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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
4
A compact column highlights happenings across nearby towns and communities. It notes social events, brief civic items, and local color of interest to readers in multiple centers.
Sympathy extends to Mrs Clifford Mummery on the loss of her husband in Toronto. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wm Gowdy and Miss W Ivena at the funeral. Dozens more handled social visits, church meetings, and holidays across Limehouse with weekly gatherings and family outings noted.
The August meeting of the Women's Missionary Society at the Presbyterian Church was hosted by Mrs August Young with a post program supper on the lawn. Mission Band activities and a Cradle Roll gathering followed. The United Church Mission Band met in the School room as Rev Poo Lawson and family visited. songs and a duet entertained. Sunday services were led by the People’s Union in Pastor’s absence. other church features included Bible readings and solo performances. A street incident involved a driver’s truck rolling down Main Street, colliding with a telephone pole and Herb Gibbon’s car, causing extensive damage. Names of local residents, visitors, and clergy are listed, including Guelph and Toronto connections. Harvesting work near Eden Mills and along the Guelph-Kitchener Highway was noted for Mr. Thomas and Mr. Thomas’s crew.
Heavy rain fell Sunday morning in Nassagaweya as residents note its timely arrival. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. M. McConnell and Barbara from Milton visited relatives. Miss Marguerite Kennedy of Campbellville spent the weekend at home. Several people report sore throats and colds. Mrs. E. Davenport was bedridden at the flat last week with the grippe. Attendees joined gatherings at Brookline on Friday night for Mr. and Mrs. Smiley and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Whitson. A funeral for the late John Crawford of Acton was held Friday.
Oakville Boy Scout troop heads Saturday for a week at Stevens Bay camp. Mrs M Wineberg plans a month in the Cataldip Mountains then the New York World's Fair with Mr Wineberg to join later. Carolyn Ryan wins first prize in a Georgetown Civic Holiday beauty contest earning a wrist watch. Rev Canon D Russell Smith announces the engagement of his daughter Hilda Elizabeth to Joli Norman Milne of Kirkland Lake. marriage set for September 9.
A Long Branch era notice lists Erin Mrs E R Bracken and Arthur and Grace Bracken of Backville New Brunswick visiting their summer home. Other regional visitors include Addie Frasier from Los Angeles and S Nurse families, plus Messrs Gry Matthews and cousins on extended travels to Branston Manitoba and Keppel Sask. A Gritfin Clan reunion drew about two hundred members at Stanley Park Erin with attendees from multiple Ontario towns.
John Mountain returns from Snakefield. Mr and Mrs King build Bronte Beach cottage. Main Street resurfacing praised for motorists. Burns visit Esquesing Township relatives. legal action by Hugh Everett Johnson dismissed after autumn excavation alleged by Telephone Company. Judge Munro reserved judgment then dismissed with costs.
Mr John Cole visited Hit tonville on Sunday to see frienda) at his home. Mr Cushuile of Point Visited at the home of J Soper on Saturday. Mr Alex Divine and Mrs Bartana Soper from Toronto visited during the week at Mrs Wylie’s home. Mr and Mrs Jodoper and Mr and Mrs GCBE Soper of Prea ton spent Sunday at Woodsite Park.
Georgetown Main Street revitalization plans are under discussion with visits from Dr and Mrs Carlos Garcia-Prada of Seattle. The article notes a family gathering at Mr Elmer Thompson and mentions A A Wilden of Hed Deer Alberta and marriage details for Peart and Barber families.
The Everton Women’s Institute held a meeting at the Angomt hall with Mrs Bartoys presiding and Mrs Saatthy attending. Prizes were awarded for crafts and essays, a guest speaker Miss Lilack Bleck spoke on South Carolina teaching, and Miss Dorothy Charess won a contest. the afternoon included tea, a National Anthem, and a farewell to Miss Jack.
Burlington police report complaints of stolen front door steps. Names listed include Mrs James DeCoste Miss Mary De Coste and Master Dennis Mogan from Mulgrave Nova Scotia visiting with Mr and Mrs Claradun Rawdy. Also notes attendees at Prime Minister Mackenzie King in Toronto and Water Commission meeting about a $30 000 pipe repair bill.
A garbled excerpt shows a pretentious dialogue about erasing profanity from life. The text features a self important official, a startled "lady of One house," and stray phrases suggesting a public moralizing motive. The piece is fragmented and unreadable in places.
The Ospringe Ladies’ Aid held a meeting August 6 at Mrs Aitken’s home with scripture readings and questions led by Mrs Sunter. A donation to the next meeting was planned and a prize awarded for “Wisdom” read by Mrs McKinnon. Local residents attended church events, visits, and a funeral, with several families noted for travel and hospital reports.
A 170 member Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association delegation is received at the New York World's Fair pavilion. Notables include Hi West and George Rehni, R L Greene, C V Charters, Mrs C V Charters, Mrs PF J Burns, Senator Lacasse, and H T Halliwell among others.
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