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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
4
A neighborhood note discusses issues affecting nearby centers and communities and how readers may be interested in the developments. It highlights local concerns, collaborative efforts, and upcoming community meetings.
The April Presbyterian Women’s Affamary Society meeting at Mrs. Gordon McPhail’s home opened with hymn and prayer led by the president Mire George Thomas. Reports were read and adopted, roll call answered with a Bible verse. Plans were made for the Presbyterial Rally in Rockwood in May. A reading by Mrs. Nell McPhail and a solo by Mrs. W. Mino were enjoyed. Lunch followed with Mrs. W. Lowrie assisting. Notables: Mrs. Will Gilbertson returned from Campbellville. Mrs. John Milner in Toronto at her father James Hamilton’s bedside. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee back from Toronto. the Wilsons settling in Haltonville. Local residents attended Bronte Music Festival. John Tuck held a successful sale. Sympathy extended to Mrs. M. Pender on her bereavement. the late Mr. Pender was a former teacher at Eramoss School No. 1.
The Ospringe Literary night featured home talent and a strong crowd. Local social news mentions Reg Carter and Muriel Young's approaching marriage in Stratford, Women’s Institute activities, delegations to a Girls' Conference, and various visits and hospitalities among residents.
Mrs A J Smethurst presided at the April 6 Women’s Institute meeting held at Mrs A W Benton’s home with thirteen Indies present. Visitors included Mrs Gamble of Acton and Miss Russell with Miss Brown bringing Bannockburn greetings. Limehouse guests and the Halton Music Festival results are noted, including Helen McGowan winning the piano gold medal.
A fox killed by a dog on the Stewart farm at Maple Valley is noted. Miss Beatrice Storey visited her mother Mrs. George Storey in town. Jack Harmant sold his grocery to William Ferguszon who moved to Milton and took over on April 1. The Multon Olympic Lacrosse Club was organized at a large meeting with officers and plans for Juvenile and Junior teams.
About twenty bridge enthusiasts attended a Monday evening gathering in the Legion Assembly Hall where the Georgetown Men's Bridge Club was formed. The edition also notes March relief expenses, a Charlotte engagement, daylight saving dates, and a traffic accident near Britannia with Mr King hospitalized in Guelph.
Rockwood Word reports the death of Dr Harry Hamilton of Revelstoke BC, grandson of the late Mr and Mrs John Black. He studied at Eramosa and Guelph Collegiate Institute then the University of Toronto. He served in Overseas Medical Services during World War I. The notice lists recent visitors and local church activities with attendance notes and personal visits.
Erin Bur and Orton Corbett ease the Janos Wheeler real dance and take possession. John Robb of Toronto moves to Bungtow Park for summer. Bunholme Inn changes hands to H O Bell and T J Hell of Cobourg with possession Monday. A large crowd showers newlyweds Cecil and Mrs Gibson. R R Wilson and wife move to Duncan McLaren’s farm. Clergy and road officials attend events and a road improvement conference at Kitchener city hall with 200+ delegates from multiple counties.
John Moody sails on Tuesday from Burlington to join the Queen Mary for England, returning on the maiden voyage of the Dutch liner. A new Brant Street store is under construction replacing a wrecked brick building, with Jack Gibbins winning the contract. Ralph Johnston seeks entry to the British navy for seven years after medical tests. The Burlington Badminton Club held its annual at Roberts Cabaret, March 31, with about 100 attendees and a silver rose bowl presented to Phyllis MacFarlane. Highways plans include land appropriation from Percy Thorpe to reroute Maple Avenue traffic toward Hamilton via a new bridge route.
Oakville's February relief census shows 68 people on aid, about the same as a year earlier. The town council heard an inquiry about a Brantford ship coal plan for Oakville distribution, and notes on the CNR subway project moving ahead with King Paving Company as contractor.
Ottawa announces Sir Francia Ploud will retire as British High Commissioner to Canada in September to head a Bengal government commission in India.
A young department clerk suggests a soap on sale while a customer declines. The dutomer replies they never wash their oatmaal, prompting a remark on rewarding work to preserve character by Philip Le Polletta.
Esquesing Council notes several actions including paying Graham McNair $15 for trees cut by mistake and seeking cancellation of a street light contract with Hydro-Electric Power Commission. The group approves purchasing an Adams motor grader for 4766 dollars after evaluating bids, with adjustments for an old maintainer, and votes to adjourn to May 5 at 1 30 p.m.
Orangeville Junior C hockey team that won the Ontario championship will be honored at a civic banquet on April 26 at St. Andrew's United Church. Rotary and Town Council committees will fund windbreakers and photos, with $100 for rings. OHA will present engraved medals crests and a trophy.
Anne Reilly a Philadelphia telephone operator visiting New York acted quickly during a blaze at a large hotel. She guided guests and assisted operators amid flashing lights and nervous guests, proving calm and courageous in an emergency.
Sunday School and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m with theme Early In the Morning The schedule lists Monday 4 00 p m B Y P U Wednesday 9 00 p m Mid week Service A Welcome to All The Good Friday Offices and Address at 10 00 a m The Choir sings The Story of the Cross The 8 00 p m Evensong of Good Friday and Address at 8 John s Rockwood The Story of the Cross
Several short notices from Acton area appear including sale offers for a navy pram and a walnut dining room set, a concrete auction in Rockwood, a caretakership at United Church Acton, rental of a brick house, and a market ad for hog shipping with prices. Also announced closedown on Good Friday and farm notices with contact details.
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