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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
4
Local Notes Hidden in Week of City Life
Mr Joseph Benham spent a day last week with friends in Toronto. Mr Mmold McEnery returned home from the hospital last Sunday and is improving after his operation. There is an epidemic of colds in the district mainly among children. Mr and Mrs Alfred Soper visited friends at Hillsburg during the week. School children are practicing for their Christmas concert. Sixty chickens were taken from Bernard Miller's henhouse last week by unknown persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Benham
Toronto
Mmold” McEnery
Alfred Soper
Hillsburg
Bernard “Miller
Dorothy Taylor
LaVerne Pentland
Detroit
W. J. Taylor
Neil McBhalil
Townline
Eramosa
Nassagaweya
Hillsburg Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Alvin Millar and family from Brampton visited Mr and Mrs Wm Millar. Lloyd Milr spent the weekend in Toronto. Many locals attend the Winter Fair in Guelph. Mrs D A Robertson and Miss Margaret with Mr Donald joined the Robertson couple for Sunday evening. The United Church pre social featured an education address by Mr Strothers, with Foot Bros Lawson and Rowman providing music. Melville Grant served as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Millar
Billy
United Church
Strothers
Foot Bros
Lawson and
Rowman
Melville Grant
Lorne School Christmas Merit List for Esquesing No 12
The Christmas report from Lorne School No 12 Esquesing lists names in order of merit across grades Sr IV to Pr with Missed examinations noted. Names include Edith Warne Jerry Guthrie Stanley Evans Audrey Macarthur Mary Mannon Agnes Airdrie Lucy Denny and others. roll shows 28 pupils with Marion I Archibald as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne School
No. 12
Esquesing
Edith Warne
Jerry Guthrie
Stanley Evans
Jr. Iv
Audrey Macarthur
Mary Mannon
Agnes Airdrie
Tim
Lucy Denny
Margaret McPhail
Isabel Swackhamer
Eddie Evans
Bille Holmes
Frank Airdrie
George Airdrie
Community notices and events from Limehouse area
Snow covers the ground as Harry Knight recovers at Christie Street Hospital Toronto after an accident. Local groups hold tea sales and meetings to raise funds and plan social events. Mark Given wins at the Royal Winter Fair with a dominant horse. Visitors from Toronto Bronte Brampton and Bracesby attend. Harmony Club plans monthly socials with readings and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie Street Hospital
Toronto
Harry Knight
Women’s ‘Association of the United Church
A. Hill
Women's Institute
Halton
Eld
Munn’s
Trafalgar
Mark Given
W. T. Mills
Storey
K. Giles
Eva Vansickle
Bronte
Howard Meredith
Brampton
H. Bescoby
Harmony Club
Dennis Hill
William Drummond
Iuaies Gladys Packer
A. Meredith
Social Dance at Home of Mr and Mrs J Eves
A social dance entertained Terra Cotta youths at the home of Mr and Mrs J Eves on Friday evening. Karn Bros orchestra supplied the music. Messrs J and wm Mackie of Toronto spent the weekend with their parents in Terra Cotta. Mrs H Hayward is on the sick list. Mr Wm Hunter Sr is ill at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Eves
Karn Bros’ Orchestra
Messrs
Wm. Mackie
Toronto
J. Mackie
H. Hayward
Wm. Hunter
Eden Mills Animal Attack Injures Local Man
On Thursday evening Neil McPhail was badly gored by a male animal as he led it to water. A nearby stairway was knocked loose, aiding his escape. Dr. Waller of Rockwood treated him before he was rushed to Guelph General Hospital where doctors reported serious but hopeful progress. A Brampton meeting with Clerks from Dufferin Peel and Halton heard Dr. Jamieson explain new Old Age Pensions changes. clerks will take over duties formerly done by County Boards starting January 1 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil McPhail
Gordon McPhail
Waller
Rockwood
Guelph General Hospital
Weil
John Marshall
Brampton
Dufferin
Peel
Halton
Jamieson
Provincial ‘Board
Old Age Pensions
Social visits and events around Everton church day
Toronto guests and local families gathered Sunday including Mr and Mrs Roth and Miss Brown from Toronto visiting Mr and Mrs Hepburn and family Hillsburg. Others from Guelph Paris and townships attended Royal Winter Fair and church services with solos and a missionary sermon.
Georgetown Bazaar Nets 275 Dollars Amid Busy Weekend
The Georgetown St. Georges bazaar last Saturday brought in 275 dollars. Mrs. W. 3. Shortill slipped on a rug at Edith Street and fractured her collarbone with severe bruising. Elaine Wodson, daughter of Edward and Mrs. Wodson, won the Lady Tree prize for dramatic recitation among 28 competitors in London. Shell Gas Co representatives were hosted by A Hyde to view the Shell Service Station remodeling. R Rodgers oversaw moving a large brick building at Guelph and Main Streets for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's
W. 3. Shortill
Edith Street
Elaine Wodson
Georgetown
Edward Wodson
Hart House Players
Royal’ ‘Academy ‘of Dramatic Art
London
England
Sir Beerbohm Tree
A. Hyde
Shell Gas~ Co
R. Rodgers
Guelph
Main Streets
Herald
Local Notes From Erin and Stratford Community
Sunday visit by Mr Clarence Wrigglesworth to his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wrigglesworth. Nov 22 gifts honor Luther Overland on his 84th birthday. Wesley McLean of Toronto injured last Friday when his bicycle met a car at Harbord and Shaw. Jim Vidal leaves Erin for Quebec aboard Duchess of Bedford to Malta to visit his mother. A circulated report links Frank Granville of Erin to a Lake Huron collision with Edward E Loomis on the W Franz steamer. noted as Erin rather than Erin’s spelling. Advocate notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wrigglesworth
Stratford
Frank Wrigglesworth
Luther Overland
Wesley ‘McLean
Ac. N. R. Telegraph Measenker
Toronto
Harbord and
Shaw Streets
Defeased
Eriéan
Erin
Advocate
Moore Returns From Visit and Local News At Corners
Mrs. Moore of Guelph returns home after visiting her mother Mrs. McIntosh. Hydro extends to two more homes at the Corners Mrs Nell Cornell and Mr John Burlington. Charles Lambert had a frightening Thursday when a man pointed a revolver taking his till and pocket money before fleeing. Church service Sunday with Sunday School at 10 and service at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Guelph
McIntosh
Cornell
John’ Burlinghaim
Charles Lambert
Fatal Accident In Nassagaweya Claims Har James Elliott
Har James Elliott, aged 31, of Nassagaweya Township, was killed Friday when a gun discharged while he was returning home from hunting rabbits. Funeral held Monday at his parents’ home, Rev. C. G. Jones officiating, burial in Moffat Cemetery. Community sympathy expressed to the Elliott family. The Ladies' Aid of Eben ezer United Church prepared a Westbound Christmas bale, as district schools and churches stage events ahead of the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har James. Elliott
Nassagaweyanship
William Elliott
Jot 17
Concession 3
Nassagaweya
C. G. Jones
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church
Moffat Cemetery
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ebenezer United Church
Rockwood Choir Hosts Dorothy Taylor Before Wedding
Rockwood United Church Choir members gathered at Dorothy Taylor's home to honor her approaching marriage to LaVerne Pentland of Detroit. They presented a wicker sewing cabinet and penned an affectionate farewell, hoping she returns to sing with them someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Choir
Dorothy Taylor
Gladys Hanna
J. A. Little
Dorothy ‘Taylor
Dorothy
Rockwood United Church Choir
Oakville News: Recoveries Arrests Fires and Inquest Notes
Mrs. F L Root is recovering after an operation at St Josephs Hospital. W8 Savage is ill at home. Prize winners at the Royal Winter Fair include Ma C Atkins Gordon Breckon and C R Terry with apple exhibits. Andrew York of Trafalgar was arrested by Constable L Patterson and remanded for trial. Garfield Kincade confessed to setting fire to Roy Speers barn in Bronte causing about 15000 in losses. Oscar Secord died after ingesting carbolic acid in an apparent suicide. jury returned the verdict after eight minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Patterson
Bronte
John B. Moat
J. P
David Kerr
Oakville
Garfield Kincade
Hamilton
Roy Speers
Oscar ‘Secord
Burlington Notes and Local Occurrences Amid England Trip
William E Dalton of Caroline Street returned Monday from six months in England and France. Thieves entered Mrs A Andrews Nelson Avenue home and stole linoleum large glass and other items. Mayor Watson hosted Town Council and Water Commission venison dinner at Torrance Street. District Deputy Walsh of Hamilton and staff visited Burlington Lodge Sons of England. Water Commission informal meeting with Engineer Power discussed plans for a new pump house. Louis W Mackenzie of Toronto injured roof work in Muskoka sustaining back injuries and a broken rib. R L Latham Green Street summer home broken into and items stolen. tow truck removal reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Dalton
Caroline Street
England
France
A. Andrews
Nelson Avenue
Watson
Water Commission
Torrance Street
Bro. Walsh
Hamilton
Burlington
Lodge, Sons
The
Engineer Power
Louis W. Mackenzie
Sherwood Avenue
Toronto
Muskoka
R. L. Latham
Green Street
Gazette
Milton News Roundup Highlights Local Birthdays Events
Major William Panton, now of Vancouver, celebrates birthday born December 1847. A Milton resident praises Frank Perry’s asters and garden lettuce. Frank Chisholm places at Royal Winter Fair in White Embden Geese. Wrestler George Dennison injures right leg in training. Reliance Lodge No 89 visits Milton Lodge No 92. first degree conferred and banquet held. Truck crash on King Street demolishes foot bridge near Bell Street. occupants included H G Bentley-Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Panton
Vancouver
George Dennison
Milton Physical Culture Club
Jast Reliance Lodge
Quelph
Milton Lodge
King Street
R. E. Bently
Erindale
King
Bell Streets
H._G. Bently
Champion
Relative Briggs Debates Chicken Origin At Dinner
Briggs quips that the chicken resembles an offspring of a hard boiled egg while dining. The landlady cuts in with a sharp retort as Briggs contemplates the dish, offering a humorous exchange over the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs
Religious Services Schedule and Travelogue Event
The Minister speaks on Facts of Our Church at 11.00 a.m. Sunday. Noon Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m. The Minister presents The Man of Sorrows. Tuesday December 11th travelogue with moving pictures on Ceylon in the Church Auditorium, hosted by the Young People's Society. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
United Church Young People’s Society
United Church
R. B. Bingham
Montreal
Presbyterian Knox Church Service Ad
Presbyterian Knox Church Acton announces Sunday December 16 1934 services with 11 00 am minister 2 30 pm Sabbath School and 7 00 pm minister Always Welcome on Willow Street Manse schedule listed by Rev H L Bennie M A minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenox
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Willow Street
Shepherd Dogs Sermon At Baptist Church
Acton G B Eastee pastor leads a church service at 11 00 a m with the topic The Shepherd Dogs. Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Young People’s Society at 3 00 p m are also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
Tragic Mix Up Over Pencil Swallow Causes Urgent Call
A distressed caller pleads for immediate medical help after a child swallows a pencil while the adult uses a fountain pen. The doctor is summoned at once to treat the incident and the communication emphasizes urgent response.
Investments Not Favors Allegedly Drive Influence
A dialog frames favors as investments by a powerful citizen. Senator Sorghum clarifies the distinction, insisting benefits are strategic rather than mere favors. The exchange hints at political patronage influencing policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Sorghum
Make an Effort Father Swaps Bargain With Suitor
A terse exchange shows a father testing a suitor who offers forty dollars a week to support his daughter. The men negotiate the implied future burden as the talk centers on the proposed allowance and acceptable terms.
Small Advertisements listing sales and notices
Hog SHIPPING SATURDAY. $7.20 and grade. Hog-trucking free. Hogs delivered by farmer, 10c extra. F. E. HOLMES, Acton. WANTED Used Tricycle. Apply to BOX 245 FREE PRESS. FOUND Sum of Money in grocery store. Apply FREE PRESS OFFICE. FOR SALE Girl's Leather Coat size 34 Gray astrakhan collar. Apply 29 CRESCENT STREET. MEAT FOR SALE First class meat by the quarter. Prices reasonable. Apply F. E. HOUMES. HOUSEWORK WANTED Experienced Young Woman wants housework. Apply BOX 264 FREE PRESS. FOR SALE Young Singing Canaries health. Also Boys Tube Hockey Skates Boots like new size 544. LEONARD ATKINSON Agnes Streets. STRAYED Strayed to east half Lot 27 Concessions 4 Nassagaweya 2 Polled Angus Yearlings. Owner may recover by proving property and paying expenses. CHAS. DARBY. HOUSES FOR SALE OR RENT Two properties of the Estate of Late John Cameron one on Church Street and one on John Street Acton Apply CMILLAN JAS. BE Acton Ont. AUCTION SALE W. Tuck Lot 32 Concession 6 Nassagaweya will hold a Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock Implements Hay Grain Potatoes Wood on Friday December 14th Terms cash RJ KERR Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cameron
Church Street
John Street
Acton
Cmillan Jas. BE
Ont
W. Tuck
Nassagaweya
RJ. Kerr
Clearing Auction Sale by Neil McDonald
A Clearing Auction Sale of farm stock implements grain and hay will be held on Friday December 7 at 12 30 p m. Cash terms. R J Kerr is the auctioneer located at Second Line Eramosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil McDonald
Second Line
Eramosa
R. J. Kerr
Notice to overdue accounts for collection by bailiff
To those owing us and with long overdue accounts. Unless settlement is made by December 15 these accounts will be handed to the Bailiff Yor collection.
Final Notice To Cyclists On Sidewalk Safety
Final notice to bicycle riders warns that after this date information will be issued and offenders will be prosecuted for riding on sidewalks contrary to by law. This warning is final from R. J. MacPHERSON Chief of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. MacPherson
Card of Thanks to Electors for Support
E J Nelson thanks all electors for un solicited support at the polls and the confidence placed in electing him Councillor for 1935. He pledges to serve faithfully and do his best to merit the trust shown.
McCutcheon Thanks Electors for Monday Support
Fred McCutcheon expresses gratitude for the electors support on Monday and pledges to serve to merit the confidence shown in him. He vows to work hard in office.
Card of thanks from 1935 council reelection
The author expresses gratitude for the electors’ confidence and the splendid support that ensured return to the 1935 Council. They pledge to merit the trust and do their best in office.
Gratitude to Supporters and Elected Councillors
The speaker thanks those who spontaneously supported their candidacy for Councillor and extends sincere congratulations to the men elected, wishing them a happy and prosperous year in office.
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Patricia Airdrie
Ormand Eakins
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Graff
Kerwin McPhail
Isabel Eakins
Kenneth Allan
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Mr. Charles: Roth
Brown
W. Roth
Miss Brown
J. Hepburn
Angus McLaughlin
Jesse
Lida
Elmer Awrey
Ivan
W. Usherwood
Alex. Currie
Rose Currie
Walter Couling
John Fielding
Paris
W. Hortop
Alvin McCutcheon
Wilbert McCutcheon
W. Hodgkinson
George Robertson
Jean Robertson
Crewson
E. Gurrie
A. Currie
Ospringe
Fred Osbourn
Fergus
Ernest Kenward
Ergus
A. Campbell
St. ‘Thomas
Everett E. LeViness
Edna M. Pearen
Dundas
Milton
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Norton
Motors
Acton, Ontario
Travelogue
TOE Ore
Mediterranean
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Carroll’s
Mill Street
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Vannatter
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