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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 11, 1932

Page

4

Temperance Talk at Bethel Sabbath School

Sunday last featured a Temperance address by the Bethel Sabbath School pastor on the evils of intemperance. Miss Lela Featherstone of Postville visited friends in the district recently. Mr Robt J McHugh called on Alfred and Mrs Goodwin. TF McHugh, a Peel Loyal Orange Lodge member, attended the Brampton county meeting on February 2.

Bethel Sabbath School Lela Featherstone Postville Robt McHugh Shome Alfred Goodwin Epworth League of Bethel Exiday

Bannockburn Women’s Institute Social Evening

The Bannockburn Women's Institute held a social evening at the home of Mr William McCullough on Wednesday February 17. Special amusements were provided and all were welcome. Nellie Yo has returned home from visit. Mr William Norton of Guelph visited over the weekend. Mrs AL Span returned to Owen Sound to be with her parents. Dc Lindsay of Toronto visited the McCullough home over the weekend. Arthur Lawson of Toronto spent Sunday with Mann Bros.

Bannockburn Lindsay Toronto Cei Arthur Lawson Bros Wm. McAllister Edmonton Alta McAllister Margaret-Kent Margaret-Dickie Eloré J. McDermid A. E. Cordingley Owen Sound Wiarton Herald W. L .Armstrong Stratford Robert Armstrong A. C. McMillan John Wilson N.h.—L Erin

January examination pass list with honors and names

The report lists students who passed all examinations with an average of sixty percent or higher for January. Names include Jean Mann and Helen McCraig with honors, plus several others such as Marion Leslie Tom Forestell Annie Halcovitch Lawson McCutcheon Donalda McPhail Gordon McKeown Margaret Pascoe Thelma Morrison Irene Aitken Evaline McCaig Eileen Johnston Wilma West Cyril Pascoe Margaret McPhail Erwin McKeown Helen West Bernard Pascoe Muriel Crossman and the teacher.

Jean ‘Mann Helen * McCraig Marion Leslie Tom Forestell Annie Halcovitch Lawson McCutcheon Donalda McPhail Dear Ait

Milton News Notes and Local Board Elections

Milton items report visiting relatives from Sault Ste. Marie and Midland, a Milton High School Board inaugural meeting electing Thomas McFadden as Chair and listing members, a court case of Frank Asheck found guilty of cruelty to animals on suspended sentence, Milton Hockey Club withdrawing from O of Ontario groups due to late ice, and caretaker John Randel securing a good ice sheet prompting Halton County League scheduling efforts.

George Sringgay Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Thos Lyle Midland G. Lyle Bronte Street Milton Milton High School Board Thomas—-McFadden John R. Mitchell Fred D. Dewar Thomas McFadden W. B. Clements E. Harrop John Hardy Geo. H. Dawson Munro Frank Asheck Society For Prevention of Cruelty Elliott Mitton cAsbeck Inspector Weatherstone Society Asbeck Milton Hockey Club John Randel Halton

Death of John Campbell at Guelph General Hospital

Obituary notes the passing of John Campbell after more than two years of illness at Guelph General Hospital. He leaves a widow and daughter Mrs. W. J. Van Norman of Guelph. Funeral held Saturday afternoon from his residence to Fairview Cemetery Acton with Rev. J. Grant. pallbearers listed. Includes local society updates such as a Women's Institute meeting and community notices.

John’. “Campbell Guelph General Hospital Campbell Nis Wj. van Norman Guelph Third Line Fairview Cemetery Acton J. Grant S.mccutcheon J. Aitkens B McKinnon A McCutcheon B. van Norman G. Pearen Women’s Institute B. McKinnon Ada Currie D. G. Robertson H R. McCutcheon Aitkens C.” Redmond C. Aitkens J. Altken

Community Notes From Rockwood Church Groups

Rockwood community brief highlights a silver tea hosted by the Women’s Organization of the Presbyterian Church with conveners Mrs J Gray and Mrs Wm J Gordon. Reports cover church activities, auxiliary mission society events in Guelph, weddings including John Wilson Black and Margaret E Atkinson, Elwyh Locker and Hazel Holmes, and parish updates with Rev H L Bennie and Milroy of McMaster University providing pulpit duties. The World Women’s Day of Prayer is set for February 12 at the United Church.

The Presbyterian Church J. Gray Wm J. Gordon Geo. Laverty August Young Mitchell E. Nickell Win H.L. Bennie Acton J. E. ‘Pearen D. D. Gray St. Andrew's—Church Guelph Women's Missionary Society Robert Patterson Peter Sim Douglas McNabb Elva Bearen Chas. S. Garner Chas. Thorburn Ottawa Edna.m.pearen Dundas Robert Croft Toronto George Nelson Birge’s Mills Roy Dunking Son Dustie Frank Sears Grace Mitchell Marriott Harold Suntér Everton Wellington Smith Nellie Watson John Summerville Hillsburg Wm. Jackson Ospringe Fred Faun Amos Toveil Elwyh> Locker Hazel Holmes Georgetown E. Holmes London Ontario Rockwood St. John’s Church Walter McWilliams Wm. Dunbar Edith Bernard Chapleau School Kruger Robi. Sewell Nua Milroy McMaster University Hamilton Women's Organization of United Church

Day of Prayer Planned by Nassagaweya Churches

The Ebenezer United Church and Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church will hold their annual Day of Prayer at Ebenezer Church on Friday the 12th. All ladies of both congregations are invited to attend this meeting. Mrs C A Darby of Knatchbull and her daughter visited relatives in Dundas on Sunday. Bel Tel workers repair ice storm damage in the district. Mrs Gilbert Kingsbury of Nassagaweya is recovering after a thigh fracture.

Ebenezer United Church Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church Ebenezer Church C. A. Darby Knatchbull Dun

Nassagawexa-Repoe Report Names Local Figures

The document lists residents and staff from Nassagaweya for the month, including Jessie Yor Grace Ramsay Gerald MacLeod Glenn Britton Jr Karl Frank Minnie Frank Wilfred Frank Elvera Service Roy Forbes Margaret Davenport Ruby MacLeod Edith Service Arthur Davenport Mervyn MacLeod Isabelle MacLeod Marguerite Kennedy Doris Coxe Lottie MacLeod Elmer Ferrier and Marjoria TM M Lawson as part of the monthly roll.

Nassagaweya Srey Peile McMillan Jessie Gez- Yor Grace Ramsay Gerald MacLeod Glenn Britton, Jr Karl Frank Minnie Frank Wilfred Frank Uil Elvera Service Roy Forbes Pred Forbes Isabelle ‘McLeod Marguerite ‘Kennedy Howard Rank Doris. Coxe Lottie _ Macleod Elmer Ferrier Marjoria M__Lawson

Campbellville News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events

Mr Jack Whitelebin spent weeks returning home after a visit at her father George Harris Quace. The Mission Band met Miss Myrtle Early Saturday afternoon with good turnout. The Ladies Aid of St David's Church met Monday afternoon at Sunday School with strong attendance. Plans for an old fashioned Irish tea on St Patrick's Day. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Thomas Mitchell on the birth of twin girls.

Jack “Whieélibin Page Nohathim Homer Mar George Harris Quace Mission ‘Band Myrtle Ladies” Aid St.David's Church Behool Gem Thos Mitchell

Lions Dinner Meeting Hosts City Officials

Large attendance at the regular Monday Lions dinner meeting with Mayor Reeve and councillors as guests. Several local and visiting residents listed with updates on health, travel, and sport events. Erin’s Shamrocks beat Hillsburg Tigers in the NH league group 3 series on fast-ice night.

Montreal Visit and Local Incidents Highlight Gazette Notes

Mrs Herbert Carter visits her sister in Montreal while William Stevens receives burns from a broken water pipe at Vera Chemical Works. Wm Riddiford in Hong Kong reports Shanghai developments. Nelson Township theft arrests involve Arthur Greenland and others. Oakville club manager discusses a sudden death game as cold weather disrupts the hockey schedule. Milton and Brampton exit the OHA, leaving Burlington and Oakville to contest group honors.

Herbert Carter F. N. Southam Montreal William Stevens Vera Chemical’ Works Wm. Riddiford W. C. Riddiford Hongkong China Trade and Commerce Department of Canada Shanghai W. ©. Campbell Nelson Township Chief Smith Arthur Greenland Russel Sidney Walkington McCleary Oakville Club Manse Milne Oakville Milton Brampton Burlington Gazette

Limehouse Community Notes and Church Officers Named

Mrs Ars Shaw of Acton visited this week. Real estate activity in Limehouse as Mr Campbell buys the Donald property on Fifth Avenue. United Church of Canada annual meeting elected officers including Superintendent Richard Parker and Secretary Treasurer Meridith. Limehouse Women’s Institute held a February 4 meeting with strong attendance and a program of songs and piano duets.

Ars, Shaw Acton Miles A’meredith R. Last Assinyant C. Meredith R. W. .Johnson Miest Stewarttown Limehouse Women's Institute Gowdy Alistt Georgetquit

Everton People Attend Various Family Gatherings

Acton residents visited relatives including Mr. and Mrs. John McCutcheon and Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Robertson. Mrs. Head hosted a Women's Institute meeting with seventeen members and two guests, featuring music and a Laura Secord paper. Sunday services were led by Mr. T. D. McCutcheon and the Young People's Society. A concert is planned at the Community Hall.

Fred McCutcheon Acton John McCutcheon Fred Murray Guelph W. Head D. Jackson G. G. Robertson Lloyd Geo. Young

Oakville Officer Reappointed To High School Board

Rev J H McBain was re appointed to the Oakville High School Board for a further three year term by the County Council. A report notes teams Burlington and Oakville remain in their hockey group while Milton Brampton and Bolton Intermediate teams have dropped out due to mild weather.

J. H. McBain Oakville Burlington Milton Brampton Bolton R. F. Sanderson Central School la Grippe E. O.seymour Catarqui M.seymour Thomas A. ‘Blakelock James Blakelock Shanghai A. H. Lyle St. John’s Church Urquhart Trafalgar

The Use of Fertilizer in Soil Management

The article explains fertilizer benefits through the soil's readily available plant food, soil type, drainage, and methods. It notes organic matter from manure and fertilizer as complementary, enabling economical distribution of farm manure for maximum yields.

Federal Department_of Agriculture

Nothing to be ashamed of ignorance in itself

The text argues ignorance is not shameful if one has made the best use of opportunities to learn. It condemns neglect of advantages as a disgrace and emphasizes that people should be proud of effort and self-improvement despite gaps in knowledge.

What Is A Bacon Hog

Describes the ideal bacon hog with emphasis on length of body and loin, uniform depth, medium head, well-muscled neck, trim jowl, smooth shoulders, slightly arched back, and well-finished fat distribution. Notes bone quality, straight pasterns, and overall thrift and feeding capacity. targets finish around 200 pounds.

Wiltshire

New Ideas and Original Thinking in Daily Life

The piece urges individuals to originate ideas rather than borrow them. It contrasts memory and discussion with leadership and innovation, noting many contribute only in filling roles while neglecting top contributions. It encourages trying new thought to discover fresh ideas and emphasizes self-reliance.

Knox Church Acton Sunday Services February 14 1933

Knox Church Acton scheduled services list for February 14 1933 includes 11 00 a m sermon God s Plan in us 12 00 noon Sunday School and Bible Class 7 00 p m sermon The Power of Testimony 2 30 p m Sabbath School Bible Classes 7 00 p m sermon Retribution note P Guild Valentine party Monday night at 8 00 o clock Always Welcome.

Young Gabbath School

Acton Baptist Church Sunday Schedule

The Acton Baptist Church announces services at 11 00 a m with the minister at 12 15 p m Sunday School and 7 00 p m The Minister. Monday 8 00 p m B P U Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30 p m Everyone welcome.

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