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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 08, 1935

Page

4

Hillsburg Notes on Harvest and Local Moves

Harvest is underway with good grain quality and long straw. Miss Lute Miler visits from Toronto. Leslie Sprye plans to return to Edmonton. Clarence Miller takes a truck driving job in Fergus. Mrs Cheyne and Miss Eleanor visit from Toronto Oshawa. Olive McMurchy vacationing here. Sadie Jackson ill. Dr Rathbun family mourns a farmer's mother.

Lute Miler Toronto Leslie Sprye Donald Robertson Edmonton Alta Leale Clarence Miller Pergus William Cheyne Eleanor Oshawa Clark's Tannery Queenston Niager Olive McMurchy R. N Sadie Jackson Sadie Guelph General Hospital Pyre Matheson Lloyd Miller W. Rathbun J Rathbun

Neighborhood News Interesting Items Concerning Other Centres and Communities

Local column highlights notable items from nearby towns and communities. Readers learn about events, small-town happenings, and schedule notes that affect daily life and regional interest.

Holiday Visits and Local Outings Highlight Community Notes

Ballinafad residents the Misses Mitchell of Eden Billis visit grandparents Mr and Mrs J E Campbell. Toronto visitors Ms Bott and Master Jerry Hollyer stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Grailie. Wilbert Marshall and Jack Breen depart for a Westward motor trip. Mrs J Soper and Mrs Barbara Soper visit sister Mrs Evans at Morrison. United Church youths gather at Cargill on Monday.

Mitchell Eden Billis J. E. Campbell Mias Bott Jerry Hollyer Toronto Grailie Mesare Wilbert Marshall Jack Breen West J. Soper Barbara Soper Evans Morriston The United Church Cargill

Local Society Notes From Glamis and Nearby Towns

Mrs Mackean and children of Glamis Saskatchewan visit relatives in town. Mr Chisholm and son John from Fort Erie, and Master WwW Bugler of London enjoy holidays with Mrs W Chisholm. Mr Wm Davidson marks 77th birthday on July 27 at home. Miss Fish Coburn recovering after knee operation. Mir Norman Reid of Orangeville, son of Mir Archie Reid, had an operation and is now recovering. Mr George Horton appointed manager of the Fergus Commercial Hotel and began duties Monday. he will leave the local softball hockey and social circles.

S. Mackean Glamis, Sask D. MacLean J. T. Austin A. Chisholm John Fort Erie Bugler London W. Chisholm Wm. Davidson Miss Fish Coburn Mir Norman Reid Orangevile Archie Reid Erin George Horton Fergus George Birs. Horton

Sacrament Service and Holiday Observance in Rockwood

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed at the United Church with Rev. W. J. Taylor conducting. Civile Holiday passed quietly with exhibitions at Exhibition Park and W-Pot-Lo Park. many visitors from Toronto, Hamilton, Oshawa, Simcoe and Guelph noted. A number attended Old Ways' Reunion in Durham and a celebration in Acton. Leslie Aylat refreshed his service station and dray with new paint.

United Church W. J.taylor Woth- Exhibition Park W-Pot-Lo Park Doris Royce Toronto D. Patterson Dalton Cummings Hamilton Jean Torrance Simicoe Mar. Johnston Hewat Simcoe John Little Wire J. Apsttle Durham Mrr Arthur E Rudd Acton Tir Leslie Aylat Hig Draye

Ruler meeting and church events in Eden Myls district

The Ladies Association of the United Church held a ruler meeting at Mrs Norman Marshall's home. The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs George Thomas's home with Rev G Johnson speaking on mission work. Visitors came from Weston Toronto Campbellville Hamilton Lindsay Kitchener and Toronto for the weekend. There was no service at the United Church on Sunday due to Rev and Mrs Somerville's vacation.

Ladies’ Association of the United Church Norman Marshall Afisacs Wilda Marie Olilbertson Io Guelph L. D. Dain Pergus Armstrong Victoria Harbor Sfr John Marshal Innea Lowrie Acton Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church George Thomas Mgr. G. Johnson Glolya Dallen Weston Air Fred Lea Miss Lee Toronto Mra N. Lee Red. Croft Kitchener Mer Croft Deedge Ernest Dredge Campbellville W. Croft J. ©. Webb Hamilton

Local notices from Nassagaweya vários residents

Rev R H Somerville of Eden Mills on holidays this month. J Marshall led services at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday with no service next Sunday. Mrs Mier of Hamilton visiting Nassagawega relatives. Erwin Wilson and Mildred Wilson of Knatchbull visited Toronto weekend. John Adams of Hamilton visited O A Darby’s. Earl Blacklock of Brookville bought a new separator for threshing. Harlan Wilson of Nassagaweyo bought a new threshing machine. Wet weather delays harvesting. Civic Holiday visits by Bert Nightingale of Orangeville to his parents.

R. H. Somerville Eden Mills Ebenezer United Church J. Marshall Ebenezer Church Mier Hamilton Nassagawega Erwin Wilson Mildred Wilson Knatchbull Toronto John Adams O. A. Darby Earl Blacklock Brookville Harlan Wilson Nassagaweyo Bert Nightingale Orangeville Arthur Nightingale

Crewsont’s Corners Church Holds Anniversary Services

Anniversary services at the church drew about sixty people with a post service photo. Capt. Everett of Brampton led the meeting. Various visitors from Toronto Niagara Falls Welland Kendal and Kenmore joined families for holiday greetings and a second anniversary re opening program followed by a musical program and a light lunch. Services continue Sundays at three o’clock.

Tcurch Capt Everett Brampton Gam Johnston Toronto Jerry Taylor Jean Reid Armstrong John AfcCan Ahd Won Niagara Falls W. Y George Graham Ysabel Smith Alex. Currie St Kendal Jean and Darlas Kirk Welland John Airdrie Charles Gamble Kenmore Mucic

Rockwood Church Softball Champions at Piel Day

A solid turnout attended Piel Day hosted by the Womens Institute. Rockwood United Church won the softball tournament with Everton second. Prize winners spanned multiple age groups from under 6 to young adults, with many local residents named for various races and events.

Women Institute Meeting and Community Activities Note

The regular Women’s Institute meeting at Mrs. Stewart Wright’s hosted a large turnout with prayers, a Maple Leaf opening, a thrift display, and a talk by Mrs. Bell of Guelph. Glen Williams won a game against locals while a nearby gathering wished Dillie well and two students pursue ministry. Many locals and visitors attended holiday outings and family visits across nearby towns.

Women's Institute Stewart Wright Stephenson Wevery Glen Wiliams Ppliyers Glen Wilms Evryone WUJ Jiang Dillie Wile Billie Albert College Belleville St. Andrew's College Saskatoon United Church Billy Jack Smethurst Jack Steen Whiibert Marshall Acton Lake Chemong Paterboro Clarence Pollett Meaford J. Huston Doris Tyndall Lions Yead Stephenson George Adams Toronto Doris Adams Guelph Ara Swackhamer Alex. Grant W. McDowell Te. Row Babe Mra. Plum Afra Mills Bracebridge R. Wwolmes Giles Bronte Frank Wall Hrantfond Mra. Johnson Mr. and McCarney Petrolia Mra. McCartney Mra. Yeas Albert Meredith Mra Chipatrick Wit Thorold Caldwell Archiy Keyr

Campbellville Social Roundup Highlights Local Travel Visits

Mr James Inglis of Stratford spent the weekend at home. Eleanor McLaren Ruth Bell visited Mrs J McNiven Kilbride. Mary Roberts of Toronto returns home for holidays. Reg Murray visits relatives in Toronto. Mr and Mrs D Hunter and family visited W Inglis. Campbell McDiarmid reunion drew locals. Margaret MacMillan returns from a Toronto summer course. Mary Elizabeth MacLean of Puslinch visited cousin Marlén Martin. Gary Landis of Toronto enjoying holidays at J Woberta’s.

James Inglis Stratford Eleanor McLaren Ruth Bell J. McNiven Kilbride Mary Roberts Toronto Reg. Murray D. Hunter W. Inglis Campbell-McDiarmid Carlisle Margaret MacMillan Mary Eliabeth MacLean Puslinch Marlén Martin Gary Landis J. Woberta

Georgetown Notices and Local Delights In Town

Mrs Ed LeDer of Providence R I visits her sister Mrs Nodwell. A B Raeman of Kincardine visits town. Leonard Watson celebrated his 80th birthday with about thirty neighbors at Maphi Avenue. A B Castell, once of Georgetown, named Very Worshipful Master by Grand Lodge A M in Hamilton. Fred Ruddy and We Anderson family visited. movers from Palmerston now in London. Andersons plan new home in Guelph. Mrs Anderson active in Institute and church work.

Ed_.LeDer Providence R. In Nodwell A. B. Raeman Kincardine Leonard Watson Maphi Avenue Highgate Georgetown A. B London We Anderson Guelph

Nassagaweya Council Votes Payments at July Meeting

Nassagaweya Council approved relief payments to Austin Dredge 154.00, A C Elsley 22.09, H C Ebley 28.00, and Ken Cox 15.20 for transporting relief. printing and supplies shown with other vouchers totaling 666.33 for relief work. Willam Wallace 45.00 for logy of cow and highway. Richardson 66.40 for arrears collection. Chas A Darby and Malcolm Holness 8.00 each for auditing collector’s arrears. meeting adjourned at the Reeve’s call.

Nassagaweya Council Austin Dredge A. Elsley H.C. Ebley Ken Cox WOK Eecs Eesieee Letter Shop & Supply Co Municipal World Vouchels Cesets Vouchels

Motor Crash on Dominion Day Leaves Injuries in Apton

Miss Helen Holman remains at General Hospital Guelph with severe injuries from a Dominion Day motorcycle accident near Apton. Jack Furst has left hospital after two fractured legs and Miss Willman sustained a leg fracture in the same crash when the motorcycle collided with an automobile.

Helen Holman Apton General Hospital Guelph Jack Furst Willman

Milton News Briefs include engagements and accidents

Engagement announced for Margaret Glenna Turner to Harold Husband of Trafalgar Township to be married in August. Harold underwent surgery in Guelph and is recovering. John R. Mitchell received Ontario Liquor Board approval for a second Milton inn beverage room. Peter Stevens injured falling from a hay mow and will be laid up. Rev. H W A Brand to conduct services at St James and St Patrick's in August. George Husband’s car collided with a tree. granddaughter Margaret Dunbar injured lightly. no serious injuries reported.

CG. R. Turner Milton Margaret Glenna HE. Rosslyn’ Paren Harold Husband Trafalgar Township Guelph General Hospital Haturday John R. Mitchell Milton Inn Ontario Liquor Control Board Inn Beverage Room Peter Stevens Hia Barn Tradgar H.W. A. Brand St. Albany Church Acton Rockwood St. James’ S St. Patrick's Guelph Husband Margaret Dunbar

Local notes from Burlington and area reflect early August events

Reports from Burlington and vicinity note C W King’s fall from a cherry tray causing a fractured shoulder, family visits to Huntsville, fishing trips, and Miss Purtoll resigning from a local high school staff. Rev J Goforth Wornby takes August vacation with Rev Ysane covering Knox Church pulpit. A charge of perjury is laid against Ethel Joyce and Harvey Skelton, with detainment to Friday. A truck crash on Dundas Highway damages the Twelve Mile Creek bridge railing. driver safe.

Mir C. W. King E. A George Huntsville E. Holtby Water Street Yndla Purtoll Ctaff J. Goforth Wornby Knox Church Fred Bell & Son N. McPhee Twelve-Mile Creek Mic' Phee Qaette

PLETCHER MILLER WEDDING AT KNOX CHURCH GUELPH

Miss Mary Kathleen Miller daughter of Guelph residents wed Joseph M Pletcher son of Guelph residents at Knox Church Manse. The ceremony united two Guelph families with attendants Miss Jean Muller and George Benham. A buffet luncheon followed and the couple plans to reside in Guelph after a Lakes voyage.

Pletcher—Miller Laat

Oakville Social News and Industry Update

Miss Mary Daffray of Oakville and Miss Gwaldwen Jones of Toronto sailed this week on the S S Britannic to England for New York. Miss Louise Masten of Montreal visits Mr and Mrs R C Huffman. A tea and swimming party honors her. Several men prepare to begin work on the Dr Chate Medicining Co plant, landscaping nearly finished and machinery installation soon. Oakville expects a flourishing industry to add to the town.

Mary Daffray Oakville Gwaldwen Jones Toronto New York England Louise Masten Montreal Mis. R. C. Huffman Mia Betty Huffman C. A. Barber Chilli Dr. Chate Mecdicing Co Stor

Fortress of the Soul sermon and Sunday services

At 1100 a m the minister delivers The Fortress of the Soul. 12 00 noon Sunday School. Daylight Saving Time adjusted schedule. Sunday School at 10 00 a m. 11 00 a m church service with the United Congregation. All are welcome.

Spnday School Hev. J. Waldie Walker's Ontario United Congregation

For Sale And Wanted Items In Acton Area

For sale Yorkshire sows with sisters apply R N Brown phone 40112 Acton Baby carriage in good condition apply AMS D Mann box 320 Acton Fox meat wanted will buy horses injured cattle or anything suitable for fox meat Injured animals must be secured immediately as meat must be in perfect condition Trailer or trailer chassis wanted Vannut ter Fox Farm phone 05131 Georgetown

Vannatter Fox Farm Georgetown

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