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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
4
A brief column surveys items of interest from various communities. Readers learn about events, notable happenings, and evolving local stories across nearby centers, with concise notes on what matters to residents.
Mr and Mrs W J Jackson and Master Douglas Robertson visited Acton to see Norman Robertson. Mr and Mrs Pred McCutcheon and family visited the former's parents in the village. The monthly Missionary Society met Tuesday at the home of the Misses Mary and Kate Reed.
Mr Bell of Alberta visits at Mr and Mrs Wardlaws. Mr Ed Cripps visits Mrs Mc Intoshs. Mr and Mrs John Airdrie and family return to Welland after weeks at the Corners. Mr and Mrs Alger Cripps of Georgetown visit Miss Cripps. Mrs Airdrie returns home from Toronto General Hospital improved. Mr Smith of Campbellville visits Mr Robert Airdries.
The Bannockburn School March marks show student scores for Jr IV Elmer Roszel 73.5 Betty Clarridge 69.9 Jr IH Irma Watson 69.9 Lloyd James 69.7 Harold Gordon 65.1 Jr II Lawrence Cross 15.7 Edith Denny 71.7 Elmer Denny 65.5 Jr I Tom Dickenson 170.9 Muriel Darby 69.8 Clifford MacDonald 60.2 Joe Darby 60.1 Norman McDonald 70.3 McDonald Helen McDonald Alvey Gordon Narre Christina Dickenson K Beckett Teacher.
Oakville residents report visits by M P George G Coote and Mrs C W Coote while Laura Green and Jean Gregory plan a New York motor trip. W S Davis return from Bermuda. H Cleaver speaks on unemployment at Oakville Workingmen’s Association. Rev W B Caswell back from Florida. Arthur Hillmer re elected Ontario Baseball Amateur Association treasurer. Magistrate McIlveen near bench finish. Stanley Strowger departs for Whitby. Harold Cudney to replace him in Oakville.
Weekly Amp Campville column records residents at home and visiting relatives including Crawford Mahon from Kitchener, Vansickles from a Montreal trip, H Higgins from New York, and Miss Jessie Reid improving in Guelph Hospital. It notes an Easter service at St David’s Church, music by the choir, and several social visits around town.
English visitor from Toronto, Mrs. Robert Ballinafad, stays with brother M Campbell and sisters Mrs Bert Rogers and Mrs Ann Stull. Mr and Mrs Dan Campbell visited Clin ton last week. Mrs Duncan Ferguson shows slight improvement. Peter Ferguson attends Milton assizes. Funeral held for the late Mr George Rogers from his home at Erin ninth concession. interment in Brin Cemetery.
Miss Margaret Robertson returns home from Danbury Connecticut after five months with her uncle. The community mourns Mr. Robert Wheeler longtime Mimoéga resident who died after two years of poor health. Neighbors gathered at the Wheeler home to pay last respects. Maple syrup work and spring chatter accompany the period as Miss Gray returns to Guelph and Mrs. Jos Thompson remains ill awaiting recovery.
Erin residents Mrs. Wanless and sister visited relatives while Mr. and Mrs. J E Austin moved to their Erin home. Mr Stanley Strowger took a Whitby post as undertaker and furniture manager. The Arscotts leased a residence from W F McEnery and the MacLeans moved into Robb summer home. A large Town Hall audience enjoyed Gordon Attrell's Life of Christ lecture. Douglas Young had an appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital and is recovering well.
Holy Communion observed at St John’s Church and pre Easter services planned. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper noted at the Presbyterian Church with Rev H L Bennie of Acton leading and addressing the congregation. Victoria Mission Band met in the Sunday school room. Visitors listed include Malcolm Smith of Woodbridge and Mrs Isabel Hewat recovering from a hip injury. Anniversary greetings go to Mr and Mrs August Young. Calgary visitors Mr and Mrs Thos Garstang settle in Robt Garstang’s home.
Several local figures attend funeral services for T. P. Loblaw in Alliston. Milton residents welcome Jacob Newell’s move to a nearby farm for health reasons. Ella White undergoes appendicitis surgery in Guelph and is recovering well. Residents discuss fire brigade support for Halton Peel Old People’s Home and visits from Dr Case and others in Pine Plains.Mrs J D Henderson visits in Winnipeg before returning to Toronto.
Town residents attended multiple funerals including Mrs. George Brydon in Fergus and Mr. John Short in Erin. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Grieve and family joined the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs William Grieve in Galt. F L White and R J Hamilton traveled from Milton for services, while Lions Club heard F J White speak in Gregory Theatre and P L Robertson discussed gold revaluation and potential impacts on trade and budgets.
Visits and gatherings fill a weekend in Rockwood area with Mrs Standish and Mr Croft hosting. Toronto and Kitchener trips noted. April Women’s Institute meeting featured demonstrations on Cheddar and Cottage cheese, with spinning by Mrs McMillan. over forty attendees. A Mis cellaneous shower for Miss Anna Martin included program items and a mock wedding, gifts, lunch, and late dancing at the George Cooke home.
Easter Sunday at 11 00 a m The Minister preaches The Logic of The Easter At noon Sunday School and Bible Class follow. 7 00 p m The Minister presents The City with Foundations with special choir music. Tuesday evening Young People's Society Christian Fellowship Committee meets.
For sale oats and maple syrup offered by GEO NELLES Acton R R 1 plus R R 4 Acton. An auction sale of horses cattle pigs and sheep by Wilson Bros Nassagawega Township near Ebenezer Church on Monday April 17 at two oclock conducted by R T Amos Auctioneer. Roughcast house Acton Scene Street seven rooms summer kitchen garget and shed. Gather old wool garments to make comforts blankets auto robes by Northern Textiles Chesley Owen Sound at cost. For appointment to see samples phone Mrs Near Acton.
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