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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1943

Page

10

Nassauagaweya Church Women Support War Work at Milton Fair

The Ebenezer United Church Women conducted a refreshment booth at the Milton Fair with good success. Proceeds go to war work. Mr and Mrs G Golightly of Toronto visited Nassauagaweya friends, while Mr and Mrs W F Darby and family from Knatchbull attended anniversary services at Lowville and visited relatives. Quite a number from the district attended the Milton Fairs on Saturday.

H. C.elssey Women’s Association of Ebenezer United Church Milton Fair G. Golightly Toronto Nassaugaweyas W. F. Darby Knatchbull Lowville Milton

Cedarvale Community Notes Highlight Toronto Visits

Cedarvale residents report Mire Herb Keeler hosting visitors from Toronto. Mrs. Percy Cox returns from treatment at Guelph Hospital. Doris Keeler recovers after appendicitis surgery at Guelph Hospital. Local attendees joined in the Churchill Anniversary event. Eleanor Griffin visits Toronto friends. Jeesle Reid spends weekend at Orton home.

Peart Keeler Toronto Mire Keeler Percy Cox Cuelph Hospital Mira. Gordon Margaret Doris Doris Keeler Guelph Hospital Eleanor Griffin Jeesle Reid Orton

Local Social Notes From Hillsburg Area

Hillsburg residents hosted guests including Mrs J D Mooney and daughters Ethelyne and Lorraine. Visits by Watsons, Kellams, Reed, Ballentine, Lane, and Howlett are listed along with a hospital convalescence in Guelph and a West Coast return. The death of Mrs Margaret Atcheson occurred in Hamilton with funeral services in Hillsburg.

J. D. Mooney Ethelyne Lorraine Edgar Huxaley Hillsburg Rume Watson Galt P. Watson Clifford Watson Dundan Percy Kellam Shirley Brampton J. Reed Burlington A. Stark Wm. Ballentine A. Wilson Wm. McDonald Homewood Sanatorium Guelph Wm. Lane Hiltaburg John Lane Herb Howlett Guelph General Hospital Roas Ballentine West Coast Hamilton Gen. Rennick Margaret Atcheson Bowes’ Funeral Chapel Hilleburg

Georgetown Notes Include Repairs and Hockey Guest

Street contractors began work Monday on walks needing repair while the fire brigade tackled a roof blaze at Tyer's Creamery caused by chimney sparks. St George's Church Boys' League welcomed PT Bob Goldham of the navy who spoke on his hockey days and career.

Wolk Tyer'a Creamery St. George's Church Boys' League Bob Goldham Navy Bob

Mountain resident Mr George Whitney improving after illness

Friends express hope for full recovery as corn harvest continues. Locals attended Acton and Georgetown fairs for a good time. Mildred Eason begins teaching at the 10th Lac school and Snow at the fifth line school. G McNally starts work at Cheltenham Interprovincial Brick Yard. Local housing scarce.

George Whitney Acton Fair Georgetown Mildred Eason 10Th Lac Miss Snow Ballinafad G. McNally Cheltenham

Everton Church Harvest Services Draw Large Attendance

Anniversary and harvest home services at the church attracted many parishioners. Rev W C G Quigley of Owen Sound gave two sermons. Fruit, vegetables and canned goods were collected for donation to the Children’s Shelter in Guelph. Special music was provided by the choir. Rev C A Tharp of Guelph assisted. Pte Norman McLeod and wife visited Exeter with his father and mother-in-law.

Wcg. Quigley Owen Sound Guelph C. A. Tharp P. McLeod Exeter Pte Norman McLeod John Alton Mr. Walker Burlington D. H. Parker Dave Parker Galt M. Sunter Stanley Stewart George Young Marilyn G. G. Robertson

Local Notes Highlight Visits and Notices Across Town

Mrs L J Nelson the local school teacher received a cable from her husband Sergi Nelson of the R C A F confirming his safe arrival overseas. Families from Hamilton Guelph and Drayton attend church services while local crews plan a field day with three neighboring schools. Dr G G McNabb P S I of Guelph visits the school as jury members travel to Guelph for a term of court.

L. J. Nelson Sergi. Nelson Reg. Carter and Laverne Hamilton Charles Williamson Guelph D. G. Robertson Corp Bert Weeks W. McKenzie Weeks Blanche McKinnon Hillsburg Presbyterian Church David Stewart Margaret Altheston George Rennick Hillsburg Clifford McDougall Bramosa R. Kingsbury Evertom Church of Christ Mosars Dan McLean G. G. McNabb P.S.1

Local Women's Institute event raises funds for armed forces

Mrs J L Ellerby led an enchre and measuring party at Mr Rae Scott's home. Harvey McDowell and Mrs R McVey won top scores, with S M Wright and Olive Given receiving consolations. Proceeds fund gifts for local men in the armed forces. Several locals noted visits and travels.

J. L. Ellerby Women's Institute Rae Scott Harvey McDowell R. McVey S. M. Wright Olive F. Benton E. Miller Robert McVey Sicily Shirley Wright Toronto Margaret Kirkpatrick Joan McLennan Stewarttown Miles G.A. King London Sutherland Allan Sutherland Wilfred Greenlees Milton A. W. Benton Norman McDonald Camp Borden

Burlington notices and local incidents

Three applications for the police constable vacancy arise after the resignation of Constable Frith who leaves at month end. Ivan Green, son of Mr and Mrs Geo Green of Stoney Creek and formerly of Burlington, was found drowned after a three hour search. Burlington Red Cross Gala Night at the arena drew seven hundred people and is expected to raise at least 1000 for the local Red Cross. Dr J S Goodbrand’s car was stolen on Thursday night, found near the Hamilton sanitarium Friday stripped of three wheels and tires. Fifth Victory Loan meeting names Stanley Craze as chairman with Allen Nicholson vice chairman Manson Milne and Paul Fisher as sales managers, Mayor Blair leads the speaker panel and John Wilkinson heads public relations.

Frith Ivan Green Geo. Green Stoney Creek Burlington Burlington Red Cross Arena Red Cross J. S. Goodbrand Ontario Street Hamton Sanitarium Stanley Craze Allen S.nicholson Manson Milne Paul Fisher J. Goreon Blair Jno. Wilkinson Gazette

Rockwood Church Anniversary Observed With Services and Visits

Rockwood observed the seven or seventh anniversary of the Presbyterian Church with full morning and evening services led by Rev. J. C. Grier of Knox Church Guelph. Special music featured quartets and soloists, with attendance including Eden Mills members and guests from Guelph. Weekend notices listed Bible Society meetings, local illnesses and recoveries, and community visitors from Milton and Toronto.

Rockwood J. D. McNabb Miss McKinnon of Ospringe Eden Mills Guelph W. J. Mcliver J. C. Grier J. Ward Churchill Mr. Foreman Bible Society Fred Hamilton Peter Orme General Hospital Mastera Nell Norman Lambert McCutch- ‘Eon Ernest Hamilton Toronto

Oakville Soldier Serves in Italy and D. O. Award Recalls Gallantry

Cpl Emryn G Jones 19 of Oakville serves with a tank unit in Italy. Lieut Col Genffrey Walsh of Oakville reports the D O for gallantry in the Sicilian campaign to his father Harris Walsh of St Catharines. Funeral service for Emily A Chisholm held at St Jude s Anglican Church. Betty Duncan daughter of William and Mrs Chisholm of Chisholm Street wed Edgar Murray Dyn ea son of Mr and Mrs E Vernon Dyna Second Star in Knox Presbyterian Church with a double ring ceremony set against glad ioli and palma.

Emryn G. Jones T. E. Jones Randal Street Italy Genffrey Walsh Oakville D.O Harris L. Walsh St. Catharines St. Jude‘s. Anglican Church Emily A. Chisholm Knox Presbyterian Church Gladiali Palma Elizabeth Betty Duncan William Duncan Chisholm Street Edgar Murray Dynea E. Vernon Dynea

Community notices and events in Milton region

Local notes report Hubert Tonelil reaching overseas safely. Leases mute Hank of Toronto building for a butcher shop. Junior Girls plan class periods while Milton hosts an open house for boys. Women’s Army and Auxiliary services receive visitors from abroad. C W A C trainees in Kitchener. Danish exercises touted for weight loss. a community shower honors Howard Gowland and Jacqueline Fleetham prior to their late month marriage. Gym floor opens for badminton on Monday and Thursday nights.

Tonelii Hubert Tonelil Wo Morley Hank of Toronto Solrite Milton Women's Army Tom Brown Harbados C.W.A.C Kitchener Ontario Turaday Xerciues Allan Patterson Howard Gowland Jacqueline Fleetham Champion

Indoor season prep for boys and girls at Y

School year schedule lists boys classes on Mondays and Wednesdays with Junior boys at 4 30 and Senior boys at 7 boxing added later. Girls classes run Tuesday and Thursday with Junior girls at 4 30 and Senior girls at 7. A hike and leaf wax activity is planned for October 5 with lunch.

Wedneainga

Erin McKinnon Named Matron at Guelph Childrens Home

Erin Mra W S McKinnon has been made matron of the Children’s Reception Home in Guelph. The Horton Farm south of the village was resold to Mr Watchinson of Toronto who will remodel it as a summer home. Erin Fair Prize List was delivered to Secretary W F McEnery last Friday and copies have been sent to members and prospective exhibitors. Members of Erin United Church are excavating behind the church to add a basement area and enlarge the kitchen. Mrs Soper hosted a surprise picnic visit by Acton ladies including Mrs Kentner Evans Musuley Bailey Cole and Landghorough.

W. S. McKinnon Guelph Horton Farm Watchinson Toronto W. F. McEnery Erin United Church

Good Feathering Denotes Good Health in Poultry

Healthy feathering signals good condition in pullets nearing laying. Excessive or ragged feathers reflect feeding or management issues such as poor diet, disease, mice, ventilation, or crowding. Adequate diet, including roughage and greens, supports production and body weight. adjust scratch grain and mash to flock size.

W. T. Scott Dominion Experimental Station Harrow

Smallest Army Formed In Solomon Islands Defense Force

The world's smallest and youngest army serves with Allied Forces in the Solomons. Formed about four years ago by the Kingdom of Tongs, a New Zealand soldier heads the defence force with Lieut. Henry Tallat, a full blooded Tongan, as second in command.

London Solomons Kingdom of ‘Tongs New Zealand Henry Tallat

Veteran Farmer Saw Four Wars

Chattanooga Tenn CP veteran farmer Joe Vanderpriff reflects on a 75 year farming career spanning four wars. At 97 he runs a 25 acre farm and recalls helping his father during the Civil War era as he continues long hours in the fields.

Chattanooga Tenn Joe Vanderpriff Joe

Attractive six room frame house with sun porch

Six room frame house in good condition features sun porch solid stone foundation hot air furnace cement floor in cellar modern electric soft water pressure tank pump good roof garden garage corner Main and power location near church school and business section. Two storey brick business block with two sets of stairs suitable for stores offices apartments or factory. Brick house with garage furnace chicken house extra building lot reasonably priced Mill Street North. We have many other dwellings and business properties for sale. No dilapidated properties handled.

Mill Street

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