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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1941

Page

4

Local News Briefs Include School Openings and Visits

Mr and Mrs R J Hare enjoyed a visit from their nephew Erwin Meldrum Lavery of St Paul Minnesota. Rev John B H and Mrs Moore and daughter Margaret returned from a vacation in Muskoka Toronto and Chatham. Milton High School reopened with two new teachers Miss Edith Leacock Mount Forest and F James Alvinston assigned to French and Art. Principal E W Foster reports strong attendance on opening day. War Savings Certificates funds totaled 73550 from November to June.

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 hold fall dances and quilt sales

The Pinegrove Busy Bees of S. S. No. 7 hosted a Brookville Hall dance in late August and auctioned a quilt raising 22 dollars. Opened school with teacher Miss McLaughlin, welcomed two new pupils Doreen Job and Eleanor Healey, while members planned a October miscellaneous sale and quilt finishing to meet seven ahead orders.

Pinegrove Brookville Hall Mias MecLaughlin Doreen Job No. T School House Geo. Robinson Kenneth Bullard June Frank Miss McPhail Howse Law Ontut Chris Prank Ciuielph Ehbs Kennedys Noman Bert Nughtingaide Thas Orangeville Arthur Nightingale Knatchbull

Visitors and travelers share weekend at Malton and Toronto

Mr Sherlock Foreman arrived at Malton airport from New York to spend the weekend with Rev and Mrs Foreman and returned Sunday evening. John Cole visited friends at Milton on Sunday. Shor till stayed a few days with friends in Toronto. Mrs WIT Cassidy of Guelph and Miss Margaret Smith of Eden Mills spent the weekend with Mrs Cole and Mr Joan Cole. Visitors at Mrs Soaper’s home included Mrs Watson and several Toronto families. C B E Saper of Preston and Irvine with Mrs Smith visited Toronto for a few days and attended the fair.

Sherlock Foreman Malton New York Foreman John Cole Milton Harry Lilian Shortill Toronto Wit Cassidy Guelph Misa Margaret Smith Eden Mills M. Cole Joan Cole Soaper Watson J. W. Cushnie Will Crosken C. BE. Saper Preston Irvine Mes. Smith

Local Social Notes From Winthrop South Carolina And Adjacent Towns

Miss Lois Black returns to Winthrop College Rock Hill after summer with family in Detroit Michigan. Milligan College Johnston City Tennessee hosts Ross Dampier after last Friday departure. Mable McLeod of Toronto visits her father Rev J P McLeod. Lois McCutcheon comes home after visiting Kingsbury Burlington and Spence Toronto relatives. Mrs R A Dampier stays with daughter and son in law in Ballinafad. Mrs J P Benham visits Guelph with Norman family. Will West and family spend Sunday in Galt with Peavoy family.

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 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 Meet at Mrs McKenzie Home

Ospringe Women’s Institute held their first autumn gathering at Mrs McKenzie and Miss Dorothy’s home on Sept 3 with fifty members present. Highlights included relic exhibits, a two minute silence for Honorary President Mrs H R McCutcheon, and a varied program with readings, music, and papers, followed by a dainty tea and social hour.

Ladies of Ospringe Women's Institute Hillsburg Institute Hall Hillsburg Miss Carmichael McConnelly The Empire Sandia McLachlan Geo Laces Tarawell M Sargeant Sutton Odel McMurcehy DG Robertson Roy Hindley Manitoba Aio Winter Fila Burt Jolson Duns Hoy Renfrew Mes Staes Cirace Hurrows Cuelph Collegiate Institute Keith Burrows Erin Georyge Robertson ONC Dos Smith Everton Earl van Norman Feo O Grunds Roy Webb Mo Standish Mro Eo Croft

Oakville Legion Picnic and Engagement News In Oakville

Oakville Legion picnic at Hilden Valley Park Aldershot on Saturday afternoon features veterans and families. Ottawa couple Mr and Mrs T Foshery announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Margaret to Sergt Pilot Mary Hindmarsh of the RCAF Dartmouth NS. The Oakville couple Mr and Mrs J C Hindmarsh are the parents of the groom elect, with a September 6 wedding planned at Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa. In local baseball, the Junior C team defeats Hamilton Monarchs 8 to 1 at home after a 6 to 5 loss in Hamilton, then wins Labor Day game 14 to 2.

Oakville Legion Hilden Valley Park Aldershot Foshery Ottawa Helen Margaret A. Hindasarah Wirth RCAF Dartmouth N.S J. C. Hindmarsh Oakville Christ Church Cathedral Tlamilton Hamilton Monarchs Henls Agaid Monarchs

Limehouse Women Institute meets at Shelbourne home

The September Limehouse Women's Institute gathering at Mrs. Fred Shel bourne's home included a cabinet minister roll call, plans to order refugee work supplies, and talks on Life is more than Living and Pueblo life. Delegates were chosen for WT conventions, and a training course on nutrition was proposed. Cigarettes were to be sent to local boys overseas. social time followed.

Limehouse Women's Institute Fred Shelbourne Jamieson A. W. Benton Chesley Wim. Gawdy Milton S. Wright Shirley Mason Knitting Mills Acton Limehouse Dan Dorle Gladys Milliere Hamilton Millieres George Milliere George Toledo Ohio

Rockwood Presbyterian Church to Hold Anniversary Services

Rockwood and Eden Mills congregations prepare for anniversary services at year end. El Wilson resignations earlier prompted regret as he steps down from Rockwood on the Rockwood Eden Mills and St Pauls circuit. New staff for continuation and public schools include Miss H I Bell Harriston and Miss C Dinsmore Thornbury. Frances E Harper now residing in Rockwood.

Hey AL EL Wilson Presbyterian Church Hinanding Rockwood Eden Mills St. Paul's Church Guelph Roekwood H. I. Bell Harriston C. Dinsmo SS. No. 1 Eramosa Huntsville Beatrice Swanton Toronto J. Ward Elmore Newhouse Brampton G. Lotel Hamilton Fred Dry

Cedarvale News Briefs Reflect Local Moves and Visits

Mr Williem Butler remains confined to bed with quinny illness and friends wish him speedy recovery. Marjorie and Freddie Bart return to Huefalo New York. J D McArthur of Guelph and A A McArthur of Creemare visit labor day with Angus McArthur and others in Toronto. Miss Eleanor Chiffin visits Vineland. Betty Simon of Guelph spends weekend here and with Lorne Keeler. Harvey Ponvoy family relocate to Writing. Community attends the Exhibitian.

Williem Butler Quinny Tittle Marjorie Freddie Bart Huefalo 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 Simon Guelph Lorne Keeler Harvey Ponvoy

Eden Mills Wedding and Holiday Social Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Tolton attended the Elsley-Noble wedding at Park Credict on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coulson visited over the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Coulson. Mr. and Mrs. T. Ingle spent the holiday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Storey and Verda spent the weekend in Toronto. Rev A Wilson resigns from the ministry due to Mrs Wilson illness. farewell sermon next Sunday. Mrs. Rennie of Guelph visiting W. Lowrie home. Schools reopen for another term. several district residents attended 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 50th Anniversary at Union School No 2

A Labor Day gathering at Union School No 2 marked the 50th anniversary since its opening in 1892. Attendees heard the school history read by Herman Dearing, praised former teachers, and enjoyed a luncheon, music, and reminiscences from pupils and community members before farewells to departing families.

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 Robert Ballentine Fergus Rendall Peter Watson Lord Dufferin Hoaspirith Orangeville Mro Jo Ko Courtneys Wily Iff Orangeville

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