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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 01, 1932

Page

5

Limehouse Notes Highlight Social and Church Events

Mrs F O Neill and J sharp of Toronto visited Limehouse this week. Mr Ankenman of Toronto said goodbye to friends last week. The Ankenman family departs, replaced by Mr Bearhope and family. Christmas tree entertainment planned for December 19 and the United Sunday School on December 27. Mrs Agnew spoke on West China and mission work. United Church Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Johnson's home and plans a social soon. Threshing finished. boys enjoy idle time as Indian Summer returns after mid November chill.

F. O Neill J Sharp Toronto Limehouse Ankenman and Bearhope United Sunday School Agnew West China United Church Ladies’ Aid

Bank of Montreal Reports Strong Assets and Reserves

The annual Bank of Montreal statement shows total assets of 769 million with quickly available resources at 439.8 million, or 63.46 percent of liabilities. Deposits are above 600 million, with government bonds totaling 266.7 million. Net profit for the year falls to 4.663 million, dividends 3.96 million, and reserves plus carry-forward bring total equity to 1.249 million. The report, for the year ending October 31, is to be presented at the December 5 annual meeting.

Bank of Montreal Canada Dominion

Tongue Given as Alternative at Butcher Shop

Fragment shows a shopper requesting half a pound of cold meat and ham but receiving only tongue as available. The exchange notes home supplies include tongue, indicating limited meat options at the shop.

Neighborhood Notes Include Toronto Trips and Local Listings

Miss Mary McKinney spent the weekend with her father Mr J McKinney in Toronto. Mrs F M Mathers returned to Toronto after visiting sister Mrs Foreman and Rev Foreman. A Gear returned from deer hunting with the Caledon Hunt Club in Northern Ontario with a buck. Barbour Bros lease Edward White's farm and will take immediate possession. White to hold a clearing sale on December 1. At the Toronto Central Technical School commencement Mrs G B Miller formerly of Erin won the Muriel Denison first prize in Dietetics. James Sanders tender for rink management for the winter was accepted by the Shamrock Hockey Club committee. Advocate.

Miss Mary McKinney Toronto F. M. Mathers Foreman Caledon Ontario Messrs Barbour Bros Edward White White Toronto Central Technical School G. B. Miller Erin Muriel’ Denison James Sanders Shamrock Hockey Club

Social whirl includes Toronto visitors and local weddings

The piece records numerous Toronto visitors including Mrs G A and Mr R J Kerris and Miss Josephine Jackson visiting Acton friends. It notes engagements and a December wedding, with families in Acton and nearby towns attending events at Waterloo and Acton.

R.J. Kerris Toronto Lis Josephine “Jackson Werden

Young People's Society Opens Winter Meetings at St. David's

Campbellville report notes the weekly meeting opening, election of officers with Murray McPhail as President and Gertrude Currie as Secretary. Other items include visits from Miss Janet McPhail, Nancy McMillan's illness, a Rev C G Jones address, and local skating on the pond.

Young People’s Society of St. David's Murray McPhail Gertrude~ Currie Janet McPhail Toronto Nancy McMilan C. G. Jones Rockwood George McPhail Eden Mills D. Hunter W. H. McPhail Gerald Richards E. Bell Margaret McMillan

Local Notes From Burlington and Vicinity

Burlington residents host guests from Fort Wayne and Ghent Avenue. John Gray’s brother John died in Watkins New York at 85 leaving Robert Gray the sole surviving family member. Brant Military Hospital inspection finds buildings in bad shape and sewer work planned on Seneca Street with unemployed workers. R L Scott, Wm Burrows, and Laverne Kerns had a snowbound return from Wesmacoon Lake, taking shelter in a log cabin overnight.

Harry Peart Helen Margaret E. C. Peart H. G. Angeld Fort Wayne Ind E. Angeld Ghent Avenue Robert Gray John Watkins N. Y Police and Relief Committee Brant Military Hospital Council Seneca Street Barrett Powers R. L. Scott Wm. Burrows Laverne Kerns Chas Gazette

Milton Taxes Owed Reach Seven Thousand As Of Date

Milton tax records show uncollected taxes totaling seven thousand dollars. Local relief prompts debate over improper use of funds. Deer hunting party returns with seven deer and a bear weighing over 200 pounds. J. Jones wins Rural Route 6 mail contract starting January 1. Illnesses lodge among several residents, with wishes for recovery.

Clare Wilson Milton Muskoka Booth Oakville Jack Jones Daniel Summers Jones Arthur Mayes Jill Sandy” Patterson George Hilyer Alice Tickner Cochrane

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