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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
4
Community notices highlight events at nearby centres and activities of interest to readers. Local clubs, school meetings, and volunteer opportunities showcase civic involvement and regional updates for residents.
The Young People's Society of Skt David's Presbyterian Church held its regular weekly meeting with a fine turnout. O A Eisley spoke capably on the topic. Evelyn Vansickle contributed a splendid piano solo. Omer Vansickle spent the weekend in Toronto. Several children suffer from colds. Mrs G B OCarbert and Marguerite return home after a Toronto visit.
Ballinafad residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert English of Tor onto visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chortill of Tor onto visit friends here Saturday. Miss Bessin Ginnis of Toronto stays with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Binnie for a few days. Frank Binnie traveled to Toronto and Buffalo for medical advice. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cushmie of Tor onto and Miss McKeown of Kleinburg visit Sunday at cousin Alfred Soper’s home.
Mrs Walter Donald and family of Marden visited Mr and Mrs John Gennett. Mrs John Bilton joins hospital care at Guelph. A church meeting heard Mr Hayes of Georgetown. Ed Cripps visited Mrs McIntosh. Franklin Dean returned home from Tyfer's. A large crowd bid farewell at Melvin Burns home before moving to Rockwood.
Norman Bailey moved from Bank of Montreal Georgetown to a Sterling branch last Thursday. Women’s Auxiliary sold baked goods in the Council Chamber on November 29 with junior members assisting. Fred Appleton and Miss Abraham of Uxbridge visited Mr and Mrs Granley Appleton. Ruby Tennant, moved to Toronto General Hospital, underwent a Monday operation and was improving. St John’s A Y P A met at Mr and Mrs Bert Smethurst’s Thursday evening for a social gathering.
Oakville report notes Mrs. John Cadwallader sails from Quebec to England for winter overseas. Gov ernment awaiting decision on Pisher hill relief work. Warden’s Dinner invites issued for December 14 at Estaminet Burlington. Twelve men start water main extension in west end under Clarence Pish. Hugh Montgomery involved in a motor accident near Ottawa. Relief Board receives 42 jars of jam and pickles. Charles L. Phillips injured at Alum inium Factory by flying wheel. H Lancaster of Toronto fined $5 plus costs total $14.55 for highway stopping offence. Two receptions hosted for Miss Alina Cooper this week.
Eden Mills The Ladies' Aid of the United Church met at Mrs. EB Wilson home with good attendance. The Young People's Society met last Wednesday at Mr. W Coles home.
The November report from Erin lists students receiving honors across grades IV and V and notes names such as Viola Spears Audrey McIntyre Lena Cole Dorothy Burgess Willie Thompson and Charles Thompson. Perfect attendance is acknowledged for E A Hindley the teacher.
A joyful gathering at Reeve Sims McLean's home honored his marriage with the Eramosa Council officials and wives. Councillor John Stewart delivered a congratulatory address and chairs were given as mementos. Additional notes cover church events, missions, local dog control, visitors, and residents moving.
The annual meeting of the W M 3 and Ladies Aid of Ebenezer United Church Nassagaweya elected officers for the Women's Missionary Society for the coming year. Rev A F Marsh formerly of Mimico visited Nassagaweya last week. The 3 B No 9 Nassagaweya Christmas concert is set for December 19. Farmers continue fall ploughing amid mild weather.
Cadet W Allen of the Church Army visited Milton relatives while Arthur Farrington travels to England and Miss Hume of Guelph Y is returning after an appendicitis operation. The Pastime Club elected A A Armstrong president and W Crozier secretary treasurer for the year. Chicken thieves stole 25 roosters from Lloyd Kitchen’s Kilbride farm in broad daylight while the family was away.
Erin friends regret Mrs H C Austin is confined by arthritis. Tisdales of Brampton visited Weddells and attended the Hockey Club Dance. Fred Benham in charge of Horning Mills electrical line spent the weekend at home. Nickel family from Royal Oak and Limehouse visitors with Roszell family. Weddell couple celebrate 25th anniversary on Nov 24 with informal reception. Sanders pressing for ice surface at rink as thaw recedes. Luther Overland marks 83rd birthday on Nov 22.
Burlington residents report on W D Clifton's Barrie funeral and other town items. Norman Walker departs for Tulsa Americans hockey club. Mrs Chas Connell hosts Marion Konkle shower. Mr and Mrs Murdo Macdonald return from Scotland. Nelson Township Council names J A Pettit clerk and merges treasurer role to save 150. Hewton home fire devastates New Street area. family escapes. Citizens Committee to advertise bids for concrete floor and repairs at the town hall police cells.
The Everton branch met last Thursday at Mrs. George Young’s home with 23 in attendance. Mrs. Head presided as vice president. readings and contests featured the program, with Christmas gift exchanges and a social hour followed by lunch prepared by hostesses. Detroit relatives J McCutcheon and T Stewart visited the Simons family.
Mr and Mrs D W Baxter left for Florida to spend the winter months. Mrs Roni, who had appendicitis surgery at Owen Sound Hospital, is progressing nicely. Funeral in Toronto for Mrs Dougald Bell attended by Dr R Nickell, John Nickell and Mrs Wilson. W R Watson and wife also headed to Florida for the season. Local news reports include a Nomination Meeting, Rev Ross new Rogers Presbyterian pastor in Toronto, Orion Lodge initiatory degree, Knox Church bake sale, and Georgetown expected to field two strong hockey teams with early skating season prospects.
Long before Europeans arrived, Iroquoian peoples settled along Ontario’s lowland and St Lawrence corridor, introducing maize, beans, and squash. They relied on fire for clearing land and shell blades as hoes, with women transporting harvests to husking sheds. Rotate crops unknown. plots exhausted in 10–12 years, prompting migrations.
Export activity in Canada intensifies with egg shipments nearing season end and west coast turkey packing set to begin for overseas markets. Ontario reports 49,786 cases of eggs to Great Britain through November 11, with total exports expected near 1.75 million dozen for the season, while Chilean chickens gain a new outlet in Britain and Winnipeg anticipates wind‑down of shipments this week.
A fragment notes sea eel harvest timing before grain maturity. The phrase emphasizes gathering before full grain development.
Advert seeks 100 bushels of good feed oats and offers market price paid at the seller’s barn. Respond by applying to BOX 85 in the Free Press.
A shooting competition to be held on Thursday December 14 at John Graff's farm in Churchill at 1 PM. Geese and chickens will be shot using .22 rifles with 12 gauge and 4 or 5 shot at 40 yards. No sporting or target rifles allowed. Rates are 15 cents per shot for geese and 10 cents for chickens.
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