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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
4
Easter News From Guelph District Gatherings
Local notes report visits among residents of Guelph and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs McKay host, Mr and Mrs Pred Murray of Mons Mills visit W Head’s home, Bilas Mitten spends Easter at St George, Herron family returns from Toronto, Grace Dampier back from Guelph Hospital. Rev J P Mcleod yields two Easter sermons with floral church decor, Mrs W Black solos, Rev Thorpe presides at communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samily
Guelph Hospital
J. P. Mcleod
W. Black
Thorpe
Local Social Roundup in Hillsburg and Surrounding area
Mr and Mrs Fraser Plummer visited Mrs W Cheyne on Thursday. Mrs R J Robertson visited with Mr and Mrs W Cheyne and Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson. Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Albert Rogell. Miss Marjorie Thompson Toronto Miss Margaret Robertson Grand Valley and Mr Donald Robertson Toronto are at parental homes. Misses Tila Millar Agnes McGregor Toronto spent the holiday with Mr and Mrs Will Millar. Mrs R J Robertson and Miss Gladys are in Toronto visiting Mr Wilbert Rosell and friends. Sap tapping continues with poor yields. Eleanor Cheyne visiting her brother L W Cheyne in Eramosa. Mr Kenneth Cox Toronto holidaying with Mr and Mrs Albert Rozell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser Plummer
W. Cheyne
R. J. Robertson
Robert Jackson
Mor
Mirs
Albert Rogell
Marjorie Thompson
Toronto
Margaret Robertson
Grand Valley
Donald Robertson
Tila Millar
Agnes McGregor
Kenneth Cox
Albert Rozell
Social round and parish ball mark Bannockburn weekend
Banockburn events include a Parish Ball on Wednesday night March 28 under the Bannockburn Women's Institute with euchre dancing and a quilt draw won by Mr N G Lindsay. Toronto visitors and local families are noted with several stays and weekend visits among Mir da Mrs A G Clarridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred McDonald
Toronto
W. J. McDonald
Donald Matthews
A. G. Clarridge
Acton
Bannockburn Women's Institute
N G. Lindsay
Limehouse Orchestra
Ena ‘Morrison
D. D. Morrison
R. A. Storey
Bobby
A. Anderson and
Terry
A. G Clarridge
Mann Bros
D. M. Robertson
Jordan Iawen
Shirley
Fred Telbot
Betty
A. Arthurs
Misa K. Beckett
Puslinch
Jean
Anna Linday
Lee. Lindsay
Palms of Victory Concert Delights Campbellville Audience
The Campbellville Philharmonics delivered a successful performance of the cantata Palms of Victory at St. David's Church. Community notices mention a Mother and Daughter Banquet, Easter holidays visits by locals, and weekend gatherings among residents of Milton Guelph Junction and surrounding areas.
Easter programs and parish notes from Limehouse
Easter services drew steady attendance as the Emily Caldwell Mission Band presented a lively program at the United Church with a scripture read by 14 youths. Reports detail meetings of the Women’s Association, Girls’ Lookout Club, and the Young People’s Society, plus community visits, logs hauled to the mill, and a record spring timber cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Emily Caldwell
Women’s Association
Young People’s Society For the United Church
Georgetown
F. W. Huggins
Erin
M. Reid
Galt
Ge .Tyers
Meadowvale
Fred
Harry
Brown
Limehouse
Easter Services and Community Gatherings in Rockwood
Rockwood churchgoers attended Easter events at St John’s on Good Friday and United Church on Sunday. A forty-voice choir led by Mrs. Plummer performed a cantata with organist Mr. Frank Moore while soloists and a small ensemble were featured. Additional society and family notices follow, including farewells to Rev. Harold Lowry and various Easter activities and visits in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.John’s Church
United Church
Plummer
Frank Moore
Elmer Boles
Margaret Thomas
Gladys Hanna
Jean Hyde
Wm. "Black
A. J. Elliott
Eascer Illes
Harold
G.lowry
Presbyterian Church
Northwest
Women’s Institute
Ella Hamilton
Hamilton
Bermuda
Doris Royce
Toronto
Minnie Nickell
R. H. Robinson
I._D. Bell
Clarence Lynch
Win. Royce
Fred ‘Hosking
Fred Day
George Day
The
University of Toronto
Burlington News Briefs and Local Notes
Burlington reports a banquet lineup for the Fire Brigade and council members. Families attend gatherings at St Jacob’s. a fiftieth anniversary celebration is noted. Rumors swirl about ex Mayor Ryckman receiving a government appointment. Pure Milk Company pays delivery fee to Burlington. other Hamilton dairies resist by-law compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bafid
Elmer Hall
Margaret Miss
Busby
Betty
Florida
N. Ernst
St. Jacob’s
Ernst
Solomon Eby
Harold Eshy
Powassan
Ryckman
Pure Milk Company
Hamilton
Burlington
Gazette
Salvation Army District Commander Harris to Speak at Service
CREWSON'S CORNERS notes Harris will address the church next Sunday. The Comparisioner will be assisted by four trained students. Local residents share news of happenings including poultry progress, moves, illnesses, and visitors from Toronto, Georgetown, and Sundridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Harris
Cornell and
W. Graff
John Bennett
Dublin School Pupils Ranked by Monthly Class Work
The Dublin School announces the standing of its pupils for Afarch month based on class work and yearly examinations. Notable groups include Sr. T and Jr. IV classes with students such as Alex Toffan Frank Drake and Edna Fryer, with many names across grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin School
Alex
Frank
Verna Webster
Kenneth Marshall
Jean Drake
Young
Holiday visits and church society Easter meeting
Mrs Blaka Vannatter spent the holiday in Hamilton with friends. Miss Bessie Binnie returns from Tor oubo for the holiday. Milas Louisa Steen at home from Churchville for the holiday. Miss Myrtle Allan of Mono Mills visits with Mr and Mrs Joseph Allan. Beliss Margeret and Master Douglas Smith visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Peter Cole. The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church held their Easter Thank Offering meeting on Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Burns
D. Simmons
Nto
Guild
Main Street
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church
J. A. Little
Helen Bayne
Jas. Watson
Pickering
E. Plummer
Campbell McArthur
Donald McArthur
Fred McArthur
Betty Peart
W. T. Smith
Smith
Watson
United Church
Myrtle Watson
R. Peart
Will_Hlendry
Kincard
Blaka Vannatter
Hamilton
Bessie Binnie
Tor “Oubo
Milas
Louisa
Steen
Fron Churchville
Myrtle Allan
Mono Mills
Joseph. Allan
Béliss Margeret
Douglas ‘Smith
Actop
Peter. Cole
Hell
Local Property Moves And Bank Manager Promotion
Erin Crosby family moves into the late Alex McDonald residence. R Matson buys Mar Geo Ramesbottom’s blacksmith shop and takes possession April 1. George McLean of Belfountain occupies former FE Crosby property. W T Martin leases farm lot 4 concession 18 East Garafraxs with possession about April 1. David Sanders hospitalized for appendicitis. Theo McMillan, Erin, promoted to manager of a Port Dover Royal Bank of Canada branch after sixteen years at Cookstown. Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenie Crosby
Familly
Alex, McDonald
R. Matson
Mar. Geo
David Sanders
Guelph General Hospital
Theo. McMillan
B. McMillan
Erin
Royal Bank of Canada
Cookstown
Port Dover
Ontario
Advocate
Ancient Choirs and Old Favorites at Sunday Service
The Minister announces noon Sunday School and Bible study at 11.00. A 7.00 PM service features the minister on Ancient Choirs. Tuesday April 10 hosts a Young People's Meeting. Professor Tomlinson presents landscape gardening illustrated with lantern slides. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson
O. A
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E. B. Neeb
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B. D. Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox
I. T. Bennie
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F. EB. Holmes
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L. A. Worden
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J. E. ‘McMillan
Sale Street
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Massey-Harris
Erin Tipp
Pyaocaowcha
James Ryder
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