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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

6

Acton Toronto visitors and local updates noted

Residents from Toronto and Acton shared visitations with relatives in London Kitchener and Weaton. Local figures Mr W Williams suffered a hip injury while Tom Nicol recovered from illness. A trip to England for E Davies Ronald and family ends with plans for remaining months abroad.

Wm. Williams Toronto Tom Nicol General Hospital Guelph E. Davies Ronald Limehouse James Davies Hamilton Helen Scott Campbellville Chris. Bwickhamer

Card of Thanks for N. F. Lind

The family of the late Mr. N. F. Lind extend heartfelt thanks for acts of kindness messages of sympathy and floral offerings from friends and neighbors during their recent bereavement.

N. F. Lindany

Dublin Literary Forestry Address Presented

The Dublin Literary meeting last Friday featured a program led by President Mr. Steele. Harold Barber chaired with Milas Young and Rachael Mullin assisting, followed by school children's playlet and musical selections. Mr. Warritt of Toronto Forestry Department gave an instructive lecture on Reforestation in Ontario. Lunch and social time closed the event.

The Dublin Literary Mr. Steele Harold Barber Milas Young Rachael Mullin Jim Henderson Cougins Prank Bing Ramaden Ghella Breen Onario Mr. Warritt Forestry Department Toronto

Fishes Use Lights to Lure Prey Along Jamaica Shores

Night on Jamaica’s north shore reveals amali Ashes wearing their own lights to attract smaller prey. The Caribbean marine life is showcased as a tropical wonder aboard fortnightly Canadian National Steam Ship sailings to colonies aboard the ship Lady.

Jamaica British West Indies Caribbean Sea Canadian National Steamships

Catholic refugees aid surges 500 percent says Ostermann

Rev. J. D. Ostermann, executive director of theAmerican committee for Catholic refugees from Germany, reports the committee’s work has risen fivefold. He cites 600,000 Catholics in Germany and Austria in urgent need of aid under anti religious laws.

J. D. Ostermann American Committee For Catholic Refugees Germany Austria Father Ostermann

Bloomsbury Gazette Debuts At Local Society Meeting

The Bloomsbury Literary Society held its regular meeting with Mr. Mac McLaughlin in the chair. Forty five members answered roll call as the group enjoyed readings from the fraternity edition of the Bloomsbury Gazette.

Bloomsbury Literary Society Mac McLaughlin Bloomabury Gasetta Mins Alma Watson Jack vanQooren Dirk vanQooren

Actondale L E Y P O Elects Officers for Year

The Actondale U P Y P O annual meeting at Love School elected new officers for the coming year led by President Leonard Tubman. appointees include R L Davidson as Leader Velma Murray as Vice President Laura Johnston as Secretary Aden Findlay as Treasurer Lorena Locker as Pianist Dorothy McKenzie as Assistant Pianist. An executive committee includes Harry Smethurst Johnston Howard Switner and others as listed. The meeting closed with the National Anthem followed by lunch and dancing.

Actondale U.P.Y.P.O Love School Harry Smethurst R. L. Davidson Leonard Tubman Velma Murray Laura Johnston Aden Findlay Lorena Locker Dorothy McKenzie Exec Harry Smethart Johnston Howard Switner Tis

Sea Birds Draw Ten Thousand Visitors to Perce Coast

Tourists flock to the Guspe coast near Perce Rock and Horiventure Island to view sea-bird colonies. Gannets nest on Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island forming a sanctuary. Boat tours offer vantage points without disturbing the birds.

Guspe Perce Rock Horiventure Island Bonaventure Island Dominion Quebec Cape Peree Rock

Riddle Poem Touts School Aids And Coupon Clue

A puzzle lines describe first in lake second in pia rich Christmas etc promising a coupon solution name. The verse hints at hidden letters across terms and a final coupon code related to education.

Pia

Compulsory Rail Grading Sought for All Market Hog s

At the Halton Livestock Improvement Association annual meeting in Milton a resolution urged the federal government to consider compulsory rail grading of all market hogs in Canada. Elgin Senn spoke on live vs rail grading and its industry effects. J C Stockley discussed livestock future and farm diversification. officers were elected including Edwin Harrop as president and J E Whitelock as secretary treasurer.

Halton Livestock Improvement Association Milton Dominion Elgin Senn Dominion Livestock Branch Hamilton Canada J. C. Stockley Ridgetown Mr. Stockley Breckley

Knox Young Women's Auxiliary Elects Officers

The Knox Alert Young Women's Auxiliary held its annual meeting at the Manse with new members welcomed and a near one hundred dollar annual allocation. Officers elected include Honorary President Mrs Bennie, President Mrs R Spielvogel, Past President Mrs FP Wilds, Miss Inabel Bruce as First Vice President, Miss Laura Wiles as Second Vice President, Miss Ingles as Third Vice President, Miss Exama Cok as Secretary, Miss Wilma MacMillan as Assistant Secretary, Miss Bessie Rawlings as Treasurer, Miss Isabel Smith as Assistant Treasurer, and Miss Margaret Brown as Pianist with Jessie Atkinson as Assistant Pianist. A Phono solo and social time followed with games and lunch.

Knox Alert Young Women’s Auxiliary Manse H. L Bennie Bennie Cooper FP. Wilds R. Spielvogel Parst Inabel Bruce Mian Laura Wiles Mia Ingles Exama Cok Wilma Mac. Millan Bessie Rawlings Isabel Smith Margaret Brown Jessie Atkinson

Spectacled Lindbergh Strolls With Mrs Lindbergh in Paris

Bespectacled Colonel Charles A Lindbergh pictured with Mrs Lindbergh walking along Rue de Rivoli in Paris during a recent visit. He had just been decorated with the German Eagle order in Berlin. Rumor says the Lindberghs may move to Berlin soon.

Charles A. Lindbergh Mrs. Lindbergh

Christmas Timge to the Rockalong Institute Program

Duncar of Rockwood attended the December Rocckalong Women's Institute meeting with near full attendance and several visitors. Mrs D McNabb chaired a brief session and plans were made to send Christmas greetings to shut ins.

MY. Duncar Rockwood Rocckalong Women’s Institute D. McNabb Mra D. McNabb Mra. Pasmore Harris Dunbar

Victoria Mission Prizes Presented Band Workers

The Victoria Mission Band of Knox Church held its December meeting on December 1. Lorne Masters presided as Boy President with prayers and devotions by Mary Ritche and Gladys McLellan. Members received prizes for perfect attendance and card sales, a Life Membership seal went to Betty Masters, and performances included recitations, a duet, and plays by Intermediate and Senior girls plus a Christmas service. No treat was given to all children.

Victoria Mission Band Knox Church Lorne Masters Mary Ritche Gladys McLellan Mainprise Buchanan Thome Mra Blow Betty Masters Helen Somerville Ronnie Salt Harold Smith Olive Musselle Lorraine Pallant Bouya’ White Bennie

Beaver Colonies Reintroduced in Cape Breton Highlands Park

Beavers released two months ago in Cape Breton Highlands National Park Nova Scotia have begun building two dams about a mile and a half apart. Two colonies now occupy upstream locations along Roper's Brook marking the species return to the region after over a century.

Cape Breton Highlands National Park Nova Scotia Nave Stout Cape Breton Highlands Desver

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