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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1937
Page
4
Ballins and Mrs. Kirk and Masters Gorton Kirk ha Bily of Toronto are visiting the past week at the home of John Meckeghate and other friends in the district. Rhoda Pranch has returned home from Guelph. Kentner of Georgetown was a visitor on Bulldog Day at the home of Mira Goper. Mr. Joseph Soper is recovering well after his accident on the 4th of July. Harvest cutting is well advanced in this district despite the weather.
Misses Wilda and Marie Gilbertson return from Campbellville with family. Norman Lee and infant daughter return from the General Hospital. Hamilton will speak next Sunday evening. A General from this district attended the War Veterans' celebration in Guelph and a garden party at Brookville.
Mrs. W Ivens returned from a week long motor trip through Northern Ontario. Local families visited, with Cleve land Ohio guests and a Corn Supper hosted by the United Church Ladies' Aid. Ralph Gordon presented a drawing and patter with W J Emerson and R Packer assisting. Mrs. Edward Marshal and Mrs. Wm Mills remain guests of health concerns, and Mrs. Mitchell plans a recovery from an operation. The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs. H Norton’s home.
The August meeting of the Presbyterian W M S was at Mrs. J D McNabb’s home with readings and a committee report for a sectional meeting. Muriel Gray wrote a paper titled A Girl's inta by Anna McNabb. Miss Iva Pearen won the campus characters contest and Reba McNabb won the bean contest. Several local residents visited or traveled, and Mrs Trout celebrated her 70th birthday with neighbors dropping by in the afternoon. The final Ever ton Exigewood Park playoff game ended 16-4 in Exigewood Park's favor.
The Nassagaweya Women’s Missionary Society led a church service in Hueneser United Church last Sunday morning. Mrs J A Little of Rockwood delivered a fine address on mission work. Bir Dancy of Corwhin assisted. Art ladies contributed to the music.
Residents from Buffalo Acton Toronto Detroit and Caledon meet friends in local homes. Eleanor Overland sustains a tongue gash needing three stitches from a fall. Neighbors bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Thomas Barbour as they move to Erin.
Georgetown Mayor Joseph Gibbons in good health after illness enjoyed at Lake Simcoe. Engagements announced for Alice Maude McDonald to Roy F. King and Florence Clara Hawes to Wilfrid Mino. Arthur J. Blackburn, noted Georgetown journalist, dies suddenly. Pat Culling suffers head injury at Provincial Paper Mills but skull remains intact. Maude McDonald wedding pantry shower given by Miss Jean Mackensie with gifts and well wishes. Herald.
Everton Mr and Mrs Alvin Cutting and family of Cedar Valley spent Sunday at Mrs BE Shepherdsoon s home. Mrs Clara Darroch of Harrlson spending time with Misses M and Kate Reed and others in Guelph. Several couples, including Mr and Mrs J P Benham and Mr and Mrs W Van Norman, visited various friends in Guelph and Rockwood. Rev Joe Dampier and Mrs Dampier with daughter Phyllia spend weeks at Mrs R Dampier s home in McKee s Port. W M S meeting held at Mrs Mortop s home with twelve present. Garden party at No 6 School on Tuesday evening. Evert Institute won first prize.
Milton Mrr and Miré visit Mrs YF Wilson and others from Cleveland. Ontario California visitors include Rigo Mabel Mary McClelland Master Borchard Panting. Engagement announced for Verna Pearl Sweet to Albert Edward Clement. Bank vault upgrades by Gold Meoultooh Co and safety deposit boxes noted. Mrs P Leonard White returns from a trip to Northern Ontario to see the Dionne quints.
Sympathy extends to Joe Murphy who injured his left arm at Anaconda Copper and Brass. Magistrate R Hossack presided in Oakville Court in absence of Mcllveen. Garden party entertainment at Fitremen’s garden in Victoria Park Saturday drew crowds. Stanley Strickland was killed riding a bicycle on No 2 Highway near Cedar Croft when struck by Victor Waring of Toronto. Frank Locksley of Toronto named Bandmaster of Oakville Citizens’ Band at Temperance Hall meeting.
Burlington appoints Miss Helen Coates as bookkeeper at the Hydro office following Rae Jones resignation. Bert Biggs buys Hofmann property. 21 Crosby Avenue occupied by Dr McCallum. Saskatche wan visitors Jim and Ernie Wright stay with sister Mrs Ed Thomas at Mount Nemo. A truck spill near Brant Inn leaves many pop bottles shattered blocking traffic. Local committee recommends Captain W O Riddiford and George S Johnston for vacant posts after resignations of court clerk and bailiff. Russell Construction Co inspects waterworks intake pipe. pipe found sound. Council aims to have Hydro system takeover put to voters in January.
About seventy five people attended a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Currie, who was recently married, at Mrs A McDonald’s Belly Varden home. After the shower, a dance was held and refreshments were served.
An author denounces aggressive driving and the Little Man behind car wheels in a provincial road scene. The piece urges motorists to curb haste and show courtesy, caution, and common sense on streets and highways. It contrasts speed with pedestrian safety and calls for self-control in traffic.
At a London function the Italian Embassy staff wore clothes from artificial wool made of casein milk by-products. Tests show milk-wool is weaker than natural wool when dry and much weaker when wet, with poor stretch and low bend resistance. Foundations of casein fibers are short and lumped, unlike natural fibers.
Officials urge use of a new ink that cannot be bleached to allow reuse of old paper and period newspapers. Chemists have long tried solvents to remove current inks without success. The proposed pigment relies on selective white oxides and dyes, with belief it will gain popularity in government circles.
Wanted to rent or lease service station rights or a building suitable for conversion. Advertisers request contact via Box 185, Acton Free Press. Also notices auctioning 20 quiet well-broken horses at Lot 73 Beyond Lyne Erin, with terms. Phone provided. Also livestock buying ad offering top prices for injured cattle and fox meat horses with station charges. Auctioneer Roy Hindley listed.
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