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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
4
Crews Corner Socials and Church Attendance Decline
Mrs Meann from Rockwood visits Miss Cripps. Captain and Mrs Poulton dine at Mrs Airdrie Sr. despite bad weather church attendance stays strong. Cottage prayer meeting at Mrs Airdrie Sr Friday at 7 30. Mr Charis Tyler thanks friends after highway accident. speedy recovery hoped. Myrtle and Annie Airdrie of Toronto visit mother Mrs Smith and daughter. Mrs Dean of Milliken visits Charles Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Annie Airdrie
Toronto
Birs
Smith
Dean
Milliken
Charles Tyler
Erin January report card shows multiple students with varied ranks
The January report for Erin No. 10 lists student names with percentages or ranks such as Douglas MicEachern 10% Willie Thompson 66% Lena Cole 56% Viola Spear not ranked Audrey McEntrye not ranked and others with similar standings. Perfect attendance is noted and Chas Thompson named best speller for the month. E Hindley, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Douglas MicEachern
Willie Thompson
Lena Cole
Viola Spear
Audrey “McEntrye
Dorothy Burgess
Margaret Swackhamer
Arthur Swackhamer
Vincent Gar‘ala
Jack McIntyre
Chas, Thompson
Helen McEschert
Frank Thompson
Chas. Burgess
Rhea Burgess
Walter Cole
Fred Spear
Sidney’ Spear
Leonard ‘Thompson
Delbert Mile
Donnie ‘McIntyre
Frank Burgess
Chas
Thompson
Local notes from Ospringe reflect church, illness and visits
Ospringe misses a Sunday with communion at the local Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Grant. Sickness troubles Mrs. Walker and Mrs. McCutcheon, while Mrs. Akitt and Mrs. Harding face ailments. Ladies Aid officers omitted in last report. Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon hosted a gathering with progressive euchre won by Mr. and Mrs. Robertson. Visitors included Miss Carter Mrs. Marks and others from Guelph and Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Stewart
Kitchener
Grant
Walker
J.struthers
H. R. McCutcheon
Sacrament Observed at United and Presbyterian Churches
In Rockwood on Sunday the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was observed at the United and Presbyterian Churches with preparatory services Friday. Rev. Gandier of Eden Mills assisted at United Church and Rev. Bennie of Acton led Presbyterians. Local deaths, retirements, and social notices follow including a Fergus funeral for James Beattie County Clerk and personnel changes at schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United and
Presbyterian Churches
Mr. Gandier
Eden Mills
United Church
H. L. Bennie
Acton
Presbyterian Church
Reeve Sims McLean
Arch. McNabb
Dickieson
Fergus
James Beattie
Wm. G. Edwards
Muriel
Reba
John McNabb
Wm. McNabb
Prank Day
J. A
Acton Satur
Local Ladies Host Tea and Aid Meeting in Eden Mills
Eden Mills reports a well attended Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs Tolton's with business and literary segments. The Young People's Association of the United Church hosted an evening, featuring lantern slides by Mr Bridle and Rev Gandier recounting The Other Wise Man, with plans to perform again at Ebeneser. Miss J Frew of Toronto visits the Gandier family at the Manse. A box factory operation has moved to the top floor of War Jas Bardens mill and expected to restart soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Association of the United Church
Bridle
M. C. Gandier
Ebeneser
J. Frew
Toronto
Limehouse Women's Institute meeting notes and local updates
The Limehouse Women's Institute held a Friday meeting at Dr and Miss Sutherland's with a valentine roll call. Reports on historical research and a paper by Mrs. S Kirkpatrick on lace curtains were shared. An illustrated Bell Telephone Co lecture is planned. Community notices include church thanks to organist Mrs Meredith, a social at Mrs Kirkpatrick's, sympathy to a bereaved family, a quiet wedding in the Parsonage, and local weather and road concerns with cold, ice, and a freestone freighting report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
S. Kirkpatrick
Bell Telephone Co
Women's Association
Kirkpatrick
Jean Elizabeth
Freestone
Hurst
Noble
Jack
Chas
Meredith
Beatrice Lane
Georgetown
Qdrs
Tips
Haines
Mira
Jos
Boott
Local Notes From Ballinafad District
Miss Roesell of Puslinch visits Mr. D Ferguson at Ballinafad. Jas Young recovering from illness. Walter and Mrs Tickle move to Brampton seventh line and Walter takes job with Wm Harding. Several local residents at hockey match in Georgetown Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas
Maude Young
Toronto
Miss. Roesell
Puslinch
D. Ferguson
Jas. Young
Hom
Mr. Tickle
Wm. Harding
Georgetown
Young People’s Society entertains Nas sagaweya church group
Campbellville residents report a well attended gathering of the Young People’s Society and the Nas sagaweya Church group on Monday. A first class program featured vocal and instrumental selections. A post show contest led to coffee and lunch. Also noted are visits by Mr Murray of Stratford to his son, Miss Eleanor McLaren’s birthday party, Mrs Gumby’s weekend visit, and news of Mrs Elliott’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Young People's Society
Nassagaweya
Murray
Stratford
Norman Murray
Misa Eleanor McLaren
Arthur Gumby
Milton
R. Elliott
Young People Society Meets at Church on February Fifth
The first weekly Young People's Society gathering convened Monday evening in the church. President L Swackhamer led with hymn singing, prayers, and minutes. Mary Burgess directed the Pathfinder program with scripture readings by Grace Graff Beatrice Graff and Ross Swackhamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society
L. Swackhamer
Pathfinder
Mary Burgess
Christian Fellowship
Grace
Beatrice Graff
Ross Swackhamer
Land of Our Birth
Mr. Stephenson
Local Notes Gifted with Visits and Appointments
Erin Hutchinson and Freda Ruth of Brampton spent Sunday with Mrs. Jennie Hull and Miss Jean Curtis. Brisbane School teacher Miss Curtis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs W R Bingham. Sherlock Foreman earns a rifle team spot at the University of Toronto. G L Garner named principal of Alma Public School starting February 1. Kenneth McDonald, returning from Orangeville, faced a cold reception as his car failed on the seven teenth side road and he walked home in subzero air, suffering greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Kenneth McDonald
D. L. Mundell’s Mill
Advocate
Growers Attend Hamilton Convention and Local Theft Reported
Burlington notes farmers attending the Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association convention at the Royal Connaught Hotel in Hamilton. A Monday night break in at the Victorian Lunch yields $10 from the cash register. Walter Potter suffers a skull fracture and concussion after a hammer head strikes him while stake driving on the lakefront project. Lakefront work continues with a derrick in use and stone deliveries from Queenston for wall foundations. Taxpayers consider a 4 percent prepayment discount on 1994 taxes, claiming overall savings of about $4 per $100. The town promotes prepayment to reduce bank borrowing and interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Smith
Walter Potter
Potter
Queenston
Georgetown church and civic notices from the Herald
Mr Harvey Wilson of Niagara Falls Ontario visits his parents. Mayor Gibbons and H O Mayfoot attend the Ontario Municipal Electric Association in Toronto today and tomorrow. The Georgetown Baptist Church held its annual meeting January 25 with a supper by the Women’s Society. Knox congregation also held its annual business meeting. All church branches reported strong activity and positive financial statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wilson
Niagara Falls
Ontario
W.H. Wilson
Joseph Gibbons
Mayfoot
Hydro Commission
Ontario Municipal Electric Association
Te Ing Edward Hotel
Toronto
Georgetown Baptist Church
Women's Society
Knox Congregation
Explosions Halt Work on Intercity Highway Right of Way
Several blasts were heard on Wednesday afternoon as blasting occurred on the right of way for a new intercity highway crossing farms between Upper and Lower Middle Roads. About ten men and six teams labored at the site near Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Lunan
St. John's Church
Galt Avenue
John Lofquist
Bank of ‘Commerce
Florida
Interbeity Highway
Shain
Cornwall and
Ryrie Farms
Oakville
E. O. Seymour
St. John’s United Church
Central United Church
Woodstock
Dundas Highway
Palermo
Sixteen Mile Creek
Don Hudson
New York
England
Mr. Hudson
Ray Cook
Charles Murphy
Toronto
Everton Women’s Institute Hosts Meeting and Carnival
The Women’s Institute met at Mrs. W Head’s home with nineteen attendees and Mrs. Hortop presiding. A February 26 literary meeting was planned at the Community Hall with music, talks, a dialogue, and a lunch. A Miami motor trip for a month was announced. A skating carnival the prior Tuesday drew a large crowd with prizes awarded for comic and hard time costumes, impersonations, and dressed pairs and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Institute
W. Head
Hortop
J. McLean
McPhedran
T. D. McCutcheon
Samuel
Gordon Herron
Alfred Wintera
Stanley Stewart
Helen Herron
Toronto Star Weekly
Cam Hindley
Muriel Hortop
Bert Robertson
J. E. Herron
Errett Currie
Frances, Herron
Ross Dampler
Albert Alton
Milton News Briefs Featuring Local Events and Court Matter
Milton community notes report a successful skating carnival for the Hockey Club and updates on local residents. Crown Attorney W I Dick recovers from illness, jail governor John F McCallum heals from injuries, and Walter Rasmussen faces indecent assault charges with a trial scheduled. The Milton Business Men's Association opposes Daylight Saving Time, peddler supervision is assigned, and a petition on store hours is in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard White
Baranca
Crown
W. I. Dick
John F. McCallum
Halton County
Walter Rasmussen
Brampton
J. R. ‘Elliott
Fergus
Chas. Bowyer
McJannett
Dor
In Farnham Royal Lab Parasites Battle Insect Pests Worldwide
A country house lab in Farnham Royal trains and ships beneficial parasites to control pests harming farmers and fruit growers. The article describes mass releases, including a cactus-feeding moth control in Australia and codling moth battles in apple orchards, noting possible parasite pests and ecological risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnham Royal
England
Australia
America
Queensland
Farnham
United States
The Horned Cow Revealed as Hone in Jest
A Detroit girl jokes about a hornless animal, learning from a farmer that some cows are born hornless or shed horns. The farmer explains horns vary by breed and that the animal in question is not a cow but a hone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Clarence Darrow quips about law and government
A historical quotation attributed to Clarence Darrow suggests humor about law and government. The remark critiques the legal system through a lawyer’s lens. It reflects a viewpoint rather than a news event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Darrow
Are You The Weak Link In Your Organization
The article argues every group has a weakest link that drags down overall efficiency. It examines schools, businesses, and families, warning that dull or unmotivated members reduce performance. It then poses a self check question about personal reliability. It notes British Columbia coast enjoys a mild climate enabling roses to thrive without winter protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Canada
Samuel the Upright and Bible Class at Parsonage church
Religious notices describe a service at Bower Avenue Parsonage led by the minister at 11.00 p.m. with the subject Samuel the Upright. A Bible class at 12.00 follows, then an Illustrated Hymn at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. Monday features a Young People's Skating Party with lunch after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Jesus
Young People’s Guild
Auction Sale Planned for Horses Cattle Pigs and Grain
Wm. H. Davison of Lot 2 Concession 6 Hramosa Township one mile from No T Highway will hold an auction sale of horses cattle pigs implements and grain on Tuesday February 20 at one o'clock sharp. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Davison
Hramosa Township
No. T Highway
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E. Hindley
Rockwood
Limehouse
Mrs. Gowdy
J. McGowan
Mra
Norval
Chas. Meredith
Mr. Gowdy
Mrs. Meredith
Wm. Gowdy
E. Davies
Geo. I. Stephenson
Ballinafad
Campbellville
Churchill
Burlington
The
Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
Royal Connaught Hotel
Hamilton
Everton
W.t.patterson R. C
Tait Optical. CO
Guelph
Wyndham St
G. M. Salt
Epsom Salts
Falcon
F.C
Barr’s
Bray
Clayburn Ave
St. Catharines
Ont
Geo. C. Brown
Norval—Phone
Weekly Thought
Religious
B.D. Parsonage
Bower Avenue
MNOX
BH. L. Bennie
Marinse
Willow Street
EB. Holmes
Acton Free Press
A. T. Brown
New Beatty
Swacekhamers
Mclean
Mill Street
John .Allan
Wilson Wylie
Frank Petch
Brown’s Fruit and Grocery Store
S Fruit & Grocery Store
Gordon Fried
Dundee
R. R
A.R
General Insurance
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