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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1944
Page
18
In loving memory notices for John Barr Hugh McCutcheon Eva McCutcheon and Jennie Campbell mark anniversaries and poignant remembrances. Messages express enduring grief gratitude for kindness and floral tributes from family and neighbors across September and prior years.
Friday and Saturday events planned with a note that improvements at St. Alban's Church are underway. Advertisers urged to submit copy early to maintain publication times. Overseas Christmas boxes for War Service League require knitted socks by October 1. Wool available from Mrs Bracken. Volunteers needed.
The Young Ladies Friendly Circle of the United Church opened fall activities at Miss M Z Bennett's home. President Mrs J B Adamson led devotions and business. Plans were made for the annual Baking and Rummage Sale. A mock wedding honored Miss Alrena Gibson with participants and music.
Acton Fair showcases a novel grocery display and a re make clothes exhibit by Acton Consumer Branch of Wartime Prices and Trade Board. The booth honors Mrs Canada for adhering to price ceilings and ration rules. Re make exhibit teaches make do with real re makes and photos of fall and winter styles. Booklets with pattern numbers and tips on ripping and re crafting will be given. Theme is Help Keep Prices Down highlighting today’s shed and inflation era prices.
Marion Emily Miller and Denzil Featherstone Lawrence wed at Ebenezer United Church Nasugawakeya on September Wth in a traditional ceremony. The bride wore four-length sheer gown with halo headpiece. attendants wore powder blue taffeta. couple plans to reside near Milton after Muskoka trip.
Vivian Irene Wiggins Acton and John Troy were wed at Apostolic Church in Hamilton in a ceremony conducted by Rev. B J Noot. Attendants included maid of honor Annie Wiggins and ushers Harold Banner and Reginald Hardman. Relatives and friends from Toronto Paria Pickering Port Colborne and Acton attended a reception for thirty. The couple honeymooned at Brantford before settling in Hamilton.
Mrs Clare Wilson of Georgetown learned her brother Pte William Clarence DeForest had been killed in action in Italy on September 1. He was the son of A H DeForest of Kilbride and went overseas with the Irish Regiment in March.
Public Auction by Seaman Fromson at No 24 Highway Everton Corner near Guelph on Friday September at two oclock. Livestock includes hand milked cows bred June lithie cow with calf, three Angus steers two years, two year heifers, 2 Angus cattle nine months, spring calves, several bulls ages 28 months to months, hogs York sows bred August four and five, young sows just bred, 26 King sows, 15 Grade Suffolk ewes 19 lambs. Implements include drill with fertilizer, tooth harrow, cultivator with weed box and Hoover potato digger. Terms cash no reserve. Proprietor Overstocked. Jack McAllister Roy Windley auctioneers Fred Oaks Cirksbi to.
The Undersigned directs sale by public auction at his farm two miles west of Marden on September 28 at 2 o clock. Horses include span of Percheron mares and a grey mare with foal. numerous Holstein and Shorthorn cows bred in April to June. seven Holstein bulls. stockers feeders and calves. farm implements include Massey Harris machinery and a McCormick grain separator. furniture listed. Terms cash as owners clear herd due to lack of feed and help. Roy Hindley, auctioneer.
An auction notice lists horses cows and calves including Gray and Red Helfer stock, poultry, hay, grain, and farm implements such as McD Grain Binder and Cockshutt gear. Items cover gear, furniture, smithing tools, harnesses, lanterns, farm machinery, and household goods with cash terms and no reserve.
An auction near Rockwood on the Rockwood line offers horses cattle and a full farm equipment list. Buyers will find Hereford stock, milking cows, herd cattle, numerous implements, fencing, grain, fuel, household goods, and a Massey Harris spreader. Cash on day of sale, no reserve, all items to be removed only after payment.
An RCAF plane completed a 1000 mile mercy journey from Nottingham Island on Hudson Strait to transport a five year old Eskimo girl to hospital for treatment of severe burns.
Monday September 7 marks the Y Column opening for 1044 45 eca non classes with age group adjustments due to many juniors. The schedule lists Kindergarten 3 to 5 years Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 to 6:30. Junior Boys to 10 years Mondays Wednesdays 3:15 to 5:30. Junior Girls 4 to 10 years Wednesdays and Thursdays 4:15 to 6:30. Intermediate Youth 11 to 15 years Mondays 7:00 to 9:30. Intermediate Girls 11 to 15 Tuesdays and Fridays 7:30 to 9:30. Senior Boys 14 years and up Wednesdays 7:00 to 4:30. Senior Girls 4 years and up Thursdays 7:00 to 9:00. Men's Valleyhall Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:00. Handball 9 to 1. Clans Traveday 4? to 10. Tumbling andWebide Groups Saturday 10:00 to 12:00. Badminton and tennis activities fill Fridays and Saturdays with one monthly Eleanor meet and ribbons for top placers. May Gray.
On Friday September 12 the United Church Young People honored Olagudee and Cileon at Mr and Mrs Bean's home with a core roast and games. Mr Hoan presented pillow cases and congratulations as the couple looked toward married life. A reception followed with a pink and white decor bridal chair living dan and wedding chair, contests, dancing, lunch, and community guests including Mrs W Heatty Mrs J Moore and Miss Lois Dawking.
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