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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 30, 1931

Page

4

Local Village Notes and Social Rollows

Residents cope with illness after effects of flu as many stay laid up. Mrs Burton returns from Dwuth after winter with her son. Mr and Mrs McGullohon visit Hillsburg relatives. VanNoman family move to Guelph. J Lille funeral held at Everton. Sacred cantata The Shining Way praised. Everton choir joins others for upcoming presentation. Mr Hector McLean returns from Burma and China to stay with brother John. Several Andersons and McLeans from Toronto visit the McLean household.

Burton Dwuth Hector Mclean Burma China Hk i Brother John McLean Mesdames Anderson Minw Mary“Mclean Mary Nell Anderson Toronto

Young People’s Society Meeting and Local Death Notice

The Young People’s Society met April 24 in the church school room with Mr. Sealo Fon presiding. Mrs. Samnesville’s funeral was held Saturday at Everton Cemetery with Rev. W. J. Taylor in charge. he leaves a wife and children. Messages of sympathy were extended to the family.

Young People'n Society Sealo Fon Milas Mary Campbell Rynolds Pang U Solo Buchanan Guelph Yarry Wilton Weley McLean George Loree Mia Albert Milla George Muck Kiniumosa Wealey Measra R. C. Thompson W. Smith James Weatherston James Dunbar Irvin Jackson Howard Loree

Georgetown Obituaries and Local Society Notes

GEORGETOWN notes Albert Backs longtime proprietor of the old Tennett House in Georgetown died at his Mitchell home last week. Wm McMillan of Chargetown spoke at New Liskeard where about four hundred farmers heard the McCormick Deering Co. Farmers of the district were entertained. Mrs Margaret Rains J N Ming Alice Allinson and Cheater Boehmer of Cilielph spent Sunday with Mrs we yn dall. Mr OE Young had an operation at St Josephs Hospital Guelph on Tuesday. friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs J A Willoughby Miss Margaret Willoughby and Mina Betty Doran of Toronto were in town Monday. Mrs A Wazelwood is progressing nicely after a serious operation at Gat Hospital. The Farthouse Players of Toronto under Knox Presbytery church choir presented The Watched Pot at the Gregory Theatre Monday evening to a large audience in Georgetown.

Albert Backs We“Ryn Kk. OE. Young St. Joseph's Hospital Guelpa J. A. Willoughby Margaret Willoughbly Mina Betty Doran Toronto Mondaay A Wazelwood Gat Hospital FarthWouse Players of Knox Presbytery van Cluirch Choir Gregory Theatre Georgetown Herald

Milon and area notes mix of visits and events

Milton H Ayer and Mrs E Middleton with son Frank toured Wyoming recently. John Wallace, wintering in Ontario, visited Mrs E Middleton. Alma Mehanna of Wyoming visited last week. A chimney fire at Martin Street Cox residence. John McMurray of Palermo mentioned in a similar note. Miltonans Wortee return from England to conduct services. Dr O C Cloventon buys lay Dr Gowland practice. associated with Gowland for two years. Local golf courtiers report good condition and season opening planned in April. Milton residents Robertson Makenzio and Pieming attended York Bible Cross banquet at Royal York Hotel.

H Ayer John McMurray Palermo England Boston Omagh Ut—witt E. Gowland O. AC

Local News Briefs From Acton Area Community

Messy OCR notes report several local items. James Weatheraton underwent appendicitis surgery at Toronto Hospital last week. Anny and Youn Cree visited Toronto last week. Mrs Dan Mekhechnichins recovered from sickness and is around again. Attendees at the USFO dance in Town Hall Acton Friday. Sympathy extended to Mr Campbell Steen on his brother's death after an accident in the bush.

James Weatheraton Byoronto Hospital Youn Cree Trienda Yoronto Dan Mekhechnichins USFO Acton Campbell Steen

Moore Anniversary Celebrated With Surprise Fifty Years

Mr and Mrs Joseph Moore celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home on B Saturday with family from Guelph arriving unannounced. About thirty guests attended, six of Mr Moore’s sisters from Acton and nearby, a three story white and gold cake served at dinner, toasts to the couple, songs, violin selections, dancing, and gifts including a cabinet radio, gold purse, silver and china.

Joseph Moore Guelph Moore Wreddting Acton John Brown George Wilds Jenny A. ‘J. Magn Fred Coop McCutcheon E. Plummer George Plummer James Moore Loralta Moore Lfe Young People's Society The United Church Stone Church Rockwood James Lillie Everton Croulhg L. IM. Stuart Mr. Lite Ww. C.T. U. Wan Hom Vie Croft W. Th Mia McCracken Onuelph Cyril Anderson Milas Margaret McCracken Brampton Mra Lorne Dietx and Children Hamilton Na. Doulas Watfords Jas. Douglas, Jr Jas. Gray, Jr Toronto Jank Whrlso Ceorge Laverty Murdo Munro Taka Carton Winona Johnston Howat Shucoe Mins M. Milroy Waugh Owen Sand John Pitxsimmons Fant Jauty Warrio Mutile Elora Terrace Garden St. Joseph's Players

Limehouse Notes and Local Happenings

Mrs Leslie Campbell and baby girl move from Toronto to Limehouse and will reside with the Miller family. Marjorie Caldwell returns to school after two weeks at Durham hospital. Earl Vanatter has taken a position in St Catharines. A. Merediths visit Toronto this week. The Presbyterian church plans to install Hydro service. Weather shift affects early plantings and optimistic farm prospects. Dime business shows improvement with hope for a third clinic.

Leslie “Campbell Limehouse Toronto W. L. Millers Marjorie Caldwell Durham Hospital Earl Vanatter St. Catharines A. Meredith Chang

Darbara Maken a Splash at Loyvilly Athletes Association

The Campbellville event titled Darbara Maken a Splash drew many friends to Loyvilly Athletes Association Hall on Thursday evening. Nearby notes report Jeasle Hold's health improvement on home return and various social visits, with the A A M Lodge ladies night ending in a social dance after a supper.

Community Notes From Wiarton And Nearby

Mr. Robert Lowery of Wiarton spent the week-end with Mr. Joh Wilson and friends. Mr. and Mrs. A J Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. G L Cherner visited Toronto friends. Dur ham guests Mr. and Mrs. A B McLellan with Mr. and Mrs. J H Gilson. Clayton Barbour and friend from Toronto spent the week-end here. Mr. and Mrs. A Arnott of Winston spent the week-end with S Welder. Mrs. James McGury leaves for West guard Hutk to join family. Rev J J Wurley graduates in theology at Wyellife College Toronto. Mrs G L Garner received a fountain pen as prize for Christos window display. Mr and Mrs H D Strowger move to their farm on Seventh Line. Mr and Mrs P Clark relocate from Jeanod to Georgetown Advocate.

Robert Lowery Wiarton Joh. Wilson A. J. Stephens Mm. G. L. Chrner Toronto A. B. McLellan Durham J. Hf. Cillson Clayton Barbour and Fend Nn Engine A. Arnott Wustalo S. Welder James McGury Weotaguard Hutk Wib J. J. Wurley Wyellife College G. L. Garner

Burlington plans new bridge and tourist preparations

Officials announce the canal bridge will open Sunday for traffic. Ward Avenue water main work begins easing unemployment while gasoline stations and refreshment booths along the highway prepare for a growing tourist season. Firemen respond to minor blazes on the bay shore and at a home verandah fire. Winnipeg visitor Carl Wintermute and family visit Roseland. funeral of T Dunn in Delhi Ontario.

Trati Ward Avenue Nonson Oblet Smith Ontario Street Bay Shore Carl Wintermute Winnipeg Mra PL Wintermute

Card of Thanks for neighborly help after bus incident

The notice thanks friends and CHAS. 11 Leavy for helping extinguish a bus fire that threatened serious damage. The neighbors’ assistance is described as greatly appreciated.

Helahhore Chas

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