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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 19, 1940
Page
3
Limehouse Nuptial Toast At Shelbourne Home
Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs F Shelbourne to honor Mr Robert Lane and Miss Gladys Packer whose marriage is set for the coming Saturday. Many gifts were given and a social hour followed with refreshments before dancing. Mr C W Gale visited Toronto friends over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Shelbourne
Robert Lane
Gladys Packer
Mrs. Baker
Kutchinson
Kansas
Arrowsmith
Margaret Swackhamer
C.W. Gale
Toronto
Oakville War Guests Helped Into Local Schools
Lieutenant Curzon Ostrom of Winnipeg acted as best man at the Toronto wedding of Godfrey Ferguson on Tuesday. Seaman Berty Regan has returned to his naval base after home leave. Oakville churches crowded for a day of prayer for peace and victory at the king s request. Special instruction will help war guests fit into the educational system. Kenneth Preuter told the Board of Education that teachers at Central School volunteered to hold classes at Browntowe House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curzon Ostrom
R.C.A
Winnipeg
Godfrey-Ferguson
Toronto
Berty Regan
Oakville
Empire
Kenneth Preuter
Board of Education
Central School
Browntowe House
Record Star
Nassagaweya Auditor A J McPhedran Dies After Ill Health
A J McPhedran of Brookville longtime Nassagaweya Town ship Council auditor died after a period of illness. He was born to the late Alexander and his wife and lived in Nassagaweya all his life. The private funeral was held at his residence then Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Cemetery. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs Arthur Norrish Nassagaweya and Catherine at home. The community extends sympathy. Nearby rites included Rally Day at Ebenezer United Church and anniversary services at Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church. A number from sister churches attended. Also noted were visits by Pte Ernest Wilson of London with Guelph ties and a return visit by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Leader of Flint Michigan after a two week stay in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. MecPhedran
Brookville
Nassagaweya Township
Alexander McPhedran
Nassagaweya
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Arthur Norrish
Ebenezer United Church
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Acton Fair
Pte
Ernest Wilson
11Th Field Ambulance Corps
Guelph
Thames Valley
London
G. T. Wilson
Community Notices From Ballinafad and Area
Ballinafad and Georgetown residents visited relatives in Toronto Wingham and Detroit over the weekend. The United Church Woman's Association held its September meeting September 10 at Mrs A Starret’s home with program and Red Cross activities followed by a social. The Mission Circle gathered September 14 at Norine McKechnie’s home led by Rita Allen with devotional and talks on Birch Bark Talking and Christian Stewardship followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hilts
Will Hilts
Toronto
Nellie Kentner
Wm. Shortill
Georgetown
Soper
Mullen
Irvine
Wylie
Detroit
AL Cole
Elva Cole
John Cole
Cassidy
Fred ‘Shortiy
Wingham
Wesley Masales
Woman's Association
The
United Church
Pat
A. Starret
McEnery
Vannatter
Snow
Red Cross
Kirkwood
Florence
Margaret ‘Sinclair
Annie Snow
Marguerite Kentner
Margaret Sinclair
Tower
Helen ‘McLean
W. Dick
Dlee
New Hard Surface Road Planned Linking Georgetown and Glen Williams
Milton reports a new hard surface road will be built this month connecting Georgetown and Glen Williams. Local residents include Mr and Mrs Matt Telfer of Crediton visiting relatives here. Cited notes mention Trafalgar Township clerk A H Husband away duties covered by Robert Ford. A Milton man on Robert Street dismisses farm wages as too low, preferring jail to $3 daily harvest pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Glen Williams
Matt. Telfer
Crediton
A. H. Husband
Trafalgar
Robert Ford
Robert Street
Milton
Georgetown House Demolished for Bradley Planned Rebuilds
The Charles Street house of W F Bradley has been torn down and Bradley plans two new residences on the site. Betty Grant, daughter of Mr and Mrs W V Grant and former Georgetown High School student, won a University College of Toronto scholarship. George Mack and builders celebrated the John Mc Master farm barn project on Lot 20 Tenth Line. The McMaster barn burned earlier in summer. a painting job on Bills car caused a green splash when a workman dropped a bucket on the Queen Elizabeth Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
W. F. Bradley
McMaster
Erin Township Farm Sold to Samuel Longstreet
Mrs. William Davidson sold her 50 acre Lot 11 Concession 11 Erin Township to Mr. Samuel Longstreet. Others visiting include Mrs. Addie Fraser of Los Angeles with Mr and Mrs Samuel Nurse and relatives. A Civil Guard lecture at Erin Town Hall drew attendees from Fergus Elora Rockwood Hillsburg and Erin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davidson
Erin Township
Samuel Longstreet
Addie Fraser
Los Angeles
California
Samuel Nurse
J. T. Heslop
Heslop
Burington
Annie Cook
Sprucedale
Doug Carmichael
Hillsburg
Erin
Doug
J. C. Dyer
Robert Inkster
Liverpool
England
Wellington County Civil Guard
Fergus
Elora
Rockwood
R. S. Clark
Guelph
G. Mundell
Advocate
Burlington Builds $7,000 Home on Smith Avenue
Burlington reports ongoing town growth with a new $7,000 home under construction on Smith Avenue. Eighteen Burlington Business Girls' Association members practiced at the Home Guard rifle ranges for the first time, aiming to improve marksmanship with weekly sessions. The High School Board approved a longer day to support war activities and physical education for grades eleven to twelve, extending to 4.20 on three days weekly. Mr. A Nicholson returned from Ottawa noting Timber Control Board efforts supplying lumber to about 2,000 Canadian buildings for the Empire Air Training Scheme and Defence Training Centres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Avenue
Burlington Business Girls’ Association
Bates
Nicholson
Ottawa
Timber Control Board
Rero
Canada
Empire Air Training Scheme
Canadian Defence Training Centres
Gasette
Doctor Quiets Patient By Stopping Worry
A doctor tells a patient the cure for nerves is to stop worrying about problems like a tailor's bill. The anxious man fears debt and illness, but the physician explains the other patient improved simply by ceasing to worry.
Deaths and Weddings Bring News to Rockwood
Rockwood affair notes describe the death of Mrs. James Douglas at 77 with funeral at Rae's Cemetery Mimosa officiated by Rev. A. H. Wilson. Also details Maurice Gardner and Mamie Hagans Gardner funerals in Owen Sound with many relatives attending. The Day Gordier wedding in United Church includes present givers and reception. Harvest Festival services at St John’s with attendance from St Alban’s Acton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
George Hagans
Hector
Minnesota
Hugh
Windsor
Ontario
California
Fred Meadows
G. F. McArthur
Rockwood
Owen Sound
Lorne Linfoot
Thompson
London
Linfoot
Geo Day
J. Day
Eva Richardson
Hi Dan
Miss Gordier
Wm. McNabb
Doris Watson
P. H. Lawson
Fred Day
Hamilton
Harvey Bayne
G. Clemens
Miss Dennis
Hollywood
Quebec
L. McMurchy
Brampton
John McMurchy
Jean ‘Tyler
Toronto
J. H. Tyler
Jack Tyler
Orillia
Dewan Tyler
E. A. Wansbrough
A. G. C. Smith
Acton
H. R
C. J. Loat
St. George's Church
Guelph
St. Alban’s Church
Archdeacon Scovil
St. George’s Church
Stone Church
United Church
Presbyterian Church
Robert Croft
Wesley Harris
Lorena Richardson
Kitchener
Witty Sister Laughs Off Cake Etiquette
A playful exchange between a six year old sister and her sibling centers on sharing cake. The younger sister insists she fears becoming an old maid for taking the last piece, while the older sibling jokes about romance and life experiences.
Expanded Research in Pulp and Paper Cooperation
A new agreement between the Federal Department of Mines and Resources, the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, and McGill University expands research in pulp and paper. It aims to boost studies to improve production methods and cut costs, building on a 12 year history of joint work and the Pulp and Paper Institute’s growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Mines and Resources
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
McGill University
Canadian Pulp and Paper Asseiiation
Dominion
1Ip and Paper Institute
McGill
Pulp and Paper
Pulp and Paper Institute
Clearing Auction Sale At Esquesing Farm Lot 27
Public auction on September 27 at 1 pm at Lot 27 Fifth Line Esquesing No 7 Highway features horses cattle pigs grain harness fowl implements farm equipment and household items. Property of Roy McKeown and Charles McKeown includes Jersey cows heifers and calves bred dates listed, registered Jersey stock, numerous grain lots, hay, farm machinery and tools with breeding details specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McKeown
Clyde
Jersey
A. Baggsma
Charles McKeown
Yorkshire
Fordson
Tudhope- Anderson
Massey-Harris
Nassey-Harris
Tuudhope-Anderson
Reize
Letter From Len Lambert In Esquimalt Navy Barracks
A letter from Len Lambert RC.N. at Esquimalt Barracks B C expresses gratitude for copies of The Acton Free Press and warmth at news from home. He notes a fast passage of time since leaving and mentions naval and military service enlistments with appreciation for hometown news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.N
Herb Dron
Free Press
Naval Air
Military
Len Lambert
Rc.n. Barracks
Esquimalt, B.C
Ingenious angler uses gum to lure trout at Macdonald Lake
An angler failed with conventional bait at Macdonald Lake and lost it. He used chewing gum on a hook and drew a strike, landing a fish. He repeated the gum lure twice more with success, prompting the Canadian National Railways to urge research into gum flavors for trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macdonald Lake
Canadian National Railways
Laurentian Mountains
Building New Fishing Boats Across British Columbia Yards
Construction began on 192 new fishing craft in British Columbia yards during the 1939 40 fiscal year reflecting optimism in the Pacific Coast fisheries. The fleet includes gill net, trading, stinging, packing, trawlers, collector, cod, gray, ground dragging, halibut and cannery service vessels. Sizes range from 26 to 80 feet with gas and diesel engines producing 12 to 230 hp. Boats built in Victoria, Vancouver, New Westminster, Skeena, Steveston and other coastal locations. many launched or nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific—Goast -Fisheries
Varios British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminster
Skeena
Steveston
Bands for Canadian Air Force marching bands planned
The Royal Canadian Air Force will deploy band members across Canada to lead RCA recruits. The central band in Ottawa will run a training school for all bands and has already earned praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canada
Rca.p
Ottawa
Women Gires Wanted to Sell Familex Goods in Montreal
Earn from 106 to 15 a week selling high quality Familex goods to relatives and established clients. Work 5 or 6 hours daily and profit from experience. No risk. Write to Miss St George 570 St Clement Street Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George
St. Clement Street
Montreal
Harvest Thanksgiving Invitation At Acton
An invitation extends to all friends in the Acton area to worship with the community on the Harvest Thanksgiving anniversary hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
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Archer Wallace
Glen Wiliams United Church
Massey- Harris
P Petch
Fron Querie
Esquimalt
Ith
Mr. Dills
Acton Free Press
Gires
Norton Motors
Ford Sales and Service
Ont
Esquising Agricultural Society
Russ Creighton
Herbert R. Cleave
W. Cleave
Frank Potch
G. Clifton Gifford
Glen Williams United Church
B. K. Lemeay
Archer’ Wallace, M.A
Presbyterian
Sengx
H. L. Bennie
M. A
WLlow _ Street
the Empire of Christ
Simon
Peter
Pam
EL A. Brooks, M.A
Canon Noastel
A . F. Holmes
Hamte Kearns
c/o Free Press Office
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F. Leatherland
E E. Barr
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