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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1937
Page
4
Crewsons Corner Farm Changes and Winter Outlook
Farmers face seeding delays due to excessive rain though fall wheat thrives. Nightingale family relocates to Chester Plank's farm to work this summer. Herbert Plecher moves from McDonald’s to Silver Creek for a bush timber contract with Mr. Smith. Evangelistic services begin in Crewsons Corner church for two weeks nightly except Saturdays, by Parth Mission led by Miss Cairns and Miss Scholey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nightingale
Chester Plank
Herbert Plecher
Myr
Social Roundup from Guelph Area Returns
Local residents and visitors are listed with names and towns such as Guelph Muss Jean Kirkwood Detroit Stratford and Mimosa. Several households hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Brydon Mrs McLean Mrs Grundy and Dr G Robertson with others from Port Erie Willsbury and Blanch. Some illness and weather postponements noted along with a sewing class gathering and weekend visits.
Presbyterian Socials and Village Happenings Chronicle
Eden Mills Mary FE Anderson group of the Presbyterian Church met at Miss Helen McPhail's home with Honorary President Mrs. W Lowrie presiding. Readings, a paper by Mrs N McPhail, and a duet delighted attendees. Weather interrupted the evening service at the Milnes but a good time was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary FE. Anderson
The
Presbyterian Church
Helen MicPhall
W. Lowrie
Blanch Milne
Jean Lowrie
N. McPhail
Nell -McPhail
Helen McPhail
McPhails
Local notes from town events and mishaps
Limehouse Miss Helen Gale spent the week end in Toronto. Miss Winnie Ivens was home from Toronto. Mr Steven Norrie injured his foot Monday while working in the quarry. Week long rains delayed spring work. Congratulations to Mrs Gowdy and her Public and High School students for trophies won at the Milton Musical Festival last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gale
Toronto
Winnie Ivens
Steven Norrie
Local Notes on Community Members and Visits
Ballina and Mrs. A Young remain ill and bedridden. Mr Joseph Soper spent one day in Grampton last week. Several residents attended the funeral of the late Mr T Marshall in Erin on Tuesday. Mrs Soper visited her sister in Georgetown for a few days. Mr Wm Cassidy, who went North weeks ago, returned home last week. Rumor questions a very dry hot spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Young
Joseph Soper
Grampton
Ebenezer United Church to dedicate new lighting this week
Hydro Electric lighting installation at Ebenezer United Church is to be completed this week with a special service next Sunday at 7 30 p m to celebrate the first use of the system The Carlisle United Church minister will deliver the sermon a male quartet from Kitchener will lead praise George Lamb and Alfred Yualbot are elected Elders for three years in Ebenezer Church Mr John Wilson of Knatchbull visited relatives in Guelph last Sunday Bert Nightingale of Orangeville returned home after a short vacation with Arthur Nightingale of Knatchbull
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
United Church
Carlisle
Kitchener
George Lamb
Alfred Yualbot
John Wilson
Knatchbull
Guelph
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Arthur Nightingale
Rockwood Mourns Mrs. Robert R. Stumpf Stint Life
Rockwood loses Mrs. Robert R. Stumpf Test Priday in her 60s at home with the Ayles family. Funeral services were held at the Ayles home and United Church with Rev. W J Taylor in charge. Interment in Rockwood Cemetery. survivors include Arthur Wellington and Marjory, and son John killed in World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Robert R. Stumpf
Quay
Arthur Ayles
Stumpf
John
William
Guelph
Acton
Hatkburg
Pred Hamilton
Ethel Hamilton
Women’s Auxiliary
Hamilton
P. A. Sawyer
Caledonia
Robert Buchan
Vinehurd
Doris Royce
Toronto
Douglas Patterson
Feat Day
George Yorrance
Munitton
Orville Gorrell
Port Credit
Alex, Clark
St. Catharines
Elwyn Locker
Kathleen Lynch
St. Josepht's Hospital
Andy McLeod
Iearn
Barrie Mutrie
Murrie
Alek
Ninateter
John Sunter
Mays Dees
He Vo Poul
The
United Church
Richard Craddock
Mbes Gardan
Unopiar W.oj
Taylor Jed
Druyer
Cradduck
Aili Margaret ‘Dhomas
Hillsburg Social Roundup Includes Drama and Death
Miss Lyla Millar of Toraggo visited family members over the weekend including Mrs. Wm. Millar and the Besseys. The Hillsburg Dramatic Society staged East Lynne in the Town Hall under the Coningsby Woman’s Institute. Miss Elate Laing of Hillsburg has died suddenly Thursday night, sending condolences from many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Huren
Aitle
Fengus
Wil Millay
Lloyd
Hillsburg Dramatic Society
Henry Wood
East Lynne
Hillsburg
Coningsgby Women's Institute
Burlington Huddles, Travels Mark Holiday News
Burlington residents report travels and visits including Mr and Mrs Frank Milne in Virginia and Mr and Mrs W A Walker with daughter Myrtle in Burnie New York. Florence Filman plans England trip for coronation sailing Montreal aboard Cunard liner. Fire Brigade decides not to sponsor a senior lacrosse team. Mgr A B Coleman named Home Improvement Plan Committee chair for Burlington district. James Lambs head Maple Avenue hosts twenty fifth wedding anniversary with seventy guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Dot) Filman
England
Montreal
Cunard
Fire Brigade
Mgr. A.B. Coleman
Burlington
District
Mrr
James Lambshead
Maple Avenue
Gazette
Milton Home Improvement Plan Meet Planned
Milton residents note the first planning meeting for the Home Improvement Plan led by Milton H. P. Irwin. Also reported are Miss Etta Telfer recovery from surgery, W. Clements return from a three month South American trip, and Mr and Mrs Fred Hinn announcing the engagement of Marguerita Isabel Hinn to Cameron Thornton Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Irwin
Milton
Etta Telfer
Guelph
W. . Clements
Paints
South America
Abs
Quirt
North Bay
Georgetown Sees Daylight Saving and Royal Coronation Plans
Georgetown observes Daylight Saving on May 2 as Mr and Mrs J OB Mackenzie prepare to travel to England for King George VI's coronation. Rumors float of an Aerodrome and Broadcasting Station near the Wm Near farm with surveyors at work. Mrs J A Gray returns to town and is welcomed as a citizen. The Georgetown Choral Society concert at Knox Presbyterian Church draws praise as part of a successful annual series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Sos
J. OB. Mackenzie
England
George VI
Buchess
York
Montreal
J. &. Gray
Bala
Herald
Young Gentleman Seeks Gift for Lady at Jewelry Counter
A young man asks for a present for his young lady and the jeweler recommends earrings as the suitable gift. The exchange centers on selecting a tasteful keepsake from a jewelry shop.
Oakville News Briefs Include Death of Local Matron and Coronation Plans
Oakville mourns Miss Hathie Louise Hagamon who died suddenly in Rochester during a visit. Town Council advances Coronation celebrations by approving 300 dollars for expenses. Oliver Galilee ball players Norman Carter Clifford Post and Don Galbraith win contracts to play in England. Mrs. CP Lawrence, Palermo’s oldest resident, celebrates 93rd birthday with Ontario visitors. Toronto’s Eli Ing awarded contract for Oakville residence on Highway East near Anchorage. Plans and drawings by Frank Burnell of Geo Murnedd & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathie Louise Hagamon
Navy Street
Oakville
Rochester
N.Y
Galiele
England
Norman Carter
Clifford Post
Don Galbraith
CP. Lawrence
Palermo
Wan Ieelese Frond
Geo Brown
Ontario
Eli. Ing
Toronto
Geo. Murnedd & Son
Frank Burnell
Bertoner
No Difference in Money Causes Family Tension
Fragmentary speech shows a distressed speaker complaining that they have no money left and questioning what difference it would make to their spouse. The dialogue highlights financial strain and emotional strain within the household.
Clearing Sale of Furniture at Main Suez Erin
Wilson Campbell holds a clearing sale of furniture and household effects at Main Suez Erin on Saturday May 1st. Terms cash. For rent a well fenced pasture farm with reliable water is available with immediate possession. Further particulars through C. S. Gamml y 153 Tremaine Ave Kenmore NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Campbell
Main Suez
Erin
C. S. Gammly
Tremaine Ave
Kenmore
N.Y
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Ospringe
Mira. A. Kirkwood
FP. Brydon
Muss Jean Kirkwood
Archie Chisholm
Port Erle
McLean
Muss Mae Atcheson
Hillsbury
G. Robertson
Kenneth
May
N. Jackson
D. Jackson
Mimosa
Wm. Stubbington
Atl
John Alitt
F. Brydon
Mary Campbell
Eden Mills
John Milne
No. 5
Nussaguweya
Noberteos
Bridie
Trail Manges
Jos. Dyer
W. D
Stanley W Williams
Jean Macpherson
Musica Pupus
Bb. Moore
J. JD. Lowrie
Miya
Limehouse
Ballina
Lyla Millar
Toraggo
Wm. Millar
Alex. Bessey
Erma
Whi
Bessey and Sons
Henry Near
John Near
Charles Booth
Nttle
Mae
Prahees
Will Cheyne
Lancelot Cheyne
Robert
James
WH Cheyne
Mirs
Harry Church
Elate Laing
Hilsburg
Virginia
W. A. Walker
Myrtle
Burnle
Church News
Bnited Church of Canada
EK. M. Merrow
Phi Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Young People’s Union
AUC Watkin
Atla
IL ML 1
Vo Uin
Mev
HH. E. Wintemute
J. Cadesky
A. T. Brown
Hocra
Talbot’s
Mir. Patterson
Crown Diamond Paint CO
Durolave
MR. McKinley
Benjamin Moore
Betty Moore
Borland
Martin Senour
Talbot’s Hardware
Siocon
Holmes
Ryder Parm
Pirth Line
Nassagaweye
John Alexander
Ont
T. J. Fisher
R. R
Thompson
W. ¥. Thompson
Herr's Real Estate
Canada
Roy Hindley
Alnehouse
Spring Creek
W. Anxerman
Sherwood Avenue
Vannatter Fox Farm
CAE Watkins
Yorka
J. R. Watkins Company
O-A-9
Que
MOE
Baden
New Hampshire Reds
New Hampshire
Haden Electric Chick Hatchery
Haden
Gutarlo
W. T. Patterson R. D
Lye
Wyndhuns
Lebluw'y Quelph
Dsoumcey
Eaton’s Cleaners « Dyers
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