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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1935
Page
4
Local column highlights happenings in nearby communities with notes on events, businesses, and public interests. Readers learn about updates from regional towns, civic announcements, and social happenings that affect daily life nearby.
The cantata Behold He Liveth by the Philharmonic Club drew a large Campbellville crowd at St David's Church on Friday and repeated at Kilbride United on Sunday. Holiday visitors included Bliss Jeap McPhail of Toronto and Miss Norris of Lowville. Local residents and friends from Hamilton and Guelph were also noted among attendees. The Grace Mission Band plans an afternoon tea in the Sunday school room Friday.
Easter services at the United and Presbyterian churches drew good crowds. The Young People of the United Church presented The Light in the Window at Churchill and Ashgrove. A measles outbreak is limited to three cases. Land cultivation and seeding proceed. a warm rain is needed. A near-accident occurred on the falls bridge. Dick the Amateur Gardener spoke at Waltad Church on vegetables and shrubs. Local residents visiting and returning from Toronto, Aurora, and Detroit are listed in attendance.
Mr H Roy Wansbrough and son and Mr Harold Wansbrough of Toronto visited Mr Wm Nicks. Mr and Mrs Darwin Cripps and family of Apton visited Mis Cripps. Mrs John Burlingham visiting in London. Mr H Wardlaw in Toronto for the Ontario Educational Association convention. Vintters at Mr Tylers included Mr Taylor, Mr Guest, Ed Brown, N Brown, and Mr Many of Toronto. Sympathy expressed to the family of the late Mrs J Airdrie who died in a Guelph hospital.
Agnes McGregor and Lyle Millar of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs. Millar. Alma Robertson of Toronto visited her mother Mrs. Robertson. Mrs. J. P. McCann, lately in Guelph, returned home with Master Kenneth Prior. R. Cheyne and Miss Margaret of Toronto visited Mr. and Mrs. Cheynes. Mimosa Women's Institute April meeting at Mrs. W. Cheyne with twenty attendees featured hints on housecleaning and a readings and instrumentals program followed by maple syrup desserts. Easter visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. Churcher and Miss Maude Cheyne from Guelph.
Nassagaweya residents reported a highly successful church concert. New superintendent W P Darby of Knotchbull takes over Ebenezer United Church Sunday School from the late Arthur Partridge. Various visits and events include Nightingale visitors from Port Credit and Orangeville, Easter visits, farm stock sale, and local social gatherings. A large Nassau community attendance marked funeral attendance, and Brookville featured an Eckhardt Sch Well program with a packed hall and a successful wedding shower for Furl Blacklock and spouse. Local honors included festival medals for Coxe, Davenport, Roy Johnson, Henneth Bullard, and Mary Johnson. June Prank's pupils excelled at the County Music Festival with Miss Alison visiting from Hamilton.
In Rockwood at the United Church a large wedding united Misa Edna May Pearen and Dr Pred J. Hosking with a grand ceremony. The event drew many guests from Ontario including families from Guelph Kirkland Lake and Toronto. After the ceremony the couple left for a honeymoon trip to Boston and New York and plan to reside at Hilldale in Barrie district. Easter services and community events followed amid spring church activities and school holidays.
Mr and Mrs John M Dyer quietly marked their 62nd anniversary last Tuesday April 16 The Village Council advances improvements in the north end opening Statlop Street to Dennis lime kiln to remove traffic through the N R property Material removed will fill the roadside by Bir Pred Smith on McKenzie Street
Dublin’s Women’s Institute met at Mrs John McGregor’s home with President Mrs McDougall in the chair. The meeting heard reports, approved last minutes, and discussed next year’s program. Officers were elected, including Honorary President Mrs T A Brorsy and President Mrs McDougall, with committees named and a vote of thanks offered to the hostess. The gathering ended with the National Anthem and refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Bert Rogers visited friends in Toronto this week. Wiss Myrtle Alten returns from Mono Mills for the holidays. Grace Dampier spends the holidays at Everton. Mr and Mrs Wilson of Georgetown visited Mrs Wilson's parents with Mr and Mrs Chas Noble. The Ladies Association of the United Church held a pancake social at the former Methodist Church, attracting a good crowd and plenty of pancakes and maple syrup.
A North country social roundup lists Mrs E Herron and Dorothy of Arias visiting Mr and Mrs Head. Mr and Mrs Gordon Herron of Toronto. H Hancock of Glen Williams with Irvin Hamilton family. Miss Ella Williams and Mr Blacklock of Toronto. W Usherwood with Colin Kitching at Rockwood. Margaret Reed of Toronto visiting Reed aunts. Hortop family of Rockwood hosts. Alton couple with daughter Eleanor return from six weeks in Toronto. Church of Christ decorated for Easter. Rev McLovod preached Easter morning. W W Guelph preached at night.
A Wednesday afternoon Ladies Aid event featured readings and music at Mrs F Brydon's home. Helpers included Mrs J Brydon Mrs B Box Mrs R Akitt and Mrs D Robertson. An amusing contest followed with maple syrup biscuits and cuky served.
Miltons W A Boott mourns friends report his illness and possible recovery. Milton Lodge members visit Guelph Reliance Lodge and confer the third degree on two candidates. After business, a musical social follows. Mrs GE Wilkinson hurried to Weston to see sister Mrs W J Alexander, who died in Toronto General Hospital. The W M S of St Punta Church met at Gordon Vale with Mrs PL Lamb presiding and an excellent program led by Mrs Cookinin.
Daylight Saving Time observed. Rev. E. Milton Morrow of Ridgeway will preach morning and evening. Sunday School and Bible Class at 12.00 noon. Tuesday evening includes Closing Young People's League Social.
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