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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1939
Page
4
A compact roundup of items from nearby communities highlights happenings in schools churches and public events of interest to readers. The column notes civic activities local gatherings and notable local figures across multiple centers.
Easter greetings from this correspondent to editors and readers. The district hopes for healing and renewed life amid wintry sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dredge return to New York after duty. school closed until after Easter due to fever. William Job suffers facial swelling. wishes for recovery. The Bell Ringers at Brookville Hall drew a good crowd for a pleasant Monday night event.
The article reports the Everton school closure for several days due to teacher illness Miss Kay. It notes Mrs Welsman visiting Rev J P McLeod, Mrs T D McCutcheon contracting pneumonia, Miss Jean Alton returning home after working for Mrs Jas Black, and Mrs Turner resuming service with Mrs Black. Mr Cole sold Lot 4 Con 7 Eramosa to H Graham Owen Sound. his farm was among the township’s best. The Stone Church Young People’s Union staged a three act play Bachelor House at the Community Hall Friday, drawing a good crowd despite poor road conditions and delivering a well received program.
A Wednesday OSpringe Literary program by Third Line and Gravel Road groups drew a large crowd. Chair R B McCutcheon led a varied program with readings songs dances and duets, followed by thanks from Mrs. E Barber president of the Women’s Institute.
Erin residents report Mr and Mrs W Homer and family moving to the Currie property on the No 10 sideroad. H L Richardson tests Monday for Selkirk Ontario to conduct evangelistic services for two weeks. Akins returns home from treatment at Guelph General Hospital. Erin Telephone System rebuilds its switchboard led by Decker of Stromberg Carlson Co Rochester NY. Local curlers George Horton R O Harris R M Bell W E Bush meet Palmerston rink skip S Burns at Guelph for Kelly Evans Trophy. Palmerston retains the trophy after a keen game.
The Beach ratepayers approve the commission form by 437 to 108. Bad spring weather delays relief cuts until after April 15. A car collision injures Mrs. Richard Berry and damages both vehicles on Sunday night. Doris Vardy to wed Harvid Lillycrop in a quiet early April ceremony. Brothers Reg and Alex Carey suffer injuries from a scaffold fall while stuccoing on Seneca Street. Burlington eyes new industries as optimism grows. Industrial Commissioner Wm. Wiggins cites recent committee activity at the O W Rhymes banquet.
Friends and neighbors gathered at the McGowans' Limehouse home to express appreciation for their kindness ahead of their move to Barrie. They received a bridge lamp, a grillette, and an electric heating pad as tokens of remembrance.
Oakville notes report Councillor W H Morden ill at home in Trafalgar Township and Major F H Chisholm at Algonquin Regiment events in North Bay. Also James A Boydell convicted for reckless driving after a brake failure, and June Butterworth awarded 918 dollars plus costs in a Chatham motor accident suit.
A Nassagaweya note reports Elsie Watson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Watson, transported to General Hospital Guelph last Thursday for pneumonia treatment. Community events include Ebenezer Church Ladies Aid meeting, Eckhardt Bros Swiss bell ringers concert, and Brookville school fair planning. Local farming activity notes Wm Tuck renting Allen farm in Nassagaweya.
The Rockwood Horticultural Society Executive Committee met at George H. Pearen's home to finalize upcoming season plans and a membership drive. They scheduled an illustrated lecture by Dick the Gardener for later in the month and welcomed president Mrs. A Beard leading the discussion.
Easter Sunday programs list 11:00 a.m. sermon Assurance of Life with special anthems by the choir including solos duets and trios. 12:30 Church School. 7:00 p.m. sermon Mental Traits of Jesus with special choir music. Monday 8:00 p.m. Young People's Union led by Dr Cullen. Everyone welcome.
Easter Sunday activities listed for April 6 1939 include sunrise service conducted by Mission Band at 6 am, Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11 am, Sabbath School at 2 30 pm, and an Easter Cantata The Living Christ by the choir at 7 pm. Note mentions Good Friday service at 8 pm and a Young People's Guild event on Easter Resurrection Tuesday.
Easter Sunday April 9 1939 features an 11 00 a m service with Baptism and Lord's Supper at the church school. An 1 30 p m B Y P U follows. Tuesday at 8 00 p m offers a study class welcoming all.
Easter schedule lists Alban's Church led by Rev E A Brooks with Holy Communion at 8 00 am. 11 00 am at St Johns Rockwood features Choral Eucharist with Passover chant and He Is Risen anthem. Afternoon includes children's service at 2 30 pm and Evensong at 7 00 pm led by the Rector.
Jane reveals her Scotch boyfriend sent a photo yesterday. Joan asks for how he looks, but Jane says she has not yet developed the image and cannot describe his appearance.
Notice lists a farm stock sale on Tuesday April 4 at one oclock by R Kerr Auctioneer for Geo Cooper Lot 6 Concession 3 Nicol Township Elora R No 3 Also notices about tractor and truck sales via Hannas Guelph and other real estate and employment ads including a seven room house for sale and a farm hand wanted The notices reflect a rural Ontario market in a historic period with local auctioneers real estate listings and employment ads
Experienced hand weaver offers rug making in any length and other weaving work. Seven years of craft experience. Contact for references and custom orders.
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