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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
4
A compact roundup highlights happenings in nearby towns and communities of interest to local readers. It notes social events, municipal updates, upcoming meetings, and notable achievements from neighboring centers.
NASSAGAWEYA area residents hosted and visited neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Messrs James, with events at Bronte and Esquesing. A school library euchre party raised funds for hot lunches as prize winners were named and a sleighing party welcomed Miss Alexander and pupils. The Women's Institute held a costumed dance in Brookville Hall and residents joined in a housewarming shower for Mr. and Mrs. McPhedran. The two minute silence honored Lord Tweedsmuir and Canada extended sympathy to the bereaved. Florence Robinson of Norval visited the McMillans.
Mimosa Women's Institute Red Cross committee members Mrs Albert Rowe and Mrs Wm Ballentine attended a St Andrew's Presbyterian Church tea in Hillburg. The program included a financial report showing $1 009 80 raised in Exin Township, readings, music, and a War Charities Fund collection planned for next month.
The Everton Young People’s Society held a Wednesday evening literary and social gathering with Ross Dampler as chair. Margaret Ray read, music by Anna and Notta Jackson and Albert Alton, Robert Paton, and recitations by Dampler and Hindley. A Valentine party followed with games and lunch. Several locals visited or spent Sunday with relatives.
Sunday visitors include Mrs Black and her family with Keith, and Mrs Murray visiting with her son Fred Murray. Mrs Gordon is ill while visiting Col Head. Mrs Jos Benham spent days in Guelph and attended the wedding of Donald Van Norman and Lorraine Wilbon. Mrs Shepherdson returned from visits to Lindsay and Toronto.
In Rockwood the Women's Association hosted a Valentine Tea at Rev P H Lawson’s home and a Valentine box social at the Albert Gray residence with remarks of thanks. Lentern services at St John’s Church featured lantern slides. The town mourns the death of Joseph J Aldous, longtime auditor and clerk, with funeral at his Rockwood home and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Guelph. He leaves two daughters, a son, a brother and a sister in law, with numerous floral tributes and mourners present.
The British press heavily mentions Tuewart of Elgin and the Duke of Devonshire as probable successors to the late Lord Tweedamuir, signaling a potential shift in leadership expectations.
Mrs. W. Cowper and Joyce visited Preston last weekend. Roger Mahon was taken ill Monday and moved to Guelph General Hospital for surgery, with guarded recovery. Miss Wilma Bell from Toronto visited home briefly. The Ladies' Aid held a ten cent tea at Mrs. A. T. Moore's home. A severe snow storm disrupted rural roads as men worked to clear Guelph Junction.
Sincere sympathy extends to Mrs. Wilfred McMillan on the death of her elderly mother Mrs. McDonald in Bellwood. Attendees from here joined Bessie Cole's funeral in Acton. Mrs. Brydon hosted the Ladies' Aid meeting with President Mrs. Ross-McCutcheon presiding and scripture readings. A play in missions study and more were planned. recitations and readings followed, including Guilty or Not Guilty by Mrs. Winter. The Literary Session at the school drew a large crowd with choruses, readings, orchestra, puppet show, and a forty five minute play His Model Wife staged by students and local participants.
The Women Institute in Limehouse hosted a Valentine event at Mrs. Robin Lane's home with Mrs. Kirk Patrick winning the contest and an exchange of valentines. Toronto visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scott and Miss Betty Smothurat visiting relatives. several locals hosted gatherings at various homes. Red Cross knitters met at Mr. Fred Shebbourne's.
Milton Mrs. A. McDuffee has been appointed teacher at 88 No. 3B Sixth Line Trafalgar. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. F. Cross on their 40th marriage anniversary at St Mary Crag Parish Church Kent England on February 15 1000. Engagement announced Muriel Patricia Hamilton to Ernest Edwin Robertson of Milton with marriage expected in England late March.
Local residents Mr. Harvey Widwn of Toronto and Mrs. Bob McLongs of Mimico celebrated their forty third wedding anniversary with relatives in Georgetown. The Countess of Strathmore I.C.D.E. held its annual meeting at Mrs. Wallace Thompson’s home with twenty members present. The Halton County Music Festival plans a Georgetown site with Roy Fenwick of Toronto as adjudicator on April 26 and 27 at United Church. A fire at Clay Products Ltd damaged the drying room from an overheated furnace but did not halt production.
At a Monday meeting the High School Board decided to ask the Town Council for 14000 this year, up 2500 from last year. Robbie Freeman fractured his leg in a skating mishap at the club on Saturday, while George Thorpe suffered a left arm fracture during hockey at the arena last Friday.
At the Milton Business Men's Association annual meeting in the Legion Hall, officers were elected for 1940. Honorary Presidents are R. B. Galbraith Thos McJannett J F Little and J A Waldie. President Ian Owen. 1st Vice-President C Clarke. 2nd Vice-President Gordon Ball. 3rd Vice-President G C Gowland. Treasurer H F McNicol. Secretary K Y Dick Champion.
January totalled 36,900 dollars for 12 new homes signaling a robust start to 1940. The town council meeting discussed appointing an assessor for 1940 with two applicants. Gordon Berry, the 16 year incumbent, was reappointed.
The Young People's Society and Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church hosted a Valentine social at the Town Hall with a varied program and a Treasure Trail style quiz. Mr George Blaney led games and a conundrum wrap up the evening. Visitors from Toronto and Campbellville joined local families. The Lord's Supper was observed with five new members received by profession of faith. Pre communion services were led by Rev A H Wilson. A district funeral for Mrs A Wood of Guelph was noted.
On Monday about nine am firemen helped caretakers reach the top of a flag pole at the Post Office after the rope crossed during raising the flag. The incident drew excitement on Front Street as trucks arrived. Pte Norman Taylor and Pte Clifford Cole, Burlington youths long apart, were reported to have a reunion in England. Clifford had lived in Toronto, Norman remained in Burlington. Building permits in Burlington fo
An urgent invitation to participate in Lenten meditations urging readers to join in reflective spiritual practice during the season.
A batch of local ads lists hay for sale and farm rentals in Erin Township and Acton Ontario. Auctions: live stock, implements, hay and grain in Eramosa Barrie area. consignments include horses cattle and pigs. A young bright boy sought to learn printing at Pars Pass Press in small town Ontario.
Mr J Soper visits Ballinafad with sister Mrs George Evans at Morris tai. Two families move into Ballinafad. Miss Bessie Cole of Hamilton dies. funeral in Acton at Johnstone Rumsey parlor and Fairview Cemetery. W A United Church meeting held February 13 with Red Cross tea. Young People Society met February 15 with talk on The Untouchables of India.
A notice announces a Monday gathering at 6 00 p m by the St Alban s Young People s Society with the promise ALWAY S WELCOME to all members and visitors for an evening program of fellowship and activities.
Services listed include 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion 11.00 a.m. Martins and Sermon The Fathers Table 12.15 p.m. Sunday School 7.00 p.m. Mission Service Also Thursday 4.00 p.m. Children’s Service 7.30 p.m. Quiet Hour and Meditation on Luke XV 11-32
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