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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
5
A local column highlights various centers and communities of interest to readers. It sketches neighborhood points of pride, upcoming events, and tales from nearby streets. The piece aims to connect residents to happenings within their shared urban fabric.
The Ebenezer United Church Women’s Missionary Society holds its annual meeting this Thursday afternoon in the church parlor to elect officers. Visitors include Mrs. Roy Elsley and family of Guelph. Local farmers push fall plowing amid mild weather as week-end travel continues.
A recent United Church program directed by Mrs Gandier showcased eight Eden Mills Ebenezer Arkell youths with vocal instrumental readings and recitations. After the concert each participant received a lunch and the group drew thanks for a well run evening. A social night at Mr Ross Argo's home opened the season with many attendees backing church and community welfare.
Campbellville and district residents visited the home of Mr. Thos Ware. Mrs A Graham’s health concerns were noted with hopes of her recovery. Bert Lowry visited his aunt Mrs John Mahon in Campbellville. Byron Elsley visited his father OG A Elsley in Campbellville after a Toronto trip. Mrs Bert Ferris and children spent time in Ingersoll. Nancy McMillan remains ill and hoped for improvement. Neil Martin and friends visited Puslinch while Marion Martin returned from Normal in Hamilton for the weekend. The Young People’s Society met with strong turnout and a male quartet performed. The program impressed. future sessions will feature a ladies’ program. A large village crowd attended the old-time dance at Brookville Hall hosted by the Loan Association.
Reported break in at the Oakville Inn during the early hours Wednesday led to the theft of about $100 in goods. Other notes include social visits, travel plans, and local events such as Rev. Wedderburn's farewell at Knox Church and skating rink floor work nearing completion.
Local families and guests attended services at Everton with Rev. John Little of Rockwood. E N Sunter visited brother John at Rockwood. Miss Gladys Carter visited her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs D G Robertson. Mrs A Peavey ill and wished a speedy recovery. Pupils prepare for the Christmas concert on December 22. Mrs Chisholth of Erin visited Mrs McLean. The Robertsons visited the former's mother in hospital after a truck incident on an icy road.
Hillsburg residents host an old time dance at the Town Hall. Sacrament was dispensed at St Andrew's Church with Rev Goodwill leading both services. Local dealer Alex McLachlan reports a stolen Chevrolet recovered in Toronto. Ed White held a successful farm stock auction and plans to rent the farm to Barbour brothers.
Last Wednesday evening the Town Hall hosted a three act comedy The Colonel's Maid presented by the young people of 8 8 No 6 Eramosa. Cast included Colonel Robert Rudd Marjorie Byrd Bob Rudd Ethel Buckland Cicelia Synotte Julia Carrol and others with a Fergus orchestra providing music. A social followed with attendees from Toronto Simcoe Dundas Guelph and Vineland plus church events and a funeral observed in Georgetown.
Bannochburn Mfr. and Mrs A G Clarridge and Betty visited their daughter Mrs B Matthews in Preston while J Lindsay of Toronto stayed at his home. Misses Aileen and Dorothy Clarridge visited friends in Toronto. Mrs F Talbot and Betty and Mrs A Arthurs of Toronto spent Sunday at Mann Bros. Edna Graham of Dixie stayed with N F Lindsay. O Moffat and R Kerr showcased horses at the Guelph Winter Fair. D Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Toronto visited Mann Bros. Alvin Marshall and infant from Erin called on W J McCullough.
Mr C E Herrington of Durham visited Friday. Mrs W G Thompson spends a week in St Catharines as guest of Miss Richardson. Miss Ada Lane and Miss McBride of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F Sinclair. Mr John Bates of Victoria College Toronto stayed with Mr John McDermid. Mr and Mrs J M Moore announce the engagement of daughter Mary Alleen to Wesley Ryerson Douglas son of Rev W H and Mrs Douglas Lynden Ont. The marriage will be in December. Messrs Wilfred Gill Arthur Herbert Norman Herbert Ewan McDonald and Harry King escaped serious injury in a motor accident near Freeman's Corners on returning from the military inspection last Saturday. Norman Herbert was severely bruised and shaken.
Mrs. Luke Smith announces the engagement of her daughter Dorothy Jeanne Smith to Mr. Edgar Gerrard Bulmer of Oakville. The marriage is planned for the latter part of December. Burlington notes also include Mrs. Connelly traveling to England and Alex Leitch returning from British Columbia along with St. Luke's church attendance at Bishop of Niagara’s farewell. Wilmette Gazette mentions Mrs. Colin Campbell preparing school gifts in Halton county after meeting in Sicily.
Erin residents host visitors from Elora New Hamburg Ospringe and Detroit plans. Mrs Wilson recovers after appendicitis at Lord Dufferin Hospital Orangeville. Olive V Bacon engaged to Mar Alex Job of Acton with December wedding planned. McEachern brothers move to village and take over Bracey property from J T Austin estate.
Miss Alice Tickner recovers from illness as Milton reports. About a hundred youths enjoy skating on Martin's pond Sunday. Councillor John Irving returns to activity after illness. Mrs. Sidney Page of Sudbury visits her Milton relatives. George Hilyer’s condition remains stable. Clements & Co sell hardware to Clifford Hill and Gordon Gowland forming The Milton Hardware. George White leaves Wm. Anderson’s barber shop for Elora to open a new shop. E Balsam of Toronto faces misrepresentation charges from Georgetown fire brigade over a firemen demonstration contract. case adjourned to December 27. Champion.
Fragmentary report lists individuals such as John Bennett in Toronto baby beef trade, Mrs. Gilbert Smith visiting, Ante Airdrie and Myrtle Airdrie at home, and Capt Peterson Lieut Hook with Tyler family from Acton with Barbara Plank visiting Chester Plank.
Local notes report visits by Clarence and Gordo Folle and Misses Smith and Follett from Toronto. A baby girl arrived to Mr and Mrs Charles Lucas, mother and child healthy. The December Women’s Institute met at Mrs Smethurst with a Toronto convention report and a wills talk. Train service changes reduce Toronto mail and travel. a bus link may be needed.
A new device on passenger trains in the Dixie region adds eight organ like whistles along the engine front with a cab mounted keyboard. Engineers play tunes as trains approach crossings and stations at night with melodies including Alabama Bound and Dixie gaining popularity.
The notice lists times for services and classes led by the minister with topics including "Using the Broken Pieces" and "Citizenship and Social Might." Sunday School and Bible Class begin at noon, with a Young People's League meeting at 8.00 p m. All are welcome.
Farmers face mice girdling trunks especially in sod grown orchards with varying yearly damage. Galvanized wire screen offers lasting protection, despite high initial cost, by encircling trunks and burying the bottom to deter burrowing and allow tree growth.
An English publisher visiting America compares bootblacks to American youth. She notes the contrast with English bootblacks who are “steeped to their eyes in blacking” and stained, praising American youth for aiming high. The message urges readiness for success without rushing to a white collar job.
Two hobos share a grim moment as one laments finding a recipe for homemade beer and admits lacking a home. The terse dialogue reflects hardship and displacement in a bleak street scene.
Creditors of the estate of Elias Plummer late of Rockwood Wellington laborer who died about July 28 1927 must send all claims to the administratrix's solicitors Graham Graham and Bowyer Brampton Ontario on or before December 17 1992. This notice is dated November 23 1932.
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