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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1937
Page
4
Neighborhood brief items note developments in nearby communities of interest to readers. Short updates cover local happenings, community activities, and notable happenings affecting area centres without detailed narratives.
Mrs Harry Shortill has recovered from illness and is able to be up and about. Mgr Wesley Cook was admitted to St Josephs Hospital with whooping cough and pneumonia. Several mumps cases reported in the district. A day of prayer was held in the church on Friday. Miss Phyllis Foreman returned home from Toronto for the weekend.
A large crowd attended Hillsburg Sunday evening services at Awrey's School hosted by Erin Young Men's Class. Eugene Robertson presided as Bert Harris spoke on Satan and Gordon Garmer led the singing. Mr and Mrs A Near and Mr and Mrs John Near were visitors with Mr W Bessey. Miss Margaret Woobertson visits Grand Valley.
The Women's Missionary Society gathered with nine members including Miss Norma Stephenson who earned praise for a piano solo. Mrs Norton hosted a hot lunch after discussions on the quiz for the bale and remarks on local happenings at Glenwilliams and Toronto connections.
Ospringe Master Alvin Struthers is confined in his home with measles. Alf Winters fractured his ankle playing hockey and is hospitalized at Guelph General Hospital. Miss Florence Cook of Guelph visited Hillsburg, while Mrs D G Robertson attended a Junior Women’s Institute supper. An error about Miss Jean Robertson’s Toronto job was corrected. she remains in Guelph. Mr and Mrs James VanNorman of Guelph spent the weekend with relatives in Hillsburg.
Burlington notes from town life report Harvey and Mrs Davis back from a Miami holiday. Plans push to finish the Post Office building by March 23. The town treasurer reports about 15000 collected for the tide fund. Uhro Public School Board schedules a 1999 budget, seeking 1000 more from the Council. A tax sale lot on Emerald Crescent sold for 50, paving another house start within a year. The skating rink will stay closed this winter due to late snow and arid weather.
Oakville residents note Sir Joseph Plavelle and his daughter Mrs. W Barrett plan a trip to South America with departure from Toronto in a few days. Oakville town council agrees to raise slot machine license fees at Monday’s meeting. Rev Canon D Russell Smith is reelected Oakville Board of Education chairman at the inaugural 1937 meeting. Legion president Hiram Williams retires amid tribute from Charles Ford and Zone Commander Bud McDonald.
Georgetown residents welcome Dr J Arthurs Eyres of the Bahama Islands at the Like home. Mr Bennett recovers from Toronto General Hospital operation and plans to return home soon. Locals Jack Foulis Fraser McDonald McNally Barber and Kean enjoyed a Huntsville winter sports weekend. Mr and Mrs James Hickey marked their 58th wedding anniversary on January 20. A Georgetown Centennial meeting at the Public Library drew a modest crowd as Mayor Gibbons chaired and urged careful spending, with plans for another gathering soon.
Rockwood hosts February Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Brown’s home with reports from J D McNabb Peter Sims Elva Pearin and others. Community notices include World Day of Prayer service church discussions and local deaths and condolences.
Erin Dr and Mrs Hutchinson with Mrs Jennie Hull to Brampton on Sunday. Miss Maude Weaver RN of Oshawa weekend with Canon and Mrs Weaver. Mrs J A Evans returns home after time with son and daughter in Belfountain. Brampton Public Library moved and reopened in Mundell building formerly Lambert’s. Ratepayers note nomination for two councilors to fill two vacancies after G T Scott’s death and H C Harris resignation.
The Ladies Aid held a Valentine Tea at Mrs. G. McPhail’s home with United Church members invited. A music program and crafts sale raised a nice sum. World Day of Prayer activities and a W M S reorganization followed at local homes with officers elected. The Young People’s League and Trail Ranger group met, prizes awarded at Nite Hawk Club, and local residents faced health updates and school reports. Reverend Bennie of Acton conducted Sunday service.
The Rural League slate features six games with Ballinafad routing Rockwood 8 to 1 and York Road defeating Everton 1 to 0. Storey Glove beat Eden Mills 6 to 2 while Dublin upset Jones Boys 1 to 0. Rockwood thrashed Everton 4 to 0 and York Road beat Lorne Rifles 7 to 1. Referee Joe Woods. League standings updated with upcoming matches listed.
Milton relief in January totaled S060 about four thousand dollars less than January 1936. Mr and Mrs Howard B Cox attended the funeral of Mrs Coxs uncle David Tarswelk at Arkell. St Clair Lodge 145 held a regular meeting with War Master Edwin Harrap speaking on The Symbols of Masonry. The town council decided to buy a new safe for the 90 year old town records. After a long cold spell the remodeled arena opened for the annual carnival with ice skaters and races attracting crowds.
Two visitors at a hotel encounter a tense moment after a poor dinner. One man spots a suspicious guest and jokes about the situation while the other lashes out in frustration. The scene ends with uneasy exchanges and a weary tone.
Reads of February World Day of Prayer at Lindsay with prayers by Rev J P McLeod and others. Local social updates include Mr and Mrs Pred Murmy moving into a former residence and Mr W Y Yortop showing a new car. Also mentions visits by Mrs E Sheperdson to Lindsay and travels of Mr and Mrs Elmer Awrey to Guelph and Jennie Fowell presiding events.
On entering a large hotel a man named Pat balks at the scene and refuses to sign the guest book after a strange incident with a Nea hopping on the page. The clerk questions him as he prepares to leave noting the odd disturbance over room numbers.
Public notice from Ee. D. Strowger regarding Lot 9 on the 7th line in Erin Township. Details readable indicate property delineation and local registry actions. Further specifics not provided in the fragment.
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