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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
5
The Foster family from Mayfield hosted relatives during the Easter holidays. Daisy Poster stayed with Mr and Mrs Win Foster, while Harold Inco and Emily Shaw joined the gathering from Taronta for the period.
Interesting items concerning other centres and communities of reader interest. Jcu has disappeared from the day and Mr John Moodle left on a trip to England. Dr and Mrs W A Weaver entertained twenty five Lynden friends last Wednesday evening. Miss Reta Thompson returned to Huntavily after visiting Mrs and Mrs E A Musila Locust Street. Alice W Simonds of Burlington was granted a divorce from William J Almonds of Houston Texas on grounds of desertion and adultery. A gas war has started in Washington between Dowdnian Natural Gas and United Fuel and Investments Co, Dominion Natural Gas will sell gas at 25 cents per 1000 cubic feet after April 1. A large meeting of the V O N Committee decided to send Mr M Myra to the Victorian Order of Nurses annual meeting in Ottawa by May.
Rockwood events report a lantern service at St John s Church led by Vey PPA Sawyer of Acton finishing after weeks. Easter services drew large crowds with choirs from St Alban s Church aiding worship. Weather was bright and cold, gardens blossomed, and Good Friday scenes impressed at United Church under Rev Taylor. A wedding of Eva A Laing to Chester O Plank occurred last Thursday with guests celebrating.
The Young People's Society met in the church social room last Friday with J D McCutcheon in charge. Twenty four present included Daumpler of Toronto Normal School home for the holiday. Everton Women's Institute hosted a monthly meeting at Mrs W O Hortop's home. The President Mr Peavey chaired. After business, each member contributed to the program. Mrs D G Robertson and a woman from Oxpringe visited the former home Sunday. The Women's Missionary Society held a Day of Prayer at Miss Reid's home on Friday with Mrs John Alton tending. Wires in the church were noted. Rev W L P Reynders sang and the choir performed in the morning, Mr Chester Gummery from Toronto sang in the evening. The church looked bright with murals. Lola McCutcheon is visiting Osprings with her grandparents, Miss Quertie Robertson of Guelph. Archie Parker and Gordon Dawson of Nari spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Don Barker.
Oakville letters report Frances Doane visiting friends in London while a POM named Yeddy belonging to Wim Whitaker was killed by a car on Colbourne Street. The Synod approved church building plans and work began this week aiming for early summer completion. A stove fire on Kerr Street required firemen with a pumper. incident cleared before arrival. Mrs Williams returns from Florida with her parents. Sergeant Wim Card has completed training at Stanley Barracks and serves in Canulat forces. Families return from trips, and Easter plans are noted with George Coote visiting Ottawa. The L and E Moore Hardware sale involved a lease to new owners Morehads by Watson. Norman Caswell heads to Polockville Alberta for summer ministry.
The Wanilton Checker Club defeated Milton Pastime Checker Club in 36 games. After the match visitors were hosted by Wanilton members. Separate items note the death of Mrs Effie Partridge formerly of Milton, and a piano recital at Milton High School.
The page lists March activities for Wood alde Gehool with names such as Annie Burges Vera McEachern and Dorothy Glover among staff and residents. It records promotions from YT to 1 and includes several local resident movements, farm dealings, and a hospital death. Notable incidents include horses saved from ice and community updates from Guelph and nearby villages.
The Women's Institute met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. James Struthers home with about twenty ladies. Miss Adan Currie presided as members discussed savings and household tasks. Mrs. Wm Robertson and Mrs. D G Robertson won first prizes in a blower contest. progressive euchre followed with prizes awarded to Gordon Rickey and George Totison. A large crowd attended, with many visitors and community members present.
Mrs A W Obviker of Glencoehouse visited her parents Mr and Mrs J Matthews of Alloa returning home Monday Also listed are residents from Quelph General Hoа and Georgetown social notes Mra Shulhamerville and Eva Summer lvilio among others attended a bowling tournament in Yankeland Forida where Mrs John Golbbenn won third prize The remains of George HE Morrow a local drugstore owner were buried at Cromwood Cemetery on Saturday A concert at the Gregory Theatre Sunday night drew a large appreciative audience and the local band was praised for progress and support from citizens.
Local column records visits and family news across Montreal Toronto Detroit Windsor and Detroit. Residents include the Douidis Cowdy Matthews Chalker and Wyde families with weddings moves and a broken arm incident amid a revival of activity at the Dolly works and local gatherings.
The report for Orkenoqok School lists pupil names and shows an average pass rate of sixty percent across Machinations. Several students and promotions are recorded, including promotions to junior and senior levels and staff assignments.
The Minister speaks at 11.00 p m on the theme Preedone Through the truth. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12.60 noon. The Minister again at 1 00 p m with the subject The Who of What Is Left Over. Everybody welcome.
Large crowd gathers for a Waster service led by Rev. C. G. Jones with a forceful sermon and a well received choir anthem. Local residents and visitors from Milton, Toronto, Acton, Hamilton and Guelph share holiday travels and health news.
A notice offers the return of a sum of money to the owner upon proof of ownership. It directs interested parties to apply to MES. L. WORDEN, MUL Street, for details and recovery.
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