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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 23, 1939
Page
4
St Alban’s Auxiliary Hosts Successful Shrove Tuesday Supper
The Women’s Auxiliary of St Alban’s Church held a successful Shrove Tuesday supper and bazaar in the parish hall. Last Thursday evening the Young People of the United Church held an entertaining Valentine party. Trucks removed a large amount of sand from pits near Glen Williams during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Church
Young People's of the United Church
Glen Williams
Burlington News Roundup Highlights Local Events
The Hamilton Pure Milk Company ceased deliveries in Burlington on Saturday leaving customers served by local milkmen. Teachers from Burlington Central and Fast End Schools hosted the Public School Board Trustees at Central School on Thursday evening. Alfred G Green, East Burlington Principal for fourteen years, will retire at year end. Tax prepayment discounts yielded about $30,000 this year, down from $40,000 last year. Taxi driver Vern Smith, a mail carrier, was injured when his car skidded on Brant Street near Central School, losing three teeth as the car hit a pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Pure Milk Company
Burlington Central
Fast End
Public School Board
Central School
John Blair
Brant Street
Blair
Alfred G.green
East Burlington
Vern Smith
His Majesty Mail
Gazette
Cedarvale Women’s Institute Meets at Delaney Home
The Cedarvale Women’s Institute held a February 15 meeting at Mrs. James Delaney Jr.’s home with Mrs. Cook in charge. Doris Fines won first prize and Betty Sim second in the Valentine roll call, and a social hour followed with music, singing, and a spelling match concluding the program. Also noted were local injuries and illnesses including Fred Smith breaking his leg after an ice fall, John and Mrs. Lightle with pneumonia, and Miss Mable Hardy ill with a sore throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarvale Women's Institute
James Delaney, Jr
Mable Hardy
Reta Smith
Toronto
Phyllis Smith
Guellory
Ed_ Smith
Will “Henderson
Movie Night In Rockwood Brings Famous Cowboy Cast
World Brothers presented a film feature In Old Santa Fe with Ken Maynard Tarzan and Diene Autry at the town Hall. Others included Evelyn Knapp H B Warmer K Thomson and G Hayes. Cars damaged in a Main Street collision after the show. Weather and church attendance noted along with local visits and property changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Brothers
Old
Santa Fe
Ken Maynard
Tarzen
Diene Autry
Evelyn Knapp
H. B. Warmer
K. Thomson
G. Hayes
J.4
Trafic
Bert Howell
Tod Weatherstone
Fred Hamilton
Ellwood Bolton
Owen Sound i
Ladies Association event at Eden Mills hosts social evening
The Ladies' Association of the United Church held a social evening at Mr. and Mrs. N. Lee's home with a sleigh ride and bountiful bean supper. W. Bridle won the gentleman's high score, Russell Lowrie the consolation. Evah Grant led the ladies, with Mrs. Gardiner consolation. Thanks were given to the Lees and contributors. Inclement weather reduced Sunday church attendance. Mr. John Ramsey remains slow to recover. A weekly cribbage game occurred at Mrs. Donald Clark's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Association ‘of
the United Church
F. Gardiner
Lee
John Ramsey
Donald Clark
Milton Visit and Farm Accident Report
Rev. Ross Hare of Innerkip visited two days last week with his parents at Milton. Newell sustained a broken leg after falling from a beam in a Carlisle barn while feeding stock. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alderson of Waterdown celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on February 14. They live with their daughter Mrs. Wilfred Forth. Mary Dent was Mrs. Alderson’s maiden name. Mr. Alderson, now 84, previously resided at Boyne. Mrs. Alderson is 78. Joseph Lazeo of Hamilton, 22, and Harvey Matthews of Simcoe, 28, were remanded for sentence for jailbreaking with force by Magistrate W. F. Woodliffe. Crown Attorney W. S. Dick recommended remand and they were returned to cells. They wore prison clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hare
Innerkip
R. J. Hare
Lormee
Newell
Carlisle
Robert Alderson
Waterdown
Wilfred Forth
Alderson
Mary Dent
William Dent
Boyne
Joseph Lazeo
Hamilton
Harvey Matthews
Simcoe
W. F Woodliffe
W. S. Dick
Champion
Erin Grand Valley Visit Sparks 5-1 COHA Game Victory
Erin hosted Grand Valley Thursday night as the Shamrocks dominated to win 5 to 1. Messages note Mr Thomas Aikens recovering after surgery at Guelph General Hospital. Local residents, including Leslie McAlister and N Sinclair, visited with Frank McAlister. New foremen W Maveal of Belwood and Holiday of Priceville take upcoming CPR duties. Curling from Erin, two rinks led by J A Ceth erwood and partners won three straight games, each earning top money and a travelling manicure set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Erin
Shamrocks
Thos. Aikens
Guelph General Hospital
Leslie “McAlister
Stoney Greek
N. Sinclair
Frank McAlister
W. Maveal
Belwood
Holiday
Priceville
C.P.R
Erinin
Georgetown
Curling Boénspell
J. A. Cetherwood
R. ‘Matson
G. Horton
W. E. ‘Bush
Oakville Leaders Re elected and Local Hobbies Highlight
Oakville Board of Education re elected chairman OAKVILLE W B SHIPLEY for a second term. W Harland Merry a local pigeon breeder shipped six racing pigeons to Honolulu buyer C H Chang. Halton Garage Operators Association met February 13 at Liberal Hall Oakville. A driver William Conahan received jail, fine and 30 day license suspension after an unconscious destruction incident. St Johns United Church auditorium rededicated after renovation. Oakville arena drew crowds for a major skating display. Record Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Shipley
Oakville
Wiliam Conahan
St. John's United Church
Cantankerous Dinner Prompts Race Provocation
Newspaper records Mrs. Buckley Griffin a Washi newspaper correspondent questions her negro cook about Jackson Day meals. The cook quotes an elaborate menu offering dinner for two dollars, sparking tension over pay and food in a racially charged exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Griffin
Washi Ig H
Youngest Abbot Chosen at Brevnov Monastery
26 year old Pather Anastasius Opasek, Benedictine, named abbot at Brevnov Monastery in Czechoslovakia. He becomes the youngest priest to head a monastery in Europe, marking a notable milestone in religious leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pather
Anastasius
Jan—Opasek
Brevnov
Czechoslovakia
Father ‘Opasek
Europe
Valentine party at S.S. No. 7 Nassageweya school
Miss Alexander and her pupils held a post lunch Valentine party with games, cards, cookies, cake and apples. Linus McMillan began township assessment last week. A Liberal Conservative convention was attended in Milton Town Hall. A thunderstorm and heavy snow disrupted mail delivery. Residents buy tickets for an upcoming benefit dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Linus McMillan
Milton
Rockey ice palace clashes in Georgetown playoff tilt
Georgetown hosts Bolton in Group No 3 playoff opener as local fans witness one of the season’s most intense Rockey battles. Open night at Georgetown High School invites community to explore activities while Rosebud Missions Band at United Church honors Mrs A R Speight for years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Buck
Owen Sound
J. M. Buck
Georgetown
Rosebud Missions Band of the United Church
A. R. Speight
Clearing Auction Sale In Erin Township
Public auction on Wednesday March 8 1939 at 1 pm at Malcolm T Smith farm Erin Eramosa Townline two miles above Crewsons Corners selling registered Shorthorn and Holstein cattle farm stock and implements Horses include a chestnut mare six years old 1600 pounds a black mare four years old 1400 pounds a grey gelding five years old 1400 pounds and three other fine horses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin-Eramosa
Crewsons Corners
Erin Township sale items include Percheron horses and cattle
A large auction in Erin Township on the First Line near No 24 Highway lists Percheron horses cattle hogs poultry and implements with cash terms. Roy Hindley and R. W. McEnery oversee auctions for livestock household goods and farming gear including Massey Harris equipment and Holstein and Shorthorn cattle with detailed pedigrees and stock notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin Township
No. 24 Highway
Massey-Harris
Deering
Massey -Harris
Masseau-Harris
John Deere
John, Deere
Peter Hamilton
Bain
International
Workmen's Compensation Claims Rise in January
Four thousand five hundred sixteen accidents were reported to the Workmen's Compensation Board in January, up from December and from January last year. Benefits awarded totaled 549 thousand 474 dollars with 465 thousand 172 dollars for compensation and 84 thousand 301.99 dollars for medical aid.
Nature Observers Fall Leaves Change
Betty and Bob discuss the seasonal change as fallen leaves appear in autumn. The brief exchange notes observations of nature and the visible signs of fall in the environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Bob
Sunday church services and Lent schedule text
Sunday February 26 1939 worship at 11 00 church school 12 15 B Y P U 7 30 midweek service. First Sunday in Lent holy communion 8 30 sermon martins and sermon starting afresh 2 30 church school 7 00 evening and sermon Why do so many get off without religion Wednesday lecture The Life of Bp Stringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Guild
BP. Stringer
Lost truck tail gate and farm notices from Oakville area
Frank Holmes seeks the return of a green tail gate with white stripes and the Oakville Basket Co. offers a reward. Also notices announce sale of three Berk sows bred to York due in March, and rental of a 100 acre Nassagaweya farm with or without implements. A beauty parlor suspension for a hairdressing convention, a Rockwood community auction, lost luncheon cloth, and baby chicks from Rockwood Hatchery appear among miscellaneous classifieds and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville Basket Co., Ltd
Oakville
York
John
Erin
Notice to Creditors for Eleanor Ord Nassagaweya Widow
All persons with claims against Eleanor Ord late of Nassagaweya Township Halton County widow who died about January 6 1939 must send full proof to the undersigned solicitor on or before February 25 1939. Claims will be distributed among beneficiaries after examination by the Executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Ord
Nassagaweya
Halton
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Cedarvale
Rockwood
St. John’s Church
James Watson
Arkell
George
Marshal
Guelph
Isaac Theaker
Pred
Alton
Emily
Eden Mills
Malcolm T.smith
Roy Tinney
Oxford
Ofen
Roy Hindley
R. R. No
Acton
W! P. McEnery
Alexandra
Red Rose
Butterfly
Mayflower Guard
Judy
Gloriosky
Tober
Harold H. Smith
Mercena Ormsey
Sir—Comet Posch
Prince DeKol
Mercedes Beets
Segis “Posch- Beets
Calved
Mercena Ormsby
Mercedes
Bessie’ Mercedes Cornucopia
Prince
DeKol
Abbekerk Gano
Priscilla
Gano
Paul Bruce
Westview
Suffolk
Massey~Harris
Massey- Harris
X-Harris
Massey-Hi
I.H.C
Fleury
Wilkinson
Hart- Emerson Fanning
Eureka
Stewart
Renfrew
Alaska
Davenport
Rose
OERES
Plank
Nature Observers
Norval
Mill Street
Ontario
Quebec
St. Michael Archangel Hospital For
Beaufort
Sisters of the Grey Nuns
New York
Joe Lapflamme
Gogama
Ont
Muchi
Grand Central Palace
Sportamen
United States
Hulled Church of Canada
E. Morrow
Bower. Avenue
Q. C. Gifford
Preston
Young Peoples 'Union
Presbyterian
Knox Cocach
H. L. Bennie
M. Manse
Willow Street
St. Alban's Church
Frank Holmes
Jessie Russell
AW. Allen
R. R
Campbellville
F. McArtihiur
Co O, Plank
Hinton’s
Brock Street
Fred Anderson
Ontaro
Familex CO
St. Clement
Montreal
Nassagaweys
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