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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

13

Anniversary Services Move Across Nassagaware Parish

Rev Ganiller former minister conducted anniversary services at Arkell United Church last Sunday. Ebenezer United Church withdrew its service causing members to attend Arkell and Nassagawega Presbyterian Church jubilees. Eden Mills United Church plans anniversary next Sunday. William Moffat and son Robbie of Toronto visited Nassagaweya relatives. Frost froze tender vegetables and flowers Monday night.

Mr. Ganiller Ebenezer Circuit Arkell United Church Ebenezer United Church Arkell Nassagawega Presbyterian Church Eden Mills United Church New Ebenezer Unital Church Wiliam Moffat Robbie Toronto Narsagaweya

Weekend Visitors Noted Across Guelph Area

Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of Guelph visited over the week end with Mr and Mrs W Head with Mrs Murray remaining for several days. Also seen were Mr and Mrs Robert McCutcheon Kitchener and Mr and Mrs Duncan Kingsbury of Guelph, Alf and George Hazelman of St Catharines visiting Ben Simmons. Walter Couling of Orangeville stayed with Miss Kate Reed. Ted Jestin visited Max Milne of Rockwood. Harvey Smith left for Toronto to attend university.

Fred Murray Guelph W. Head Murray Harvey Jestin Robert McCutcheon Kitchener Duncan Kingsbury Gualph Roak Alf George Hazelmen St. Catharines Ben Simmons Walter Couling Orangeville Kate Reed Ted Jestin Max Milne Rockwood Harvey Smith Toronto

Salvation Army Opens National Appeal in Acton Today

The Salvation Army launches its National Appeal from September 25 to October with a canvassing committee in Acton led by G. W. Mackenzie Benson W. J. Oakes Sr Thomas Watson and others. Corporations and firms will join a general canvas and contributions are urged to support future needs.

Ando Salvation Army Salvation Army National Appeal Acton G.w.mckkenzie Benson Oj. QO W. Benson Baxter Laboratories G. W. McKenzie W. JO. Oakes Tom Watson

Busy Bees Nassagaweya Hold Milton Meeting

Mrs Merry Hornby elected secretary treasurer at the Milton meeting replacing the late Mrs Whitelock. Attendance noted smaller than expected at the corn roast at No 7. Prizes awarded in contests with Mrs David Henderson and Mrs McLean. A daughter welcomed to Mr and Mrs Lee Zimmerman. A rain shower arrived Monday noon.

C. FE. Davenport Busy Bees W. L. Nassagaweya Milton David Henderson McLean D._Henderson Lloyd McIntyre Lloyd Lee Zimmerman Elinor Davenport Hall Stan Robynson George Doris Wm. Bracken Bluevale

Modern Petruchio and the Door-to-Door Deception

A Toronto veteran and his English wife fall for a door-to-door portrait scam selling two photos for 1.58 and later a 7.50 finish. The couple signs a foolproof contract and the husband hangs the framed prints, claiming the deal saved them hundreds despite mounting costs.

Toronto Indyan Madman

Rockwood church harvest services and community notices

Rockwood hosts multiple church services at St John s and St George s with Rev S H Brownlee and Rev E A Parker speaking. A Friday afternoon Ladies Auxiliary sale raised funds for Red Cross. Obituary notes Mr John Johnson died at 71 or 72. funeral held with community condolences. Various local visitors and residents appear along with fire watch reports and Gladstone area moves.

St. John's Church S. H. Brownlee St. George’s Church Guelph E. A. Parker Presbyterian Church Fred Williamson Hillsboro Aitken Rockwood John Johnson Main St Mr. Johnson Elizabeth Sutton Orval Brantford Irs Wm Lindsay Belwood John Ward Rockwood Cemetery Wm. Hamilton Harry Lorre Percy Millson Charles Burgess George Gray Roy Lovell Joyer Waller St. John’s Church R. Carton Northeen

Price increases in millfeeds after removal of ceilings

The removal of ceilings on mill feeds has caused sharp price rises for meals, oil cake, and related products, alarming Halton livestock and poultry producers. Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd note no changes for feed wheat and grains, while corn soars to about 100 dollars a ton. Western farmers hold coarse grains awaiting policy shifts, pressuring Eastern feeders under ceilings or existing Britain contracts. Calls for careful price adjustments to sustain farms and preserve strong markets for Canadian bacon and eggs.

Halton Parrish & _Heimbecker Ltd Viainterpr Ottawa Canada Great Britain

Halton Plans Community Centre and Wading Pools

Work begins on Halton's community centre with future wading pools picnic tables and a recreation field. Photo shows planning committee chair Walasima J Robertson and workers from Featherstone Celling surveying land as ball diamonds and tree shaded seating areas are envisioned for sports and holiday use.

Halton Walasima J. Robertson Neralof Featherstone Maurice Powell Rassell Roberta Leonard Coulsom Marvin Coulson

Acton Fair prize list promises bigger exhibits this year

The Acton Fair prize list proclaims a goody year with longer exhibits and new prize clauses. Opening night features Tiio Arena Show and three hour program, Saturday hosts Nvextock parade and a big horse show. Includes baby show and fretful faced boy and girl contest. Lists classes and prizes in the booklet available from Secretary C B Swackhammer or Free Press Office. More than a quarter of a million stoves are made yearly in Canada.

Acton Tiio—Arena C. B. Swackhamer Free Press

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