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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
4
A compact roundup of notable happenings in nearby communities. Highlights include local events, civic updates, and small-town occurrences that may interest readers in neighboring centers. Addresses no longer listed.
Mrs G Sutherland of St Thomas has returned home after a ten day visit to Mr and Mrs John Bennett. William Nichol shows some improvement after a week in bed. Recent visitors to Mr and Mrs George McBain include Mr and Mrs Harry Burns Muriel from Toronto Mr and Mrs Weadge and Kathleen from Acton. Jack and Edward Cornell, previously on the sick list, are somewhat better.
A joint meeting of the Women's Association and Quarterly Finance Board held at Mr and Mrs Gram's home with good attendance. Reports, prayers, and business conducted. Decision to repair the church shed and fence. Lord's Supper to be observed Sunday at the church. Monday night quarterly board meeting at Limehouse charge.
Miss Margaret Robertson nurse in training holidaying with her mother Mrs. Robertson in Hillsburg. Mr and Mrs Wai Cheyne Eleanor and Bull visited Centre Inn with friends. Afiamosa Women's Institute met at Mrs N Jacksons on Thursday April 1 with about thirty attendees. Roll call gardening hints on poultry, meat curing talk, current event, question drawer and a Mrs Earl Moore solo. Social hour and lunch followed. Maple syrup making the day’s order. Schools reopen Monday and students back to work after holiday.
The Dublin Literary Society held a bean supper at the school with about 100 attendees enjoying a green and white decorated hall. Toasts, a short program, vocal duets, and dancing followed, with music by the Black and Prank Orchestra. The Dublin Women’s Institute hosted its annual meeting at Mrs. Duncan McDougall’s home with officers elected and delegates named for upcoming conferences.
Milton W. B. Clements spent the winter in Florida and returned Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Fetler and son Donald of Peterboro visited Milton. George Hume of Ottawa Geologic Department spent Easter with his parents. Dr D E Robertson brother of the late Donald S Robertson of Milton was imprisoned in the Moosco River gold mine case. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell returning from five months in Scotland sailed for Canada and expect Milton next weekend. Major Mackenzie and family left to take over as instructor at the Virginia Riding and Driving Club in Niagara Falls Ontario. Adan and family noted as popular Milton residents. Ma was active in the Athletic Association and a good golfer. Geo ce E Ewott of Milton was appointed to the Provincial Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts Association to fill the vacancy from the death of ED Graham of Champion.
The Bannockburn group met at Miss Laura Millar’s home with many members and visitors. Mrs A G Clarridge gave thanks for Dr J E Whitelock’s address on agriculture as a vocation, followed by songs and lunch.
Ballinafad Master Donald Evans of Acton stayed a week at his uncle CG McEnery’s home. Rae Lindsay and family rented a week at A J Lindsay’s house in Delhi. WJ Kentner and Master Buddy from Shelbourne visited at the aunt Mrs Goper’s home on Sunday.
Mrs G Carbett returns after visiting her daughter in Campbellville. Mrs W Cowper and Joyce visited Preston. Mr and Mrs W Moore of Toronto called on Mr T Moore. Ladies of Sir Davids Church held a quilting at Mrs Nell Martin's home with a large turnout. James Lowry of Rockwood visited his sister Mrs John Mahon. she has improved after illness. Isabel Campbell of Milton spent the weekend with Lillian McPhail. Esther Wheelihan visits Detroit friends. Anne Fulton of Eden Mills stayed with Mrs C Norrish. Rev C G and Mrs Jones of Grand Valley renewed old ties en route to Miss Cora Ingles and Roy Donovan's wedding. Women Missionary Society met at Mrs A McMillan's. A large number visited Mrs W Elliott for her birthday. Harold McPhail and family of Toronto visited in town.
A Monday reception honors Mr and Mrs Duncan Miolfat hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas Darby. East and West sides contest results noted at the Bloomsbury Literary Society meeting with music readings and a Euchre outcome. Church service announcements and a township school meeting mention changes to the school schedule.
Oakville items report Harold Whitaker departing for a West Indies vacation and Miss BM Whitaker resuming duties at Woodstock School in Mussoorie India. Hormidas Oarches of Edmonton convicted for stealing rubber boots from Arthur Smith. Christina Mary Alderson, aged 66, longtime Oakville resident, dies suddenly. Grenville government boat marks placed for Oakville harbor entry by barge. KE P Lunan and Lois return from sunny south with a trip to Minami Daytona Beach and a Cuba sail.
Georgetown Mears and J R Mackenzie hold contract for an addition to Smith and Stone electrical plant this spring. The Misseg Yrene English of Markdale and Elnor Lyons of Georgetown sail April 6 from New York on the S S S Georgie for Hermida and Nassau. J R G Sutherland, after a year of special military courses at Netheravon England, visited Timehouse with his father Dr Sutherland. Mr and Mrs Clarence McEachern and son Ronald of Toronto, Mr and Mrs Albert Webster and Mr E G ONeill of Oakwood spent the weekend with the Lillies. Legion Club Room attendance was light as officers elect for the year were installed by J M Gud McDonald and Harry Bray.
Mr Ken Scott left Wednesday morning for Lakeland Florida to drive Mr W A Emery back to Burlington. Two cars collided at Elizabeth and Water Streets on Good Friday evening with minor damage and no injuries. Sylvia Boothman visited the O’Reillys and will attend the Michigan State Nurses Association in Traverse City. Welfare Board votes to cut relief for single men by April 18 and adjust May 1 relief to match Dominion Government cuts. E Summers elected to the Toronto O L A executive. Jack Worthy of Hamilton also named to the group. Dr E Smith and Summers as local club delegates.
Local notes report residents attending a Union Church concert and various Easter greetings. Visitors from Toronto and Guelph spent holidays in Terra Cotta, with several neighbors hosting or calling on friends. A vehicle mishap near home caused damage but no serious injuries.
The record covers services at the Presbyterian Church led by Rev. H. L Bennie of Acton. It notes residents W. Bridle settling in a new home and various visits, meetings of the Young Women's Auxiliary and Women's Institute, Easter programs with papers and solos, social gatherings, and local residents traveling or returning home, including Croft, Mitchell, Ramsey, and Sharp families.
Erin and Erin a Mr N B McKinnon headed to inspect horses imported to Ontario. Priscilla and Anne Cook visit from schools for Easter. Families from New Hamburg St Catharines Brampton Capreol Edson gather for holidays as others face medical events and property transfers.
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