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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
9
Brief items from nearby communities offer snapshot updates on local events and happenings. Readers get quick notes on activities, meetings, and developments affecting neighboring areas and their residents.
Everton The Macaron Merry Maids met at Mrs Hi s home with Dorothy Church presiding. They planned a post Christmas play Dinner Is Served and shared tested recipes from members including Jean McDonald Muriel Hoartop Dorothy Churen Anna Jackson Eleanor Alton and Muriel Hortop while testing dishes during supper.
Nassagawéya annual meetings of the Ebenezer United Church societies elected officers. Mrs T J Diamond became President and Mrs Elwood Wilson Vice President with Annie Fulton re-elected Secretary and Cancron Ramshaw Treasurer. Marg Miller was elected President of the Women's Missionary Society. Heather Mission Band to meet next Sunday. Cecil Wilson visited relatives in Guelph. Christmas concerts planned between the Public and Sunday Schools.
A Thursday meeting of hockey enthusiasts at the Piremen's Club Rooms did not result in forming a Town and District League for the coming season. A separate incident on Seneca Street saw a car driven by Jas Graham crash into a broken telephone and hydro pole due to icy pavement. Norman Kingscott also collided with a telephone pole on Hurd Avenue and Ontario Street after braking on Saturday night, suffering minor injuries and vehicle damage. A water tower gasket leak caused a large geyser near the water tank area Tuesday afternoon. The Water Commission meeting on Saturday authorized payment of 6507.98 to Russell Construction Co for intake repairs and related work.
Ospringe residents host weekend visits from Alvin Miller and others. The Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Jackson’s, with about forty members, current events by Mrs. Stewart, and plans for a Toronto Convention report. Gifts exchange, music, and a luncheon concluded the gathering.
Erin R Wor and Bro I G Chalmers of Mount Forest attended Wellington Lodge No. 271 on November 26. They were joined by BR Griffin, district secretary, and St Albans Lodge members from Mount Forest. Mrs R C Price returned from Preston after attending the Pettit Sutton wedding reception for Muriel Jean Sutton.
The Limehouse Women’s Institute met December 3 at Mrs Jos McGowan’s home with nineteen present. Mrs Smethurst presided as the Christmas hymn and Ode opened. a small parcel roll call yielded funds from a sold item.
Work starts on the toe surface at Milton Arena and the bottom is already well prepared. John D. Timbers of Milton reports an egg measuring 6 4 inches and weighing 41 ounces from his New Hampshire Red hen, claiming it may set a record. Warden Geo Currie says the annual Warden's Dinner will be held in Milton on Friday December 18.
Ross Gordon led the program with Miss Grace Gordier reading the Bible and Gordon delivering the topic. A Nominating Committee of Ben Noaking Jean Gordon Margaret Dennis Ross Ganion and Ed Pasmore was named to propose officers for 1937. Attendance lagged due to bad weather.
The Churchill group met at Mrs. C. B. Swackhamer’s home with good turnout. Mrs. Stephenson spoke on missionary work and a generous subscription was taken for blankets and quilts for the missionary base. Officers were re-elected and a charity luncheon was served.
Campbellville Duf s Young People’s Society of Pus inch visited St David’s Young People’s Society on Monday evening for a varied program of musical numbers and games followed by lunch. Auld Lang Syne was sung and guests departed after thanks to the hosting committee.
The Eden Mills Presbyterian Church hosts the annual W M S meeting at Mrs. Wilson's home with strong turnout. Reports are read and officers re-elected by acclamation. social hour follows with refreshments. The Young People group meets at the McPhail home with readings, music, and a Jonah-themed address from Rev. Clarke.
Mm Gilbert of Acton listed with phone 89 and status Out. Residence upstairs noted. Brown's Fruit Store referenced in connection.
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