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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
6
A digest of local items from nearby centers and communities highlights events notices and community concerns. Read across streets and neighborhoods for quick updates on people places and happenings shaping everyday life.
Owing to inclement weather the garden party under the local Presbyterian Church attracted a small attendance on Friday night. The Brunswick Concert Company from London provided the program. Several locals and visitors were listed as guests and visitors in the surrounding communities.
Rockwood notes report Wm Harris of the Gladiolus Society visiting Hamilton for the 13th Annual Exhibition at the Royal Connaught Hotel. The Guelph Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met in Guelph with Janet Little presiding, and Mrs O Jolliffe gave a China furlough address. Local visits, services, and ball games are listed along with a wedding on the horizon.
The issue covers Sunday sermons at United Church by Mr. R Blythe of Glenwillams and at Presbyterian Church by Rev. Rogers of Caledon East, plus Mr Rogers being hosted at Jos McGowan's. It notes Mrs Neil Black’s funeral, Limehouse softball win over Georgetown, Acton handball defeat, and various local social notices and visits.
Miss Gladys Marlowe of Toronto visited Terra Cotta friends before returning home. H Logan, injured in an auto crash here, has returned from Brampton Hospital and is recovering. Martin continues pond improvements with many workers. Locals attend the Exposition this week as rains slow stock threshing. Mr and Mrs G Downer of Toronto were pleasant callers.
Ballinafad Misses Betty and Norma Tait holidaying with aunt Miss Bessie Binnie in Parry Sound. Gillis family and baby visit Kirkland Lake at Bert Rogers home. Frank Binnie visits friends in Parry Sound. R A McEnery and Archie Kentner families host Sunday gatherings in Omagh. Malcolm Gordon preaches at United Church. Jerry Kentner visits Shelburne. Culp family visits Proton over the weekend.
Mrs Sanford and Miss Vera Heath returned home after a two week vacation in Muskoka. Mrs Tracy spent the weekend with Mrs Hunter Norval. Mr and Mrs Jenkinson and family joined Mr Standisht at Jacksons Point to visit Miss Jennison. Douglas Lawson is hoped to be improving in health. Mrs Wilson and Dorothy of Toronto visited friends in the village last week.
Milton society notes include Mrs. Frank Hadley visiting Brantford with Miss Aileen Pearce. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hemstreet vacation at Grimsby Beach. Roy Hawthorn of Cleveland, grandson of the late Robert Hawthorn, visited last week. A Colbeck wedding to Dr. Albert Hayden Marshall is planned for early September. A Barred Rock hen led Ottawa Agricultural Farm egg contest with 219 eggs in 40 weeks. Twelve applicants seek Milton Postmaster vacancy after W. F. Dewar’s death. appointment expected soon.
Erin residents share greetings as relatives from Buffalo Toronto and Ottawa visit. Mr Walker’s health improves while Mrs Bainbridge returns home from hospital. Globe Hotel roof work and remodeling at a local garage noted. Remarkable oat straw and corn heights reported. Erin barber shops change hands leaving two barbers now serving the town.
NASSAGAWEAY Miss Florence Nightingale of Knatchbull returns from a holiday with her brother J H Nightingale in Port Credit. Various Nightingale and Darby families in Knatchbull Port Credit Lakeview and Dundas celebrate visits and a new baby. Ebenezer United Church resumes service next Sunday with Rev Somerville from Eden Mills. Public Schools reopen Tuesday. teacher Edwin B. Wilson to begin term at Mathern.
Georgetown residents report J R Barber returning from world travels and a park church lawn sale. Nightwatchman Blair’s services continue. Judge Munro' s ruling awards 2486.17 to Georgetown in the McCannah case. Grass fire at Maple Avenue extinguished. bowling tournament at Bowling Green with Acton and Georgetown bowlers.
Miss Mary and Kathleen Lambshead returned from Alaska. Miss Gladys Thomas came back from a two week holiday at South Porcupine. Goldie Ruth Lemon engaged to Walter Emory of Aldershot for a mid September wedding. Mayor Watson handled speed cases in court due to magistrate absence. Miss Mary Holtby sails from Punjab on furlough. Mayor Watson returns from Northern Ontario fishing with large muskelonge catch. Local canning factories begin tomato packing. crop looks heavy and prices low with 6 cent baskets in Hamilton.
Armour official returns from Chicago to negotiate with dredging contractors for 11 500 cubic yards of sand at 13 cents per yard for Oakville harbor marsh. Federal grants may cover 1 680, and local officials debate a magistrate issue under the new government arrangement. Street Fair by Masonic Lodge draws crowds as local sports and engagements are noted. Evelyn Margaret Penman and James Earl Galbraith announce engagement for September 15. William E. Roberts visits from Detroit, staying with Jolsons and relatives.
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