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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

5

Mrs. A Kirkwood Visits Kitchener and Guelph Friends

Mrs. A Kirkwood of Guelph spent a few days with Mr and Mrs Brydon Myr and Mrs D Stewart and family and Gladys Bim visiting Sunday with Mr and Mrs Stanley Tovell at Kitchener. Funeral for Archie Fines attended by locals. Dan Winter has returned home after gallbladder operation. Miss Jean Peavey from Aoton visited home and attended funeral. Girls Club held first meeting at Miss Wnda Cook’s home studying Sleeping Garment.

A. Kirkwood Guelph Afrs Archie Fines Dan Winter Guelph General Hospital Will ‘Webb and Baby Paisley Blook Jean Peavey Aoton Apéht Tueaday

Campbellville Ladies Night Held at Masonic Hall

The Campbellville event drew a splendid turnout for Ladies Night with Chinese checkers, music by Maurice Readhead and others, and a buffet lunch. Dick the Amateur Gardener will lecture at St David's on Friday evening under the YP4. Measles sweep the village as locals note a bank transfer of David Hubbert to St Johns NB and a motor departure en route.

Campbell “Latte Ame Masonic Hall Owith Linus McMillan Maurice Readhead Perle St. David's Presbyterian Church David Hubbert Bank of Nova Scotia Peterboro St. John's New Brunswick

Presbyterian Young People Attend Spring Rally at Galt

Eden Mills reports a well attended Presbyterian Church meeting with plans to attend the Spring Rally in Knox Church Galt this week. The evening featured scripture by Betty McDonald, a solo by Helen Scott, and a Bridle address on Things We Would Not be Sorry For. A Duff's Church Choir play Here Comes Charlie was staged Friday night in the Town Hall with a full cast.

Presbyterian Church Knox Church Galt Betty McDonald Helen Scott W. Bridle Duff's Church Presbyterian Young — People's Society Charlie Nora Malone Cook Myrtle Crow Tim McGill Nora Duncan McFarlane Fanny Farnda Larry Mary Hanning Larry Elliott Murray’ McPherson Ted Hartley Robert Hanning Vivian Smythe-Kersey Florence Black Alec Twiggs Lindsay “McFarlane Hopps Jean MiacPherson Caroline Smythe-Kersey C. Irving Mortimer Smythe Kersey Braniey Archibald Ernest Cockburn J. Secord Barclay Stallibrass Barnes Little Son Oshawa W. Mino T. Tolton S. Johnston D. McCullough McMaster University Hamilton Presbyterian’ Church George Smith Burlington Freeman Guelph Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Ds MacDonal Gordon

Crewson Corner Social Visits Across Guelph and Islington

Mr and Mrs Will Croft of Guelph visited Mr and Mrs Harry Gordon on Sunday. Nightingale residents visited a local couple on Sunday. The Jackson family of Islington visited B Brown and family. Church service was held and Sunday School at two and church at eight.

Will Croft Guelph Harry Gordon On Nightingale Rookwood Nightingale W. Jackson Islington B. Brown

Everton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Bert Turner spent Sunday in Tin Rockwood with Slater and Mrs George Laverty and family. Jeatin Georgetown called in the village Thursday. Lois Campbell of Erin visits aunt Mrs R Dampier. Mr and Mrs Fred McQuetcheon Acton spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John McCutcheon. Mrs J P Benham and Joe and baby visit former's parents Mr and Mrs Van Norman.

Bert Turner Tin Rockwood Slater George Laverty Jesse Momnery Ballinafad Sims McLean Jean McLean James Black Irwin Willie Jeatin Georgetown Fred McQutcheon Acton Apent Sunda John McCutcheon Lois Campbell Erin R. Dampier J. P. Benham Joe Baby van Norman

Limehouse Notes and Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs Jas Seath and two children moved into the former McGowan home in Brantford area. Mrs Gowdy and pupils prep for Halton Music Festival. Acton Hockey team wins Intermediate B title and Limehouse fans saw the final in Galt. Several residents visit, travel, or move homes, including Mummerys in from Toronto and Hall family weekending in Limehouse. Mrs Lane returns to the city for treatment after a Toronto visit. Mrs Mark Given injures wrist and hip in a fall at home.

Jas. Seath Lttle Brantford Jas.McGowan Acton Hockey Tream Limehouse Galt C Mummery Toronto Adam Hall D. Robertson

Rockwood Horticultural Society Hosts Open Meeting

The Rockwood Horticultural Society held an open meeting for village residents with an illustrated talk by Dirt the Gardener. President Mrs A Beard led a brief program with local talents, showcasing pictures of flowers gardens and roads and gladioli. The report also notes church services by Mr C Potts and visits by locals including Mr Clark McArthur. Dam damage occurred at the woollen mill dam letting high water pass.

Rockwood ‘Horticultural Society A. Beard United Church Windsor Hugh Haggans Fred Meadows A. Darnby Hamil

Trout Season Opens Amid Clearing Snow and Ice

The trout fishing season begins this Saturday as snow and ice clear from local garden lots and waters, signaling better access for anglers. The descriptive note highlights favorable conditions and early optimism for fishing efforts.

Mortgage Sale Under Power of Sale Elevates Rural Ontario Farm

Public auction to be conducted by auctioneer R. J. Kerr on the May 5, 1038 date at 2 pm at the farm property in Halton Township. The bid property includes lots 22 and 24 in Baquesing on the Slate Coes, with a dwelling and outbuildings. A 20 percent down payment required, balance by mortgage at five percent interest, with reserve bid. Further details from Canadian Farm Loan Board, Toronto.

R. J. Kerr Lota Baquesing Halton Ory

Auction Sale on Henry Leslie Farm Eramosa Ont 1939

Public auction at Henry Leslie's Eramosa farm Lot 1 Concession 1 Second Line near Eden Mills on May 1939 to sell horses cattle calves poultry implements grain hay potatoes furniture and farm equipment. Real estate offers to be announced day of sale with 150 acre farm including brick dwelling bank barn silos wells and river boundary. Proceeds to real estate cash terms. ill health causes sale. Auctioneer Roy Hindley phone 1516 extn.

Concession 1 Eramosa Eden Mills Faria Roy Hindley

Splendid Program by Friendly Circle at United Church

The Young Ladies' Friendly Circle of the United Church staged a well attended program and concert last evening. Miss Bennett led the group, with C. W. Mason's Orchestra providing selections and Miss Dorothyeniére on xylophone. Barbara Vincent sang solos while Mim Looker accompanied on auto harp, and Miss Flora Bayora performed a guitar and mouth organ duet. A drama titled The Babe in the Ruledies was presented by the class with Princess as Mrs Stewart and Betty Watts and Ruth Gibson in key roles. Refreshments followed the performance.

Young Ladies’ Friendly Circle of the United Church Mian Mi Bennett C. W. Mason Misa Dorothyeniére Quelph Barbara Vincent Mia. Galdwell Oscar Locker Flora Bayora Mra. J.0 Matethewa Princesa Mra. J. J Stewart Betty Watts Moses Misa Ruth Gibson Mose Misa’ Haze) Wilson Mian Fern Bront Misa Betty Gibson My. Norman “Braida Roefreahmenta Pert Tima

Former Acton Man Dies in Detroit Interment Planned

Alexander Lawson formerly of Acton died in Detroit on Tuesday March lat age noted. He was preceded by wife Nannie Robinson Lawson who died February 12 1939. He leaves three daughters Dellie Weatherahl Lottle Jeffrey Anne Sypher and four grandchildren. Interment in Grandlawn Cemetery Detroit.

Alexander Lawson Detroit Acton Nannie Robinson Lawson Dellie’ Weaterahl Lottle Jeffrey Anne Sypher Aton Graham Grandlawn Cemetery

Farm sales and notices advertise local auctions

A mixture of farm sale notices and employment wanted items. Meredith Limehouse May 5 sales at 1 30 pm. Bronte May Qth. Wanted middle aged farm hand with milking and horse skills, apply M Hallet Tat 12 Erin. Executors sale Roy Brook Barrie Hill Eramosa Township May lat. Roy Hindley Auctioneer. House for sale or rent Acton area. Real estate ads for Kerrs Real Estate Acton. Also mail order opportunity with no experience required from Co 570 St Clement Montreal.

Farm Sales Co Meredith Limehouse Cecil Inglehart Bronte M. Hallett Erin Roy Brook Barrie Hill Eramosa Township Roy Hindley R. R. No Acton St. Clement Montreal

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