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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

2

Limehouse Woman's Trititute Meets At Mills Home

The Limehouse Woman's Trititute held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Wm. Mills' home on August 4 with fifteen members present. President Mrs. Gunathurat chaired, health topics discussed, and a talk on Child Welfare read by Mrs. Norton. A social half hour followed with tea. Visits and holiday gatherings are noted, including Miss Helen McGowan and cousin Ruth Allison, and several local residents' holidays.

Limehouse Woman's Trititute Wm. Mills Gunathurat Fany HL Norton H. Poste Thania Helen McGowan Ruth Allison

Women's Institute Meeting Highlights Wardrobe Plans and Memorial Day

The August meeting at Mrs. EN Gunter's lawn drew about fifty members led by President Lars E Garber. A Roll Call Contest split into two groups featured A Pattern Alteration and a Memorial Day plan for Everton Cemetery with Mrs R D Graham guest of honor.

Women's Institute EN. Gunter Lars. E. Garber E. N. Gunter Box R. D.burrows Institute Cedarvale R. van Norman Everton Cemetery R. D. Graham Erin Mary Martn E. N. Sunter D. G. Robertson Mary Campbell Edna Cook Missea Blanche McKinnon Dorothy McKenzie Lorena Locker Lois Campbell Dresags Lorens Looker Jean Peavey Marjorie McCutcheon Isabel Scanlon Ada Currie George Young Corial Wm. Webb Whitelaw Guelph Twenghip Migs Ariene Pasher Serena Don Dickinson Cartisle Wm Sommerville Villaburg Meeers Gordon Aitken Russel Struthers Tocuonto Neil McKinnon Lola Hillsbury Jean Kirkwood Guelph F. Bowden Doris Ruby Dickinson

Ballinafad TM r John Laughlin and Mims Ruby Corbett wed

Ballinafad TM r John Laughlin and Mims Ruby Corbett of Bin Township were married at the Manse on Saturday evening. Rev. Foreman officiated the ceremony with Miss Blanche Culp and Miss Bernice Culp in attendance.

John Laughlin Mims Ruby Corbett bin Township Foreman Blanche Bernice Culp Cedarville Georgina. Mitchell Eden Mills J. E. Campbell Prank Binnie Toronto Donald Evans Acton Sam McClure John

Georgetown Holiday Guests and Eccles Mullin Reunion

Georgetown residents and visitors from Port Arthur Hamilton Chicago Dundee Scot land Toronto Balm Beach and Maple Grove Farm joined the eighth annual Eccles Mullin clan reunion at Mrs W A McClure’s Georgetown home on August 1 with about 150 members attending. Guests included W G Reynolds Mrs J A Lillico and others as the event featured games social interlude and lunch.

W. GC. Reynolds Port Arthur Ted Ferguson Hamilton E. McWhirter Jim McBean Chicago John McBean Douglas Martin Dundee Scotland Richard Maycroft Toronto Jack Lawson J. A. Lillico Harold Cleave Olive Kennedy Homey Lodge Balm Beach Georgian Bay Eccles- Mullin W. A. McClure Maple Grove Farm Georgetown Ontario Herald

Milton District Notes and Visits Across Regions

Tommy Ford visits relatives in Buffalo while Mrs George Gilbert travels to Scotland. Dr F M Lott returns from a Vancouver lecturing tour. Kathleen Dewer visits her Hamilton parents. Milton Boy Scouts camp at Camp Malibou. Knox and St Pauls August services held at Knox Church. Leamington guests of J A Oliver and Mya. Fleming reunion honors five surviving Fleming family members with attendees from Detroit, Toronto, Spokane and more.

Tommy Ford Buffalo George Gilbert Scotland F. M. Lott Multon Vancouver B. C Kathleen Dewer Hamilton F. D. Dewer Milton Troup Boy Scouts Camp Malibou Glenwilliams Terra Cotta Knox St. Paul's Knox Church W. A. Barnett P. S. Carson Lloyd Bowman Marion Carson Leamington J. A Mya. Oliver West Mary Street Gorton MacNabb John and Mary Fleming Exquesing Township Alex. Fleming Esquesing Robert Fleming Brampton Dan Fleming Spokane Washington Alex. MacNabb Milton Morrison Toronto

Forty pullets destroyed by dogs in Trafalgar

Roy South of Trafalgar had forty pullets killed by dogs one night recently. J E Jarvis named field inspector for the Norfolk Pruitt Growers Association and overseer of brewing and packing. Rosarll Construct inspected the waterworks intake and located a long standing break. Thieves stole an Oras jardinière and plant from the Queen's hotel verandah. Patrols report petty thefts with no arrests. Bronte foreman A W McDonald of the Highway Department was attacked by Herbert Bailey near the Beach road block, Bailey charged with assault. Nelson township council raised the tax rate to one and a quarter mil, funding education costs for township pupils.

Roy South Trafalgar J E Jarvis Norfolk Pruitt Growers’ Association Brewing and Packing Department Rosarll Queen Ots Bailey McDonald Nelson Township

Local Bank Manager Begins Three Weeks Vacation

Mr W A Bichill of the Royal Bank starts a three week vacation on Monday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs EF Lambert and their daughter Voyes of Acton at Mr and Mrs G A Hamilton’s home. Mrs Colin A Campbell of Edmonton and Mr David Laidlaw of Pateley stay with Dr and Mrs J M Abbott and others at the Hamiltons. Master James Gideon suffers a double fracture of the right leg below the knee after his bicycle accident Tuesday evening. Archie Ganders delivers first new wheat to Leitch’s mill on Tuesday. The Advocate notes the humor of the old gentleman’s remark alongside these events.

W. A. Bichill The Royal Bank EF. Lambert Voyes Acton G. A. Hamilton Colin A. Campbell Edmonton David Laidlaw Pateley J. M. Abbott L. A. Davis Cleveland Advocate

Wedding at St George unites Rockwood and Guelph pair

Last Wednesday at St George Rev Samuel Johnston married Lillian McIntyre with Rev D P Rowland officiating. Guests included Miss Alma McIntyre and Rev R O C McLean. After a buffet luncheon the couple left for a motor tour through the East and Quebec and will reside in Guelph at 32 Omar Street upon return.

Rockwood Eden Millis Guelph St. George Samuel Johnston B.A Lillian McIntyre D. P. Rowland Toronto Alma McIntyre R.N R. O C. McLean Carluke Quebec Ontario Omar Street Margaret Geiger New Hamburg Minnie Nickell Morris Idaho Peterborough Maine Atlantic Marion Milne Elora Florice Gordon R. Mix Babe Arnprior George Bolton Lawson New Jersey P. H. Lawson Guelph General Hospital United Church Peter Witherspoon Presbyterian Church Rutherford Hewat Bruce Isabel Hewat

Toronto Girl Rescued From Drowning By Stranger

Jessie Boyd a one year old girl from Toronto was rescued from drowning at the Beaumont dam on the Credit River. Norman Marchment who was about fifty yards away heard her cries and brought her to the surface and to the bank. She was taken to a friend's home. Local incidents include a car ditch accident injuring four youths and two girls with slight injuries.

Jessie Boyd Toronto Norman Marchment Miss Boyd Beaumont Dam Credit River Norman Clarence Dally Beaumont Rouge Hill Lake Ontario Bert Graham Guelph Acton Georgetown United Churches of Glen Willams Churchill and Limehouse Tix Acton Gilbert Dorothy Dibble Vivienne Guyot Doc Barth

Describing Japan Flood Crisis and evacuee hardship

Miss M. E. Anderson recalls a Kobe flood evacuation scene with Dr. Young and Mr. Vinall absent, streets flooded, refugees at Canadian Academy, and efforts to reach food and news. She notes 270 deaths reported, widespread destruction, and a return to primitive living as supplies dwindle while residents wait for water, gas, and light restoration.

Dr. Young Mr. Vinall Mr. Young Canadian Academy Ethel Vinall Amen Bible House Acros Terra Firma Tor Road Karuizawa Argus Jean Vinalk Kobe

Rufus Solves Quirky Math Shirt Question

In a playful exchange Rufus explains a joke about making shirts from a yard of fabric. He notes he can tie two shirts from one yard in a comic aside, illustrating a thrift method or riddle-like arithmetic.

For Sale Pulleys Batteries and Old Cars Wanted

For sale all kinds of pulleys shafting and car batteries. We buy old cars for wrecking and pay high prices. Apply Gilbert Acton. Cash paid for pullets all ages and breeds. When writing advise number hatched breed and prices wanted. Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd Fergus Ontario.

Gilbert, Acton Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd Fergus Ontario

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Neighborhood News Matty Limehouse A. Hall George Ee Milliere Mr. and Mirs Wm. Milliere Ospringe Ballinafad Burlington Glen Williams M. E. Anderson Japan Cohtinus Rufus Canadian National Exhibition King St. Weat National Exhibition Office Royal Artillery British Isles C.N.E Quy Lombards Benny Coodman Tommy Dorsey George Brigden Elwood A Hughes J. Cadesky A. T. Brown Sami UN Blakelock Picnic Trafalgar Park Oakville Saturn Halton Halton County G. W. Leaver Church of Canada M. Marten Mla Pip Bower Avenue AD Lawson Presbyterian Knox Church L. Bennie Wilow Street Babbath F. A. Lawson Sidney Johnstone Toronto Bly.p.a Eha Road Frank Hocades P-O Box MO Agnew Etreet Peter A. Smith Kipp Brown's Drug Store R. J. McPherson Rachlint Aton E.p-Head Optical Parlo&s
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