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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
4
Neighborhood readers show interest in other centres and communities as the column highlights various items and curiosities from nearby areas. The feature surveys topics and anecdotes that engage locals across districts.
The column notes Tyler’s place hosting a funeral for an aged Mr and Mrs Page of Georgetown and mentions Mrs Dean and others from Toronto as weekend visitors. It also records Burgers attending a hockey game last night with a hoarse tone observed in their voices.
The Women's Association and the Young People's Society held joint Tuesday night programs on February 3 with a Citizens night on Rural Improvement. Miss Ethel Swindlehurst entertained a euchre party Friday night and James Weatherston won the lucky number prize. The Young People's Society met Sunday February 14 for devotional night with papers on Church Membership and How Jesus Taught About Man, preparing for a February 23 literary night debate on whether a man has a right to as much money as he can legally earn with Archie McKay and Jas Kirkwood leading the affirmative and Mrs B Vannatter and Priscilla Cook the negative.
The Arena opens for skating this season with strong turnout. The Follies at Gregory Theatre, in aid of the Canadian Legion, drew good attendance. Charles Kirk served as official organist at Eaton auditorium for a Lodge anniversary event. Rev Dr Dickie preached in Acton after visiting Georgetown friends. Miss Appelbe and Mrs Marshall visited to gather data on local history. E R Heartwell notes Pittsburg business stagnation in a readers’ letter. Knox Presbyterian Guild presented Ann's Little Affair to a packed Gregory Theatre stage.
Burlington reports Harold Kurtz visiting his parents in Sudbury while local Ratepayers Association plans a constitution. Oscar Williams recovers from bronchitis as Terra Cotta bands play. An Ottawa Street accident blamed on poor lighting damaged a Burlington car $50. Mayor Dingle and Commissioner Smith seek unemployment relief funding for water works. Councillor Barrett resigns. next meeting to fill vacancy. Town also notes visits, dances, and river floods with no major damage.
Mr David Jackson purchased Pegelows barber shop and took possession. Funeral of Alexander McCort attended by many including Mrs H B Austin and the Austins of Erin. Delegates K McDougall and W F McEvery attended the Fairs and Exhibitions convention in Toronto. A chimney fire at Ernest Teeters residence was controlled with a chemical extinguisher. Sunday School teachers and parents enjoyed a supper at Burns Presbyterian Church basement after a sleighride event. Death of James Robinson McDonald at Delsh General Hospital in his 31st year. Oil discovery east of Inglewood on Thomas Fraser and Dr J W Symile property. pipes sunk 250 feet, pumping about 12 barrels daily. derrick erected last June. Fras er notes there may be more deeper down. Advocate.
Miss Daisy Whitmee nurse in Guelph General Hospital called on friends here last week. Glen Williams Ladies Aid gave a royal welcome to Limehouse folks who attended their pancake supper last Friday and helped the programme. Dr and Mrs R Agnew of Toronto attended a birthday party for Margaret Cathay Agnew who celebrated her third birthday at the Parsonage on Tuesday. The Campbell family have moved into the McDonald house recently purchased, wired for Hydro and to be improved in spring.
Visitors and residents share news of weekends with relatives in Guelph Toronto and Fergus. Mrs M Cooke and family Dr and Mrs Whaley and son Mr George Cooke and Mr Irwin Zieman of Guelph Miss Marjorie Aitkens of Toronto spent the weekend at home. Mrs F Osborne Fergus visited Mrs B McKinnon and family. Master Douglas Robertson visited cousin Donald Moseley in Guelph. The Literary Concert is on this evening at the school. A local auction at Mr W Atcheson drew many attendees with Roy Hindley as auctioneer.
Milton Claude McEachern of Spring Valley Sask is visiting his parents here. John Lawrence of Churchill visited friends here over the weekend. R W Fox, seriously ill for weeks, is able to be out again. At University College Interfaculty track meet in Toronto Bill Gastié won first in pole vault. "Rose Lawn" three act comedy drama by Home and School Club shown at Princess Theatre. Mr and Mrs W W King honeymooning in Florida return and will reside in Toronto. Fire destroyed Topper's garage on Main Street. $3 500 loss. fire brigade prevented spread. Champion.
Lantern services at St John s mark Holy Week life of Christ weather curbs turnout. Obituary notes Mrs Samuel Oldham of Mimico. funeral in Park Lawn. Local events include Presbyterian Women Missionary Society, Rockwood Horticultural Society, and World Day of Prayer at United Church. Birth Shirley Bolton at Guelph General Hospital. Visitors from Brampton Dundas Simcoe and Toronto.
The monthly report lists numerous students from Esquesing and surrounding areas with grades and attendance notes. Highlights include Elva Wiley 16.1 and Hetty Clarridge 65.1, along with several McDonald and Dickenson entries. The record names teachers K M Beckett and Aivey Gordon and notes absences for Clifford McDonald and Clarence Denny.
An active social week includes Knox Church youths hosting St. Jude's and St. John's youths. Rev Canon D Russell Smith was elected Chairman of the Board of Education at the February 9 council meeting. Other notes mention travel plans, a homely honeymoon return, and local legislative openings with community gatherings and prizes.
A poultry article outlines profitable spring broiler prospects with emphasis on early male chicks venturing into market stock. It details feeding regimes from six weeks to finish, including starter feeds, ration composition and green forage, plus handling of early and late hatch males for optimum markets.
The Cold Storage News Letter reports about five hundred new meat carriages under construction by Canadian railways. These cars will include brine tanks and a novel refrigimeter allowing inside temperature readings without opening doors, advancing meat and perishable transport.
An article describes a clash between tomato juice cocktails and orange juice as vitamin C debates rise. Researchers from Sprague Memorial Institute and the University of Chicago advocate a larger daily orange juice amount with lemon to boost vitamin C, while experts like Dr. Hanke and Dr. Walter H. Eddy discuss tooth protection and nutrient supply.
A tourist bursts into a village shop demanding a quart of ail petrol spark-plugs a five gallon can and four pie tins. The clerk replies that the items can be assembled in the back room and confirms the request.
The United Church announces services with Minister Rev. cL Pools at Willow Green Parsonage. Morning sermons cover The Plan of God in Jesus February 14 to March 27 leading to Easter. evening topics include Jesus and the Conditions of Times and The Church of My Ideals with Young People's League sessions.
The Rev L Bmm A Minister conducts services at 11 00 a m on Sunday February 21 with the sermon According to Custom and a 7 00 p m class on the Book of Ruth. Dr Kannawin will preach February 28 Always welcome.
Church schedule lists services at 11.00 p m and 12 15 p m on Sunday with Sunday School at 7 00 p m The Minister leads the 7 00 p m session Monday evening at 8 00 p m B Y P U is announced Everybody welcome to attend
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