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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
4
Neighborhood notes from multiple centers highlight community events, school activities, and local agriculture. Mentions include efforts by civic groups, upcoming fairs, and collaborative projects among nearby towns. Readers are encouraged to attend meetings and support regional initiatives.
Payer Permyson was at her parental home in Kitchener last week. Mrs Alfred Soper visited Guelph with friends. Rev and Mrs Aitken visited Palermo. Mr Wm Harding rebuilds after a barn fire from a week ago. The Women’s Missionary Society held a Thank Offering meeting on Tuesday evening November 18 with a fine India address. Annie Bhariitt received a life membership certificate and pin. Good attendance and a generous offering. Lunch was served. Mrs English spent a few days in Toronto with friends.
Mr and Mrs W H Bennett and son of Port Carling visited town on Sunday. Mrs Wim Frampton and Milas Eno Prampton of Voronte visited Monday. Edwin Glass and daughter Joan of Windsor visited Dr Watson's over the weekend. Mr and Mrs W D Hazelwood of Toronto spent the weekend with Mrs J Hazelwood. Mr and Mrs W C Cowles of Toronto spent the weekend with George Wiig Alesworth. Park improvement work has begun and many men are employed. Nomination dates for Ward One and Three vacancies to be announced after January council meeting. Credit Lodge A F and A M had about 40 visitors from Campbell Lodge Campbellville last evening.
Oakville residents report Mrs W D Drewry recovering well after a serious operation in Wellesley Hospital Toronto. A J MacGillivary conducted anniversary services in Knox Church where a young man taught at Trafalgar. M Scoggall attended Lampman MacLeod wedding and stayed with Mrs Stirling. General Wreck won Governor General's Cup at Royal Winter Fair. Mrs Yell sails to England after visiting with friends. Rotary Club members led the Monday meeting with Judge Munro as speaker. Oakville High School will be opened officially Sunday at 3 PM by Bishop Wrenally.
The Women's Association of the United Church hosted an afternoon tea and barony in the Town Hall on Saturday with good attendance despite inclement weather. Other notes mention church services led by Mr. Mitchell of Guelph, visits by several residents to United Churches in Metz and Dracon, and various local movements and family news amid a string of weekend visitors and regional travel. The rain aided water supplies, and local movers announced upcoming relocations including families leaving Guelph for Rockwood and Toronto-bound Mrs. Frank and daughter Veronica.
WiRT and Mrs Wowsome formerly of Burlington spend Christmas at Waverley Lodge St Gaviour s Road Bt Heller s Jersey Shane Islands. A large sedan burned on the Guelphine under heavy fog the driver crawled from the ditch and escaped serious injury. Miss E Modeland of Youngstown sister of Mrs Gordon Horry New Street attended a Washington DC health conference. A horse and wagon driven by Wm Aber and a car driven by Isaac Walmer collided on New B Street damaging Balmer s radiator. An Aldershot accident occurred at 4 50 Sunday when Mrs Z B Butler Port Nelson towing for traffic ahead was rear ended by a car driven by BG Wall 1773 Craighurst Avenue Toronto damaging rear bumper front axle and right fender of Bull s car.
Erin Dr Itiney of Walralo Miss Ruby Walker of Toronto and Mike Hamilton of Toronto visited local friends and family. James Larzwell returned home from summer with nuns at Yarvwell Ontario. James Ytodard of Buffalo called. Bodard Wak, once with Steel and Foster, and Mrs. Margaret Wayles recent homeward bound from Collingwood. W A Gear returned from Muskoka deer hunt with a trophy for each member. William Long hospitalized in Toronto General for pneumonia. Rev J Wel of St. Pauls Cathedral Hana n China preached at All Saints Church, Advocate notes.
Milton residents report a car fire destruction and a local sale. Ex Mayor John Maxtod injured recently returns home. JP Kirkland leaves St Pauls for Hox Presbyterian in St Thomas on 1600 yearly. Barnards visit England. Mayor Byer plans mayoral bid. Constable Cookman back on duty after hospital stay. Milton team wins Ontario Intermediate Baseball title. banquet held. Milton poultry prizes noted at Royal Winter Fair. government grants for unemployment aid approved. Local commentary cautions outsiders influencing town council and roads out of Lawn.
Campbellville notes record the Campbell Lodge AF and AM meeting held Tuesday and the church service at St David's Church Sunday. Roan Carbert visited for the weekend while a weekly David’s Church prayer meeting met at Mrs Agnew’s home on Wednesday. A Rome Catholic Church aid play at Freeston drew a strong crowd. The Young People’s Society of St David’s Church met Monday.
Ebenenge United Church hosted the annual gathering of the Ladies’ Aid and the Women’s Missionary Societies. Officers for another year include President Mrs J. Diamond, Vice President Mrs J. B. P. H Kitching, Secretary Mrs W. Darby, and Treasurer Mrs O. Viamahaw for the Ladies’ Aid. President Mrs G. Lamb, Vice President Mrs J. Marshall, Secretary Mrs J. Moffat, and Treasurer Mrs N. Gillycrop for the Missionary Society. Also active were Messrs J. B. P. Kitching and Arthur Diamond leading the York Bible Class visit to Munsey Hall in Toronto. Municipal candidates are being discussed amid expectations of a brisk New Year race.
An old Scottish woman is reproached by her husband for not speaking ill of anyone. She replies that while he may not be as good as he could be, he is a very industrious man.
Limoneubre Milas Blile Davia of Alington spent the week end at her home here. Mrs J Nobly and Jack of Acton were week end visitors with Mrs O Meredith. Mr F McDowell of Acton had a thrilling Saturday crossing a radiator truck loaded with a horse and produce. The horse returned home, McDowell escaped with light injuries. Mrs Richard Marshall ill day in Toronto last week. Mrs Norton and Mrs Mitchell represented the Women's Institute at the Royal York banquet in Toronto last Wednesday. A birthday party was given by Mr and Mrs Miller Sir in honor of their daughter Gladys on Friday evening with tokens of esteem. Dr and Mrs Agnew and friends from Toronto gave a program Monday evening at the United Church. The Chinese market scene and the musical program by local residents was enjoyed. The United Church Sunday School practiced for their Christmas entertainment.
At 11.00 a.m the Minister preaches on The Product of the Church. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 12.00 noon. 7.00 p.m. Kev J. Ure Stewart B.A. of Paisley Memorial Church Guelph assists with the choir. Everybody welcome.
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