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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
4
Worry spreads among many friends as August Bunte of Ballinafad is reported in poor health. Local community voices concern while awaiting further medical updates.
Cecil Davidson reports a theft during swimming hour in Georgetown. A thief took 4.50 and a wrist watch from his tramera and is asked to return the items by mail with the wallet money offered if better for the thief. Eleanor Hepburn visits and plays tennis locally.
Rockwood residents attended a Kitchener wedding uniting Orville Gorrell and Erma Heughan with Dr. K B Waller and family present. Mr and Mrs Fred Day returned from England with mementos. church services featured Miss Doris Watson and Eldon Lambert. The Rockwood Marticultral Society fair is set for August 27 in the Town Hall.
Doria Beasey of Georgetown attended a Sunday church service in Aylmer hosted by the Women's Institute. Mr and Mrs Parr of Budbury visit WJ Campbell of Queen Street after Parr’s appendectomy at Guelph Hospital. Road work continues on John Emery and McNabb Streets by Jupp Construction and should finish in about two weeks. Lorne Scots Band of Georgetown rehearses evenings ahead of the September 1 contest at the Canadian National Exhibition under Bandmaster A. H. Perrott.
A Friday corn roast at United Church grounds featured a concert inside the church led by Rev. Jolide. E Scott and J Davies performed instrumentals, Grace Follett and Helen Meredith sang duets, Mrs. Dennis Hil and Miss Weaver offered instrumental and vocal numbers, with Mr Richard Packer and Mr Jas Davies among soloists. Audience enjoyed the event while several visitors from Brantford and Toronto were noted at local cottages and cabins.
Famous violinist Dave Rubinoff lies in a Detroit hospital recovering from a serious illness after an appendicitis operation last May. He sits up for the first time in months with his violin and plans new arrangements for his orchestra.
Milton residents mingle with relatives and visitors including Rey Ross and Mrs Hare of Innerkip with the Hare family. Bank of Commerce manager R S Fleming and Mrs Fleming tour Malton area. James Lo Landsborough and family visit relatives in Grand Valley. Ada Liubell’s engagement to Robert Bo Hadden announced at a family gathering. Milton district car event reports 126 cars on August 6 with 40 perfect, 46 passing safety test. out of town garage men led by S H Gooderham of Toronto. Champion headlights and weak emergency brakes noted.
David Marriott, 13, fell from a tree and broke his arm. Louise May Quinn to wed Charles Frederick Lawrence in September at St John’s United Church. Oakville baseball team wins Halton playoff 7 to 1 at Victoria Park. Sheldon Dixon wine found dead on First Street. coroner says no inquest.
Tenders called for reconstruction of the south pier area. Murray Weaver travels to Erie YMCA camp to lead for two weeks. July welfare payments total 444 dollars, issued by the Tiwi Council. A national bridge opening on the Canada US side near Ivy Lana is noted. David Hanna facing a minor accident on Burlington Avenue while watching lacrosse. Two Stevenson boys and one 14 year old arrested. police solve a rash of house break-ins in Raseland district. A man suffers a non fatal heart attack at home. An auto collision on Brunt Street prompts insurance inquiry. Burlington plans a major development on Seneca Street and Delaware Avenue this fall. W L Rennie notes a Hamilton company eyeing 25 lots on Seneca and Delaware.
The cresular month meeting of the ladies and of the Presbyterian Church met at the home of Mrs J Wilser on Tuesday afternoon with a good attendance. Numerous visitors called and messages of thanks were exchanged. The article notes several friends and neighbors visiting homes, with well wishes for recovery and health.
Erin reports Mr Wm Sinclair of the tenth Inn suffered painful injuries when a horse kicked his shoulder and is convalescing. A new verandah at Mr Clayton Justice's residence improves the property’s appearance. Mr and Mrs Bruce and family moved from Mr Wm Magill and to Pomeanion. The Whellers returned to Detroit after visiting Mr and Mrs Norman Nixon. Carl Watterworth of Lubec Maine spoke at the Erin Bible Conference last Sunday. Erin Church of Christ Sunday School and Young People’s Group held a bonfire service and social with lunch at Earl Smith’s farm last Friday evening.
Ospringe Mrs A Kirkwood and Max Jean of Guelph visit Brydons this week. Russello Struthers Preston home for weekend. Mrs James Van Norman recovering after appendicitis operation at St Josephs Guelph. Nell McLean ill staying with Harry Walker Guelph Township. William Sumter Edmonton brother in law of Mrs E Sunter. Kenneth Robertson holidays with Norman Robertson Acton. Memorial Service to Everton Cemetery prompts withdrawal of local church service.
Mrs Bataan Cole and son Douglas visited relatives in Thorpetown and nearby homes, with gatherings at the McCicheon and W Mekenzie households. Grace Dampier stayed with the Drammonds at Slingtern, and others connected to Reed and McCutcheon attended church reopening in Manos. The article mentions highway engineering plans and Ontario progress with a new middle road project linking Lakeshore and Dunaas routes.
A Pembroke Standard-Observer editorial argues farm property can again be strong security under the Farmers' Creditors' Arrangement Act. It praises mortgages at six percent as better security than many investments and notes past gilt-edged status of farm loans despite current doubts.
Aritire marks the twenty fifth anniversary of its settlement, drawing fifteen thousand residents to a festival on the Canada rail hub in AbiLini. The pageant featured costumes echoing Old France and Montcalnv era uniforms, with mining symbols highlighting local resources and railway heritage.
Service withdrawn at 7 00 p m. Everybody welcome to attend. Reading and worship noted in the church listings with a focus on inclusive participation for the community.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE Wil sell good Canary for 350 dollars or trade for Wood Stove Cordwood or cash. P KILLICK Main Street. CASH PAID FOR PULLETS All ages and breeds. TWEDDLE CHICK HATCHERIES LTD 14 Fergus Ontario. CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Jook Cutia express appreciation for kindness at death. NOTICE Tax collection: outstanding bills must be paid by September 5th. nonpayment may lead to collection. J R McPHERSON Collector.
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