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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 04, 1932

Page

4

Hillsburg visitors and gatherings fill regional week

Social notes from Hillsburg list weekend visitors from Hamilton Toronto Danbury and Rockwood including Mr and Mrs Nelson Ryder Miss Frances and families. A joint picnic of four church Young People groups held at Walter Huxleys. Mrs Roszell improving at Albert Roszell’s home. Mrs Thompson’s daughter Mrs D A Robertson hosts visitors from Grand Valley and Toronto.

Nelson Ryder Hamilton John Sell Frances Toronto Chas. Booth Mae Alton L. W. Cheyne Rockwood wm.’Cheyne Noman ‘Robertson Robertson Danbury Conn D. A. Robertson Misa Lila Gray Guelph Alex. Gray Hillsburg Mimosa and Bethél Walter Huxley John J Roszell Fierdom Albert Roszell Thomas Jas. McCullough Grand Valley Thompson A. D. Rutledge Robbie

Community Visitors and Local Notices From Erin and Surrounding Areas

The paragraph lists multiple visits and travels across Erin, Toronto, Fergus, Guelph, and Georgetown. It notes fires affecting Mr and Mrs Morrison, weekend gatherings, holidaying relatives, and attendance at the Firemen's Convention and a Black reunion.

Campbellville social notes report visits and celebrations

Local notices detail Mrs. Alex Bell's four month visit to Peterboro, Mr. John Ferguson visiting Miss Bella Ferguson, and many other trips and gatherings. The piece notes birthdays, illnesses, a funeral, holiday visits, and a church service cancellation due to a priest's holidays.

Holiday Visit Notes From Local Families

Churchill Miss Lucinda Graff was home from Brampton for the holiday weekend. Mrs Bert Greene and babe of Brampton visited Mr and Mrs John Graff. Mr and Mrs George Jordan of Wyevale spent the holiday at the Graff home. Mr Bert Digitiase of Midland joined the Grail household for the holiday.

Lucinda Graff Brampton Bert’Greene Babe John Graff George Jordan Wyevale Bert Digitiase Midland Jobs, Grail

Holidays Richly Noted In District Socials

Ballinafad reports Mrs Binnie of Toronto spending holidays at home with Mr and Mrs Frank Binnie. Rev and Mrs Aitken departed for holidays. Mr Wim Harding visited Toronto. Mrs John Collins of Linwood spent Thursday with her brother John McKechnie. Mr James McFarland of Clinton visited Dan Campbell’s home. Mrs Large visited Hamilton friends. Mr and Mrs J W Cushnie of Toronto visited cousin Alfred Soper on Saturday. Will Collins of Linwood and spouse visited cousins Bert Rogers and M Campbell and others in district.

Alex. Bell Peterboro John Ferguson Hamilton Bella Ferguson Walsh R. N Toronto R. Elliot Charles Norrish Fulton Eden Mills James Pogue Little Tommy C. A. Elsley Post Gertrude Beattie W. J. Bell R."c. Menzies Boston Jack Cusick Moffat A. Elsley David Mahon London Jack Elliot Jack Wheelmhan Detroit John Kennedy Mountsberg Kennedy Peter McPhail St. David's Church Jones R. Early Bert Ferris Port Burwell A Kenny Burlington Reta Hubbert Wm. McPhail Milgrove Owen Barteaux Y. Os Féronto G. B. Carbett Frank Bil Bessie Binnie Frank Binnie

Ebenezer Softball Beats Rockwood 15 6 at Ebenezer

Ebenezer softball team defeated Rockwood 15 to 6 at Ebenezer last Friday evening. Ebenezer also beat Aberfoyle 7 to 2 in an away game on Saturday. Ebenezer United Church Sunday School to hold annual picnic Thursday afternoon. Mrs W Morley and children of Milton visiting Knatchbull relatives. Bert Nightingale and Ivan Still of Orangeville visited Arthur Nightingale and wife. Margaret Davenport passed Introductory Piano exams under Miss McBean of Moffat.

Ebenezer Rockwood Aberfoyle Ebenezer United Church Sunday School Wm. Morley Milton Knatchbull Bert "Nightingale Ivan Still Orangeville Arthur Nightingale Margaret Davenport Miss McBean Moffat

Presbyterian Church Social in Rockwood Honors Mrs Gill

Last Monday evening the Rockwood Presbyterian Church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Garner’s home to honor Mrs. Robt. Gill. The event featured community singing a short program, an address by Elva Pearen, and a presentation of a Waterbury mantle clock by George Harwood.

Presbyterian Church Chas Garner Robt. Gill Elizabeth Gray Jas. Milroy Elva Pearen George Harwood Gill Waterbury August Young Wm. J. Gordon Arch. McNabb Presbyterian—Church Bennie Owen Sound Hamilton Milroy Robert Eden Mills Anson Smith Windsor Fred Smith Wellington Smith Henry Pasmore Montreal Annie Harris Everett R. LeViness Buffalo Toronto Cre Mutrie Lovena Richardson Quebec

McEathern Brothers Threshing Start at McDonald Farm

The McEathern brothers begin threshing at Mr. McDonald's farm. A Black family reunion was held at Riverside Park in Guelph on August 1 with a large provincial turnout. Mrs Jas Black and family attended. Sunday Sabbath services held weekly at 3 PM Standard Time.

McEathern Seagun McDonald's Riverside Park Guelph Jas. Black Babbath

Milton and neighbors enjoy week of visits and events

Milton and W Morrison vacation at his mother's Tilbury home. Kenneth Wilson and his mother visited Detroit relatives. Faskens from Milton plan Muskoka holidays. Henry Chariton and wife mark 25th wedding anniversary. Milton Citizens' Band acquires new uniforms for George Town demo. Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday School picnic at Bronte Beach. Local families hosting visitors from Toronto Brampton and Buffalo. Two youths sentenced to three months in County Jail for breaking into local businesses.

W. Morrison Tilbury Kenneth’ ‘Wilson John Wilson Detroit Wisitede John Gowland M. Fasken Milton Andrew “Falken Texas Muskoka Henry Chariton Miles Street Milton Citizens’ Band Georgetown Knox— Presbyterian Church Sunday School Bronte Beach Ed. McClelland Little’ Son Hunter Maude and Son Clifford Maude Toronto Avid L. Maude FL Ll White Frank R

Oakville Notes and Local Passages From Oakville Star

Oakville society notes report visits by Mrs. Edward Caton of Waukeegan and Arthur Tuck party returning from London. Examinations list includes Miss Marion Beggs and Graham Mathers qualifying to teach in High Schools. Rev W B Gaswell to take duties at Simpson Avenue United Church during ministerial absence. Frank Fisher of Montreal visits Oakville. J H Hodge’s Rice Lake fishing trip yields many fish dinners. Mr and Mrs W S Davis return from Ottawa for Imperial Economic Conference. Chas Dickinson and son Leslie plan Lake Joseph Muskoka vacation. Ada McBride vacationing at Lake Rosseau Muskoka. Howarth Ezard in hospital after major operation shows improvement. Ashley Aiken passes away after brief illness. Glassco Jam factory work interrupted by sudden death of co‑worker William J Howell at age about sixty five.

Edward’ Caton Waukeegan Illinois J. B. Duff Randal Street Arthur Tuck Paul London Rice Lake W.S. Davis Ottawa Capital Chas. Dickinson Leslie Lake Joseph Muskoka Ada McBride Nepahwin-Gregory Lake Rosseau Jas. T. Andrew Toronto Howarth Ezard Royal Victoria Hospital Montreal Ashley A. Aiken Glassco Wm. J. Howell Andy Cooper Star

Fall Fair Dates Across Ontario and Nearby Towns

The notice lists upcoming fall fairs with dates for Acton Brampton Burlington Caleon Cooksville Fergus Georgetown London Toronto and others. Events span September to October including city and regional fairs such as the Western Fair in London and the U N BE in Toronto.

Acton Arthur Brampton Burlington Caleon Cooksville Sirissvicsesiseassaas Redte Boacysansangestyn Fergus Gane Sccccayereeene Georgetown Grand Valley London Wtenteye Rept Mulod Ceresien Toronto U. N. BE

Notable Georgetown Social and Church Notices

Georgetown residents share travel visits with Ottawa friends and clan. Bay area travelers include Friths and Kentners returning from vacations and business. Local congratulations note Ruddell passing Toronto Conservatory piano exam and engagement plans for Laura Aylsworth and Kenneth Langdon. Community events feature Baptist Women’s Mission Circle gathering and St George St Alban’s Sunday School picnic at LaSalle Park with highway permission.

A. N Frith Ottawa R. 0. Frith Terrance Claude Kentner Bank of Montreal Windsor Burk’s Falls Max Bieber D. L. Herbert DL. Somerville St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Tillie Herrington Marge Herrington Eleanor Wright Herrington Brighton Fred Hawes Henry Munday Hamilton Hawes Georgetown Joy. Ruddell Ashgrove Toronto Conservatory of Music R. H. Wright Laura Patricia Aylsworth R.B. Aylsworth Trenton Kenneth Murney Langdon

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Incidents

Burlington Miller Peart of Pittsburg and Miss Kathleen Lightbown of St. Catharines visit relatives in town. Several residents travel to Buffalo Wasaga Beach and Denver while others stay ill in hospital. A theft spree targets cars during the firemen's event and a slick cheque artist succeeds in town before Saturday noon.

Miller Peart Pittsburg Morley Peart Kathleen Lightbown St. Catharines Harry Wardell Locust Street Gertrude Thelma Wasaga Beach W. Norton W. Blackburn Huntsville George R. Harris Emerald Crescent B. Poole Irene Port Arthur F. Benger Caroline Street Co. H. Elsam Leslie Whatham Maritimes Mae Dorothy Biggs Doris Dunham Bufffalo Kramer I Betty Edith Fisher Shady ‘Cottage A. N. Lambshead Chief Smith James Sutton Glen Turner Pontiac Denver Colorado Turner Gazette

The Danger of Indecision and Prompt Choices

A persuasive critique warns young people that indecision is not deliberation but delay. It urges weighing pros and cons, avoiding constant vacillation, and choosing promptly even at the risk of occasional mistakes to avoid growing irresolute over time.

Seaside meeting sparks tale of Freddy and his father

Freddy tells a girl his father is a great musician who can whistle crowds into attention. The girl replies that his whistle could stop thousands from working, claiming it is true though Freddy doubts.

Freddy Freddy Memete

Faith In Yourself and the Worth of Ambition

The piece urges self belief as the key to success. It contrasts fear and humility with healthy egotism, arguing that hesitation leads to grief while seizing hard tasks builds faith. It notes the hall of fame honors those who persist toward meaningful goals and asks readers to define and pursue their own aims.

Swat Hall of Fame Legion

Businessman's Son Dedicated to Honest Trade

A young heir vows to honor his family name by modern commerce and lifelong service. On his first day he reassures his father, then is sent to polish the office brass name-plate, signaling a fresh start.

Frontier College in Canada Delivers Education Across Remote Worksites

Frontier College in Canada operates without buildings, teaching English and basics to 25 000 students in 1 100 communities from mines to lumber camps. Sixty to seventy teachers, many with university degrees, travel to logging camps, mines, and factories to offer elementary courses and talks on forestry, politics, and economics. The college emphasizes practical citizenship for foreigners learning English.

Canada Frontier College Granta The Prentier College

Safety zone urged to curb White Pine Blister Rust spread

Dominion Botanist H T Gussow calls for a 900 foot safety zone around white pine stands. No black or red currant or gooseberry bushes should grow within the zone as intermediary hosts of rust spores. Eradicating these bushes over a wide area prevents wind borne rust spores from reaching stands of white pine.

H. T. Gussow Dominion

NO FOOTMAN NEEDED

A fragmentary dialogue scene shows a female speaker directing a male servant to take an action and ensure a door is closed as she passes out. The terse exchange emphasizes control and abruptness in a social moment.

Who Discovered It

Bruce B Brewer discusses the rise of small town weekly newspapers as advertising vehicles. He recounts printers and editors, early doubts, and how national advertisers later realized these papers offer broad, cost effective reach for local merchants. He notes merchants overlook the value despite proven profitability.

Knox Church Acton Announces August Services

Presbyterian Knox Church Acton lists August 1932 services with August 7th notices. Sunday Sabbath School at 9:45 a.m. Public Worship at 11 a.m. Eden Mills service at 2:30 p.m. Rockwood at 7 p.m. Joint August schedule with Rockwood and Eden Mills. Minister Rev Dr Howard of Georgetown. Everyone welcome.

Agust Rockwood Eden ‘Mills Eden Mills Howard Georgetown

Choice Clover Honey At The Apiary Prices

Choice clover honey 8c per pound in your own containers at the Apiary at M Edwards Co or GW Benton's Acton 10 lb pails 90c 5 lb pails 45c Freq Smith phone 56 Rockwood Ont.

M. Edwards & Co G.W. Benton’s Acton Pauls

Voters' List Notice for Nassagaweys Municipality 1932

John Marshall clerk issues notice that the Ontario Voters List has been transmitted to eligible voters from the last revised assessment roll for the municipality. The list was posted July 30 1932 and remains open for inspection. voters urged to seek corrections by law.

Legislative Assembly Nassagaweys John Marshall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neighborhood News Cadaes Ospringe Marvin Cox Atcheson Wilfred Erin D. Stewart Douglas Bayne Standish Whaley John Kitchener Cooke Frank Miller Morrison Wm. McKenzie Everton Brock Miller Roe George Robertson Beatrice VanNomman C. Aitkens Campbellville Churchill Ballinafad Nassagawbya Oakville Canada's Bruce B. Brewer Ferry-Hanly Advertising Company Omatoes Ibs Castile Chin Religious United Church of Canada Berte . Poole Willow Street Presbyterian Knox Church H. LL. Bennie Leonard Downey Royal Bank Building Ontario Waverly Free Press Office Nassagaweya Just Ibs Brown's Mill St Fruit Store Wiles W. M. Cooper
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