Christmas notices and community notes across small town pages
Local items report weather affecting church attendance, a Christmas entertainment in Boston Church, a Toronto visitor's weekend stay, lodge visits to Georgetown, and varied town happenings. The Port Gabene water agreement with Canadian National Hallway is noted along with appliance sales, a blustery winter day, and a Christmas gift subscription appeal. Community life centers on schools, clergy appointments, and local governance updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christafax Tre
Stephen Guest
Toronto
Hlaboma
Big Farmers
Boston
Harold Wansborough
Comiston Dank
Acton True Hive Lodge
Georgetown Lodge
Coplea
Moline
Ill
John Shaw
Tinelph
Manege
Flastiigw
Ubeertie
Gabene
Citizert
Saya
Canadian’ National
Obituary notes from Acton region mourn several locals
Obituaries and notices summarize the deaths of Robert Allan, Mrs. Richard Shortill, Donald J. McKinnon, and Robert Bennett. Entries detail causes, family survivors, church ties, and funeral arrangements, with notes on local farms, schools, and community life in Acton and surrounding areas.
Neighborhood Tales of Tragedy and Farewells
The report notes a boy, twelve, injured in a cattle accident near Swackhomer, with a fracture stated. It also records the funeral of Mrs. Hohard Bhorst, a longtime resident, the sudden death of Christopher Munac at Georgetown, and the passing of Mrs. Richard Bhorti after a long life in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Hohard Bhorst
Haturday
Christopher Munac
Coorgetowh
Afonday
Finergl
Acton
Clayton Boswick
Brock
Moma
Local Notes From Acton Rockwood And Milton District
Community updates reveal Mr. Fred McCutcheon and family visiting neighbors in Acton during wartime. engagements are announced in Milton for Miss Minnis Bally and Roy K McMillan with wedding planned December 24. A car theft case ends with restoration to Officer Chapman and consented disposal. Rev James Hamilton resigns from high school post and plans move to Brantford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCutcheon
Acton
Bentley
Wilson
August Young
Rockwood
Creig
Lecuat
George McPhail
Arable Campbell
Pues
Por Orettor
J. Craig
Guelpt
Wrigslesworth
Shelburne
Phimber
Tinamith
Milton
Ross Hare
Denil
Baskia
BR. J. Hare
Hare
EL E Steen
Birostaville
Geo. Mc- Millan
Nelson Robin
C. F
Malp Street
Chapman
James Hamilton
High’ School
Atart
Ndvice
Pretty Nassagaweya wedding joins Grace Whyte and Andrew Laing
On Wednesday December 10 at the Presbyterian church Nassagaweya Grace Whyte the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Whyte married Andrew Laing youngest son of Mr and Mrs P W Laing of Moffat. They were attended by Miss O Whyte and Mr W Yeung with Mrs A B Taylor. The bride wore a French bouquet and chrysanthemums. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a short honeymoon to Toronto and points beyond. Induction services were held for the new rector Rev HR Andrews at St Johns Nassagawaya and St Georges Lowville with large congregations. Debates noted sales of properties and a social event listed for Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laing
Wiyth
Nassagawayo Presbyterian Manse
J. T. Strachan
Andrew Shing
Wioffat
Grace Hylds
J. H. Whyte
Presbyterian Manss
Nassagaweya
Birdwinn
Grace
Byala Whyte
J H. Whyte
Andrew Laing
P. W. Laing
Moffat
Misa O. Whyts
W. Yeung
A. B. Taylor
Toronto
Archdeacon Rentaon
Church of the Ascension
Hamilton
St. John's Church
Nassogawoya
St George's Church
Lowville
HR. Andrews
A. P. Grundy
John E. Dredge
Guelph
Jas. Simpson
P. Gunby
Brookvill
Simpson
George Michio
Knatchbull
Fong
Rotary Club Formation and Town Plot Plans Noted
The article records a second deputy reserve for Oakville’s Rotary Club, notes Christmas entertainments at Suldera Cornera and Miss Menstos’s school event, and reports council plans for a new cemetery layout and a subdivision named Oakland. It also mentions the death of Hutchison, former Hiewian paper mill manager, and a disastrous fire destroying Leander Shain’s barn and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakyilla
Oakville
Wealey
Suldera Cornera
Tno
Mies Menstos
Bunnell
Wilpon
Edger Uray
Iit
Edward Stanbury
Kerr Street
Mir
Seren Ig En da Cay
Perslas
Joe
Acton Bazaar praises Canada Hugi cake stall support
A letter from Acton officials thanks St Martin's Church, Acton, for broadcasting and promoting Canada's cake competition at the bazaar. It lauds the skilled cake makers, notes generous responses, and requests addresses of contributors and organizers to reciprocate the kindness. The letter lists several women involved and includes a photo of the stall organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
St. Martin's Christ
England
H. P. Moore
Kaa
J.P
Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Sie
At. Martin’s Church
Christi Mason
Ito
Air
Ihe
Hemphill Trade Schools Promises Career Training
Earn 3000 to 10000 yearly with training in automotive mechanics electrical welding battery bricklaying barbering beauty culture work mechanical dentistry and more. The Hemphill Trade Schools claimdominion government chartered status and diplomas. Inquire Dept C 168 King St West Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dept. C
King St
West
Toronto
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Murray
James D. Murray
Qin Allan
Erin
Robert Allan
Nbennett
Lake Avenue
Robert Hennett
Tallinafad
Russell
Charlies Street
Georgetown
Christopher Russell
Dr. Russell
Clementh
W. R. Sexton
Grenadier Road
Dru
Nilla Clements
Wm. Clements
Orr
Adam Orr
Ife
Grother
Acton Free Press
Barraclough
T He County Council
Bahoot Board
RF. “Camanin
Hanover
Mitham
Christopher Russel
Christopher Trussel
Hia
Anesa
Kuzsal
Christopher
David
Ruesel
Presbyterian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Allan
Robert
Dean Alansbough
Vanguard
Bask
Methodist Church
Richard Shortill
Ballinafad
Mise Nickell
7Th Hine
Limehouse
William
London
Richard
Henry
Shortill
Balliinaféd
Wad
Donald J. McKinnon
Donald James
McKinnon
Toront
Owen Bound
Peal
Robert Itle
Halton
Dean
Deacon
Robert Lilue
Mimico
Catherines
Pease Foundry Co
Bloor Street
Johnny
Robert Binnett
Bennett
Conover
Vanatter
Robert Bennett
Thomas Bennett
Enariy
Éid
Mary Bingham
Actén
Ave
Thomas
Peattlania
Minnis
Acton Public
Ming Margaret
Acton Ledge LO
O.F
Culp
Puirview Cemetery
Co-opérative Association
Satisida
Wales
V. & Thopeon
Paisley
New York
Californi
Methodist’ 3 Society
James Fn
Gountri
Churchill
OS Loalle
Arthur Swackhomer
Harold
Sballinafad
Aston
L. Hico
Hills
L. Dundas
E. Hawthorne
Milas M. Mountford
A. W. Smith
Upper Wyndham St
Earl Ducky
E. W. Masters
Robert Watson
Halfon
Richandson & Coo
Ont
Miss. G.ay
Mill Street
Russell's
China
the Shop of Christmas Eats
Avavavay
Fairbanks’ Bakery
Mill St
J. Cadesky
A. T. Brown
Equalist
Fred
McLean & Co
Auverware
Pyrex
Complete Inc
Everready
Weetinghouse
W. D. Talbot
Orrie Lamb
Seumleys Belg
Mustacie
Gania Claus
H. W. Hinton
Oeeoet
Papetries
Parker, Waterban
Eversharp
Nore
T. Brown Pavaatai
Wkee
ST . Aqton
Consey
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