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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
5
A brief column highlights notable events and developments in neighboring communities. Read about activities, local happenings, and forthcoming occasions of interest to readers in nearby towns and centres.
Ballinafad residents gather at the home of Mrs Barbara Soper and Mr J Soper after visits with Hart families in Plum Hollow. Mr Cain, recently ill, shows slight improvement in a Toronto hospital. Community plans for cold weather include opening an outdoor skating rink for all ages.
On Sunday at 2 PM Rt. Rev. J C Greer of Knox Church Guelph will oversee the ordination of three Riders Thinddeta FL Srylter William H McPhail and Colin A Mc Phil at the local Presbyterian church Campbellville. Rev Frank Lawson will induct and welcome the new members to the session.
Sunday visits span Hamilton Sebringville Milton and Guelph area with families and friends. Rev Murry preached to a good congregation at the Hamilton Presbyterian Church as preparations for the Christmas concert proceed.
Menarn Kemshead and Brown attended an independent bakers meeting at the King Edward Hotel. The Georgetown Hockey Club will sponsor an Intermediate team this year but a Junior squad is not planned for OHLA play. Local ratepayers criticized municipal government at a quiet nomination meeting with 109A Council reports.
The Women’s Bible Class met at Mrs. Jos McMenemy’s home. A December 15 banquet was planned and officers for next year were elected led by President Mrs Wm Bennett and teacher Mrs Blythe. Also notes of local accidents and new arrivals in Glen.
The Limehouse Women's Institute met December 1 at Mrs. Harvey Norton's home with twelve members. The program opened with the Lord's Prayer and a carol. Reports covered the District Convention in Toronto and the Girls' Conference in Milton. Lunch was served, and visitors Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie of Toronto joined relatives at Mr. Doughty's cottage.
A Town Hall program under United Church auspices drew strong attendance last Thursday with Georges Gordon chairing. Performers included Chester O Plank, Mile Quartette, and multiple soloists and duets. the event closed with an Operetta by church members and a rendition of O Canada. The Sacrament was observed Sunday, and plans for Christmas entertainments are under way.
D. B. Hanna, financier and inaugural president of the Ontario Liquor Control Board, and former president of the Canadian National Railway, died suddenly in his sixth year at his Toronto home.
Oakville town council members, except one councillor, were acclaimed for 1939 in Friday nominations. George Jacobs earns a seventh consecutive mayoral term, James J. Hewson his fifth as reeve, and John B. Byers his fifth as deputy-reeve. Two fires and sports notes headline the day as training begins for Winnipeg Blue Bombers and junior hockey plans loom.
A December 2 1938 report from Rockwood details a large community gathering at Bloomsbury School for the Mac McLaughlin and Lucille McLaughlin wedding celebration. Attendees include Harry Robinson Mansell and others presenting gifts, with songs, sword dance, and speeches followed by lunch and dancing. Ada Whitley, wife of John McGregor, died December 6. The Ebeneser United Church Ladies' Aid held its annual meeting while farmers plowed in mild weather.
Weekend visitors include Mrs A Hornby and Jas Murray visiting Chatham area. Milton Junior Institute held a drawing not at County Dance Hall on November 26. A Musical Revue in Princess Theatre drew a capacity crowd under Holy Rosary Church. Legion meeting discussed Christmas ceer barkers and self help for comrades.
Mary Hayes and John Stover tripped on a street hose suffering injuries to both hips. Mr Prank Utter visits California with Koenig for the winter. Mrs Chan Stuart sails to Florida with Ex-Inspector J M Denyes and wife. A December wedding links Jessie Margaret Howard to Charles Arthur Powell of Lowville. Work on John Street town building complete using cement blocks and salvaged material from the old bar. Taylor Bros. store burglaries absconded over one hundred dresses along with cigarettes and chocolates. entry by removing an iron screen and rear window. Thieves moved through cellar to main floor. hangers and dresses strewn in yard.
Clark Wyley of the ship Uruguay is pictured with a gold medal presented by Rio de Janeiro officials for saving a comrade. He also earned a ship replica, free entry to Brazil, and lifelong job security as part of the Good Neighbor Fleet honors.
The page lists several local notices including a creamery buying Creas ed Poultry at market prices with delivery by December 21, and a clearing auction by Frank Petoh in Cumcesshan West Ching saceway on Friday December 1st. Also promoted are hand made place cards and trays by Florida ben Shell Catendara Talia, and beauty parlor services by Jessie Russell offering permanent waves with set prices.
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