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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 21, 1944

Page

15

Weekend Social News From Terente and District

A stream of visitors and localities fill the weekend as Lieut Siartiniesenl and others spend time in Acton and surrounding areas. Notables include Dr Agnew and family in Trorconta, J G Brene and J G Btene hosting at home, and weddings planned for McClaughlin-Masson in Guelph. A memorial service at Woodstock honors Ganner Jim Overholt, while Jack VanGoaren reports from England. Mrs Near survives a lightning strike after berry picking, losing her shoes but remaining unharmed.

F. Blow MM. C. Overholt RL. Johnston Woodstock Ganner Jim Overholt Jack VanGoaren RCAF England Acoes Mre Alex. Near Mrs. Near

Oakville Pte William Younger Killed in Action in France

Mrs Alfred Eastwood of Grant Street reports her son Reginald Eastwood 21 severely wounded in Italy on Sept 4. Mayor Deana urges planning a public meeting for a V Day celebration in council chamber. A hot oil pipe line break at British American Oil refinery Clarkeson caused 75000 damage. no injuries. A Toronto youth Cherry 17 sustained cuts after a car crash at Dupont Street.

William Younger Colin Younger Clarkson France Alfred Eastwood Grant Street Tpr Reginald Eastwood Italy F. M. Deana Council Chamber Clarkesom Com ‘Ss Alex. Whyte Dupont Street Toronto Lions Club Molahed Cherry

Wesmnemdiay Sect. 2th Box Pre Communion Serine

Fragmentary notice from a church event, listing October 1 as a date and mentioning Loni's Sappes Ceme and Verstig, with an invitation to a Piedstagiertan Qharck in Canada. Street names include Willow Street.

Wesmnemdiay Santay Piedstagiertan Qharck Canada Willow Street

Lambert Bostess to Acton Womens Institute

Mrs E Lambert gave the motto Our Institute Ode and What it Means at a meeting of the Acton Women’s Institute. The Limehouse Institute members were invited as guests to the event with Mies Hargrave assisting with the program and social welfare plans amid business items and booth arrangements at the local ranger venue.

Mes. E. Lambert Bostess Acton Womens Institute Lambert Ranger Limehouse Institute Hargrave Am Social Welfare

Notable Wedding at Previiing Arena Receives Gifts

The account mentions Cheries Pestherstone and Mrs J S Miller as central figures in a spring ceremony at an arena, with friends planning an afternoon to evening celebration. The narrative highlights gifts and well wishes for the father figure in the event.

Cheries Pestherstone Arena Mra J. 5. Miller Gramifimother

Anniversary Services in Toronto Churches Mark Parish Event

Miray September 2, 1964 anniversary services feature social speaker Few and religious leaders at Bristol and Walmer Road churches. Roy Carson baritone and choirs perform, with programs titled The Challenge of Part h and The Path for Life. All are welcome.

Miray Few LL. OG Bristol Oqoncington Avene Baptist Church Toronto Parth Solland Mir Roy Carson Walmer Rd. Baptist Church For Life Mites Andemmosy L. Q Bsiston Oxsington Ave. Baptist Church Solott Marie Anderson Costralto Guelph

Death of Pte Stanley Dickenson Felt in Glen Williams and Georgetoun

News reaches Glen Williams and Georgetoun of the August 28 overseas death of Pte. Stanley Dickenson. His mother Mrs James Dickenson received a telegram from Ottawa Monday night confirming he was killed in action in France and that further details would follow. His father, Spr. James Dickenson, served with the Canadian Headquarters Staff in London, England.

Glen Williams Georgetoun Stanley Dickenson James Dickenston Otfaws France Spr James Dickenson London England

Clearing Auction Sale at CECH AMIN Farm

A large clearing sale on Wednesday September 27 begins at noon at CECH AMIN’s farm on the Blue Spring line south of Highway 7. Items include Brown Mare, Brown Gelding, multiple cows with calving and due dates, 16 head of yearlings, 13 Grade Oxford sheep, York sows with breed dates, farming implements, hay and grain, farm furniture, kitchen goods, and a steel-tired wagon. Cash on day of sale. no item removed until settled. The farm is sold and auction notes list extensive gear and livestock.

Cech Amin Blue Spring Setes No. 7 Highway Oxfords Oxford Ram York Deering Peter Hamilton Frost & Wood Tolton Tudhope Anderson Wilkinson Trost & Wood Fergus Fanning Portland Stewart de Laval

Ontario Leaders Clash Over Family Allowances Plan

In Toronto Premier Deans policy faces cross party opposition as Jolliffe of the CCF defends progressive reforms while opposing provincial isolation. Liberal leader Harry Nixon reiterates intent to ensure federal family allowances take effect, with party cooperation unsettled amid Ontario political tension.

Toronto Ontario Howeves Uieonsiios Joili Dominion Fieuse CCF Oatario Jolliffe Deen Harry Nixon Liberal Drews

School Township Nurse Approved by County Council

County council continued discussion from page one on the House of Refuge and inmate releases. A motion directed the Halton and Peel House of Refuge committee to notify municipalities before any release and await municipal confirmation. Council also approved resolutions thanking local businesses for support and recognizing soldier recipients with letters. Accounts were approved: Finance 1794.34, Buildings 458.90, Printing 68.40, Hospitals 1140.50, Agriculture 150.00. Council adjourned to October 10.

House of Refuge MacDonald Murray Near Conboy City Council of Toronto J. Innes Robert Simpson& Co T. Eaton Co Hillmer

Salvage Teams Named for Next Week at Storehouse

September 27 lists G Halloway R Wallace R Winton Mrs M Deforest Miss E Mooney Mrs A Kingsmill. September 28 names E Tyler J Chapman M Symon B D Rachlin C Wilson R West.

G. Halloway R. Wallace R. Winton M. Deforest E. Mooney A. Kingsmill E-Tyler J. Chapman M. Symon B. D. Rachlin C., Wilson R. West

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