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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1936
Page
4
Everton Guests and Visitors Almanac Style
Sunday visitors at Mrs. E. Sheperdson home included Andrew McMillan and family from Woodstock, Jack Hinds party, Ed Cann of Guelph, John Cutting and relatives, Munroe family of Riverview, Hepburns and daughter from Toronto, Morse holiday guest Roth, Audrey Halt with cousin Eileen Hinds, Beatrice Crummond guest of Grace Dampier. At Mrs. G. F. Robertson home were Tong family of Expertsville, S Jackson and R Jackson, Elmer Pfann, D. G. Robertson, Douglas and Kenneth Ospringe, Norman Robertson and others from Acton, Geo Young party, Gunter and Sunter groups from Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Sheperdson
Andrew McMillan
Bruce
Stania
Woodstock
Jack Hinds
Eileen
Ed. Cann
Guelph
John Cutting
W. Cutting
Robt. Cutting
Munroe
Riverview
James Hepburn
June
Toronto
Myr
Charles Roth
Audrey Halt
Eileen Hinds
G. F. Robertson
C. Tong
Expertsville
N.Y
S. Jackson
R. Jackson
Mimosa
Elmer Pfann
Buffalo
D. G. Robertson
Douglas
Kenneth
Ospringe
T Mays
Norman Robertson
Phyllis
Glenice
P. Jennings
Lloyd Robertson
Acton
Geo. Young
D. Winters
Town Line
Suss
Gunter
Harold Sunter
Johar Sunter
Rockwood
Milton and Nearby Towns Social and Fire News
Milton notes visitors from Buffalo Timmins Orono and Trafalgar family ties. Local Egg-Laying Contest leader Councillor Hall reports his White Leghorn flock ahead. Relief rolls drop to 12 families, highway work continues. A farmer fell from a load and was briefly unconscious, while Milton Fire Brigade battled a grass fire near Duncan Campbell’s Yarn after a cigarette caused the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartleman
J. P. Bartleman
Timmins
G. A. Hemstreet Mir
David Turner
Orono
Mich
David ‘Turner
Turner
Trafalgar
Frank Armour
Cleveland
Ohio
A. J. Dintikar
Nashville, Tenn
Mra. Thos
Godson
Yutt
Milton
Milton Fire Brigade
Duncan Campbell
Silton-Palermo
Thomas ED Weir
Tra
Rockwood and Edgewood Park Tie 13-3 in Playoff Rugby
In a playoff between Mills and Everton a large Edgewood Park crowd witnessed a 13 to 3 Edgewood Park win after a tie earlier. Earlier, Rockwood beat Everton 15 to 14 on the diamond. Local services at United Church were led by Nev. Campbell with John Little to conduct at Wipley for three Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Day
Department of Education
Oa Mills
Everton
Fangland
Winnap
Edgewood Park
Rockwood
Nev
Campbell
Guelph
United Church
John Little
Wipley
Mimico
Pred Meadows, Jr
Wood Meadows
Windsor
Clark McArthur
Toronto
Haltintare
Jean Roberts
Robert Hoyle
Wm. Craig
Harper
Yelty Harper
Clayton Muhorley
Apwus-Carter
Oahawa
Alex. Clark
St. Cathuaring
Nassagaweya Church Plans Picnic and Service Cancellations
Eben ezer United Church will not hold service next Sunday. The Ebenezer Sunday Schools plan a picnic at the church on Thursday. Neighbors send wishes for Mr. W T Near of Nassagaweya to regain health. visits mention Mr. Wm Near of Guelph and Edith Dent of Weston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
W. T. Near
Oflot 20
Concession 6
Nassagaweya
Wm. Near
Guelph
Picnic hosts and visitors mark social notes in Owen Sound
Mary E. Anderson Group members hosted a picnic at Miss Helen McPhail's home inviting mothers of the girls and Women’s Missionary Society. Winners in races included Miss Helen Scott and Mrs. W Gilbertson among others. Florence Lowrie and Mona Gallagher visiting from Guelph. Edgewood Park picnic honors Mrs W Latchman and daughter returning to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Anderson
The
Presbyterian Church
Helen McPhall
Women's Missionary Society
Helen Scott
W. Gilbertson
Jean Lowrie
G. Robertson
W. Lowrie
Blanche Milne
Mino
McPhail
Velen Scott
Florence Lowrie
Mona Gallagher
Guelph
Owen Sound
Ella Elder
Seaforth
John Marshall
E. Packer
Mitie Son
Acton
Messrs
J. Tuck
Irene Tuck
Mike Yeubeb
Russell Lowrie
Toronto
Edgewood Park
WI Latchman
Canon
California
Visitton
J. D. Lowrie
Myx
Charles McPhail
Anna
Join Miuhon
A. Moore
Yamily
Campbellville
Farle Wright
Farle Wright, Has Returned From the Sick Children’s Hospital
Local Families Visit and Travel Notes in Oakville Area
Limehouse and surrounding residents share visits and weekend gatherings. Toronto guests Lew Wright and daughter visit Stewart Wright. Mrs Follett hosts at cottage. Several townsfolk join camping trips and attend the Blakelock picnic at Oakville. News covers callers from Erin and Saskatoon and family movements across Weston and Brampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew. Wright
Toronto
Stewart Wright
Mir
Follett
Campbellville Social News Highlights Several Travels
Campbellville residents host relatives from Michigan and Toronto while others travel for trips to Winnipeg and Kingston. Mr Crawford Mahon returns from Queen's University summer course as families enjoy holidays at home. A household sale of Mrs D Shuert’s effects drew many buyers after her move to Toronto. Wilma Bell visits Lake Scugog with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McPhail
Michigan
Winnipeg
Mary Roberts
Toronto
Crawford Mahon
Queen's University
Kingston
Geo Mitchell
Laking
R. C. Menies
Oakville Notables Sailors and Bridge Demolition Update
Oakville residents Major F P M Fish reports bright conditions in England after a Vimy trip. E W Caswell and Mrs Caswell sail from Quebec to England aboard the Duchess of Britain. The Sixthea high level bridge final demolition occurred with central span cut. Firefighters contained a Furness property grass and bush fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicut
E. W. Caswell
Caswel
Quebec
Duchess of Britain
England
FP. M. Fish
France
Star
Pat Blackham
Bui Sinclaly Ors
Kingston
Donald M. Galle
W. H. Morden
Lakeshore West
Bronte
Furness
Bth
6Th
Wrecord
Burlington Adopts Immediate Metering For Water Service
Burlington city officials announce all water services will be metered at once following a special Water Commission meeting held last night. The report also notes highway work beginning to connect the Middle Road with the Beach Road and local property activity including tree cutting on the Joseph Smith farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Water Commission
Highways Department
Joseph Smith
W. YT. Biggs
Dorothy Lillian
T. Gordon Alton
George
Gazette
Admit Our Fallibility, Embrace Human Limits in public life
The speaker argues that admitting mistakes openly builds trust and grounds leadership in humanity. Leaders, educators, and parents should acknowledge they are not omniscient, avoid pretensions, and avoid pedestals as they face ongoing errors and learning.
Printers Ink and the Farm in Canada’s Ink Trade
The article traces ink origins from agricultural roots to modern production in Canada. It notes Canada as a chief producer for carbon black used in printers ink and rubber, recounts ancient ink history from China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and highlights Canada’s role in today’s high quality inks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tchett
D.C
B.C
Greece
Rome
Hillsburg Social Roundup Notes Cheynes and Kin
Hillsburg residents report visits among Cheyne family members including R L Cheyne and Robert Cheyne with Mrs and Mrs WineCheyne at Centre Inn. Rev Colin Robertson and Mrs Robertson of Macomb Illinois have returned after visiting Mrs D A Robertson and son Donald. Threshing continues with a dry summer ahead and good turnout locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L Cheyne
WineCheyne
Behind the Globe Hotel Addition and Local Happenings
The Globe Hotel addition progresses rapidly drawing favorable comment. Campbell suffers foot injury when a large motor falls on it. Wm. Withers sprains his right ankle at the Caledon Electric Power House and is convalescing. Booth Production Co rumors hint at another film being shot in Erin. W. F. MacEnery adds a rear extension and landscape work. James Shingler visits Erin at 88, recalling his Milioy Wagon Works days before 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Campbell
Wm. Withers
Caledon
Booth Production Co
Falka
W. F. MacEnery
James Shingler
Miller Avenue
Joliet
Qtil
Erin
Shingler
Milioy Wagon Works
U. S
French Coast Highway To Link Nice And Cannes
Construction starts on a 62 foot wide coastal highway from Nice to Cannes. Three bridges over the Var Cagne and Loup will cost over 1.32 million dollars, with funding from the State Nice and the local department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Nice
Cannes
Var
Cagne
Loup
Social notes from Georgetown week and local accident
Georgetown and St. Petersburg visitors include Dr and Mrs Anderson and Mr George Anderson. Toronto guests Eleanor Edwards and Dudley Edwards with Mrs Edward Wodson. NBC announcer Jimmie Wallington and Betty Cooper visit relatives. Engagement announced Myr. Wellington Ingram and Ethel J to Clarence Wrigglesworth with August wedding. Wasaga Beach accident injures Hazel Warrigon and Mrs A M Grundy with both treated in Collingwood General Hospital. Ward party involved Wilfrid Lawrence charged with criminal negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Anderson
Geo. Anderson
St. Petersburg
Fla
D. Campbell
Dudley P. Edwards
Eleanor Edwards
Toronto
Edward Wodson
Jimmie” ‘Wallington
N.B.C
Betty June Cooper
Detroit
Wm. Thompson
Myr
Wellington Ingram
Stratford
Ontario
Ethel J
Clarence W. Wrigglesworth
Mra. Tario
Wasaga Beach
Hazel Warrigon
Georgetown
A. M. Grundy
Ottervilla
Harrison
Grandy
General Marine
Wilfrid Lawrence
Rowntrea Avenue
Paath-— Herald
Retail Trade Gains in Canada 1935 Preliminary Returns
Preliminary data from about 12 000 independent retailers shows substantial gains in some Canadian retail sectors in 1935 with motor vehicle dealers leading the rise at about 30 percent over 1938 figures. Other improvements include radio and music stores 13 percent, furniture 11 percent, jewelry 9 percent, groceries and meats 3 percent, meat markets 1 percent, clothing sectors 7 percent and 4 percent for drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conada
Epate Busines
Aveame
Uhoe
Card of Thanks and Auction Notice from Local Farm
Card of thanks to neighbors and Acton volunteers for stopping a fire. Auction sale by Executors of the late James Johnson 1 mile north of Campbellville on the Guelph Road, Tuesday August 28 at 1 30 terms cash. Clearing sale of farm implements, horses, cattle and other items. prompt phone contact for delivery. For injuries or meat trade requests, farm advertises immediate service and fox meat offerings. Georgetown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. O'Neil
Acton
James Johnson
Campballville
Guelph
Phon
Vannatter Fox Farm
Phong
Georgetown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neighborhood News
Beatrice Crummond
Islington
Grace Dampier
Ed, Blampled
Joan
Lowville
Bmillion
Edith Dent
Weston
Whh
Nassaguweya
Mrs. Mitchell
Hamilton
W.F. Darby
Knatchbull
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Mrs Arthur Nightingale
Knatchbul
Eden Mills
Limehouse
George Milliere
Toledo
Oho
Garnham
P. Shelbourne
Marjory Smith
Mirs Hibs Lane
J. McEwen
Saskatoon
Niedy
A W.renton
Mixa Olive Marshall
Firs
C. Marshall
Gladya Packer
Frede
Sidney Kirkpatrick
St. Joseph's Hospital
Win. Gibb
North Hay
Oakville
Boucher
Frank Boucher
New York Rangers
Ottawa
Central Press
Corn Starch Canada
Libby
Hillsburg
J. Cadesky
A. T. Brown
Onflea
Norton Motors
FORD
Dunlop
I-A
Valvoline
Prance
M. Pallant
Acton’s New Shoe
Toronto Footwear Co. Ltd
Kfeu
Chu United Church
Anadia
Bower Avenue
Eznox Obuech
EL. L. Bennie
M. A
Willow Street
Raev
H. Kanye
Wiarton
Welccome
Two Kingdoms
Acton LO. L. A
Frank Holmes
Acton Creamery
Leon. Atkinson
Agnes Street
A. McMollen
FOH Sale
T. B
WM. Ritchte
Carl Kentner
Jessie Russell
J. Namshaw
G. Stites
Parmer
R, J, Kerr
Avetlonses
W. T. Patterson R.D
Wyndham Bt
Loblaws
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