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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1944
Page
8
A year has passed since the beloved Wren was called away, leaving a family in deep sorrow. The scar of bereavement remains. memories bring both sorrow and comfort as they honor the departed and endure the ache of absence.
Acton prepares for a fair with events on Friday and Saturday and urges friends to attend. Midweek rain improves outlook for Allied nations while German stand remains uncertain. School renovations progress on heating systems as staffing updates occur. Sgt W H Hall RCAF earned wings at Mount Joy, training as air gunner on August Mth. Red Cross reports socks and sweaters distributed. local wants for old lamps grow. Smoke nuisance declines as stoker equipment spreads. Pte Wilson Gordon overseas safe, brother Pte Ian Gordon serving in France. Fire at Earl Cooper’s Drug Store extinguished with minor damage. Newspaper notes a shortage of copies of Tae Fars Pusss and subscription reminders.
Local show-goers will not want to miss Georgetown Fair this weekend. Directors have arranged attractions including light chorus, trick hearse act, softball, baby show, midway with merry-go-round, and exhibits of farm produce and crafts. The Arts and Crafts Cooperative display stands out. big fair night dance is set for Friday September 28 in the newly decorated hall.
The funeral of George Ira Laanen son of the late George and Amond Lestie was at Alsree tdemce Lotetx in Friday service led by Rev Walter Foe bury Acton Pallbearers were six nephews and two others flower bearers named Interment in Fairview Cemetery Acton Wm Laalie aged seventy one spent life on his birth farm He left sister Mrs Bertha Jessop and brothers Joe Erin Township Harvey of Aylmer James of Guelph predeceased him July eighth Moral offerings reflected high esteem and love of flowers
The 11th General Council of the United Church of Canada met in London Ontario discussing modern Christian education and the church role in postwar politics social and economic life. Rev Jesse H Arup was elected Moderator and a woman was elected president of the Lay Advisory Council. The council approved using radio for Christian education and funded 15000 annually, while opposing Ontario public school religious instruction policies.
St John’s Church Nassagaweya observed the 100th anniversary of its building with an 11 o’clock service on September 10 led by Mr K G Kiddell B A who preached Come Let Us Give Thanks. Special music by St George’s choir Lowville and an evening talk by Kiddell The Uplifted Cross Through the Ages. Rev J C McNeil of Campbellville read the seasona and Messrs Neil Murray and Jack McPhail provided music for the event. A 100th anniversary peach tee followed on Monday afternoon.
Oakville mourns Mrs. Marion Robertson Banting widow of Sir Frederick Banting after a several month illness. News arrives of Lieut. R. E Sharpe severely wounded in France while serving with the R H L 1 Recond Star. Oakville delegates attend Orsk zome meeting in Saskatchewan and receive word of cruiser destroyer WMLCS command order to move home.
A Georgetown worker Mr. William Spence fractured hip and wrist after a tree fall at the park and is hospitalized in Guelph. The Local 475 banquet at the Legion Hall drew about seventy guests. Council approved a $600 payment to the Board of Parks Management and passed a resolution supporting Japanese labor importation. The mayor backed the park funding and tax revenue considerations for the arena.
A quiet wedding united Nora Bennie and Norman Adamson on Saturday in Ballinafad Street ville. After a short honeymoon they will reside in Streetsville. The Mission Circle met Friday with devotional exercises and a program on racial prejudice led by several members. A duet, solos, and readings accompanied a social lunch. Local residents visited and reported improvements and travels among friends and relatives.
The Bracebridge Gazette notes Jimmie Fox will headline a Fall Concert troupe in Acton, promising a packed hall. Editor Red mond Thomas recalls Fox as a long time stage favorite who made audiences laugh in numerous towns and remains a cherished memory.
Strong storms in the Cypresa Hills area have blown fuses and caused more frequent power interruptions this year than in any previous period, according to Manitoba Power officials.
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