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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
4
Local column highlights happenings in nearby centers and communities. Readers learn about events, services, and developments shaping daily life in the region with brief notes on traffic, weather, and community meetings.
Ralph Bludd of Glenwilliams visits Bill Bonathan as Easter holidays end and pupils return to school. Mrs Graham begins term with four new pupils. The Copper Hunt, run by Women’s Institute, concluded last Friday led by Mrs Walter Lawson Jr and Mrs John Murray with Lawson winning by a margin over 100 coppers. A social afternoon followed in Council Chambers on Tuesday with refreshments and a program.
The March report from Erin lists students with percentages and honors for 8.8. Names include Viola Spear McIntyre McEachern Thompson Lena Cole Dorothy Burgess and others with scores from 19 to 82 percent. Leonard Thompson Donnie McIntyre Delbert Cole Frank Burgess noted for perfect attendance and Thompson named best speller.
The Young People's Society of the United Church held a banquet in the Sunday school room with toast routines led by Edward Pasmore. Speakers included Scott of Galt and greetings from Miss Jean Garland, followed by a pageant titled The Supreme Gift at the United Church. Easter activities included Holy Communion at St. John’s and farewells at the Presbyterian Church.
Mr A B Cheyne of Eramosa spent a couple days with Mr and Mrs WW Cheyne. Mr and Mrs NH Wilson of Rockwood visited with Mr and Mrs L W Cheyne. Miss Margaret Rorell spent Easter week with her grandmother Mrs John Roll at Mr and Mrs Albert Rozell's. Mr and Mrs J Gamble and family at Guelph were visitors with J P McCann's parents. Mr and Mrs Leslie Jackson left for their new home in Simcoe. Mr A Berry, recently laid up, is recovering around the house. Misses Marjorie Thompson and Thelma Nodwell visited Mr Ls Cheyne’s Eramosa.
The Sunday School opens at 10 00 a m and the Sunday service at 11 60 a m Last Sunday an exceptionally large gathering urged Major Harris and Toronto supporters to return A St Catharines Band quartet will join the service next Sunday A cottage service is planned at Mrs Bennetts next Friday evening Mr Hewat of Rockwood is painting Mr Tylers home Residents welcome Mr and Mrs Coulter and family from Freedom to Lamb farm Mr Robert Perkins is showing signs of improvement Howard Parker and Mrs Mackie report better health Burlinghams visited Rockwood and Guelph Edwin Cripps called on Mrs McIntosh who remains ill
A series of short social notices details visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. John Fielding of Fergus spent time with the Hartop family. Mrs. Waters of Toronto visited aunt Mrs. Everts in poor health. others from Rockwood Speedsiden Traverse City Elgin Acton Guelph attended reunions and Sunday visits. The Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. I. Hamilton’s home with Mrs. W. Robertson presiding.
Milton residents visit relatives over Easter. Mrs Bartleman visits Timmins parents. John Campbell, 95, dies at Peel and Halton Old People's Home Brampton. Fire damages Geo Hilson's barn on Victoria Ave. James Shepherd breaks his right foot after slip. Halton County Spring Assizes opens with cases including a Bronte bank robbery and several divorces. Justice J M McEvoy presides.
The Bannockburn susties Omb held a regular meeting on April 6 with a social evening. Members invited guests. program featured vocal solo by Miss Bessie Rawlings, violin by Mr Moore, solos by Mr J Smethurst and Mr Wm McDonald, and a reading by Mrs J J Stewart. Community singing and dancing followed with lunch served.
The Philharmonic Club plans to present Palms of Victory at Eden Mills on Sunday evening April 15. The cantata has previously drawn capacity crowds. In local notes Mrs G B Carbett and Miss Wilma Bell visited Toronto. Toronto visitors included J M Beattie and Mr and Mrs G E Hamilton and family. The Grace Mission Band hosted a mother and daughter banquet Friday at St Davids Church, with about 150 attending.
The funeral of the late James Cunningham was held Friday afternoon at the local Presbyterian Church with the Rev. J. A. Grant officiating. Several residents and relatives attended the service as the community mourned the loss.
The United Church youth hosted a Friday social at Evelyn Johnson's home with crokinole and lunch. A Wednesday missionary program featured China work slides and a lecture. Special music and plans to welcome Women's Institute members fill upcoming services.
A collection of brief sayings and quotes includes remarks by Roger W Babson Brule Barton and Rebecca Weat. The lines touch on honesty with figures in finance youth curiosity and view of marriage and childhood ideas.
The notice urges cultivating community life and personal attitudes, encouraging readers to break up fallow ground and sow not among thorns, reflecting a moral rebuke to neglecting spiritual and environmental beauty. It cites Jeremiah 4 3 as a guiding verse.
Religious services announce 11.00 a m led by The Minister with subject Spiritual Delights. Noon Sunday School and Bible study follow. 7.00 pm The Minister on Young Men Who Would Neither Bend Budge Nor Burn. Tuesday evening Young People’s League and Christian Fellowship led by Arthur McKeown canvener. All are welcome.
Sunday events list includes 1100 a.m. Look to Your Motives and 230 p.m. Sabbath School. 700 p.m. The Hound of Heaven. Young People’s Guild meets Monday night. 800 p.m. Devotional Committee topic The Birds of the Bible with slides. Always Welcome.
Local by laws in Acton restrict bicycle riding on sidewalks and possession of catapults. Council will strictly enforce these rules with prosecutions for violators. Pedestrians urged to keep right and show courtesy on sidewalks April 9 1934 Acton.
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.