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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1939
Page
4
Mr and Mrs Sgyell of Wolland visited Mr and Mrs Davids Kirk in Mears over the weekend. Hector Guthrie and Douglas Guthrie of Toronto called on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jack Cornell of Toronto visited Guthries and Mr and Mrs Lynd Smith. Church services held as usual with Sunday School at 2 and church at 3.
The Ladies' Aid of J. David's Presbyterian Church gathered on the lawn of Mrs. R. C. Menges for an afternoon of games and a lunch. A vote of thanks was given to the hostesses. Health updates note Mrs. F. Garrett in Guelph General Hospital and several local visits are mentioned.
Mrs. August Bunte hosts aunt Mrs Chan Jamond visiting for a week at Mr H Allan’s home. An Canter trio Mr and Mrs Thee-Iamond visit Sunday. Alex Mochrie and Wmi Allan with Betty and Gordon from Brampton visit. Er. Hart funeral at Rockwood. Mrs Soper and J Soper in town. Miss Clara Rawsins Lyndhart visits. Beatrice and Bernice Culp return from Proton holiday. Dan Campbell commends BUOTESS AL Brampton Fair horavs.
A Limehouse Women’s Institute sponsored community picnic entertained locals last weekend on Mr Gowdy s mill grounds with prize winners in many events. Winners included Joan Campbell Helen Shelbourne Glen Scott Glen Giobe Agnes Robertson Shirley Wright Billie Giobe Neil Benton Wilfred Garnham Ronnie Davies Annie Graham Gwen Hill George Cousins and others. A softball game was played and a picnic lunch served. Notable visitors included Mr Stuart Wight recovering from shingles and Toronto residents Mr George Hall and Mrs C Mummery.
Mil ton H F McNichol manager of the Bank of Toronto spends vacation with family at Trent River. Mrs Nellie Cunningham of Bell Telephone enjoys annual summer vacation. Mrs Robert Brush leaves for Scotland to visit relatives for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Charlea Bowring and two daughters Kathleen and Marjory depart for Vancouver to visit relatives. John T Hannant sells his grocery store to Milton Hydro Commission to be remodeled for office and equipment housing. Milton Town Council by law requires 1940 town assessment completion by September 30. E E B Yates appointed Anvestor duties commence at once. Mr and Mrs R W Green of Ingersoll announce engagement of Esther Elizabeth to Allin Patterson Deacon, son of Col and Mrs F H Deacon of Toronto. Wedding planned in Trinity United Church Ingersoll early in September.
The Burlington Lions Club Carnival drew one of its largest crowds in 15 years, with steady attendance on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A stolen bicycle was found near Port Nelson and turned over to local police.
The twenty first Rockwood Horticultural Society show drew a large crowd with exhibitor displays including gladiolas by Wm Harris. Prizes were awarded for garden and youth exhibits. News included hospital admissions, a death and funeral, and upcoming school reopening. The Salvation Army Band performed on Main Street.
Ospringe Mr. and Mrs. Leana Webb left on Saturday for a few weeks visit with relatives at Biraay and Pelley Saskatchewan. Recent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. D. Stewart included Jack Simpson and Jean and Lois from Toronto alongside Mrs. Aitcheson and Mae of Hillsburg.
Erin Messia and others left for Sootaguard while Milas Phylila-Bainbridge returns from Quebec. A 91st birthday for Angus McArthur is celebrated in Erin Township. A crowd marked the Brin Agricultural Society 00th anniversary. A heavy threshing machine broke loose near Cataract injuring no one. William Beer’s machine tipped at James Hillyard’s incline. Mr. W. G. Magill recovers after a Highway No. 3 crashTwo thousand readers attended the event.
The report outlines numerous social visits and birthday celebrations in NASSAGAWEYA and nearby towns. It notes Master Dep McMillan’s sixth birthday at home and Master Tommy Kennedy’s tenth birthday with a playmate party. Several families including the Coxes, Kennedys, Robins ons, and Frank family are mentioned visiting or traveling to Hamilton Guelph Listowel and Toronto for gatherings and care.
Mr W R Douglas won low gross with an 81 at the North Toronto Business Men's golf meet. The Lorne Scots Band led by Bandmaster Williams will perform at the Ontario Music Day event on August 31. Visitors include Mr W J Fouls and others from Houston and Glasgow.
A Pleasant Eden Mills event honored Mr and Mrs Wilson with a mock wedding, readings, solos, and guitar duets amid gifts and lunch. The Sunbeam Mission Band held an annual picnic with races won by Leala Barden Marlow Harrison and others, followed by lunch and social time.
An item on page eight notes that China, famed for rice, consumes a wider range of foods than any other nation, reflecting diverse regional cuisines and culinary traditions.
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