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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1929
Page
7
In loving memory of our dear husband and father Willan J McEmery who died December 23 1937 There is someone who misses you daily and finds the year long since you left There is someone who misses you daily but tries to be brave and content Oddly missed by wife and children.
Community Christmas tree details and events fill the week with festive talk. Post Office busy season, arena openings set for Christmas night, and snow conditions affect travel as the district anticipates holidays.
The Office of Ontario Department of Agriculture announced essay winners for the T. Eaton Co scholarship. Winners include Gerald Ohain Oakville 88, Garnet Zz Milton 85, Logan Heslop Freeman 81, Pred Shortltl Georgetown 80, Alan Harrop Norvel 76, with other recipients from Georgetown Milton and Oakville achieving marks ranging from 61 to 68.
Bamyal McDowell 65 of Trafalgar Townslip died Monday after a two year illness. Born in County Antrim Ireland he came to Canada at 31 and lived on the farm near Norval for 40 years. A member of Bheelavilla Presbyterian Church he was active in its work. Survived by his widow formerly Miss Margaret McKeigh two daughters Mrs John Douglin Milton and Mrs David Stirtitt Norval two sons Robert and Einer on the homestead, brothers and three sisters.
Mrs Krank Mantle Jepatoan plans a month long visit with her daughter at Parry Bound. Myrav Alfred Vannatter of Georgetown wed Sunday at the home of Duke Vannatter. Mina Cook, teacher at Peacock School, had her echoet concert on Tuesday evening. United Church Sunday School plans a Christmas Tre a in the former Methodist Church Friday night. Residents attended the Winter Fair in Guelph last week. Many in the district suffer from bad colds. Mr Duck, Georgetown butcher, has suspended winter trips.
Limemouse Mr John Moore of Duffalo visited his sister Mrs L Drown last week. Mrs Harry Caldwell and baby spent weeks with friends and returned home Tuesday. James Noble of Acton, formerly with Darlington, visited friends last week. Mrs McAlpine family moved into Tarzwell vacated house. Snow storms raise concern for the arrival of Mr and Mrs Milliere and Gladys in their homeland as their boat arrived safely Sunday. Henderson school held a successful Christmas concert on Monday night. Limehouse school hosts the benefit tonight hoping for good weather. Warden’s banquet in Billton drew Mr W Gowdy through bad roads on Tuesday. Mme kilns at the Dolly have closed for now due to weak demand and poor weather for operation.
The Eden Mills Women's Institute gathered Thursday at Mys James Barden's home with open attendance. Members discussed charity gifts for the General Hospital and Children's Shelter and prepared for school board meetings. Wellington County Council votes to make Eden Mills a Police Village amid local interest. Local residents John Ramsey and Dart Lowrie return or relocate, and a Club Bocal and Dance occurred Friday night.
Meo Bouglin ainafordk and Mir. J. Glendenning welcome new neighbors as Mr. Gyt Gray purchases Wer man Tovell's business in Guelph. Christmastime concerts and dances fill terrace gardens, Dublin Society elects officers, and Santa Claus visits Dublin school events as Parker Bros advertise prize beef for Christmas trade.
The Pox patrol held a December meeting with a treasure hunt won by Cecil Gibbons. The Teavera practiced fractures, and Honorary Scoutmaster Mav A OC Wart visited Wolves. Aviator Frank Innes spoke to the Sangaroos on aviation. Brampton Troop plans a hockey exhibition against local teams.
A small fire at McCann's tobacco store on Wyndham Street Saturday night was started during a fight and caught under the grid. Firemen extinguished the blaze with little difficulty, causing only slight damage per the Guelph Mercury.
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