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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1934
Page
5
Crewsons Corners Church Services and Weekend Visits
Crewson's Corners notes Captain Gira Poulton dined Friday with Mir Guthrie's. Mire Dean and son of Milliken visited Mar Dwner. Visiting hours over the weekend included church service at 11 and Sunday School at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain, Gira
Poulton
Mar
Mir ‘Guthrie
Srt
Plafard
Toronto
Jerry Taylor
Mire Dean and Son
Milliken
Dwner
Social Evening at Stewart Town A Highlights Local Talent
A good crowd attended the Stewart Town A social evening in the Town Hall with music by the Limehouse boy. Rev R B Boyd of St John’s Anglican Church conducts a mission, nightly services from Sunday Jan 28 to Sunday Feb 4. A chimney fire at Mrs Murray’s house sparked excitement on Monday evening, quickly controlled with neighbor help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse
Boyd
St. John’s Anglican Church
Bannockburn Bustiers Club Holds January Meeting
The Bannockburn Bustiers Club met Friday evening January 26. The program included Pack Up Your Troubles, a roll call autograph verse, a mouth organ act by Alex Mann and others, and a debate on whether travel broadens the mind more than reading. The National Anthem closed the meeting followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn Bustiers
Alex. .Mann
Jerk Noble
Lloyd James
Bill Crofts
Messm
Wm. McDonald
Oliver Moffat
Milton News Roundup From Ontario Events And Local Health
Milton and surrounding areas report social events and visits including Mr and Mrs iL J Maude at Guelph and George E Elliott attending a Junior Conservative Club meeting in Toronto. Local health updates note improved conditions for J F Little and Crown Attorney W L Dick. A Friday social hosted by Mr and Mrs W J Lindsay entertained about 100 guests for the Cunninghams. Roads froze delaying a Georgetown court session as Police Magistrate J R Elliott secured a team to move his boat and delay proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Il. J. Maude
Daugh
Harry Kettle
Guelph
George E. Elliott
Milton
Clus
Ontario
King Edward Hotel
Toronto
J. F. Little
W. L Dick
W. J. Lindsay
J. R. Elliott
Georgetown
Acton
Erin Major attends Old Age Pensis Board meeting in Guelph
Dr Joseph Benham visits with Mrs Bartlett and Dr Bartlett at Brampton Priscilla Cook named to Toronto Normal School year book staff 1933 34 John McKinney Erin resident dies in January Edward Overland buys farm in Erin Township Howard Scott suffers crushed foot in bush accident Burns Presbyterian Church Sunday School holds annual sleighride party with a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Pensis
Guelph
Joseph Benham
Bartlett
Brampton
Priscilla
Cook
Toronto Normal School
Erin
John ©. McKinney
Af Imeas
Jong ‘Diration
Edward Overland
Erin Township
Grace McBride
Howard Scott
Burns’ Presbyterian Church Sunday School
Obituaries and community notices from Rockwood district
Two longtime Rockwood residents, Mr. Andrew Bayne and Mr. Samuel Scott, died within the week aged 84 and 86. Receptions and funerals drew many mourners, with details of bearers, floral tributes, and interment at McKee's Cemetery and Eden Mills. The week also covered church activities, hospital news, and local visits, including operations in Toronto and attendance by residents from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bayne
Samuel Scott
Bayne
Mr. Scott
Mr. Bayne
W. J. Taylor
John Little
United Church Sunday School
Messrs
Thos. Hutchinson
Harvey
George
Ernest
David Bayne
Guelph
Fergus
McKee's
Botwood
Samuel Stott
Cameron
Massagaweya
John
Preston
Robert
Portage la Prairie
Man
Chas. Duffield
Stamoss
Mary
Christina
Eden Mills Cemetery
Colin Kitching
John Ramsey
Elmer Duffield
Elsile
Geott
Society _ of
the United Church
Airs
George M. Pearen
Nrs
Robert Williamson
Wn. G
H. G. Lowry
Presbyterian Church
McKie
Campbell
George H. Pearen
Toronto
Pearen
Frank Major
Guelph General Hospital
Margaret McNabb
R. N
Florence Lush
Eramosa
Isee Guelph General Hospital
Nhree
George Day
University of Toronto
Wm. Royce
Clarence Lynch
Robert Croft
Jrileen ‘Bridger
Kathleen’ Lynch
Robi. Wanabrough
Acton
Local Notes From Georgetown Farm Week
Mr and Mrs Charles Parker of Georgetown visited Mr Alfred Goper. Gavin Cree prepares timber for a new barn next summer. Donald McLean Jr has recovered from illness. Farmers stock up ice for summer. Bert Rogers logs wood with a circular saw for farmers. Masters Rae and Clarence Harding visited friends in Georgetown Sunday. Mrs Aitken can again go out after injuries from a fall on ice. Roads slippery and travel light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Cree
Donald McLean, Jr
Bert, Rogers
Masters
Rae
Clarence Harding
Georgetown
Oakville Items Note Appointments And Local Developments
Ex Warden W N Robinson is named Halton Peel House of Refuge commissioner. Oakville residents, including six employed on the Middle Road third highway grading, are cited. Miss Marion Plewes suffers a broken leg at home in Toronto aged 87. Oakville Town Council urges Federal Post Office construction this year. Judge H S Mott speaks at St John’s United Church anniversary dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Robinson
Halton- Peel House of Refuge
Jas, Laurie
Detroit
Oakville
Reeve Hewson
Third Highway
Middle Road
Marion Plewes
Enderby Street
Toronto
Miss Plewes
J. S. Hope
Ted
North Bay
E. A. Orr
H. S. Mott
St. John’s United Church
Young People's Aubury Meeting At St Davids Church
The Young People's Aubury of St David's Presbyterian Church held their regular meeting on Monday evening. Despite the extreme cold, there was a good turnout. The program included scripture reading by Gerald Henderson a recitation by Jack Snyder and a topic by Omer Vansickle. Mr Crawford Quahon of Kitchener visited locally during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt David's
Gerald Henderson
Jack Gnyder
Omer Vansickle
Crawford Quahon
Kitchener
Toronto
Esther Wheelihan
Brantford
Kay Bell
London
Burlington Woman Passes Osgoode Hall Exams
Miss E G Williamson passes her third year Christmas examinations at Osgoode Hall Toronto. Frank Virtue and Grace Virtue with Roy Bell and Roy Carliori leave on a motor trip to Florida for six weeks. C Angus of Roseland Greenhouses injured in Beach accident. fractured skull and internal injuries. Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society annual meeting poorly attended. society to disband. secretary to inform Fairs Association. Oakville Council urges building a Post Office and Customs Office in town noting private premises house Post Offices in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Osgoode Hall
Toronto
Frank Virtue
Grace
Roy’ Bell
Roy Carliori
Florida
C. Angus
Roseland Greenhouses
Fred Bell
Bartonville
Angus
Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society
C. L. Bell
E. Wood
Fairs’ Association
Oakville
Jon
Acton
Burington
Georgetown
Gazette
Ospringe A Quiet Wedding and Village Dance
Ospringe A quiet wedding united Elva Mae Akitt to James Alexander Brydon at the bride’s parents home. Rev J A Grant officiated. A reception and dance followed at the groom’s home with about 175 neighbors attending. Community gifts included a Coleman light and silver bread tray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Akitt
Elva Mae
James Alexander ‘Brydon
Frank Brydon
Ospringe
J. A. Grant
Niagara Falls
James Brydon
Russell Martin
Earl van Norman
Elva
Jim
Limehouse UY Pals Socials and Church Activities
The Limehouse United Young People enjoyed an evening with the Glenwillams and a sleigh ride led by Mr. Given, followed by a lunch. The Girls Lookout Club at the Presbyterian Church held a meeting with a presentation for Mrs Hi Norton. The Official Board met amid bad roads and weather, reporting 135 resident and 8 non resident families and 1459.48 dollars raised. An excellent music program at the United Church featured the Limehouse and Acton choirs with multiple soloists and ensembles. Road conditions caused several accidents but no serious injuries, and local farming notes mention clover threshing, hog prices, and visits from area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse United
Glenwillams
Given
Limehouse Group
Glen
Stewarttown
Presbyterian'’Church
Harvey Norton
Hi Norton
Mellie Lane
Limehouse Charge
United Church
Gowdy
Mrrs. Gowdy
Acton United Church
Mowat
Mowat and Miss Gibson
Charles Landsborough
Miss Grindell
Mrs. Mowat
Miss Gibson
Jas. McGowan
Kenneth Giles
Bronte
Johnson
Harold
Jack Bell
Ash
Taylor
Waterdown
Albert Meredith
Meredith
Ritchie Benton
Plattsville
Qila
Gdrah Standish
Miss Gusie Beatey Rites At Guelph General Hospital
An obituary note reports Miss Gusie Beatey passing away at Guelph General Hospital early Sunday. The funeral was held at Huxley’s Cemetery on Tuesday. Communion services are planned at St Alban’s Church next Sunday February 4 with preparatory services Friday at eight o’clock. Updates include visits by G W Cheyne and family, and Donald Robertson returning to Toronto after a brief home stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusie Beatey
Guelph
General Hospital
Huxley
Alban
iGhinth
G. “W. Cheyne
W. Cheyne
Billy
Georgetown Dance by Bon Temps Club Delights Local Audience
The Bon Temps Club dance in Georgetown arena drew good turnout with many out-of-town guests. Council discussed ringing town bells. honor was given to bells at morning times while noon and evening bells were desired. Visitors Mrs Lefrancois and Mrs Albert Lefrancois plus baby Loraine from Montreal stayed with Mr and Mrs W E Nodwell. Mrs A Vannatter reported at Attercliffe near Dunnville for three weeks due to her mother Mrs Lynburner's illness and death. Deceased was 83, survived by three daughters and one son Arza. Council approved borrowing up to 50000 for current expenditures. Jenkins and Hany appointed auditors at 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Temps
Lefrancois
Albert Lefrancois
Baby Loraine
Vannatter
Arza
Attercliffe
Messrs. Jenkins & Hany
Herald
Miss America Taller and Heavier Than Mothers Study
A professor analyzed 1,017 mothers and daughters at Wellesley, Vassar, Smith and Mt. Holyoke. Daughters average five feet four and eight-tenths inches, over an inch taller than their mothers at the same age, with an average weight of 124 pounds versus 116 and a half for the mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Vassar
Smith
Mt. Hidyoke
Riddles and Rhyme Puzzles in Odd Day Dialogue
A quirky collection of old riddle questions and answers about everyday things. It includes clues like a train and noise, a baby dress length, day and night, and questions about birds and clouds with playful solutions.
Eight-year-old’s mislaid brother’s birth certificate excuse
Eight-year-old Gabie faced repeated school trips home for lost excuses. One day she was sent to fetch her brother Joey’s birth certificate, and after crying at school she realized she had misplaced the document, leaving the teacher puzzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabie
Joey
Sadie
No country for a man without a country
Exchange between a schoolmistress and a schoolgirl reveals a wry, compact dialogue on belonging and identity with sharp contrasts in a vignette tone. The quoted lines frame a meditation on displacement and personal exile.
A Big Mistake in a Flirtation Tale
A lighthearted anecdote recounts a man who misread a romance cue and faced a wedding twist when the girl he flirted with chose to marry someone else. The exchange centers on misreading affection and social expectations.
Sunday Religious Services and Classes Schedule
The schedule lists 11.00 a.m. worship with the minister on “Jacob, the Supplanter” followed by 12.00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m. evening service titled “Ascending the Steps of the Temple.” Monday 1.30 p.m. Young People’s Society with Ghestas Fellowship program led by Mr. J. Stewart. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Young People’s Society
J. Stewart
Vener
Extensions Noted For Monday Night Meeting
A fragment notes February 4 1934 Sunday 7 00 p m extensions for a Monday night gathering led by P. Guild and mentions George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Guild
Geongewa
Hog Shipping Prices and Delivery Details
Hog shipping Saturday price nine dollars twenty five cents and grade. Hog trucking free. Hogs delivered by farmer with ten cents extra. P. E. Holmes Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Holmes
Acton
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Stewart Town
Bannockburn
Rockwood
Ballinafad
Charles Parker
Alfred Goper
A. Livingston
Woodstock
G. E. “Hamilton
Burlington
Stewart Sinclair
Gordon Aitkens
Mrr
Brydon
Osepringe Orchestra
Clifton Aickens
Weston
John Aitkens
Ladies’ Aid
James Struthers
R. McCutcheon
Wm. McKenzie
D. B. McKinnon
B. Wilson
L.webb
Baldie’s Gill
Donald Robertson
Columbus
Weekly Thought
Religious
Church of
Candia
L. Poole
B. D. Parsonage
Bower Avenue
Presbyterian Knox Church
H. L. Bennie
Minkstee Manse
Willow Street
Pree Press
Geo. Cowme
Quaker
Tin Forest City
Clark
W. T. Patterson
Tait Optical CO
Optometrists
Wyndham Se
General Insurance
Frederick L. Wright
Main Street
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