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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

4

Local Moves and Visits Across Erin and Surrounding Towns

Mr Roy Culp and family moved to Erin Village. Mr and Mrs George Evans and family from Wingham visited at Mr C McEnerys. Mrs Barbara Soper and Mr J Soper spent a few days with friends at Rockwood. Mrs Smith of Toronto and Mr Forest Smith visited Mr Wylie on Sunday. Mr Russell Cripps of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr W Harding.

Roy Culp Erin Village George Evans Wingham C. McEnery Barbara Soper J. Soper Rockwood Smith Toronto Forest Smith Wylie Russell Cripps W. Harding Wm. Lane Frank A. W. Benton Jessie Lane Creemore A. Hall Robert _san Duncan McTavish H. Swackhammer Acton S. McLean S. Tovell

Campbellville Plans Anniversary Services And Red Cross Ties

A Campbellville church meeting finalized October 8 anniversary plans but postponed tea. Attendees include Crawford Mahon and Jack Memory visiting from Kitchener and Toronto. A No. 10 Schoolhouse gathering formed the Campbellville Patriotic Society led by Jean McPhail with ties to Milton Red Cross.

Crawford Mahon Kitchener Jack Memory Toronto Wilma Bell Evelyn “Vansickle Eere Aene Charles Norrish Frank Quinlan A. T.moore The Society Red Cross of Milton

Rock Wood Harvest Home services span church gatherings

Harvest Home observances filled St. John's Church with decor and singing across Friday and Sunday. Rev. F Allan Hill of Campbellville led the Friday service with St Alban's Acton choir, while Rev. E A Brooks spoke Sunday afternoon. Bishop L W B Broughall expected next Sunday for confirmation and preaching.

St. John's Church F. Allan Hill Campbellville St. Alban's Church Acton E. A. Brooks Niargara L. W. B. Broughall

Limehouse Rally Day Worship and Local Visits

Limehouse Presbyterian services featured twenty junior voices with Doris Harding Elean or Cook Doris Mitchell Gwen HM Inex Scott Grace Beerman and Mrs Harvey Norton at the organ. Communion planned for next Sabbath. Reading mentions Glen Williams anniversary services and various local visits including Mr Wins Newton Barrie and Lane family attendances. Recovery news for Mr Robe rtsan notes near end.

Presbyterian Church Doris Harding Eleanor Cook Joan Campbell Doris Mitchell Qwen HM Inex Scott Grace Beerman Harvey Norton

Mimosa Women’s Institute Hosts Hillsburg Guests

On September 2 the Mimosa Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting at Mrs. A B Awrey’s home with over fifty members and visitors. Hillsburg Junior Institute guests led by Mrs. Frank Gray presented talks and demonstrations on The Milky Way, setting up an invalid’s tray, clothing closets, cotton accessories, and sleeping garments. A lunch followed and thanks were given to the hostess and visiting group.

Mimosa ‘Women's Institute A.B. Awrey Hillsburg Junior Institute Erin Fair Hillsburg Frank Gray Millie Thompson Miss Barbour H. Barbour Carl Matthews

Harvest Festival News From Everton and Surroundings

Everton notes report visits by Mrs Welsman and others, including Toronto guests Margaret Reed and Wilfred Stinson. Harvest Festival held September 24 at Everton Church with gifts to the Children's Shelter in Guelph. Rev W G Charlton preached in Hillsburg with choir music praised by attendees.

Welsman Winger J. P. McLeod Hillsburg Wilfred Stinson Margaret Reed Toronto Guelph General Hospital Alvin McCutcheon Town Line Wilbert John McCutcheon Bert Palframan Guelph Reed Everton Church Guelph W. G. Charltoin Hilsburg

Oakville residents report stones thrown at sentries at Armouries

Oakville citizens complain to the Record Star about youths throwing stones at guard duty at the Armouries. John McKnight, an elderly Oakville native, died in Brampton after a brief illness at age 80. A pedestrian collision on No Two Highway left him fatally injured a Saturday night. Allan Tizard, Appleby School student and rugby player, suffered a compound fracture to his right arm during practice. Lt Killer notes Britain's armed forces accept German challenge.

Record John McKnight Oakville Brampton No. Two E. N. Killer Bud R.af Navy Killer Briain Britain Allan Arthur Tizard Appleby School

Georgetown to enforce angle parking on Main Street

Angle parking will operate on both sides of Main Street pending final sign erection. A town canvass is underway as Georgetown receives radio license appointments and notices from Government. Locals visiting from Medicine Hat and Watertown greet residents while others relocate bank management to Hanover.

Main Thas. Grieve Georgetown W. Collier Medicine Hat Alta W. H. Kentner Wm. Cole Charlotte J. Cooke Saran Cooke Watertown N.Y Fred Conn Guelph Mill Street Herald

Burlington News Reflects Council Actions and Social Events

Burlington considers issuing motor licenses. Town hall meeting forms Burlington Nelson Twp Red Cross branch. engagement of Muriel Verona Smith to Robert Snively announced. Funeral for Margaret Hayworth attended by mayor and council. By law passes for $42,000 water intake pipe upgrade, size increase approved to satisfy health rules. reservoir bulking abandoned.

Burlington Nelson Township Red Cross Society Vern Smith Muriel Verona Robert Charles Snively C. A. .Snively Hamilton Margaret Hayworth Hughes Cleaver Water Commission Department of Health Council

Church School Eclasa for Every Age Group

Noon session outlines a church school class for all ages with the motto We are building every day. Evening program at seven features That Greatest Problem. Welcome.

Church School

Unselfish Spirit sermon and sacrament notices

Sunday October 1 1939 service schedule lists The Sacrament of the Lords Supper at 11 00 am and The Sabbath School at 12 30 pm with The Unselfish Spirit at 7 06 pm Preparatory Service tonight Thursday the 28th at 8 00 pm Session to meet at 7 30 pm and reminder to bring Communion Tokens on Sunday

Baptist Church Acton Service and Activities

The Acton Baptist Church invites all to attend on Sunday October 1 1939 with a 11 am service and 7 30 pm Bible Youth Program. A Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm and a welcome to all is extended by Pastor E G Baxter.

Baptist ‘Church Acton E. G. Baxter

Harvest Festival at St Alban's Church Angilcan

St Alban's Church holds a Harvest Festival on the 17th Sunday after Trinity with services at 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion and 11:00 a.m. Choral Communion and Sermon conducted by Revd. E. A. Brooks M.A.

E. A. Brooks

Confirmation and Sermon at Niagara Bishopcy

At 3.00 pm the Bishop of Niagara will preside over a confirmation service followed by a sermon. The event outlines the ecclesiastical timetable and the church leadership's involvement.

Niagara

Local Social Roundup From OSpringe Area

Mrs. M Standish and Mrs. M Cooke joined Mr. and Mrs. E Croft of Rockwood for Streetsville funeral attendance for Miss Sarah Standish. Acton Fair winners in the Women's Section include Mrs Geo E Cook Mrs D B McKinnon and Mrs D G Robertson.

M. Standish M.cooke Neil McKinnon D. G. Robertson Douglas Kenneth G. G. Robertson Everton

German General Baron von Pritsch Killed in Poland

Colonel General Baron von Pritsch, former Chief of the German Army General Staff, who opposed the annexation and fell out with the Nazis, was reported killed while fighting in Poland. He had previously gained their disfavor for opposing territorial expansion.

Coloniel Baron von Pritsch Poland

Ladies Aid Meeting Sets Plowing Match Plans

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church was held at the Milnes home with good attendance. Final arrangements were made for attending the Plowing Match. An anniversary service was postponed to late October.

St. ¢ David's Presbyterian ‘Church The Presbyterian Church John Milne

Two sows expect litters around October

Two sows, carrying second litters, due around October 10 or 712. For sale about 50 cards of four-foot hardwood. Apply to A L Moir, Second Line, Erin. Phone Fergus 235113.

E. A. Mann Erin

For Sale: Classic 1938 Ford V8 Sedan and Rural Property

Acton listings advertise a 1938 Ford V8 Sedan in excellent condition with low mileage and a kitchen range for coal or wood. Also offered are two 100-acre farms near Acton with good buildings, one and both, 5 miles from Acton. For details contact P.O. Box 357 Acton or Box 50 Press.

Alt. Moore Campbellville Acton Ownet Zere

Care taker sought for Knox Presbyterian Church post

Positions open for caretaker at Knox Presbyterian Church apply by 6 00 p m Tuesday October 3 to secretary of board of Adama WAT BED MALCOLM WC LEITCH. Also an unreserved auction sale of 19 young farm horses at Acton Park October 7 at 1 pm owned by David Reazell Saskatchewan. Auctioneer R J Kerr Acton phone 3%

Knox Presbyterian Church Board of Adama Acton Park David Reazell Saskatchewan R. J. Kerr Acton

Notice to Creditors in Estate of William Cole

Notice to creditors of William Cole late of Aston village Halton county Gentle man deceased. Persons having claims against the estate must send particulars to the undersigned estate executor by a stated date. Court inquiries may be directed to the Halton county probate office.

William Cole Aston Halton Acton Ontario Pred Coe Alexander McKay Georgetown Outario South Bay of Beonber

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