lavery of St Paul during a recent visit.

R. J. Hare Erwin Meldrum Lavery St. Paul Minn John BH Mra.Moore Margaret Munkoka Toronto Chatham Milton High School Edith Leacock Mount Forest F. James Alvinston Hewitt

Pinegrove Busy Bees host events and quilting auction

The Pinegrove Busy Bees of S S No 7 held a August gathering in Brookville Hall. A quilt auction raised $22 while plans moved for October sales. School reopened with Miss McLaughlin as teacher and new pupils Doreen Job and Eleanor Healey. Various locals visited, contributions to Salvat ion Army and British War Victims Fund noted, and refugee shelter talk given by Miss McPhail.

Pinegrove Brookville Hall Mias MecLaughlin Doreen No. T School House Ontut Chris Prank Giuselph Ehbs Kennedys Noman Bert Nughtingale Thas Orangeville Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull

Sherlock Foreman Visits From New York For Weekend

Mr Sherlock Foreman arrived at Malton airport from New York on Saturday evening to spend the weekend with Rev and Mrs Foreman. He returned by plane Sunday evening. Mr John Cole visited friends at Milton on Sunday. Harry and Miss Ailian Shor tis spent a few days last week with friends in Toronto and attended the exhibition. Mrs Will Caxraidy of Guelph and Miss Margaret Smith of Eden Mills spent the weekend with Mrs Cole and Mr Joan Cole Then visitors gathered at Mrs Lower and Oscar Cushnie and Will Crosken of Toronto and Mr and Mrs CBE Saper of Preston and Irvine and Mrs Smith spent a few days in Toronto last week and attended the air show.

Sherlock Foreman Malton New York Foreman John Cole Milton Harry Ailian Shortis Toronto Will Caxraidy Guelph Misa Margaret Smith Eden Mills M. Cole Joan Cole Lower Watson J. W. Cushnie Will Crosken C. BE. Saper Preston Irvine Mes. Smith

Everton Miss Lois Black Returns to Winthrop College

Everton Miss Lois Black returns to Winthrop College Rock Hill South Carolina to resume duties after summer with her mother Mrs James Black and family. Detroit residents visited grandfather Mr B Simmons. Miss Mable McLeod in Toronto with Rev J P McLeod. Lois McCutcheon visited Burlington Kingsbury Toronto and aunt Ed Spence. Mrs R A Dampier visiting Ballinafad with daughter and son in law Jesse McEnery. Mrs J P Benham in Guelph with Vanessa Norman family. Will West and Mrs W Peavoy with son Percy Peavoy spent Sunday in Galt.

Lois Black Winthrop—College Rock Hill South Carolina James Black H. C. Simmons Harry Detroit Mich B. Simmons Ross Dampier Milligan College Johnston City Tennessee USA Mable McLeod Toronto J. P. McLeod Lois McCutcheon Kingsbury Burlington Ed. Spence R. A. Dampier Jesse McEnery Ballinafad J. P. Benham Guelph Whi van Norman Will West W. Peavoy Percy Peavoy Galt

Ospringe Women’s Institute Holds Autumn Meeting

The Ospringe Women’s Institute met at MrsMcKenzie and Miss Dorothy’s home on Sept 3 with fifty present. A relic exhibit opened the program followed by readings music and papers including Elis torical Research and Are you doing your bit for the Empire. The event honored late president Mrs H R McCutcheon and included a supper and social hour.

Ospringe Women's Institute McKenzie Dorothy H. R.mccutcheon Isabelle Scanlon Hillsburg Institute Hall Hillsburg Miss Carmichael McConnelly The Empire Sandra McLachlain Geo Laces Tarawell M Sargeant Sutton Odel McMurchy DG Robertson Roy Hindley Manitoba AO Winter Lila Burt Jolson Duns Hos Renfrew Sen Mes Staes Crace Hurrows Cuelph Keith Burrows Erin Georyge Robertson ONC Dos Smith Everton Earl van Norman Ee Feo Owas Grunds Roy Webb Mo Standish Ian Mro Eo Croft

Oakville Legion Picnic and Engagement News

Oakville Legion held its picnic at Hilden Valley Park Aldershot this Saturday afternoon. Engagement announced for Helen Marparet Hindmarsh to Sergt Pilot Jarry A Efdayarah of Dartmouth Nova Scotia with wedding set September 6 at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa. Local Junior C C s beat Hamilton Monarchs 8 to 1 then 14 to 2 after Labor Day.

Oakville Legion Hilden Valley Park Aldershot Foshery Ottawa Helen Marparet Jarry A. Efladayarah Wikth RCAF Dartmouth N.S J. C. Hindmarsh Oakville Christ Church Cathedral Tlamilton Hamilton Monarchs Monarchs

Limehouse Women’s Institute Holds September Meeting

The Limehouse Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Fred Shelbourne’s home on September 4. Members noted a cabinet minister in roll call and discussed supplies for refugee work. Speakers covered topics from nutrition to Pueblo life, with social time and local visits noted, including Miss Shirley’s birthday and gatherings at Mason Knitting Mills.

Limehouse Women's Institute Fred Shelbourne Jamieson W. Benton Bie Shirley Mason Knitting Mills Acton Master George Toledo Ohio

Rockwood Church Clergy Resignations Mark Transition Season

Rev A H Wilson resigns after vacation and serves his last Rockwood Eden Mills and St Pauls Church on the Rockwood Guelph circuit. Anniversary services planned for Rockwood and Eden Mills. New staff for continuation and public schools announced with several teachers named. Numerous community members and relatives mentioned in a string of notices and obituaries from Toronto, Rockwood and area.

A. H. Wilson Presbyterian Church Hinanding Rockwood Eden Mills St. Paul's Church Guelph H. I. Bell Harriston C. Dinsmore Thornbury I Robertson Galt M. Lougheed Creemore Frances E. Harper Jaf Acton DD. Bell M. Milroy SS. No. 1 Eramosa Rose. Leviness Huntsville Beatrice Swanton Toronto Rain Suifors Mero J. Ward Elmore Newhouse Brampton Lutel Hamilton Fred Dry

Cedarvale Notices and Family Movements Highlight Holiday

The Cedarvale column reports Mr William Bullert confined to bed with quinny and hopes for a speedy recovery. Marjorie and Freddie Bart returned to Buffalo New York. J D McArthur of Guelph and Mrs A A McArthur of Creemare visited Angus McArthur and family in Toronto during Labor Day. Eleanor Chiffin spent Sunday with friends at Vineland. Betty Simon of Guelph visited here and with Mrs Lorne Keeler. Harvey Ponvoy family moved to Writing. A number from the community attended the Exhibitian.

Wiliam Bullert Quinny Tittle Marjorie Freddie Bart Huffalo N.Y J.D. McArthur Guelph A. A. McArthur Creemare Labor Day Angus McArthur Gordon Margaret Dhoris Austin Mills Toronto Thomas Nelson Eleanor Chiffin Vineland Betty Simonf

Eden Mills Wedding and Holiday Visits Report

The record notes the Elsley-Noble wedding at Park Credtit with Mr and Mrs Lindsay Tolton in attendance. It also lists visits by Albert Coulson and Lloyd Coulson, and trips by Ingle and Storey families to Toronto. A minister Rev A Wilson resigns from the Presbyterian ministry and farewell sermons are planned. Mrs Wilson’s health prompts best wishes. Mrs Rennie of Guelph visits. Schools reopen. several district residents attend the CNE in Toronto.

Lindsay ‘Tolton Elsley-Noble Park Credict Albert Coulson Lloyd Coulson T. Ingle Toronto Melvin Storey Verda A —Wilson

Orton Labor Day reunion at Union School marks 50th anniversary

A Labor Day gathering at Union School No. 2 celebrated the 50th year since its opening in 1892. Former teachers and pupils attended a soft ball game, speeches, and a bounteous lunch. A reading of the school history by Herman Dearing and remarks from Miss McMurchy highlighted the event, with memories shared by many alumni. The article notes relocations of several attendees and anniversary wishes for the Chapman family as they move to Toronto.

Union School No. 2 A. L. Atton Herman Dearing Thos. Dearing McKechnie Fanny Reid McMurchy Tom, Jin Argie Leatham Mellon Lizzee Leeson Wm. Donaghy Addie Atcheson Sherlock Bree Meerett Iire Robert Ballentine Fergus Rendall Peter Watson Lord Dufferin Jo Ko Courtnes Wily Iff Orangeville

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