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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

4

Tetlowlag monthly report for November list of names

November report lists numerous individuals with initials and figures, including Wiley Burt Wyt on Ot Jr Ehliner Wizell Clarridge McCullanh Crofhs Wadleyd James Bolold Charon W-Inma Watson McDonald Denny Elmer Lawrence Chon Hector Mcdonald Jetta Hose Clifford McDonald John Mekenson Tom Dickenson Marvey Dickenson Norman Mcdonald Clarence Drhny Menderson Joe Mendez Jason Jha Venderon Windergarten Jr Helen Menonalet Alvery Gordon Reckalt Pearher.

Tetlowlag Iva Wiley Burt Wytaon Ehliner Wizell Welly Clarridge Annie McCullanh Til Crofhs A.ly Wadleyd James Ibolold Charon Inma Watson Joe Mendez- Jason Jha Venderon Windergarten Jr Helen” Menonalet Alvery Gordon

Neighborhood News From Centre and Nearby Communities

Mrs Jessie Alrdrie is recovering at the Ganttorium in St. Catharines. Week-end visitors include Cecil Stapleton of Georgetown Alban Tyler and George Tyler of Actua James Gingleton Pred Jeue king of Toronto. more mild weather desired. Margaret Kennedy from Guelph General Hospital visiting home. Major Grant remains in his room after several days. J D Godfrey back home improving after operation. Milk bottle thefts reported. tickets missing. Rev G O Thompson of Port Colborne appointed rector at St George Georgetown and St Alban Grenwillams. Georgetown Manufacturing Co to start knitting needle production in former running Cap premises. Mr Harold McGlure still recovering from motor accident. David Wilton regaining strength. Numerous friends convey wishes for restoration.

Jessie Alrdrie St.Catharines Camperland Winder Creek Aml Mire W. OM Wilon Mira Margaret Kennedy Guelph General Hospital Ately Grant J.D. Godfrey Cuelph Hospital Tle Tov G. O. ‘Thompson Port Calbornie St. George’s Church Georgetown St Alban's Grenwillams Georgrtawn Manufacturing Co Murold McGlure David Wilton

Eden Mulls and Church Affairs In Ethereal Village Notes

Reports from Eden include Mr John Taylor recovering in Guo hospital after a rapfication. A chicken pox epidemic affects Nassayaweya schools. The Presbyterian Mission Hand hosted a tea at Mrs Glibertaon’s. Women’s Missionary Society met at Met Ange’s. officers elected. Young people gathered at Mr J Tuck’s. Joad led Thursday afternoon talk. The contract along Guelph road to Eden Mill completed. Christmas greetings extend to Free Press editor and readers.

John ‘Taylor Guo'ph General Hospital Presbyterian Church Guelply Eden Mill United Church J. Tuck Joad Missionary Society Met Ange Jas Marden Ganiller Mra. Leslip Hehrimegour Guelph Freee Pann Star

Fin Women's Institute Meets at Mrs Nettle Austin Home

Local notes report a December 14 meeting at the home of Mrs Nettle Austin with members and guests including Mr and Mrs J VY Wat and Miss Marguerite Watt of Guelph visiting relatives. Socials mention Toronto visits, a baby shower at McMinn's Hall, and a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Walter H W Crosby. A car accident involving Rev A O W Foreman near Caningsby Church caused only a nervous shock.

Fin Women's Institute Nettle Austin J. VY. Wat Thusburte J. A. Stephen Dart Marguerite Watt Guelph FW. Mekuery L. Overland Toronto Mra. L. Overland Clayton Barbour Indy al Toronto Mra. 1. Barbour Ince Wunnenbun G. ‘Tian Wanover N. Pegelowa McMinn's Tall L. A al Baint’s Erin The United Church Wm. J. Af. Gibson Dtr Mra Walter HW. Crosby J. A. Crosby Aherwood Avenue Mr. Crosby Andrew Crosby Markham Crosby Anna Purves James Purves Markhan Road Beurboro A. O. W. Foreman United Church of Canada Caningsby Church Qaite Mr. Foreman Advocate

Local sports, social notes, and thefts in Castle

An itemized recap from Castle describes QO W MearQwur ex-Deputy Rerva of Nelaony acting at Kubride while the local hockey club considers an exhibition with Acton SC. Other items note Deming’s transfer to Swastika, a St Luke’s Young Men’s Club comedy, Mrs Temple’s Pelegrant banquet, Abe Hunter, rugby players’ dinner, a theft at WL LI and Colin Smith packing house, and an agricultural talk by Prof Melennan at the Trons Club luncheon.

QO. W. MearQwur Rerva Nelaony Kubride Acton SC Xerlea Fov. Deming Canadian Express Veamaville Garden of Canada Micaday Othe Cust Ht Luke Pala WL LI Colin Smith Trons Club Runt Inn Melennan GQ. A

Go Slow Mary play delights Rockwood churchgoers

In Rockwood the Presbyterian Church hosted a Friday town hall play titled Go Slow Mary staged by local youth with a Churchill Concert Orchestra prelude. Cast included Wy Abbey Walter Gwanston Mary Abbey Elva Pearen and others. After the performance the troupe shared lunch and praised the evening. Community notices mention church services Mission Band meetings officer elections for the coming year and obituaries for Mr. Hutts and Mrs. Cameron’s brother.

Presbyterian Church Mary Churchill David D. Gray Wy Abbey Walter Gwanston Mary Abbey Frank Cute Murphy Cyr Andersen Acton W. G. Brown Presbyterian Church In Canada Serlmeyeur Guelph Mission Band The Presbyterian Wane Missonary Society Nickell Robert Croft Alfred Winters Ospringe Whi Clark Jus Lambert Tao Lambert Robt Dron J. A. Laird Adium Shutths Brantford Collegiate Institute Hutts Brantford Misa Gertrude” Laing Rockwood Ny Gow Vrothern Fergus Dyscansid Instweel United Church They Troleaven Maintenmneco Lexténeion Hamilton W. . Maylor John Itil Chalmers Church

Campbellville Society Holds Regular Meeting and Local Notices

Campbellville society members gathered Monday evening in a cool turnout with O A Blaley leading discussion. It notes life events including the funeral of William Howard Sr, visits by Almpson of Kilbride, Mrs John Gilmour hosting guests, and Rev Brown’s sermon at St David's.

Everton Families Attend Visiting Greetings in Winter Home

Mr Alex Bunter of Springfo'old and Mrs Lorow with Miss Margaret tutnor visited the home. Mrs Mabel Moore of Georgetown paid a visit before Mr and Mrs Frank Hortop and family visited at the Hortop home prior to winter in Florida. Mr W M Woberlan led the pulpit as the Young People’s Bactery conducted the evening service. There were forty in attendance. Mrs Hart Grieve and family of Gourouch visited We Underwood’s home. We J Jackson and Mrs Fred Tambor spent Sunday in Stockwood. The Toronto funeral of Mrs W Moore was noted as the finest held in Guelph on Saturday.

Alex, Bunter Lorow Margaret Tuntor Mabel Moore Cgrorgetown Hame Frank Hortop W.J. Hortop Florida W. Xf Woberlan Pondple Lovina Homp W. Everbi Mira W. Moore Toronto Guelph Wid Hart Grieve and Camily Gouroch We Underwood We J. “Jackson Aunday Stockwood Fred Tambor

Limemouse Roan Caniron Nears College Preacher

The article notes Mr Roan Caniron of nex College and a Presbyterian Church preacher delivering remarks on Sunday. It mentions Mr Parnell recovering well after an operation at Guelph General Hospital last week. Citizens debate government waste and drink spending with calls to cut expenditures and restore road access during winter. A deputation sought council support to keep a road open and to fence wart points to prevent winter blockades, receiving a sympathetic hearing.

Roan Caniron Nex College Presbyterian Church Parnell Guelph Rand

Danville Sermon Highlights ALY. PR. A. Meeting

Rev Dano Smith spoke at the ALY PR A gathering on Monday night sharing instructive remarks on the theme Where we got our Tibi. Mr and Mrs Fred Kelley and son Howard visited friends in Toronto Friday. Tr L Gregory opened a new theatre in Tomilton with a midnight show Sunday December 0. Syd Coburn on Reynolds Street received a cut over the left eye helping to right a wrecked car near Clarkson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Quinn are in Orange Mass visiting Tom Quinn who is seriously ill after his leg amputation on December 2. Gov % Mordan & Bons won several private prizes on their Bhire horses at the Guelph Winter Fair this week. Ynroald N. Shephard, organ and choir leader at St Jude's Church, to become organist at Renfrew Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs Herbert Turner of Toronto announce the engagement of their daughter Francine Weten to Maurice James of Toronto. wedding planned January 3 at Holy Rosary Church.

Dano Smith ALY. PR Albert Quinn Orange Mass Tom Quinn Mordan & Bons Guelph Ynroald Kn. Shephard St. Jude's

Whimsical exchanges and visions of a new year

A humorous, fragmented dialogue sketches daily life and quirks. A child asks about mutual themes and the need to avoid mischief. A mother corrects behavior after a fall, a butcher offers a pun, and a girl seeks brains in a partner, all set in a cozy, domestic scene.

Milton News Roundup Brims With Local Sports and Appointments

Miss Uthel Andrews, a Milton nurse, is named night supervisor at Guelph General YW capital. Mrs Marl recovers progress after weeks of serious illness. Kilbride claims Milton District Softball League title by beating Milton A. Y. P. A. in arena Friday. Clare Wilson wins first prize in judging swing at Winter Fair Guelph open competition. Mrs George Ullyer visits daughter in Sudbury. Local youths keep busy daily amid social events.

Uthel Andrews R. N Milton Guelph Coulter Philip Champton

Faith and Renewal Amid Spring's Bleak Warnings

Fragmented account describes landscapes growing bleak as war looms and spring preparations fade. Tents sit empty, birds migrate, and communities brace for hardship. Yet faith remains, looking toward union, joy, and a hopeful future beyond the darkest hour.

The Stuff of Happiness

Fragment from a reflective piece on happiness arguing that joy comes from inner growth, not material goods. It contrasts children’s laughter and natural fragrances with the illusion that wealth and fine clothes bring contentment, urging individuals to craft happiness themselves.

Always Lucky and the Hard Work Myth in Youth

A fragmented moral about luck and effort. It warns that relying on luck without action leads to failure, urging young people to face problems with energy, confidence, and consistent work rather than hope for easy fortune. The tone emphasizes self-discipline over reliance on luck.

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