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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 27, 1936

Page

10

Birth of a Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Frank

BORN FRANK In Nassagaweya Township on Thursday August 27 1986 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs John Frank. DIED RITTENHOUSE In Acton on Wednesday August 28 1936 Justina Hipple beloved wife of the late W B Rittenhouse and mother of Mrs Bert Mowat in her 78th year. Private service at the home of her son in law Frederick Street Acton Saturday at one o'clock DST followed by service in Vineland United Church at 2 20 o'clock Interment in Vine

Born Frank Nassagaweya Township John Frank Rittenhouse Acton Justina Hipple W. B. Rittenhouse Bert Mowat Frederick Street Da.t Vineland United Church Vine

JLOCALS News Highlights Before the Acton Pair Event

Local notes mix school reopening plans, ads promoting weekly buys, and weather shifts with rains aiding late crops. Audience items include expositions details at the Canadian National Exhibition, subscriber letters praising the paper, and a ceremonial opening by Sir Percy Vincent with Ontario’s premier Hepburn.

London England Percy. Vincent Mitchell ¥. Hepburn Ontario Hepburn

Eramosa Obituary of Eagleson Campbell

Eramosa mourns prominent citizen Eagleson Campbell in his sixty ninth year born on the fourth concession of Eramosa he lived most of his life there he married Agnes Alexander and settled on farm lot 23 concession 5 he was a church elder at Barrie Hill United Church Surviving are a daughter Mrs Robi Major two grandchildren Bernice and Ross a brother Laughlin Campbell and three sisters Mrs R Talbot Mrs R R Robinson and Mrs H E Davies Funeral from his residence to Johnson's Cemetery was well attended with services by Rev John Robertson and Rev John Ytyle pallbearers included Jas Weir William Loghlin Henry Oakes John Hindley Thos Alexander and John Ritchie

Eramosan Eagleson Campbell Eramosa Agnes Alexander Concesion 5 Robi. Major Bernice Ross Laughlin Campbell Guelph R. Talbot Acton RR. Robinson Bremerton Washington H. E. Davies Deer Park Johnson's Cemetery John Robertson John Ytyle Messrs Jas. Weir William Loghlin Henry Oakes John Hindley Thos. Alexander John Ritchie

Tragic Loss: Seven Month Old Charles Joseph Kirkpatrick

Charles Joseph Kirkpatrick, seven months, born January 16, died August 13 after hospital care in Guelph. Funeral at Limehouse conducted by Rev. G. L Stephenson with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Sidney Kirkpatrick Charles_Joseph St. Joseph's Hospital Guelph Limehouse G. L Stephenson Women's Association of the United Church The Women's Institute

Burlington Unemployed Work Secured for All Men

In the town and district, work has developed for the unemployed with all men now able to secure jobs. Engagements announced include Irene May Gibbs to Wilbert H. Rutledge of Burlington, with a quiet wedding planned for late September.

J. W. Gibbs Irene May Wilbert H. Rutledge Burlington Charles Blackmoor British Empire James Cleland Belfast Ireland Pig and Whistle Inn Bronte Harris Armstrong William M. Campbell Toronto Darlington Ada Wood Arthur Mussey Mirs Thomas Mussay Wurlington Macklin Chef Salth Jonlg Gazette

Fragmented dialogue about Russian names and nicknames

The excerpt quotes Virenov and others discussing Russian names like Michaelovitch Androvitch and Jacko Vitel. A character Teases that Viteh can’t be identified by sound, highlighting playful identification of names in casual talk.

Smith Cr Box Isaacs Michaelovitch Androvitch Jacko Vitel Stephanavitch

WHICH LEG BECAME POINT OF DINER QUARREL

A fragmented quarrel at a diner centers on choosing a chicken leg. Walter insists on a specific leg cut while another patron argues the leg must be the one for this year’s bird. The exchange mirrors a broader food debate over proper portion and tradition.

Fustidiouws Diner Walter

Guelph Prisoner Is Recaptured Four Hours After Escape

Romeo Latulippe an 18 year old inmate from Ottawa slipped into bushes near the highway after aiding a gang cutting grads. He was recaptured by guards on Brockville Creek in Guelph four hours after escaping from the Ontario Reformatory.

Oatario Reformatory Romeo Latulippe Ottawa Latulippe Guelph Brockville Creek

Washing wool sweaters care tips

When washing home knitted sweaters the shoulders go baggy. tack a wide ribbon along the shoulder seam before washing, then remove when dry. Stuff sleeves with tissue to keep shape. For wool cardigans, back buttons with linen to prevent pulling by sewing both buttons together.

Misquoted Warnings Stir Gossip in Quiet Town

A cautious friend urges restraint while Miss Cayenne notes trouble arises not from spoken words but from what others claim was said. The exchange underscores a sensitive social climate where rumors loom over everyday discourse.

Miss Cayenne

Dublin Women’s Institute August meeting at Mrs. Britton’s home

The Dublin Women’s Institute held an August meeting with President Mrs. A Near in charge at Mrs. W. Britton’s home. Roll call quoted The work I Uke beat. A donation was given to Acton Fair Board and plans made for an Milton Park exhibit. Mrs. Bishop gave a talk on caring for flower bulbs in winter. Additional program items included instrumental by Dorothy Prank reading by Miss Young on The Binder Twins Industry, a solo by Andrew McDonald and current events by Mrs. Van Goozen and Mrs. Barber. A dining table bouquet contest, judged by Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. HL MoJsaac, awarded first to Miss Young and second to Mrs. N. McLaughlin. Mrs. Somerville thanked participants and the hostess. The meeting ended with the Institute Ode, lunch served, and social time.

Dublin Women‘s Institute W. Britton A. Near Acton Fair Board Milton Pal Bishop Dorothy Prank Miss Young Binder Twins Andrew McDonald van Goozen Barber HL MoJsaac

Milton News Briefs from the County Jail and Local Life

Six prisoners are held in the County Jail. Visiting relatives arrive from Forest for Fleming. Dr. R J McEwen and family from Saskatoon visited Mrs. McEwen’s mother Mrs. W S Taylor, returning home yesterday. Mrs Joe Bow and Miles Mowarrison entertained guests for tea with Mrs. McNiven and Mrs. Mylrea. St Pauls United Church renovation begins and worship moves to Knox Presbyterian. A grass fire on Beaty farm in Trafalgar Township was checked, grain sheaves saved. Stanley Milson family vacationes in Muskoka and Sault Ste Marie with visit to Jack at a Northern Ontario mine.

Fleming Forest R. J Mirs. McNiven Mrs. Mylrea St. Paul's United Church Brierior Way Knox Presbyterian Church S. Beaty Trafalgaar Airs Stanley Milson Mort Harold Ajax Muskoka Sault Ste. Marie Jack Ontario Champion

Georgetown Figures and Engagements and Local Court News

Georgetown reports include engagements for Catherine Allen to G Wesley Day of Toronto and Vera Belle Bussell to Lloyd Martin of Toronto with weddings planned in September. Juvenile Court reprimands for local shopbreakers precede a suspended sentence. A. B. Parr of McGilvray Parr suffers a left wrist fracture moving a ladder at a Guelph Street home.

Fred Thompson Lloyd Martin A. Martin Toronto Georgetown McGilvray & Parr J. Mo Bucks House Guelph Street Parr

Oakville Briefs: Court Taxes and Local Incidents

Delinquent poll tax payments cited in Oakville court with another batch due next week. Miss Jean E. McKveen, Brantwood school staff, passed departmental arts and kindergarten courses. Fire department quickly quashed a blaze near the Village Inn. A ten day motor trip was taken by Howard, Witam, and LaVerne. Mrs. Dillias returned from Spencer Port with visitors. Police chief’s costly antics noted in local court.

Kerr Jean E. McKveen Brantwood Kindergarden Wren? Co Canerth Aeprins Mesers Howard, Witam LaVerne Deseft Huntsville Filendar North Hay Dillias Spancer Port N.Y

Pride Ho and the Irish Builder’s Brother

Pride Ho a good looking Irishman among workers on a new building, jokes about a lawyer brother and unfair sharing of goods. The yard conversation exposes Pat’s witty reply that his brother cannot help him, highlighting humor in a building site exchange.

Pat Mfe

Time to Quit Amateur Theatrical

A mother consoles her trembling child who sobs that her teeth slipped and she feels foolish while performing. The exchange shows a frail moment of stage fright as a young girl resists continuing.

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