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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1931
Page
4
Neighborhood readers learn about events and items from nearby communities of interest. The column highlights civic notices, social happenings, and brief reports affecting area residents, with names and places noted where available.
A Milton area column notes a bequest of 91 000 left to Knox Presbyterian Church Trafalgar by the late Mra E Keffer of Maple Ontario. R 8 Tolmis of Toronto faces trial for theft by conversion after allegedly taking funds from merchants for ads for the Milton Baseball Club schedule. Miss Elsie Stowart visits Miss Field. Willun Tanton marked his 81st birthday before bed. Miss Ethel Andrews J N of Milton named night supervisor at Guelph General Hospital. Updates on recovery progress for Mrs E Furl and Joseph Waters after hernia surgery. W F McCready returns home from Nevada surgery and shows quick improvement.
LoeK Wwoon Last Pritay evening a program by T T O Class of United Church and guests drew a large audience. Highlights included shadow pictures by Donald Wad and Roy Day, a wedding scene from the Painted Doll, and musical numbers by Mae Watson Alan Lated Settling and others. Also noted were church services and local society events plus a village council meeting about Rookwood Cemetery and a Presbyterian youth play Go Blow Mary.
Myrtle Allen of Toronto Normal School spent the weekend at home with Mr and Mrs Joseph Aller. Mrs Porter Ferguson returned Friday after visiting family in Kitchenor. Kirkwood plans to have his chopping mill ready by week’s end for operation. Peacock school closed three weeks. Mrs Gook and others attended Jere Firemen's Hall in Acton last week.
In Letewson’s Corners the McFacren row completes their season with sermons and music at the community church. Clergy, laymen, and Salvation Army members receive thanks for their services. Miss Searrow led the musical program and Mrs. Lambert to preside at the next service. Winter services will be discontinued.
Limehouse Mr and Mrs Creamer returned to their farm on the townline after a year away. Mrs W Parmell underwent an appendicitis operation in Guelph Hospital Sunday. Dr Agnew to give a picture talk on China at United Church Friday under Misatan Hand. Nag Ciludys Wunell, a Toronto teacher, visited with Mr and Mrs H Us Vanader of Guelph on Sunday. Locals praise ON it transport plan improving train service for cash and west stops.
Ut Petersburg Florida visitors Mr and Mrs Alex Mercer and Mrs Ople with Mrs Nopruny spent the weekend in Aldershot and Mine Clover returned to Elmwood after a short stay. Mrs Thorpe celebrated a birthday with tea in Ontario. The Lion Club plans the town Christmas tree and gift bags for children. work on the rink continues as roof is installed and interior changes proceed.
The Ladies' Aid of St. David's Church elected officers for the coming year with President Mrs. Jlobt. Ingles, Secretary Mrs. George Harris, and Treasurer Mrs. Tobert. Wrot. Rev. McLean of Toronto led Sunday service amid ministerial absence. Miss Currie McPhail returns home from hospital. Rev. Dr. Brown moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Canada plans to preach December 13 at 2:30 with male quartette providing music.
Friends report George Nightingale under doctor care in Walpole while Charles A Darby of Knatchbull recovers from a bad leg. Nassagaweya residents plan a Christmas Eve event at Ebenezer United Church. Ian Harris loses a three year old colt after a highway accident near Guelph. James Forbes driving a car struck the animal. The horse died from injuries and a reckless driving charge is set for Poies Court in Acton tomorrow.
Personal health updates include Mrs John McNally recovering and Mrs Atamp's illness. Local industry resumes at Burn-Rite Coal Company but repairs delay operations. Births recorded at Peel Memorial Hospital and local families celebrate new mementos. School and church life noted with sermons, sleighing season returns, and community movements as families adjust residences.
The Women’s Mutitute held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Ed Durber’s home with about twenty five ladies. President Mr. Dr. G. Robertson led the session. Mrs. Tansey gave a reading and Mrs. D. Robertson spoke on Famous Wynn Writers. A Christmas concert planning committee was formed and a Literary Society began. Local social notes mention visits, travels, and a fatal fire at Glendonning’s, with a barn blaze started by a chimney suspected. Mr. Glendinning and his wife escaped, and much furniture was saved with neighbors’ aid.
Mr. W. HL Paman has disposed of Mia parborting Wualness to Mr. Wa Huffman who took possession Tuesday. Kilwinning Lodge A P Y M Toronto met Monday night. Archie Wlack and wife of Colt spent a week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Anthony. Mr. Birkwor Wh Turlington attended the funeral of the late Mr. Gew. Mr. and Mrs. Cluaxter of Jah bung Bedland hosted guests over the week-end. Removal of Rev. Fred Jr. Wane, beloved mentor of St. George s Church and St. Alban s Church, noted by a large gathering in George Town.
Oakville residents including Mrs. Gunderson and Mrs. Stewart hosted gatherings while others visited Toronto and Windsor relatives. A child received medical care in Toronto after a Washington Avenue incident. Oakville’s Mrs Kling sails for England with her son and the Guilds ship comforts to Hastings County.
A Dublin Christmas Concert is scheduled for December 24. The event details are limited in the available text and include no additional participants or venues.
Mrs J M Abbott and Miss Marlgl Ran tor attend the Women's Institute Convention at the Royal York Motel in Toronto. The month sees returns and relocations including Mrs Hoffman coming home, Mr and Mrs Aindie leasing a residence, and Mr and Mrs Sinclair planning a move to a new busy residence. Local visits include Brampton, Copper Cliff, and Western Canada ties Boasting relatives and leases, the era notes several households adjusting homes and addresses.
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