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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
4
Ballina and Mr William Bhortill of Georgetown spent Christmas at his sister's home. Annie Bhortill, Mr and Mrs Peter Ferguson visited friends in Toronto. Dr and Mrs A H Carbet and daughters with Mr and Mrs R H Carbet and daughter Mariel of Elmira spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs A R Marriam.
The community reports multiple Christmas visits among Torontonian families. Mr. and Mrs. John Cornell host relatives, Miss Joan Feld and Mr. A. Anderson travel with them, and Mr. Kenneth McDonald visits Pamour parents. A baby son was welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mochrie born on Christmas Day. Several other pairs and individuals, including the Guthries, McBains, and Lamberts, spend the holiday with relatives in various homes.
Eden Mills hosts festive concerts with Santa handing out gifts. Residents in various households share holiday visits across Guelph Campbellville Burlington Toronto and Hamilton. The Ladies Aid Presbyterian Church held their annual meeting with officers elected and holiday fellowship.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Davis celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Limehouse home on Christmas Day. Many friends and relatives attended and presented them with silver gifts and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Oakville residents enjoyed a veterans family Christmas tree event at the Legion hall aided by Oddfellows and Rebekahs. Meanwhile Highway Traffic Officer Allie Jackson remains recovering at home after a leg injury. Vernon Belyea’s talk on humor entertained Oakville Lions at the Village Inn.
Funeral for Mrs. Elsie Weber in Buffalo. Christmas Day visitors at homes in Centre Inn Rockwood and Four Corners. Local residents report hospitalisation of Mrs. J P McLeod. Various families welcomed holidays with relatives in Weston Guelph Toronto and Erin, including the Robertson family and others.
At Brookville candidates were nominated for Nassagaweya Reeve George Gordon and councillors George Pinney WW Dredge John Ho Simpson George Stokes Wm Vansickle John Robertson Alex Newt and Frank Rinehart. The 1937 council reviewed the year's work and voters had until Tuesday night to qualify. Acclamation elected Gordon Dreden Simpson Stakes Vansickle. Ebenzer United Church to observe the Lord's Supper next Sunday. Christmas visits recorded among local families. A 68 year old mare belonging to Case VanGooren of lot 37 Con. Greaton was lost last Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Duncan Robertson depart with their two children for Florida for the winter. Andrew Fleming sustains a broken left arm when a gate slams on him as he exits near Milton. Milton High School Glee Club sang on CKOC Hamilton program. Thomas J Watson visits Milton, a red letter day as shoppers crowd Main Street and Santa arrives at 2 30 p m escorted by the Band to the Town Hall before about 700 people.
Erin Lyons of Orton visits with his brother and sister in law, and Mrs Lyons with Hepburns visit Hearat. Mrs Badger of Asquith Saskatoon visits relatives in Pia Wilson’s home. Kenneth McDougall and GQ Garner spoke at Hillsburg and Grand Valley Churches of Christ last Sunday. John Cornock dies in Glen Valley B C after short illness. born Erin April 24 1853. He married Elim Jane Sawyers February 14 1888 and moved to British Columbia in 1900.
Mr and Mrs John Shepherd celebrated their Astieth wedding anniversary at home in Georgetown. Mrs Sarah Lyons aged 89 attended the party for Mrs D Campbell who marked her eighty second birthday. Georgetown Lions Club held its annual Ladies Night with over seventy guests at Legion Assembly Mall. A large Santa parade followed by Lorne Scots Band and 1400 spectators ended at theChristmas tree.
Burlington reports work began Monday to flood an open air rink on park grounds for local youths. A water commission resolution set a $700 cost to the town. No bids at the tax sale. sale adjourned for three months with 17 lands offered for arrears. Boxing Day holiday proclaimed after a business petition. a car crash injures one occupant and a companion unharmed.
The Rockwood Presbyterian and St. John's church activities included a Monday Christmas program with Santa Claus gifts, a silver collection, and thanks to the ladies. Regions mourn the death of Howard Kellington amid wedding trips and family visits as the community closes the year with continued services and a farewell sermon by Rev E Brillinger.
Advertisement seeks a house to rent available February 1st with all conveniences. Applicant R. J. Kerr of Acton invites suitable listings.
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