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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
5
Local readers gain quick updates on happenings in neighboring communities. Short notices cover events, meetings, and notable changes affecting residents. The column emphasizes timely, compact reports about area centers and civic life.
Rev and Mrs Aitken left on Friday for a month long holiday. Mr Howard Large and Miss Hilda Lomax of Hamilton spent the holiday at Roy and Mrs Culp's home. Mr and Mrs Kirk of Toronto were visitors with Mr and Mrs J McKechine. Mrs David McClure of Toronto is visiting Mrs Bert Rogers. Mr McDermid of Queen's University preached in the United Church here last Sunday and will preach again on August 12.
Mr. Howard Parker, recently a patient at Guelph Hospital, died Monday morning after a period of illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Corners church with Capt. Poulton of Lansing and Lieut. Graham of Georgetown officiating. Interment details follow standard local arrangements. Neighbors and friends attended the service as part of the community acknowledgment.
The Halton Brick Co sold their brick plant to an American firm. Miss Bristow of Toronto visits Terra Cotta friends. A. McDonald Ed Townsend Bessie McDonald Ruth Giffen return from a Soo motor trip via Michigan. Dr McAndrew sold Credit flats to build several houses. Threshing to begin. Mr A Burgess of Union is seriously ill. Veterans' Celebration in Toronto on Civic Holiday reported as enjoyable.
A large crowd attended the OSPRINGE Field Day at George Robertson’s farm on Civic Holiday. St. Pat’s Juniors beat Hillsburg 4–0 in football, Everton won softball games 13–1 and a later Everton victory, tug of war won by H. Aitkens’ team, and numerous prizes awarded for age groups races, family size, and best performances. A bountiful supper and profitable event followed with prizes donated by merchants and banks.
Everton Miss Rose Currie visits Mrs. W Colling and friends. Mr and Mrs E Clodden and family plan Toronto trip. Edna Cole and son Douglas of Georgetown visit O Jestin. Marion Hall of Guelph stays with O Jestin. Walter Pashler Zalda ellie Pashler of Toronto visit T D McCutcheon. Fred McCutcheon and family from Acton visit parents. George Young and Mrs Robertson visit Norman Robertson home. Gale of Guelph visiting brother W Usherwood. Mrs McLean of Guelph visits G Love. Several attend Field Day at Ospringe for a good time.
EDEN MILLS residents host travelers from Kamloops Nelson Toronto and St Thomas while John Scott visits. Mrs Jos Adams on telegram to Mrs Moore announces the death of Mrs Jonathan Adamson of Vancouver with funeral at Ebenezer Church Nassagawega. Mrs Ramsey ill in hospital. Misses Elnor and Helen Rudd from Guelph vacation at Mr Marshall’s.
The annual Sunday School picnic at No 4 school grounds drew a large crowd with sports and a strong program. Rev Somerville was away on holidays. J A Cockburn will preach next Sunday. The funeral of Mrs Jonathan Adamson from Darbyville Nassagaweya was held at Ebenezer United Church with interment at Ebenezer Cemetery. The No 5 School diamond jubilee celebration in Nassagaweya drew a large crowd with races and games.
Milton hosts visitors from Detroit and New Lowell relatives while Jack Finn returns from a sister’s visit. A head-tripping storm, power outages on Martin Street, and two women in beach pajamas prompt local chatter. Ernest E Patterson dies after farm injury. coin collection adds an 1816 English half-penny.
Limehouse Rockwood notes a big improvement in resurfacing on Valley Road Fall Street and the hill. Holiday crowds attend Hi Pot Lo Park with banks and post office closing briefly. Church services feature Rev W J Taylor and Rev Dr Clark. Various visits and events, including a United Sunday School picnic at Stanley Park Erin and a Veterans reunion with Limehouse delegates, are reported along with local social gatherings and institute meetings.
William Gill had a finger injured at the Banker Factory on Monday when caught in a chain drive. Gordon Perdue left for Eden Grove to attend Miss Edma Emery s funeral after a lengthy illness. Canon D RussellRev. D Russell. Smith and Mrs Smith with daughter Hilda plan a Maritimes vacation. Mrs Kenneth Fosbery visits Ottawa with Major and Mrs Ernest Fosbery Rockcliffe Park. Hunger Marchers faced a cold reception after a stop in Oakville. A truck trailer collision near Oakville injured Mr F Kennard his wife and Mrs Lewis of Toronto.
Mr and Mrs H Cleave and Dorothy and Miss Doris Bessey holiday with Mr and Mrs House at Listowel Mrs Pickard of Guernsey Sask visiting sisters the Misses Howson returns home Mr and Mrs Ray Harley holidaying at several Ontario locations John A McDermid led a United Church service last Sunday with a sermon on Prayer Hydro crews relocate Main Street wires Mayor Gibbons Reeve Cleave and Chief Marshall attended a Mayors and Reeves meeting in Milton Court House Harry Goldham recovering from surgery in Guelph Hospital to return home later this week Mr and Mrs Wm McAllister of Edmonton and Mrs Elizabeth Kyle of Strome visited Dr McAllister last week Mrs William Joseph Ryan announces the marriage of her daughter Irma to Treffle Joseph Imbleau of Renfrew The ceremony was at Holy Cross Church on July 31 performed by Rev Father John MacReavy and the couple will reside in St Catharines
Mr and Mrs R Proctor returned from Flat Rock Michigan visiting son George and family. Miss Burnett holidaying at Hall's Lake guest of Miss Jean Hyslop. Miss Peart visiting Ottawa relatives. Public School Board appointed Mark Binkley East End School caretaker at 700 dollars yearly. Miss Sarth Fisher injured after falling into a cellar trap door on Ontario Street. Rev Findlay Matheson to begin pastorate at United Church Parsonage. Beer sales begin with licenses to Queen's Hotel Estaminet and Brant Inn. Rev Oliver Maude leaves Puffer Alberta for Peace River Baptist church. Hunger Marchers of 125 plus pass Burlington en route to Toronto, thanked with Aylmer tomato juice at a stand by Mayor Watson Gazette.
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