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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
4
Local Visit and Household News From Burlington
Burlington notes report visits and holidays of residents including Prank Virtue Ruth J Hofmann J A Duckerough and families from Harriston Detroit and Rouyn Quebec A fire on James Street caused minor damage with firefighters responding The Water Commission Railway and Municipal Board met in Toronto to discuss debentures for a water project and await detailed decision by the Board
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred Coleman
Harold Myers
Palm Harbor
Loula Cole
James Street
Water Commission
Town Bolletor
Railway’ and Municipal Board
Toronto
Gazette
Limehouse Sports Highlights and Community Notes
Limehouse reports excitement at Terra Cotta games with a 10 10 tie and a 19 13 win by ideal boys at Crowsons Corners. Tennis crowd overflow and a Tuesday rematch ended 10 5 Terra Cotta. Local road work near John Newton’s farm, obit for Jas R Lindsay, Limehouse Cemetery interment. Harvesting in progress with wheat finished and spring grain ripening. Local residents and visitors listed with multiple households and weekend travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowsons Corners
John Newton
Jas. R. Lindsay
Guelph
Lindsay
Limehouse
Evry
Kenneth Stephenson
Ray James
Ryerson
Peggy Smethurst
Beaverton
Lloyd Green
Vancouver
EB. Russell
Watson
Toronto
Gale
al. Thompson
Afc Bowell
Kenney
Acton
Sirs. Mills
G. Warwick
Johnng
N. Y
Gordon Follett
Mra. Follett
W. J. Tow
Win. Lane
Carmichael
Miss Cousins
United
Lefable Park
Mlle
Croft Gonger
CREWSONS CORNERS VISITORS AND FUNERAL NOTICE
Mr Stevens of Toronto and Mrs Sutherland of St Thomas visit with the Bennetts Tolton of Toronto with McDonald family on Sunday. Funeral for the late Robert Perkins held Monday from Corner church after passing at St Josephs Hospital Guelph. Anniversary service Sunday at three. GT Sunday School at two. Mrs John Airdrie and family visiting Welland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Stevens
Toronto
Sutherland
St. Thomas
John. Bennett
Tolton
John Airdrie
Welland
Local Notices From Harolson And Surrounding Towns
Ballinafad and Culp families enjoy holidays with friends in Harolson. William Harding visits Toronto friends for a day. Bernice and Beatrice Culp return from Simcoe after two weeks away. Mrs Cripps returns to Toronto after visiting her sister Mrs Large. United Church missionary society led the Sunday service with Rev. Waddell delivering the address. Rev Foreman and family on holidays. Miss Foreman ill under doctor’s care. Mr and Mrs Ferguson attend funeral of Mr Ferguson’s uncle Mr Van Allen of Georgetown on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Culp
Ruby
Rost Culp
Harolson
Wr. Wm. Harding
Toronto
Bernice
Beatrice Culp
Simcoe
Mr. Waddell
Foreman
Stevens Candidate Rumors Stir Milton Malton
A Milton chatter identifies a possible Stevens candidate in Malton as Major Cousens from Georgetown, with mentions of Miss Marjoria Osborne of Detroit visiting grandparents on Pine Street. Local notes cover holiday trips, a new home on the sixth line in Trafalgar, a Georgetown Lumber Co contract, a funeral in Toronto, dog poisonings in South Ward, and a cherry tree accident injuring David Kenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Malton
Major Cousens
Georgetown
Marjoria Osborne
Detroit
David Dickson
Pine Street
J. P. Beattle
Streets Vily
Mint
Clarence Hall
Hornby
Waosagu Beach
Red Cavanaugh
Trafalgar
Kyne Coxe
Peterborough
Afr
J. Petter
Charles~ Kenny
Montisal
Mir
Ofra
David Kenney
Champion
Garden party at Everton Cemetery yields funds and fun
The Everton and Ospringe Women's Institutes hosted the annual garden party at Everton Cemetery. A softball match between Cedar Valley and Everton ended with an Everton victory. The Bob Wilton Company presented a program, raising a substantial sum for the Cemetery Board. An injury to Mr. R McCutcheon marred the event but no fracture was found after X rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
Ospringe
Cedar Valley
Bob Wilton
McCutcheon
Geary
Erin
Lino Ginelaly
Aleve
Aleve Blnelaly, George Grundy
Clayton Cooke
Mud Lake
Milky Jean Wobertton
Lake Erie
Eleanor King
Orton
Aly
A. Duptle
Rev. Carter
Blratford
D. A. Robertson
Luther
I. Glandish
Bert Anderson
Toronto
Aqolean
Campbellville Visitors and Homecoming Notes
Local residents returned from trips and weekend visits across Ontario. David Mahon studied in London and came home for the weekend while Bert Emmons of Doubtsverg visited Campbellville relatives. Families including the Roberts, Ross, Bell, Ferris, Pogtie, Carbett, Posto, and McLaren were noted in warm social scenes with Toronto and Woodstock connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mahon
London
Wir. Roberts
Buffalo
Carl Ross
Hugh Ross
Puslinch
T. Moore
Camp reports and community notes from Guelph area
Ro-Trail-Ulu Camp led by Miss M Jame closed after two weeks with about sixty girls returning to Guelph. Camp Hermosa run by B Y P R O and Rev Meteod joined for an outing. United Church and Presbyterial activities featured with addresses by Mrs Laughland and Miss Vankvery. Local obituaries include Agnes Evelyn Harris of Guelph General Hospital after July 6 accident. funeral at United Church with local clergy and singing. Numerous visitors from Toronto Hamilton Woodstock and beyond noted. missionary society events and community gatherings described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jame
Guelph
W. O.A
United Church
P. Powers
Roberts
Yamilton
Jane Armstrong
Winnipeg
E. McIntyre
Varonte
Mira
Jan. Milne
Belwood
Neil McLean
R. Y. Wansbrough
Acton
Malcolm “Smith
Walker
Woodbridge
Dalton Cummings
Wamillton
Darlas Noyce
Toronto
D. Patterson
Myr
Fred Day
John Firesimmons
Moorefield
Qty
Alex. Munro
Minico
W. Craig
Woodstock
Mita Wilma Milne
Douglas WR. Gordon
London
Ontario
Torrance
Manitoulin Island
Womens Missionary Society of the United Church
Robert Williamson
Maw
Arkell
Mia Clancha Vankvery
Waterloo
Norrish Wilson
A. Beard
Ailsxes McArthur
J. Ayles
Aylsy Mue ‘Watson
Mesira
Cameron Kitching
Warvey Hayne
Edward Pasmow
Frank ‘Taylor
Ylenry Nell
Dan Ioskiny
A. J. Emnott
Tower-Eurera
Vnowa
Elwood Marrlay
Grown
Flint
Raich
Mays Mdmor Sturr
Miturer
Newmarket
Percy Kitching
Corwhin
Mos
Arthur Chapman
John Wealey
Kitching
Kitchig
Vitrla
Onturla
Miksa
Community saddened by bereavement in Guelph
The sympathy of the community goes out to the bereaved parents Mr and Mrs Chariot and family after three weeks of watching at the bedside. Names listed include Mary Water Guelph Mrs K McLlen nan Mrs Bolton Mr Walker Stuart Miss Mable Stuart and others. The article notes a son whose life held promise for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Water
Guelph
K. McLlennan
Bolton
Walker Stuart
Mable Stuart
W. J. Greenaway
Urev
HW. Caldwell
Merziton
Chariot 2
Yiorris
Ladies Aid event at Presbyterian Church in Eden Mills
Mrs. French of Toronto visited Mrs. John Wright as the Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church hosted a lawn gathering at Mr. A. Gilbertson’s. Despite poor weather, attendees enjoyed races won by Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mino, Mr. E. L. Garden, Mrs. Moora, Mrs. Werb Gilbertson, Mrs. Wm. Gilbertson, Mrs. H. Barden, and Mrs. W. McLean, followed by a supper and a brief indoor meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French
Toronto
John Wright
Presbyterian Church
A. Gilbertson
Moore
Mino
EL. Garden
Moora
Werb. Gilbertson
Wm. Gilbertson
H. Barden
W. McLean
8. Johnston
Mansell Taylor
I Stratford
Jean Lowrie
Mahoney
Guelph
Mra
Marshall
Talent or not, work drives success
The text argues that talent is not essential for success. It cites that many top people succeeded through substitutes for talent, namely hard work. It urges individuals to work diligently whether talented or not, as persistent effort yields results.
Meaty Buyer Seeks Horses Cattle and Trailer Part
VANNATTER FOX PARK advertises for purchase of horses injured cattle and any wastable animals. Immediate securing of injured animals required to ensure meat is in perfect condition. Trailer or trailer chassis wanted. Georgetown contact 95131.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vannatter Fox Park
Georgetown
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Neighborhood News
Burlington
Prank Virtue
Ruth
Gore's Landing
Rios
Lake
C. A. Duckerough
Mich
T. E Gage
Finlay Matheson
A.E. Holmes
Rouyn
Quebec
George Blair
Brant Street
Crewson
Ballinafad
Milton
Campbellville
Rockwood
Eden Mills
Barr
Walkc
Kellogg’ Rice Krispies
Woodbury's Soap
Seville
Smith
Norris
Lifebuoy
FEA
Gherkins
Von
Tb. Tlas
Victory
WURON
Alwaya Good
Lybby
WAVES
Rydeau
Stanley Park
Chuck
James Carteiq
Royal Muscovians
Rualan Imperial Court
Kay Bailie
Carry Bhlothers
Yingling
Barnum and Bulley
Hydro
Act On Public Utilities Commission
Cyr News
United Church of Canada
KE. M. Morrow
Bower Avenue
Dr. Morrow
Parke
Ytey
E. M. Morrow
Presbyterian Nox
Hf. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Babbath School
Outer Court
Pari
Clyarey
I.co
Hinton
Yorkhire
Brown
E. Holmes
Acton Heauty
Moley
Lilian Franns Smith
James D. Sant
J. ¥. Robertson
Air
W. K. Grahan
Bank of Nova Scotia
ARS
J. YW. Robertson
Titanes
England
Reg. Vennor
Patricinson
Allan
Arthur ST
E. Harrop
Gore District Mutual
Norwich Unie
Yusurance
Allaoos Amuzance
Canada
Asserean Tasspeny
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