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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1935

Page

4

Milton News Roundup and Local Social Events

Friends express wishes for Mrs. Thomas McJannett to recover. Halton Agricultural Society plans Olde Tyme Dance and Card Party with Silverwood Panthers and Milton Bantams exhibition game at Hamilton Arena. Grace Church Girls Auxiliary hosts birthday party honoring Laurence King and Robert Randall with admission priced to birth date. Guest speaker Mrs. Juco from Hamilton-Champion attends.

Mra Chapman Thomas McJannett Halton Agricultural Socidty Silverwood Panthers Milton Bantams Hamilton ‘Arena Silverwood Company Grace Church Canons Naftel Laurence King Robert Randall Juco Hamilton—Champlon

Local Notes From Ballinafad District

Mrs George AfcMenemy has returned home from hospital and is improving after her operation. Mr David AfcEnery has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs Richard Shortill came home last week after spending time at her parental home in Brighton. Mr Robert Cole of Toronto has been visiting friends in the district. Mr and Mrs Kirk of Toronto visited last week at the home of Mr and Mrs John Mckechmie.

George AfcMenemy David AfcEnery Richard Shortill Brighton Robert Cole Toronto Kirk John Mckechmie

Terra Cotta Club bids farewell to Mrs Lyons before Cheltenham move

The U. F. O. Club hosted Mrs J Lyons with a chimes clock and address at Mr and Mrs Fred Lyons home before her relocation to Cheltenham. Ed Townsend led as master of ceremonies while Terra Cotta Orchestra provided music. Nellie Stamp recently recovered from appendicitis and has returned home. Local updates note quarry activity, brick company plans, and minor injuries in town.

Fred Lyons J. Lyons Cheltenham Ed. Townsend

Rockwood School Concert Draws Full House and Praise

The Rockwood Continuation School held a well attended concert last Friday evening with students, teachers, and parents praising the performances. The program included speeches by Harold Bridgeman and others, songs, a dance in costume, a play The Dance of the Bad Rose, prize and diploma presentations, and a travelogue lecture by J. Card of Guelph.

Rockwood Continuion School Scchelore Chas WY. Harris Harold Bridgeman Jack Edwards Eldon Lambert Lachlan McKersle Herb Saunders Porm O Y Donald McKersle Jean Volderman Porm OY Wilma Watson Harvey—Thatcher Yerney Kean Kitchener Head Noy Day Yvan Milne Marlon Watson Ewart Donnell Ruby Wwepherson Edith Royce Wazel Scott Krench Arleen Young Henry Trux Paushlon Elisciutan Gir Waxel Scott Young People’s Society The United Church J. Mo Card Guelph Gratw Mexico George Day Maurice Hurd Hay W. Js .Naylor Mise Margaret Thomas Mira Helen Bayne Yen Yosking Nev W. J. Taylor Wir. Wahaffy Paisley Memorial Church Mgr C. J. Mekeny Toronto Presbyterian Church St John's Church Astr Everett le Viuss ThatTale Pred Vosking Hamilton Edna Af Pearen Dundas James Mile Eden Mills Ody

Bannockburn Bustlers Hold March Meeting

Bannockburn Bustlers met at the school on March 28. David Darvell chaired. Margaret Brown performed a piano solo. Keny Beckett read. A debate, Resolved that a clean cranky woman is preferred to a clovenly good natured one, split with Finlay and Denby for the affirmative and James and McCullough for the negative. Limehouse Orchestra provided two selections. National Anthem closed. Social time followed with lunch and dancing.

Bannockburn Bustlers David Darvell Margaret Brown Keny Beckett Finlay7 Ralph Denby Howard James Harry McCullough Limehouse Orchestra

Women Missionary Society of St. David's Church Meeting

The Women’s Missionary Society of St. David’s Church met at Mrs. Alex Bell’s home on Thursday with a large turnout. A charity lunch was served after discussions on many topics. Local residents visited family and attended services at St. David’s Church where interment of Mrs. W. McPeas took place.

Women's Missionary Society of St. David's Church Alex Bell Mrenvitt Ynglewood David Mahon Sandwich W. McPeas Spey ii St. Davide Church Ray. Cc. G. Jones Cenetery

Literary Meeting Debates State Medicine Benefit

Ospringe school hosts a Thursday evening Literary Meet ing by the Women's Institute with a debate on whether State Medicine would better serve the public. Judges from Guelph and Erin gave the decision to the affirmative's opposition amid school choruses and multiple musical and dramatic acts.

Women's Institute Airs D. G. Roberson Din McDougall John Root Harold Smith Irvin’ Jackson McNabb Guelph Abbott A. O. W. Foreman Erin Foreman Boxduett D. Dickinson Elmer Fisher Messia D. McLean Locker G. Aitken R. Alkitt Poreman E. Sunter Arnold Sunter George Young Messrs O. Locker Y. Cooke Mk Gladys Carter Afr Charles Willianson D. G. Robertson Mr. Cooke Mra. Whaley Kitchener Apant M. Cooks Jean Kirkwood Toronto A. Kirkwood Quwiph Brydon Mya Orays Mra Wilson Mint Florence Cooke Wissel Struther Mien Vic Harding

Erin News Briefs From Erin Ontario Community Events

Mrs E H Honeywill returns from Toronto visit after hearing about Mr George Thompson’s accident. Erin residents share stories of a palmful incident with broken ribs. Mr and Mrs Robert Reevely and Grace visit from Toronto, Mrs HW Austin accompanies them home. Progressive Euchre at Town Hall hosted by Women's Institute. prizes awarded to Mrs Wm Steel and Mr Oscar Warren, lucky number prize to Mrs R M Bell. Norman Nixon and Scotsguard couple return to Erin by motor with Settler’s effects shipment and Austin Ysland accompaniment.

H. G. Waorris Christo Street Hospital Toronto E. HH. Honeywill George Thompson Erin Hin Robert Reevely Grace HW. C. Austin Austin Town Hall Women's Institute Wm. Steel Oxcar Warren R. M. Bell Norman Nixon Scotsguard Austin Ysland

Indispensable Christ and Christ's Only Failure Sermons

Sunday services announce The Minister delivers the sermon The Indispensable Christ at 11 00 am The Lord s Supper observed Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Bible lessons at noon Sunday School Bibie Otas at 12 00 noon and 7 00 pm The Minister presents Christ s Only Failure Everyone is welcome

Christ Bibie Otas

Local incidents spice Burlington page with thefts crashes and updates

Residents report a sneak thief stealing groceries from Arthur Carew Freeman’s car on Ping Street while two vehicles collided at James and Brunt Streets. An extra electric light was added on John Street and a motorcyclist injured slightly. Dr. R. K. Anderson met with the Post Office site committee at Mayor Watson’s home to discuss location.

Harvey Dickenson Caroline Street Arthur Carew Freeman Ping Street D. Vendereon Ye Gibbins James and Brunt Streets John Street Sige Wien Hassen Post Ommlée Edward Onions Yiomilton Phs Gaye Mgr. Gauge Brant Street R. K. Anderson Watson Conmittas Viso Dr A. HH

Willow Street Presbyterian Church Easter Sunday Services

The Minato Manse Willow Street church announces on Sunday April 7 1035 Sacrament of the Lords Supper at 11 00 a m Sabbath School at 2 40 p m and Evening Revival at 7 00 p m with Rev Dro L AL Young from Kobe Japan as speaker Preparatory service Thursday at 8 00 p m Young People's Guild Montaly night Missionary night Lantern Lecture on Japan Always Welcome.

Dro L AL. Young Kobe Japan Young People’s Guild Montaly Dr.Young

Baptist Church Easter Schedule and Fox Meat Wanted Notice

Baptist Church Acton G. B. Easter, pastor. Easter program at 11.00 am with The Everhesting ArmA. Sunday School at 7:00 pm. B Y P U. Fox meat wanted. Will buy horses injured cattle or any wastable for fox meat. Injured animals must be secured immediately as meat must be in perfect condition. Trolley or trotter chasely wanted. Vannatter Fox Farm, Georgetown.

Vannatter Fox Farm Georgetown

The Most Worthy Crown Is a Good Reputation

An editorial posits that merit and reputation define true worth over material honors, urging readers to cultivate character and public esteem. It argues lasting influence stems from consistent integrity and service rather than flashy titles.

Limehouse Gossip and Community Notices From April

The Girly Look-out Club met at Mrs. Robert Lane's with light attendance. Rev W E S James led services in Arthur with Mrs James and Joyce visiting. The Waymong Club met with good attendance and an instructive service led by Mrs. Stephenson. Radio taxes are back after earlier abolition news. Road scraping has improved surfaces. Joe Scott began duties as postman on April Fool’s Day. Several residents moved between farms and towns including Mr and Mrs Nob and Jack to Acton. Mr Narry Knight, injured in December, travels by train to visit as he awaits an artificial foot. Mr Johnson was seriously ill but doctor aided recovery. Doughty plans a sale of property soon. Several visitors over the weekend from Brampton, Pul ern, Toronto, Kitchener and Tor onto are noted.

The Presbyterian Church Robert Lane United Church W. E. S. James Arthur James Miks Joyce Joyce Joe Scott J. S. Nob Jack Herb Cook Acton Noble Narry Knight Christie Street Toronto Johnson Nobt Doughty Irlenia Brampton Max Wall Margaret Ball Chas, Vunsickle Pulern Alex. Grant D. Roberson Tyor- Ponta

Hog Shipping Saturday and Local Ads

Hog shipping Saturday seven dollars per head and grade. Hog trucking free. Hogs delivered by farmer eight dollars. For sale early Norman Seed Oats. John R. Prowl phone Acton. Rent six room house with three lots Wellington Street Acton. For sale Dooley Potatoce Food quality twenty five cents per bag. Fred Denny J H No 3 Acton phone porch four. Horse seven years old hay quantity. Lost glasses with silver rims in case Acton March 22 Reward returned to Free Press of Acton.

F. E. Holmes Acton FOHR Denny Free Press OF Pice

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