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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
4
Local column highlights various centers and communities of interest to readers. Brief notices cover events, meetings, and profiles, offering a snapshot of nearby activities and shared concerns in the region.
Hillsburg residents host visitors from Acton Toronto and Regina while many attend a monster Field Day in the Park and a street dance on Monday. A longtime resident Miss Margaret Howe dies after a stroke. Local families welcome guests from Chicago Brampton Milton and Fergus congratulate Miss Marjorie Thompson on her high school honors.
Mrs Moore of Guelph and Mrs McIntosh visited at Mrs Cornell's. Mr and Mrs Platfoord of Toronto visited Mr Jerry Taylor. Mr Tyler visited Milliken. Mr and Mrs Charles Anderson of Toronto visited Mr Tyler. The Corner church meeting will be held Sunday. Mr and Mrs Madill and Mrs Lickley of Toronto visited Mrs Cornell. Marshall McCaig home from Toronto. Annie and Myrtle Airdrie home from Toronto.
Ballinafad Miss Bernice Ball of Kitchener holidaying at her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Peter Ferguson. Mrs Richard Shortill and Master Richard visiting Brigh ton Miss Peggy and Miss Betty Hollinger and Percy Hollinger of Toronto visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Graffyie. Ed Graffie went to Toronto for a few days. Jean McEnery of Erin holidaying with grandparents Mr and Mrs H Shortill. Mrs Wallhouse of Cooksville visiting daughter Mrs Steen.
The St John’s Church lawn party at the Hamilton home drew a large crowd and ideal weather. Proceeds from oath and supper plus entertainment raised over 500 dollars for the church.
Everton Mess Anette and Masters Reginald and Stanley Parkhouse of Fergus holiday with Mr and Mrs I Hamilton. Miss Grace Dampier visits Oakville Toronto. Mrs E Shepherdson visits daughters in Toronto. The Everton boys are busy preparing for the mammoth Field Day on Saturday.
Mrs M Cooke hosts family guests including George Cooke, Miss Mary Struthers of Lucknow, Miss Lois Simpson of Toronto, and several Toronto and Guelph visitors. The group also attends a funeral in Grand Valley and a weekend at Yale, Michigan, with extended visits to Toronto.
Mrs Hubert Mann and children return to Fergus after visiting S F Watson. Mrs Mann and Mrs A Arthurs and Mr and Mrs A Mann visited Guelph. Dr J C Lindsay and Misses Jean and Anna Lindsay from Toronto spent the weekend at home. Fred Talbot and Betty return to Toronto after summer at C Moffat’s. Bannockburn Rustlers held a corn roast at the school. Miss Aileen Clarridge, Brampton High, excelled in exams. Mrs McDermid of Vancouver visits Thos Moffat. Oliver Moffat Ninian LindGay and Robt Kerr & Son exhibit Hackney horses at the C N E. Arscott and babe visit with her parents A G Clarridge. Margaret Morrison returns to Montreal after two months. Mrs Scott of Elora visits daughter Mrs H Cook.
Campbellville reports Miss Lucy McLaren visiting in Toronto while Margaret Eleanor McLaren stay with relatives. Edinburgh guests include Miss Jenny and Miss Nancy McMillan at Eden Mills. Village attends Mrs Andrew Gilmour funeral at Crown Cemetery Morriston. Social events feature Annie and Jane Reid hosting an afternoon tea with bridge and euchre. Local travel includes Mrs W J Bell visiting London and Paul Stewart staying with the Homewoods. Several locals attend the athletic grounds tournament praised for organization. Local visits cite G B Carbett Marguerite in Toronto, plus Martin, Beattie, Post in Toronto and Lorna Gunston. David Henderson and sons visit Brampton. Drew and Stanley Fulton with Anne Fulton visit Norrish home. Wallace King and Verna visited. Reginald Murray attends the Exhibition. David Mahon returns from Western University London.
Visitors from Sarnia Acton Toronto Brantford and London arrived for gatherings with local families including the Follett Smethurst and Newton households. A wedding Miss Marjory Smethurst to Mr. G. McFadden took place in Acton. The Women's Institute Antique Tea showcased old shoes and over 100 year old antiques with readings piano duets and a play.
Mrs Norma Smith remains at home after a short stay at Wasaga Beach. Mrs C G English was taken to Guelph General Hospital last Sunday evening. The community extends wishes for a speedy recovery. Mr Fred C Bonathan and family and Miss Martha Murray of Norval visited friends in Toronto on Sunday.
The Women's Institute met at Mrs N Lee s home with a full attendance and an engaging programme. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs A Watson s home for quilting. Rev and Mrs Gandier and family returned from vacation in Vineland. Master Carlisle Gandier underwent a nose operation at Guelph General Hospital. George Lamb admitted to Guelph General Hospital in serious condition. Milne family held a reunion at John Milne s on Sunday. Mrs J Marshall visited Fergus friends. Mrs John Thomas and daughter visited relatives in this district and returned to Grand Rapids Michigan on Thursday.
Georgetown will play at the C N E competition on August 31 around 10 AM. Booster Club winners last week include A W Norton A Roney Milliere Mrs Atcheson Helen Blackburn Nellie Maynard. Congratulations to Georgetown Fyfe and Drum Band for finishing third at Brampton festival.
Millyon Mr and Mrs J M Denyes vacation at Wasaga Beach. S W Garley visited P D Shorey at Washago. G A Hemstreet Town Clerk enjoys a vacation. Ivy Bundy returns to Post Office duties after two weeks off. Milton has thirty families on relief with required work. G M Glanville returns home from holidays in Brantford. Rev Ross Hare preaches at Knox Church. Turner family and Mrs Gowland travel to Windemere and Cortland visits. Stover guests and Toronto visitors present. E H Lindsey moves to Brighton to become High School principal. Wellington Stump, 38, of Esquesinge, jailed after arrest by Constable Noakes, awaiting fall trial.
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