Neighborhood News Highlights From Nearby Centers
A local column collects brief items about nearby communities and centers of interest to readers. Short notes cover events, meetings, and happenings that affect residents in the region.
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
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!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
10
Copper Hunt ends as Women's Institute leaders win
Ralph Bludd and Bill Bonathan met over the weekend in Glen Williams as children return to school after Easter. Mrs Graham welcomes four new pupils this term. The Copper Hunt concluded last Friday with Mrs Walter Lawson Jr and Mrs John Murray leading by a margin over 100 coppers. A social afternoon followed, with refreshments and a program in the Council Chambers on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bludd
Glenwilliams
Bill Bonathan
Graham
Women's Institute
Walter Lawson, Jr
John Murray
March report highlights for Erin students and staff
The document lists Erin school percentages and honors for students including Viola Spear 19 percent, McIntyre 77 percent, McEachern 74 percent, Willie Thompson 66 percent, Lena Cole 56 percent, and Dorothy Burgess not ranked. Staff and attendance notes name Arthur Swackhamer 68 percent, Margaret Swackhamer 62 percent, Vincent Garcia 58 percent, Jack McIntyre 54 percent, Chas Thompson 82 percent honors, Frank Thompson 70 percent, and perfect attendance among several. Thompson named best speller for E Hindley, with teachers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Viola Spear
Ss .McIntyre
Douglal McEachern
Willie Thompson
Lena Cole
Dorothy Burgess
Arthur_ Swackhamer
Margaret’ Swackhamer
eVincent Garcia
Jack McIntyre
Chas. Thompson
Frank Thompson
One Spear
Helen McEacher
Chas
Burgess
Walter Cole
Mes
Rhea Burgess
Sidney ‘Spear
Leonard Thompson
Donnie McIntyre
Delbert Cole
Frank Burgess
A Thompson
Young People's Society Banquet and Church Pageant Note
Rockwood hosts a Young People's Society banquet in the Sunday school room with toasts to King and Country the Church and Our Parents led by Edward Pasmore. Miss Gladys Hanna spoke and Mr Scott from Galt addressed YPS activities. A Simolay School pageant The Supreme Gift followed. Holy Communion at St Johns and a farewell at Presbyterian Church for H G Lowry precede summer ministry plans. Easter visitors and teachers noted. schools reopened after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the United Church
Edward Pasmore
Loyd Thomas
Harvey Bayne
Witter
Xorotro West Presbytery
Jean Garland
United Church
Simolay School
J. A. Little
St. John’s Anglican Church
E. A. Brooks
St. George's Church
Guelph
D F
H. G. Lowry
Board of Managers
Lowry
McKay
Knox College
Toronto
John Little
Mr Little
Hillsburg social notes and local visits weekly roundup
Mr A B Cheyne of Eramosa spent a couple days with WW Cheyne and wife. Mr and Mrs N H Wilson of Rockwood visited with L W Cheyne. Miss Margaret Rorell spent Easter week with grandmother Mrs John Roll at Albert Rozell’s. Mr and Mrs J Gamble and family visited Guelph with Mr and Mrs J P McCann. Leslie Jackson and his wife moved to Simcoe last Saturday. Mr A Berry, recently laid up, is recovering around the house and hopes to be out soon. Misses Marjorie Thompson and Thelma Nodwell visited Ls Cheyne’s in Eramosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Cheyne
Eramosa
WW. Cheyne
N. H. ‘Wilson
Rock‘wood
L. W. Cheyne
Margaret Rorell
John Roll
Albert Rozell
Sunday School and Services with Community News
The article notes Sunday School at 10.00 am and Sunday service at 11.60 am. Major Harris and Toronto supporters drew a large crowd last Sunday. A St. Catharines Band quartet will perform next Sunday. Cottage service at Mrs Bennett's next Friday. Local residents welcome Mr and Mrs Coulter and family from Freedom to Lamb farm. Reports say Mr Robert Perkins is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Toronto
St. Catharines
Bennnett
Hewat
Rockwood
Tyler
Local Social Notes From Everton and Area
Mr. and Mrs. John Fielding of Fergus spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hartop. Mrs. Waters of Toronto visited her aunt Mrs. Everts who has been in poor health. Mrs. LoVell of Rockwood nurses her. Mr. Daniel Wheeler of Speedsiden and Mr. John Wheeler of Traverse City visited at niece Mrs. G. G. Robertson’s home. Mrs. Taylor of Hillsburg visits her brother Mr. S. Hamilton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCutcheon of Acton and Mrs. Hugh Mitchell and Mrs. N. Smith visited Mrs. John McCutcheon. The Women’s Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. I. Hamilton with President Mrs. W. Robertson presiding. Readings were given by Mrs. P. Smith, Miss Hamiltons, Mrs. G. G. Robertson. Mr. and George Young visited in Acton at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Robertson. Mr. and Mrs. E. Awrey and son from Elgin visited Guelph with Mr. and Mrs. C. Kitching of Rockwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Usherwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fielding
Fergus
W. H. Hartop
Waters
Toronto
Everts
LoVell
Rockwood
Daniel Wheeler
Speedsiden
John Wheeler
Traverse
Taylor
Hillsburg
S. Hamilton
Fred McCutcheon
Acton
Hugh Mitchell
N. Smith
John McCutcheon
Women's Missionary Society
I. Hamilton
W. Robertson
P. Smith
Misses Hamilton
G. G
Halton County page notes residents and court list
Easter visits in Milton and Timmins families. John Campbell aged 95 and George Hilson barn fire on Victoria Avenue. Halton County Spring Assizes opening with single criminal case of bank robbery at Bronte and several civil actions and divorces listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Blampled
Buffalo
Thomas Ford
J. P. Bartleman
Timmins
G. A. Hemstreet
John Campbell
Halton County
Peel
Halton
Brampton
Geo. Hilson
Victoria Avenue
R. J. Hare
Chatham Vicinity
Rev. Ross
Phoebe Hare
Jaminy Shepherd
James Shepherd
J. M. McEvoy
Harold Cunningham
John Carson
Hamilton
Bronte
D. Campbell
Moffat
Bannockburn Meeting Dances Through April Social
The Bannockburn group held a regular meeting marked by a social evening on April 6. Members invited guests and enjoyed dancing, a program of vocal, violin, and reading performances, community singing, lunch, and more dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Susties Omb
Bessie Rawlings
Moore
J. Smethurst
Wm. McDonald
J. J. Stewart
Philharmonic Club to Perform Palms of Victory in Eden Mills
The Philharmonic Club plans a Sunday evening cantata Palms of Victory at Eden Mills on April 15. It has previously drawn capacity crowds. A Grace Mission Band mother and daughter banquet at St Davids Church Friday evening was a success with about 150 attendees. Toronto visitors included Mrs G B Carbett Miss Wilma Bell and Mr J M Beattie while Mr and Mrs G E Hamilton and family and Mr and Mrs Byrom Eisley visited in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Club
Eden Mills
G. B
Carbett
Toronto
G. E. Hamilton Ana
Byrom Eisley
C. A. Eisley
Funeral for James Cunningham Held at Local Presbyterian Church
The funeral service for James Cunningham was conducted Friday afternoon at the local Presbyterian Church by Rev. J. A. Grant. Various community members were noted in attendance including relatives visiting from Hillsburg and London. Others attended social events and visits across Owen Sound, Toronto, and Guelph during the preceding holidays and weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cunningham
J. A. Grant
Margaret Cooker
United Church Social and Mission Program Highlights
The Limehouse community reports a lively social at Evelyn Johnsons with crokinole and lunch. A Wednesday church meeting featured a China mission slide show and lecture. OEA convention notes include Gowdy and Stephenson attending a Toronto festival. Norma Stephenson suffered a broken ankle, now in a plaster cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Evelyn Johnson
China
Women’s Institute
Gowdy
G. L. Stephenson
R. W. Jameson
Halton
Lusk Hall
Oakville
Canada
Mgr. A. Maclaren
Georgetown
Drummond
Follett
Toronto
Leslie Campbell
Weston
Albert Meredith Levent
H. Greig
Brantford
Viatc
JL N. Newton's
Nellie Davies
Quotations and musing from Babson Barton and Weat
The excerpt collects sayings on truth and youth from Roger W Babson and Brule Barton. It notes a widower marriage disappointment and a belief that childhood notions persist. The fragment ends with a Rebecca Weat quotation.
Weekly Thought On Community Life And Personal Attitude
The Church of Jesus Christ urges cultivation of community soil and personal growth. It asks readers to break up fallow ground within themselves, sowing beauty in their environment and attitudes rather than thorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Jesus
Christ
Religious Services Schedule for Sunday Evening
The minister preaches at 11 00 a m with the subject Spiritual Delights. Noon Sunday School and Bible study. Evening service at 7 00 pm the minister speaks on Young Men Who Would Neither Bend Budge nor Burn. Tuesday evening Young People's League Christian Fellowship led by Arthur McKeown canvasser All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s League
Christian Fellowship
Arthur McKeown
Canvener
Sunday Sermon Schedule and Young Peoples Guild Note
Sunday April 15 1934 schedule lists 1100 a.m. Look to Your Motives 230 p.m. Sabbath School 700 p.m. The Hound of Heaven. Young People’s Guild meets Monday night at 800 p.m. Devotional Committee presents The Birds of the Bible with slides Always Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Guild
Hatching Eggs and Local Auctions Acton Ontario
Acton Ontario notices list White Leghorn eggs for sale and large stock with egg production. Auction announcements cover horse gear wagons implements hay and straw, with auctions at Plan Hillsburg and Acton venues. Also entries for hatching services, resale of household effects, and a by law warning to boys about bicycles and catapults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Hotel
Hillsburg
R. J. Kerr
Acton
Geo. P. Ritchie
W. Anderson
Mill Street
J. P. Scarrow
Bower Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood ‘News
Stewartsown
E. Hindley
Angus Carter
Seaforth
Wm. Royce
Dundas
Crewson
Everton
Milton
Bannockburn
Campbeelville
Ospringe
Limehouse
Roger W. Babson
Brule Barton
Ashe
Rebecca Weat
Thomas Kain
H. A. Coxe
Coxe
Mfiste
Tive
Maxwell R. Stark
Pr. D. Optometrist
Medical Dental
Bray
Caughill
Carnahan
Niagara
Bray Hatchery
Geo. C. Brown
Norval—Phone
H. N. Farmer
Ontario
Weekly Thought
Religious
United
Church of @anada saison
the, O of
Poole
B. D. Parsonage
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Willow Street
F. EK. Holmes
George Gordon
John McDonald
Free Press Office
Worden
N. P. McLain
Matin Street
Darvell
Margaret Harrison
P. O
Buck
Frank Swackhamer
Young Street
Om Lake Avenue
Allan Lake Avenue
W. J. Duval
Ont
John D. Brown
R. R
Esquesing
B. P
ROCKS
Rockwood Chick Hatchery
Alaska
H. Wharton
Vannatter Fox
Morgan Crewson
Erin Township
Crewsons Corners
Fred Crewson
A. E. Cripps
R. J. McPherson
Police
Johnstone and Rumley
Johnstone
Acton Ont
the Public Health
Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial
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.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?
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!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.