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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

1

Village Notes and Health Updates from Campbellville

Miss Margaret Hunter of Brantford’s Bank of Nova Scotia has been half day the past two weeks. Mrs James Roberts is ill and may be unable to attend. Mr Sam Callina is bedridden and ill. Mrs Art Henderson returns from Vancouver. Ladies Aid plans tea and bake sale at St David’s Church School Room. Mrs Watson of Rockwood visits daughter Mrs Oliver Hull. Miss Evelyn Vansickle from Toronto spends the weekend.

Margaret Hunter Bank of Nova Scotia Brantford James Roberts Sam Callina Vancouver Ladies’ Aid Society St David's Presbyterian Church Watson Rockwood Oliver Hull Evelyn Vansickle Toronto

Village Notes Highlight Weekend Visits And Red Cross Work

Ort on Mrs A L Atton spent the week end in Toronto. Two Red Cross quilts finished at Atson Hall by village ladies. Mr and Mrs A Mordan returned from a week motor trip through North Bay Ottawa and the St Lawrence. Mrs Lloyd Lyons and Erin visited her parents and relatives with several others motor to Owen Sound. Mr and Mrs Wm Lallentine and boys visited friends in St Catharines. Len and Ewart Bessey and others spent Sunday in Mitchell. Young folk attended Red Cross dance in Marsville. Mr and Mrs Pred McCutcheon Acton spent Sunday with Wm Ballentine. Preparations for anniversary services in the United Church next Sunday. Wedding bells ring again in the village.

A. L. Atton Toronto Red Cross Atson Hall A. Mordan North Bay Quinta Urence Ottawa St. Lawrence Lloyd Lyons Erin J. Watson Albert Roszel N. A. Dearing Owen Sound Wm.Lallentine Boya St. Catharines Len and Ewart Bessey Arnold Bessey Miss Tharmy Mitchell Marsville Marsville Institute Pred McCutcheon Acton Wm. Ballentine Minnie Frank Marguerite Kennedy Edgar Howden Hornby Neil Martin Joseph Player Campbellville Margaret Davenport Milton Vernon Cole Georgetown Pearls Maurie Marguerite Kennedy Ruby Service Kelso J. J. Kennedy Stan. Eyre Garnet Howden James Massey Dot Wagner and Waren Grant McMillan Linus McMillan Don Perle McMillan Florence ‘Robinson Thos McMillan Norval Acton Fair Givorge E. Cook D. B. McKinnon MyYys D. G. Robertson W. J. Jackson J. Stewart Stanley Tovell Durham Donald Tovell Annie Kirkwood Cueetpity Waa MyYs Frank Brydon R. S. McCutcheon Drayton Earl VanNorman R. VanNorman Alma

Rockwood Anniversary Services Highlight Local Church Life

Anniversary services drew strong attendance at the Presbyterian Church with Rev E A Thomason of Elora and Rev A H Whan of the United Church leading morning and evening worships. Harvest Home Festival services and oaths of allegiance were observed in nearby churches as officials addressed crowds. A large turnout attended the Presbyterian anniversary supper followed by programs from the Shiel Family Mount Forest and the West End male quartet.

Presbyterian Church E. A. ‘Thomason Elora Eden Mills Presbyterian Church A. H. Whan P. HL. Lawson The United Church St. John's Church Canon Naftel Miltoh Rockwood Fergus Quinedan Home Guard F. Watt Guelph Welington Gordon C. Conant Ontario Grace Lawson MacDonald Institute George F. Day Cyril Knight Tortas Edna Hulburn Saginaw Mich Robert Croft Toronto Fred Day Hamilton Jus. D. McPherson Jos. Hollis Hespeler Acton Edith Royce R.N Muncy E. Royer A H “Wilson H. Bennie P. H. Lawson

Death of Mrs Orlando Robertson shocks Unix community

Mrs Orlando Robertson of Hamilton died after weeks of illness at twenty two. She was formerly Bernice Trene Aulive and lived in Nassagaweya before her marriage. Funeral was in Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church with burial in Nassagaweya Cemetery. She leaves husband, father Herbert Auliffe, two brothers Lloyd and Herbert, a sister Prelda Easterbrook and many relatives. The community expresses deep sympathy as friends from multiple towns attended.

Unix Orlando Robertson Hamilton Bernice Trene-Auliive Agay Truscott Nasangawegh Presbyterian Church Nassagaweya Mr. Simpson Frank Lawson R. Elsley Fraser Moffat Campbellvile Guelph Toronto Milton Adlon Herbert Auliffe Lloyd Herbert Dundas Slater Prelda Eling Easterbrook Campbellville Hlush Ray Blacklock Ivan Richardson Annie Black M. Roberts Iabelle McLeod

Acton Notes: Local Visits and Events Across The Community

Ospringe and Acton residents held social visits with neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Jos Reid and Mr. D B McKinnon. Funeral attendance, family travels to Durham, new cottage plans, and local show exhibitors mark a week of community happenings.

Milton Man Victor Hall Appointed Halton County Jail Keeper

Victor F. Hall of Milton, son of ex Warden Victor Hall of Trafalgar Town ship, began duties as turnkey of Halton County jail after Calvin Fleming resigned. Large turnout from Milton at Acton Fair praised the day as fine and successful.

Victor F. Hall Milton Victor Hall Trafalgar Township Halton ‘County Calvin Fleming Acton Fair

Death of Leda Wilson Revered in Dundalk Community

In Dundalk the community mourns Leda Wilson widow of Frank Hall Era Mora following her death Sunday night. She was the youngest daughter of Mrs Emylia Wilson and the late David Wilson of Nan s AmU Weynor and long active in Ebenevon United Church and its choir. The Arkell anniversary service caused Ebenezer to cancel local services. Mr and Mrs George Nightingale and their son from Knatchbull visited relatives and friends in Dundalk over the weekend.

Leda Wilson Frank Hall Eramora Emylia Wilson David Wilson Nans Amu Weyn Hbenevon United Church George Nightingale Knatchbull Dundalk

Everton and Area Residents Line Up For Weekend Visits

Everton Mina Vera Bountain returned home after weeks with friends at Oakwood. Mrs John Alton and Mrs Robert Patton vacationed in Toronto. Mr Norman Mélaod joined the WAP then left for Brandon Manitoba. Mr and Mrs BE Awrey and sons Evan and Walbert from Guelph visited Mrs Usherwood. Alfred Couling and wife visited at the home of her parents in Hamilton. Everton Church was decorated with fruit flowers and vegetables Rev Kitchen of Guelph preached both services. Miss Dorothy Church sang solos and the choir provided music at both services. Mrs R Dampler is visiting Ames with her daughter and son in law near Mrs Jesse McEnery Ballinafad.

Mina- Vera Bountain Oakwood John Alton Robert ‘Patton Toronto Norman Mélaod WAP Brandon Man Mra BE. M. Awrey Hamilton Everton Kitchen Guelph Dorothy Church R. Dampler Ames Ava Jesse McEnery Ballinafad

Community Notes and Local Weddings Highlight Weekend

Last Friday neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. F Shelbourne for a visit with Mr. James Davies and Miss Helen Scott. Gifts were given as thanks for the Shelbournes hospitality and for their wedding anniversary. A wedding occurred Saturday at Mrs. Roberts Kaine home, uniting Mr. Robert Lane and Miss Gilndys Packer. Reverend D D Davidson presided and the couple plan a honeymoon east then residence in Georgetown. Women's Missionary Society met at Mr. John Nickell home and a quilt was donated for a bale packing project. Visitors included Messrs. Wm and Gordon Grieg of Brantford with Miss Ivens and the Gales. A local accident left Mr. John Scott with throat burns after taking acid by mistake, but he is improving. Families from Toronto joined in weekend visiting Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Norton after the Lane Packer wedding.

Gnather F. Shelbourne James Davies Helen Scott Fred Shelbourne Robert Kaine Robert Lane Gilndys Packer D. D. Davidson Georgetown Women's Missionary Society John Nickell John Scott Messrs Gordon Grieg Brantford Miss Ivens Wesley Lane Arthur Lane Edward Morrow Toronto H. Norton Lané-Paccer

Local Visits and Home Improvements Highlight Week

Ballinafad residents hosted Toronto visitors including Mrs David McClure and Mr Douglas Smith while Mr Rae Thompson travelled from Erin to view Mrs Cole’s home. Acton area families including the Lamoreauxs and McEnerys attended a fair. painting and re shingling work were noted at several homes. the Mission Band met September 21 with Mrs Robert McEnery presiding.

David McClure Toronto Bert Rogers Douglas Smith Rae Thompson Erin Cole Soper OW. Cushnie E. ‘Soper Brass Preston H. Shortill Gam. McEnery George Evans Wingham Werd Cam McEnery Acton Chris. Lamoreaux Mulliken B. Hills Lamoreaux H. Hills R. Ware Jos. Allan Mission Band Chir Robert McEnery Betty Perryman

Bannockburn Institute Mourns Departure of Mrs. McKeown

Bannockburn Women's Institute members gather September 20 1940 to bid farewell to Mrs. McKeown. They praise her loyalty, leadership, and community service, present gifts including an electric lamp and tableware, and close with a group sing and social hour.

Erin Dr Fowler ordered to report for duty early next week

Erin Dr Fowler received instructions from military headquarters to report for duty in the CAP, early next week. J Pearson Magill of the RCNR left Saturday with a group of young men to report for duty Clarence Engvles Hillsburg suffered a fractured hip and bruises when he lost control of a car that crashed into the railing of a concrete bridge on the Sixth Line of Erin north of Highway 24 last Monday afternoon.

Dr. Fowler Miliary Headquarters The C.as P J. Pearson Magill R C.N.V.R Clarence Engvles Hillsburg Erin No 24 Advocate

Honey for Friday and Saturday sale ad

Advertisement fragment listing honey per pound and imperfect product details. Includes job notices about apprenticeships and employees, plus an offer to write for AMILEX PRODUCTS at 570 St Clements Street Montreal. Mentions Beowwa drug store and Rockwood Ontario.

Chalee Amber Honey Fred Smith Rockwood Ont St Clements Street Montreal Amilex

Estate of John Campbell McDonald Claims Notice

Parties having claims against the estate of John Campbell McDonald late of Esquessng Township Haiwn County who died around August 29 1940 must send particulars and proofs to the designated solicitor before October 12 1940 for distribution of assets. This notice cites Section 51 Chapter 166 RB.O. 1937 and is dated September 21 1940. Solicitor for the Administrator is located in Acton Ontario.

John Campbell McDonald Esquessng Haiwn Carpenter Leatherland Acton Ontario Golleiter

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