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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
2
A compact report surveys various centers and communities where residents show keen interest in neighborhood activities. It notes widespread engagement across clubs, groups, and events, reflecting a lively civic culture with active participation from diverse locals.
Mrs. Ann Stull visited friends in Toronto. Miss Beatrice Bailey of Shelburne called on Mr. and Mrs. A. Soper. Mr. Campbell Steen has been on the sick list lately. Mr. Wm Harding of the seventh ward won a local distinction. Mr. Lyons of Terra Cotta contracted to saw lumber and barn timber for Mr Mundell of Erin Village.
Mrs. Gilbert Smith returned from Toronto for the weekend. Mr. Charles Tyler visited Toronto. Miss Cripps visited Acton. Mr. Alex Thompson visited Toronto Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Currie returned home after weeks with Mr. and Mrs. George Graham. Mrs. Holcovitch visited Guelph. Franklin Dean of Toronto stayed a week at Mr. Tyler's. Miss Snyder of Guelph visited Mrs. Cornell.
Hillsburg residents mourn the sudden death of Arthur Stewart in Toronto on Sunday. General sympathy goes to Mrs. Stewart and their children. Miss Marjorie Thompson of Fergus visited her parents. S S No 9 reopened after a week’s sickness. Melvin McCutcheon hosted about sixty friends at a Friday party. Clifford Thompson and baby Ellis visited the Thompsons. Mr and Mrs Shipey of Guelph called on Hillsburg friends.
Milton mayor Syer and R W Philip attended the Hydro convention in Toronto last week. H Wilson recovering at home after an injury. Helen Mills recovering from appendicitis surgery in Guelph General Hospital. Frank Barron opened a new barber shop in Barrie. Milton now has three barbers. J F P Robinson named Chief Radio Inspector for Halton. Adam Sproat named Radio Inspector for Milton. Relief Committee lists 90 families and 342 dependents, the largest on record. Milton High School teachers approve a 10 percent salary cut effective January 1, with five percent to relief.
The Bannockburn Bustlers Club met at the school on Friday February 3 with singing of Pack Up Your Troubles and a varied program. Readings solos piano duets and a debate on riding in a carriage versus an automobile formed the evening, ending with the National Anthem and dancing. Several local residents were noted in social visits and a January school report was read showing student attendance and marks across grades.
The document lists student and staff names in January for Limehouse 5S. Class segments include Sr IV Dorathy Cleave Ella McDorman Myrtle Parnell W Harry Smethurst Tr Helen Devereaux Peggy Smethurst Jr Int Harold Brown Gwendolyn Hill Dorothy Tyers Dorothy Johnson I Class Inez Scott Jean Parnell Alma Tyers Lillian Johnson Grace Beerman Lorrie Norton Ronnie Davies Ruth Norton Meryl E Grindell, teacher.
The Pinegrove School at S. S. No.7 Nassagaweya lists pupils marked ill and missing work. Names include Perle McMillan Grace Ramsay Minnie Frank Karl Frank Glenn Britton Wilfred Fr. pe Elvera Service Roy Forbes Margaret Davenport Fred Forbes Ruby McLeod Mervyn McLeod Isabelle McLeod Marguerite Kennedy Margaret Fell Howard Frank Lottie McLeod Doris Coxe Pearl Kennedy Marion Martin Elmer Ferrier Marjorie M Lawson and the teacher.
The January report for S. S. No. 10 Erin lists exam scores with top speller Charles Thompson and several students named with their marks. E. A. Hindley teacher notes honors for multiple students across classes and primers, highlighting Charles Thompson as the best speller for the month.
The ward II vacancy for Georgetown councillor will be filled by election on Friday February 10. Mrs J J Thompson spent last weekend in Toronto visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Elliott. Mr W Salhia and son Mr Leslie Salhi of Toronto visited town last Wednesday. A by law to borrow fifty thousand dollars to cover 1933 current expenditures was read and passed at a special council meeting.
Erin Mrs. Donald Black remained gravely ill after a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Several guests visited from Toronto and nearby towns including Mrs. J. Oliverio of Toronto with her parents, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Gibson of Hamilton. Other visitors came from Brampton and New Hamburg, while Muriel Evelyn Boyle of East Garafraxa died at Weston Sanitarium on January 28.
Campbellville residents attend the St David's Presbyterian Church annual meeting in the Sunday School room with good turnout. Visitors include J Hurst of Acton preaching on Sunday, and Mrs Simpson of Kilbride visiting relatives. Members note a Young People's Society gathering and musical readings by local youths.
Mrs. R E Kemerer and daughter visit Niagara Falls New York. Mrs A J Carter hears of brother Hubert Shaw's death in Bristol England. Sympathy to Mr and Mrs James Reid on infant death in Sick Children's Hospital Toronto. Wm Busby reappointed to Board of Education by County Council. Co L Plante chosen to represent separate school supporters on the Board. Smith Bros prune twenty five acres and continue. Weather good for pruning. W S Savage and party sail to New York and Mediterranean cruise until mid April.
On Saturday afternoon a wedding took place at The Pines the home of Rev. John Little. Frank Shortt of Nichol Township married Miss John Little with Mr. and Mrs Arthur Lawrence of Fergus as witnesses. A reception followed at the Morden home in Nichol Township. Nearby notes mention Mrs. W. J. Taylor's partial recovery and social visits, while local skating returns and church activities are reported in Rockwood and area.
Miss Peggy Moreland studied dancing in Toronto with the famed Russian dancer Fokine. No hockey at the local ice arena this year as it dries out to host indoor softball plans. A roof fire on Pine Street caused by chimney sparks damaged the home of J Warwick. losses under 25 dollars. Legion members helped prevent eviction of a soldier and family. Citizens debated milk sales as Hamilton firms seek a license fee and bylaws to exclude Burlington milkmen.
Canada exports 3000 tons of pitch to Havre marking a first shipment to France. Industrial Department of the Canadian National Railways notes a briquette fuel shortage in France and Spain driving the increased shipments from Montreal.
An Oversight reporter tells a film star of a crowd including a bishop claiming they wed. The star replies they are nearly certain no marriage to a bishop ever occurred, signaling a publicity puzzle or scandal in the Steer lead.
Exports of Canadian canned tomatoes reached 13,238,203 pounds in 1932, up 6,823,813 from 1931, with over 10.5 million pounds going to the United States amid a tomato shortage. Canned fruit exports, especially pears, climbed to 10,289,295 pounds in 1932 from 5,329,302 in 1931, driven by shipments to Great Britain. The Edmonton flying club led Canada with 24 private and 5 commercial licenses in 1932, 800 flying hours by pupils, and 2,973 total members. Wildflower seed packets and plant material were sent to war graves projects, while the Dominion’s aviation and botany divisions reported exchanges with international bodies. A fatal car crash near Nelson Village killed Carlyle Graham-Browne, 25, a Toronto businessman, after his auto left the road following brake failure and a snow-slick highway.
The Financial Post Business Year Book reports 1932 declines across multiple sectors in Canada. Purchasing power fell by 22.14 percent from 1931 while wholesale and retail prices dropped 8.2 and 10 percent respectively. Industrial output and exports fell, with auto and steel production down sharply and imports also shrinking.
Ontario gold output in 1932 totaled 46 773 315 dollars, up 4 035 878 from 1931, with 19 reporting mines by year end. Kirkland Lake led value at 23 682 262 dollars, Porcupine at 21 465 547, Northwestern district at 1 625 345. December production reached 4 135 536 dollars, second highest monthly total. May and June exceeded 4 million dollars. Ontario remains a major world gold producer, surpassed only by Transvaal, South Africa.
A Kansas City couple endures a hot difficult trip in a car over Ozark hills and a rough ferry crossing. The husband warns he will drown if his wife insists on delaying, while she retorts she still has to get the car down the hill and across the river.
Mr Newrich asks for a wash in a restaurant. The waiter repeats the ask and explains the basement toilet saloon with a notice reading Gentlemen Only. The exchange ends with a Kingsley quote on life and work.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Southworth's Aratabs to relieve burning sensation functional bladder weakness and back and groin pains. It promises a 10 day test with money back if not satisfied and urges readers to ask their local druggist for Uratabs now for better sleep and bladder health.
Minister Rev C L Poole BD preaches at 11 00 am on Master or Slave and 7 00 pm on Gilt edged Investments with Sunday School and Bible Class at noon and a Valentine Young People League social Tuesday at 8 00 pm all welcome at Bower Avenue parsonage location.
The Knox Church of Acton announces a Sunday service at 11:00 a.m. featuring A Lattice Window and a 7:00 p.m. lecture Our Own Selves by Rev. H. L. Bennie M. A. minister. Sabbath School and Bible Class begin at 2:30 p.m. The Young People's Guild meets Monday evening with a Valentine event titled Always Welcome.
AUCTION SALE A. G. Mitchell Eden Mills will hold a Clearing Sale of Farm Stock and Implements on Thursday February 16 at 1 38 o'clock. R J BERR Auctioneer.
An advertisement promotes Browns Ladies Wear at 108 Beech Street in Guelph offering new styles coats dresses and hats. It notes location near Loblaw's and invites customers to view affordable stock. A separate Lost item notice seeks a small round sterling brooch with marcasites initials G A on Main or Mill Streets and offers a reward to the Free Press Office.
On No 7 Highway between Eden Mills and Toronto a reward is offered regarding a Truck Tire and Disc Wheel theft. Contact Andrew Laing at 313122, Shee, R R No 1 Moffat Ontario for information or to report leads.
Mrs. Bella Tynan and Mrs. George Michie thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy during her illness and the sudden death of their brother Malcolm Michie. The acts will be remembered with appreciation.
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