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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
4
Accident In Terra Cotta Leaves Motorist In Critical Condition
A motorist, Mr. H. Logan of Glen Williams, was struck while driving through Terra Cotta. He suffered a severe scalp wound needing stitches, a fractured leg, and other minor injuries. He is in Peel Memorial Hospital Brampton in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
H. Logan
Glen‘williams
Peel Memorial Hospital
Brampton
Bannockburn Women Hold Meeting at Mrs Butler's Home
The Bannockburn Women's Institute met at Mrs. W Butler's house last Thursday with the Institute Ode and Lord's Prayer. They planned to move next meeting up a week and donate two dollars to the Acton Fair Board. Laura Wiley led a program by younger members including solos and readings, followed by a National Anthem closing. Various local visits and family news were noted, with Bannockburn School redecorations and Mann farm building progress reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Women's Institute
Archie Kerr
Aileen Clarridge
Noble
Elva Wiley
Doris Harding
Ollie Worgan
Bobbie Storey
Linen
Margaret Morrison
Montreal
Ena Morrison
Toronto
D. D. Morrison
Ida Reddy
Walkerton
Betty Talbot
W. Wiley
Frank Anthony
Harrisson
H. Anthony
Bobby
Joan Matthews
Bobby Storey
Air views over Ospring as planes land at farm
Residents enjoyed an aerial view Monday afternoon when two passenger planes landed at Geo. Grundy’s farm. Local men faced mishaps during harvest. Wm. McKenzie slid from a load and was shaken but not seriously hurt, while James Brydon cut his chin badly and required stitches. Mrs. Slenderseam hosted the August Ladies Aid meeting with plans for a garden party and a quilt project. Visitors include Miss Virginia Appleyard of Hamilton, Miss Nellie Webb, and others from London, Cleveland, Toronto, and Guelph. Roy Hindkey owns a fine pony colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Grundy
Wm. McKenzie
James Brydon
James Slenderseam
Ladies’ Aid
Virginia Appleyard
Hamilton
Nellie Webb
Harvest activity and holiday notices in Limehouse district
Harvesting is nearly finished and threshing will follow as hay scarcity prompts corn to supplement feed. A large corn roast on church grounds drew a good crowd with a bountiful supper. The article lists numerous residents on holidays visiting camps and friends, including Stephenson, Gowdy, Millien, and Swackhamer, with several attending exhibitions and social visits in Ontario and Detroit. It also notes a public hardball exhibition in High Park with Acton as the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson
Ryerson Beach
Normandale
Kenneth
Norma Stephenson
Silon'’s Head
Rockwood Middle School Exam Results Return In Detail
The Rockwood Continuation School reports results listing students and subjects for Harold Bridgman Kathryn Cummings Roy Day Ewart Donnell Doris Dyer Liv Forsythe Wesley Harris Knited Gener Head Myra Ingle Jack Laverty Lachlan McKersie James N McLeod Ivan Milne Jean Robertson Edith Royce Marion Watson Wilma Watson. The article also covers social events from the Women’s Institute lawn social, a cradle roll gathering, visits, church services, and local sports including a Rockwood Bulldogs baseball schedule and the upcoming Rockwood Horticultural Society Exhibition on August 25 at the Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Continuation School
Harold Bridgman
Kathryn Cummings
Roy Day
Ewart ‘Donnell
Doris Dyer
Liv Forsythe
Wesley Harris
Ener Head
Myra Ingle
Jack Laverty
Lachlan McKersie
James N. McLeod
Ivan Milne
Jean Robertson
Edith Royce
Marion Watson
Wilma Watson
Angus Carter
Seaforth
Bulldogs
Galt
Eden Mills
Rockwood
Fred Meadows
Wila‘sor
Red McArthur
Thos
A. Forsythe
Lornt Allan and Son
Eramosa
George Torrance
Tuegsday
Manitoulin Island
Rock‘wood Horticultural Society
Woodstock Visitors and Local Church Sermon Report
Ballinafad residents Mr and Mrs Robert McLeod were visitors at Mr A Soper’s home during the week. Mr McDermid of Georgetown preached at the United Church on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Noble moved into Mr Joseph Swindlehurst’s house. Mr and Mrs J W Cushnie of Toronto visited Mr A Soper on Sunday. Threshing has started in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jackson
Stratford
Presbyterian Church
Angus Carter and Son
Gordon
Seaforth
Robert McLeod
Woodstock
A. Soper
Mr. McDermid
Georgetown
United Church
Mrrs
Noble
Joseph Swindlehurst
J. W. Cushnie
Toronto
A Soper
Heather Mission Band to Lead Sunday Worship at Ebenezer
The Heather Mission Band of Ebenezer United Church, with Mr. John Marshall assisting, will conduct next Sunday's worship service at Ebenezer Church. Florence Nightingale of Exsatch Bull holidays with J H Nightingale and Port Credit connections, while Jack Nightingale visits grandparents in Knatchbull. Mrs. Morley and family return to Milton after a week with G T Wilson in Knatchbull. Farmers report turnip crops damaged by lice across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Mission Band
Ebenezer United Church
John Marshall
Ebenezer Church
Florence Nightingale
Exsatchbull
J. H. Nightingale
Port Credit
Jack Nightingale
Arthur Nightingale
Knatchbull
J. Morley
Crewson's Corners Visitors and Local Guests
Mrs. C. W. Hansen and Wima Dora Isabel Anderson of Acton visited with their aunt Miss E Cripps. Hector McLean stopped by with Mr and Mrs C Plank. Robinson family and son visited Mrs Black. Marshall McCaig returned from weekend at Mr Tyler's with Taylor Van Norman Ed Andrew from Toronto and Mrs Dean and Franklin of Milliken. Buffalo visitors Mr and Mrs Charles Gamble spent the weekend at their Corners cottage. Frank Ellis and son Toronto visiting George Graham. Robert Airdrie of Guelph visited his mother. Helen Evans visiting in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Hansen
Wima
Dora
Isabel Anderson
Acton
Nand
P. A. Revay
Toronto
E. Cripps
Hector McLean
C. Plank
Robinson and
Son
Black
Marshall McCaig
Tyler
Taylor
van Norman
Ed, Andrew
Dean and
Franklin
Milliken
Charles Gamble
Buffalo
N. Y
Frank Ellis and Son
George Graham
Robert Airdrie
Guelph
Helen Evans
Fragments from a society notes column spark fashion chatter
The excerpt shows a playful exchange about being featured in a gossip notes column. A speaker boasts of a spot in Fancy Notes, calling themselves a fashion butterfly, while the other remarks on their stylish attire.
Eden Mills Women's Institute Meeting Recap
The Women’s Institute met at Mrs Ni Lees on Wednesday with the President in the chair. Roll call answered with First Aid Suggestions. Monthly topic What Eats and How and Why discussed led by Mrs Jas Barden. Readings songs and a contest followed. Plans set for O A Guelph Labor Day activities. Mrs Milne resigns as secretary treasurer. Mrs L Tolton elected for remainder of year. Mr Arthur Adamson visiting sister Mrs Moore. Paisley Memorial WM S of Guelph visited Mrs J Marshall and Knatchbull group for a short meeting and merry picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Ni Lee
Jas
Barden
O.A. ©. Guelph
Knatchbull
Nelson Town council dinner and local notices in Burlington
Nelson Town council hosted a dinner at the Lexena Inn near Bronte. Visitors include Lorne Peters on a motor trip through the Adirondacks and New York. Firemen plan an annual church service in September. Water tank work advances with painting done and riser pipe arrived. Local visits by Harold C Simmons from White Plains and relatives. Council met to accept a Pearl Street retread pavement petition and to advertise tenders for resurfacing Pearl Street and Elizabeth Street between James and Mara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Township
Lexena Inn
Bronte
Lorne Peters
Adirondacks
New York State
Freeman
White Plains
New York
Pearl Street
James Street
Elizabeth Street
James and
Marla
Georgetown and area notes and a wedding announcement
Georgetown police and residents figure in weekend visits and plans. A Georgetown arms will open the Alton woollen mills after years closed. A concert by The Lorne Rifles Band drew about five thousand at Exhibition Park, Guelph, with strong reception. Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin announce the marriage of Edna Marguerite Martin to John T Armstrong at Parkdale United Church Parsonage on April 1 1934. Alison Ewart returns from England after studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and winning the St Barbe West prize for acting. she and Elaine Wodson previously performed at St George's Church garden party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter’ Leslie
Leslie
Fort Erie
W. C. Bessey
Cannon
P. Sallows
Grimbsy
K. Watson
Toronto
Brassley
Georgetown
Alton Woollen Mills
R. B. Smith
Department of Chemistry
Colgate ‘University
Ballantine
Lorne Rifles
Exhibition Park
Guelph
Joseph Martin
Edna Marguerite
John T. Armstrong
John W. Armstrong
Armstrong
Parkdale United Church
Parsonage
Roy Frid
Alison Ewart
England
Elaine Wodson
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Alson Ewart
St. George’s Church
Herald
Erin Kingsville speaker and local injuries reported
Erin Kingsville Ontario Mrs Forrester spoke at a Church of Christ meeting. Albert Royce of Erin fell thirty feet from a beam and fractured his right arm. Audrey Aice of Rockside fractured her left arm in a fall. Freda Hutchinson of Brampton sustained a compound left arm fracture from a horse accident. Riverdale Woollen Mills to reopen under Gordon Graham after five years. Local storm brought hail with minor property damage at Elmer McMillan’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrester
Kingsville
Ontario
Church of ‘Christ U. P
Albert Royce
Erin
Simon Alentoff
Audrey
George Aice
Inglewood Woollen Mills
Gordon Graham
Riverdale Woollen Mills
Elmer McMillan
Freda Hutchinson
Ashe
Wellesley Hospital
Toronto
Advocate
Oakville items note birthday staff appointment and travel plans
Oakville resident J Mackinder turned 84 on August 10. Miss Margaret Redditt of Goderich will join Oakville High School staff to teach Lower School English and Moderns. J H Elliott leaves for a Western Ontario motor trip visiting London Goderich Bayfield and Chesley. Trafalgar Township sets rate at three and seven tenths mills and Bronte Record at two mills. Victoria Rink fire is contained by the local Fire Brigade. Pete Barrow, stricken with paralysis after an appendicitis operation, was flown to Bluefield West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mackinder
Pine Avenue
Margaret Redditt
Goderich
Oakville ’High School
J. H. Elliott
Ontario
London
Godertch
Bayfield
Chesley
Trafalgar Township
Bronte
Victoria Rink
Young
Pete]Barrow
Bluefield
W. Va
Star
Milton News Briefs Include Social Visits and Road Improvements
Miss Aileen Pearce of Brantford visits Mrs. F H Hadley while Mrs Polk of Toronto visits sister Mrs G A Hemstreet. High School roof completed with quality workmanship. Mrs Wall of Camrose returns home after visiting sister Mrs Dice and others. George F Ball receives walnut dinner wagon on eve of marriage at Mitchell Inn. Mr and Mrs J F Fetter and Donald Fetter return to Petersborough after ten days with Mr and Mrs H Fetter. Main Street and Martin Street resurfaced improving transit. F L White returns from motoring trip to Kingston Ottawa Montreal with Gananoque boat trip to Thousand Islands and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aileen Pearce
Brantford
F. H. Hadley
Polk
Toronto
G. A. Hemstreet
Wall
Camrose
Alta
Dice
George F. Ball
Mitchell Inn
J. F. Fetter
Donald Fetter
Petersborough
H. Fetter
Sixteen Mile Creek
Ontario Street
Milton Palermo
Martin Street
F. L. White
Kingston
Ottawa
Montreal
Gananoque
Thousand Islands
Clayton
Champion
Gone for Ever in a Millinery Lesson
In a deserted millinery class a young woman asks to learn the business. The old professor recalls the old art of color matching, feather curling and bow tying. He notes prices range from $2 to $10, marking the shift from craft to commerce.
Will Rogers Joke on Family Kickers at Ziegfeld
Eddie Cantor recalls Will Rogers telling Ziegfeld that after leaving Oklahoma he aimed for 400 dollars a week for his wife and children. He achieved that, then asked for 6000 more the next year claiming an added child’s required support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Cantor
Will Rogers
Ziegfeld
Oklahoma
Will
Jng
Dedicated to the memory of Allan McLean
A memorial note honors Allan McLean as a loving faithful boy who brought joy. It speaks of loyalty to family, the pain of his sudden loss, and hope of reunion beyond the river in a Heavenly Country. Written by Mrs. Fannie Christie Perryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan McLean
Fannie Christie Perryman
Confidence Builds Real Security Quotes From Butler
A flapper praises a young man’s chest development only to joke he gained it by patting himself on the back. The pair pivot to a claim that security rests on confidence, citing Nicholas Murray Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Murray Butler
Quote Fragments From Faith and Browning
A compact devotional excerpt pairs a Bible verse and a Browning line. The text contrasts keeping believers from evil with finding worldly meaning as a source of nourishment and life.
Omnipotent Christ Easter Sermon at Union Churches
Daylight Saving Time schedule lists 11.00 a m union services of Baptist and United Churches in the United Church preacher GG QR Easter sermon subject The Omnipotent Christ. 12:00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class. Evening Service will be withdrawn. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Services of
Baptist and United Churches
United Church
Christ
R. Kay
B. D
Boston
Easter
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Salt
M. Atkinson
C. Fletcher
Will Chisholm
D. Atkinson
Afth
Edith McKane
New Toronto
New ‘Toronto
Alexander Burgess
Union
Terra Cotta
Mr. Savage
Bannockburn
Ospring
Duncan Robertson
D. G. Robertson
Roy Hindkey
Limehouse
George Millien
Toledo
Muttonville
Margaret Swackhamer
Detroit
W. Mitchell
Kashi Lake
Muskoka
W. L. McGowan
Arnold
Schomberg
F. Sutherland
H. Meredith
Win. Wright
Erin Township
F. W. Huggins
High Park
Women’s Institute
Fred ‘S. Hamilton
Fred McArthur
Donald McArthur
George Young
Beath
Institute
Cradle Roll and
Mission Band of
The
Charles H. Harris
Margaret Thomas
Harold Treleaven
James Lynch
Jean Torrance
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Roy Wansbrough
Kathleen Lynch
Everett E. LeVines
Buffalo, N.Y
Ballinafad
Crewson
Burlington
Oakville
Milton
E. Harrop
Gore District Mutual Norwich Union
Canadian Fire Insurance Company
the Alliance Assurance Co
Casualty of Canada Assurance Company
the Merchants Casualty Co
Portage-la-Prairie Mutual
Weekly ‘Thought
John
Religious
Matter Church Af Ganayd Acto
C. Hy Poole
B.D. Parsonage
Dbower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
M. A
Willow Street
F. E. Holmes Acton
W. Gowdy
Ada Near
W. A
Free Press Office
Church Street
T. Morton
Mill Street
Maxwell R. Stark O
Optometrist
Rachlin’s
Medical Dental Building
Spadina Avenue
Ospringe Presbyterian Church
Ospringe
Brunswick
Acton Bree Press
Frederick Street
Knox Avenue
Donald McGean
Vannatter Fox Farm
A. Beard & Son
Main Street
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