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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
4
A compact roundup of notable happenings across nearby towns and communities. Readers will find concise notes on events, developments, and local interest items affecting residents in peer areas.
Women’s Missionary Society led a Work a Day of Prayer service in the United Church Friday evening. Misa Sith Ware joined the cooperative youth event at Milton. Sherlock Foreman, returning from England where he studied under the British Air Ministry, arrived home and immediately went to St. Albert near Montreal as an aircraft inspector. Mr and Mrs Wesley Manaloa of Acton visited Mrs Soper on Sunday.
The Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society met at Mr. A. W. Norton's home Thursday evening. The Glank-out Club hosted a kinole adolal at Mr. and Mrs. Jos Scott's home Friday with good attendance and a pleasant time. Winners were Mrs A J Smethurst and Mr Alex Weight, with consolation to Miss a few ae and Mr Stuart Wright. Wright plans a couple days in Toronto this week.
John Allen and family left the farm on Sixth Line for a new home in the former Hamilton house. Funeral services were held for Mrs Archibald Campbell in Erin with Mrs Parker and Mrs Couling attending. The World Day of Prayer and Young People's Missionary meeting were held in the church. Jean Alton visited and returned to Burlington. The community extends sympathy to Mrs John McDougall and family on Janet McDougall’s passing, a longtime Everton Sunday School member.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Mrs. Harry Armstrong of Third Line on the sudden death of her father Mrs. Clins of Davidson. The report notes community illness and local social events including a Red Cross update and a Women’s Institute meeting with a luncheon and program.
The second Nite Hawk Buchre Club meeting at the Mino home saw high scores by Mrs J Tolton and Mr J D Lowrie with consolation prizes awarded to Mrs Wilk and Mr H Barden. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wilk Wilson and others. prayers and remarks marked World’s Day of Prayer observances at Central Presbyterian Church.
Last Friday the annual Women’s Work Day of Prayer gathered at the Presbyterian Church with leaders from St John’s United and local churches guiding the program. Speakers, musical numbers, a Father and Son banquet, and tributes to the late John M. Pasmore marked the community event, followed by a church service and funeral notices.
At a Monday meeting the High School Board approved spending not more than 6150 for cafeteria equipment. The town police report the new arrangements are improving night policing. Alfred Savera faced a stone throwing incident at the CNR station. A special town council session approved a 426.00 annual milk peddling fee for dairies inspected by MOH. An accident on Ontario Street left seven year old Jack Bond injured with two front teeth lost after a collision to avoid a runaway car.
The community extends sympathy to Lady Tweedamutt and family after a bereavement. A bandit beat up bound and gagged Mr. Thos Storey of Naamgayowa in his home and stole money. He was later found by Finney’s hired man. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Vincent Annott of Knatchbull on the birth of a daughter. Grace Norrish of Guelph visited Nassagaweya. Ernest Wilson of Salem visited Knatchbull.
Mrs Jas Armstrong returns from Toronto after New Year chat with daughter Mina Agnes. Mr and Mrs AY Dickson hosted Stan Turner from Guelph General Hospital following an operation. Mrs Beroy Chapman attends a cabder in Alton then returns home. Mrs Win Ballentine spent days in Toronto and came back Saturday. Mr John Jeffrey returns to Appin after weeks visiting daughter Mrs Harvey Dearing. Mr and Mrs Reed visit Elora parents. Ladies Association of St Jol United Church held a quilting bee at Atcon Hall with ten cent tea served by Aid. Mimosa Women’s Institute met at Mrs Wm Ballentine’s, with a good attendance and a tea drive to Atcon Hall. Friends mourn the serious illness of Mr James Gibson on the Orangeville road.
Oakville branch members were installed at the Legion Hall by a Baal Hamilton team directed by Harry Hunt. A memorial service for Marjorie Whitaker drew hundreds to Gr. dude’a Church. Victor Hall of Trafaluer Township was appointed Roads Superintendent after a field of nineteen applicants. Salary set at $1,200 yearly.
Mr and Mrs John Aitken and Bobby of Galt visit Peter's Corners and call on Mr and Mrs Ping and I J Keep with others in Hills Gift Catharines. Mrs Keap’s sister Mrs Lawrence King and Mrs Wai Job Listowel visit while Dradge resident recuperates from a fractured hip. News of a robbery shocking Mr Thomas Abrey. Valentines crafts for teachers and Dan Healley visiting relatives.
A Milton gathering of 3h youths from Guelph and Halton attends a Bible event at Al Panis United Church. Tax receipts for the year show 76 percent of 3098 levy paid, totaling 118. The Maple Leafs’ Dick Irvin and players Gordie Drilion and Ringo Kampmann visit for a Millon hockey practice and a game against Georgstown. Three long-time Millan residents die within an hour on Tuesday.
Cantelon aged 68 of Milton died after Johnstonby Klinson. Bruce A Hayward aged 21 of Milton died suddenly in Champion.
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Sunday events list 11.00 am service themed Belle in Christ and 12.16 pm church school. Evening schedule includes 7.30 pm BY, and Wednesday 8.00 pm prayer meeting. A welcome to all.
Anglican rector K. A. Brooks outlines the week at St Alban’s Church with Holy Communion at 6.30 am and 11.09 am on Sunday, Church School and Bible Classes at 12.16 pm, Mission Service with Lantern Light, and evening services including Children’s Service at 4.00 pm and Quiet Hour at 7.30 pm focusing on Luke 15 1 42.
Classifieds advertise farm land and equipment for sale or rent in Brin Township Acton and surrounding areas. Items include 100 acre farm near Ospringe 10 acres bush good water supply and outbuildings. 100 acre farm near Moffat with 75 workable acres and 30 bush and pasture. 6 cylinder Continental motor and parts. Guernsey cows and other stock. farm machinery and an electric grinder. Listings name CHAS H SMITH A B CHALMERS D N McTAVIGH and JOHN AIRDRIE.
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