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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1936
Page
4
This section highlights notable events and happenings in nearby communities of interest to readers. It notes gatherings, developments, and local activities shaping daily life across several centers.
Fire broke out around two o clock Wednesday morning in a house occupied by Geo Broomfield on St. Paul Street. The blaze was extinguished. damage estimated at about $60. W H Emery, a mining engineer, has returned from Northern Ontario for Christmas with his family. Graham Bush, nine, son of Mr and Mrs J Bush of Woodland Avenue, was cut on mouth and head when struck by a delivery truck rear fender near Central School Monday. he received medical care from Dr W A Weaver and was taken home.
Erin McEachern and Malcolm McFachern return to the Village for winter. Arnold McKinnon and Son win multiple placings at the Guelph Winter Pair Aberdeen Angus cattle show. W Y Gray and family plan winter stay with relatives in Delhi and Acton. Mr Worden Wheeler collides his car with a truck on Erin side road. both vehicles sustain heavy damage.
Eden Mills notes report at Mrs G McPhail home for Women's Institute with Mrs N S G Marshall in charge. They sang carols and discussed Toronto Convention. Winter meetings move to 2 30 pm. Mary Anderson Group held at Miss Helen McPhail home with Christmas program and prayers. Young People's League meets at Miss Melrose Wilson home with Mendelssohn talk and debate. Community social, thanks to hosts, and best wishes for Rev Mrs Clarke’s recovery.
Ballina and Mrs Porman have been ill and confined to bed for a week. Richard Shartill is recovering well two weeks after surgery at St Josephs Hospital in Guelph. Visitors over the weekend to Mr and Mrs Inglis included Miss Hastings and Mr and Mrs Beoll of Toronto.
The Corwhin group of the Women s Missionary Society and the Arkell Women s Institute teamed on a play at Ebenezer United Church basement last Wednesday night to a large audience. Nassagaweya Township Council met for its final session of the year Tuesday in the Council Chamber.
Hillsburg residents hosted numerous visiting couples and families at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cheyne in Centre Inn and nearby areas. Slippery roads hinder car travel as heartfelt tributes note the passing of Mr. Ephriam Barbour after a period of ill health.
Ospringe's Gordon Aitken returns from road work up north to a weekend at home with family in Roos wood. An Amateur Contest sponsored by the Ladies Aid at the local church drew lively participation with many performers and encores. Judges’ remarks and a long list of performers marked the event, while greetings were exchanged in town.
Herman Trelle of Peace River valley reclaimed the world wheat crown at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. He captured both wheat and ofta championships with Reward, a hard red spring sample weighing 66.2 pounds per bushel, marking his 16th title in eight years.
Margaret Alexander, aged 10, fractured her right arm after slipping on ice Monday. Mrs. M. C. Preston is in Hamilton General Hospital awaiting an operation. M. D. Adams, once seriously ill, is now recovering at home. A public school Christmas concert showcased talent from all classes. Grace Anglican Church W A held a successful balvaur last week with piano selections by Miss Marlon Fox, Miss Gertrude Morley, and Mrs. Dewar Thompson.
The United Church program was led by Helen Bayne with carols, scripture readings by Elizabeth Hutchinson Jean Gordon and Maurice Hurd, and talks on winter school and Pathfinder use. Officers were elected led by Rev W J Taylor. A Rockwood death in Toronto and various local notes followed, including Holy Communion at St Johns and a holiday for King George VI's birthday observed by students.
Mr William Nicol visited Kitchener last week. Mr and Mrs George McBain and Billy were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Fraser Plummer in Rockwood. Mr and Mrs H Haggins and family left Sunday to visit relatives in Owen Sound.
Georgetown Mik Violet Edward recovered from mastoid operation at Guelph General Hospital with favorable progress. Fred Bonathan seriously injured in an auto accident two weeks ago is advancing toward recovery at the same hospital. A large crowd attended the military ball at the Arena last Friday night under the Lorna Rites Band with Karl Lehmat’s Orchestra providing music and Thelma Cripps and Dorothy Sargent winning the spot dance.
Oakville reports Thomas Halliday severely injured after a Lakeshore Highway collision near Appleby School. A barn belonging to Kenneth Giles at Merton burned. estimated loss four to five thousand dollars, partly insured. A new bridge on Lower Middle Road nears opening with asphalt laying and hand rail work unfinished. Jimmy Windsor suffered a forehead cut from a flying puck at Sixteen Mile Creek over the weekend. Peter Heenan spoke to Oakville Liberal Club. Brock Jamieson discussed the Fascist movement to Rotary. Lions Club banquet featured Sunny Skies musical comedy at Village Inn.
A collection of brief quotations. Robert Beach says he pays good wages to earn money. Dr William J Mayle notes joint pain and mental clarity. Fiorello La Guardia claims Gelence could retire for a century and government would not catch up. Hugh S Johnson remarks some are born great others have greatness thrust upon them. Walter S Gifford defines life success as making the most of one’s abilities and physique.
A reflective exhortation urges steady effort and patience. The author cites Dickens Confucius and Nehemiah to illustrate perseverance from dawn to nightfall and beyond until success emerges as a guiding star.
A boy sits on a doorstep while neighbors ask why he won’t join in. He says he must be with the baby and claims he is not born yet, revealing a curious reason for his isolation from the children playing inside.
A Scotsman awakens to a loud report and learns Santa Claus has killed himself with a pistol frame cleaner. Jamie cries out in alarm as the father explains the grim event occurred during a Christmas night in a cottage.
CANS See Watch our ad for exceptional buys. For sale or rent pully equipped blacksmith shop in good cash business. Card of thanks from McKeown family and John Frank Sr. farm listing 65 acres mid-way between Rockwood and Acton near No. 7 highway with rich soil and good buildings. The Guelph Trusty Company advertises a farm sale. Public notices express thanks for sympathy after bereavement.
An extensive 350 acre farm near Rockwood in Eramosa Township with first class buildings and timbered land. Features include a spring creek good wells fall ploughing done and most land in good cultivation. For full particulars apply to The Guelph Trust Company Guelph Ontario.
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