This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1940
Page
4
Miss Ethel Swindlehurst visits friends in Dunnville. Miss Coleene McEmery of Georgetown stayed a day or two last week. A number in the district suffer from bad colds. Mr Russell Cripps spent the weekend at his mother Mrs M Cripps home.
Miss Marion Hepburn of Guelph spent the weekend with her parents here. Miss Eleanor Alton recently in Guelph returned home on Saturday. Mrs. G G Robertson visits her son David Robertson of Ospringe. Mr and Mrs Jesse McEnery visited Mrs Dampier on Thursday. Percy Smith is in Guelph General Hospital with appendicitis. Hugh Black Fred Murray and Harvey and Edwin Jestin motored to Toronto last Thursday.
Residents rejoice as the village thaws out with the snow plow finally passing along the Second Line from Ospringe after several failed attempts. Easter visits fill the week with relatives from Orangeville Toronto and Tweed. Mrs. Thos. Dearing improves slowly after illness.
Spring signs on Main Street show a small caterpillar and schools reopen after the Easter break. The piece lists Easter visitors and locals from Toronto, Hamilton, Kirkland Lake, Breckton, Moorefield, New Dundee, and other towns, noting greetings, church bouquets, and a few health mishaps and moves.
Georgetown triumphed in a best two of three series against the Copper Club New York Rangers to bring the Cadet Cup home to Georgetown. Voters turnout in Dominion elections was among the largest ever polled. Dr and Mrs F R Watson left for a month long trip to the South with Jacksonville Beach as their Florida base. LeRoy Dale remains hospitalized after a serious motor crash in Brampton though improving daily.
A busy week includes Fred Baptie clearing sale with Hindley in charge and the Bapties moving to Everton with the McTavish farm purchased. Bowling star Dr D G Robertson named to the Canadian Dominion Championship Do Minion team in Toronto. A Women's Institute event in Erin Town Hall drew a large crowd with prize winners listed and dancing to the Anderson Orchestra.
J W Revertson of Guelph formerly with Dominion Stores has purchased George Cook's business and taken possession. Mr and Mrs D T McDougall lease the Campbell residence and move in this week. Mr Chas Burchil medical student at University of Toronto spends Easter vacation at home. Mrs Joseph Steen was taken suddenly.
Word arrived Tuesday that Mr Crawford of Colonial Steamship Lines was injured and is in hospital. L Crawford and W Robertson had left last week to resume duties with the company.
Limehouse brief mentions visitors from Toronto Kitchener Georgetown and Hamilton. Local families hosted relatives and friends during Easter week and a church Bible class enjoyed good attendance as roads improve to the village.
The Gregory Theatre in Oakville has been renovated and redecorated. Dr and Mrs Murray F Deans return after a month in Florida and Havana Cuba. Marlatt tannery in Toronto closes temporarily due to lack of orders, laying off fifty workers this week and more in coming weeks. total employed to date is 125.
Local notes report the marriage of Miss Robertson to Mr Winifred Thomson formerly of Belwood on Good Friday. Friends extend wishes for happiness and prosperity to the couple. Also postponed presentation for Miss Irene Stauffer and Mr Lionel Watson due to bad roads and weather. A sleigh party from the community attended a tobogganing visit at the Burt home with music and a social hour.
The Tourist Department of the Canadian National Railways reports nine months ending September 30 with 55 471 visitors signing the museum registers at five large sites. The report says coast to coast historic sites are expected to attract more American visitors in the coming season.
Milton notes report Mr and Mrs P D Hartley celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on a Saturday in March. Visitors Ruth Anna and Hew McCready from Toronto stayed at the Hartleys home. Audrey Marsden and Mrs J Marsden of Woodstock visited local relatives over the weekend. Engagement announced Catherine Tarrwell of Lowville to Norman Reginald Langton of Waterdown. Charles R Wray of Oakville fined 43.75 for keeping a common gaming house. others pleaded guilty to operating a five cent slot machine.
The article notes Percy Page a former candidate for Edmonton and a member of the Alberta Legislature after the provincial election held Thursday. It also records social and local council items including the Brant Colemaxi lith wedding anniversary at Indian Point and land discussions for park purposes.
The Young Peoples Guild announces The Fellowship Committee hosts The Challenge of the Hetaghta on Monday April 6 at 8 pm. A preparatory service occurs Thursday April 4 at 8 pm with session at 7 39 pm sharp.
Rental and sale notes include a six roomed house for rent and various farm goods. Ads mention Permanent Waves for schoolgirls, seed grain, oats, barley, and potatoes, plus a horse and shorthorn auction near Erin. Also stray dog found on Arthur Street with owner to pay expenses.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.