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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
4
Ballina and Rev. Mr Foreman, Mr J Soper and Mrs Noble have all been on the back hat for the last week or ten days. Wey Hyown has rented part of Mrs Peter Cole's house at the Pad and expects to move in soon.
Crewsoris-Corners Mr and Mrs George Graham visited Mr and Mrs Bert Geckett in Rockwood. Lynd Amith and T J ONeil members toured Galt to see Miss Wilma Stewart. Miss Annie Airdrie of Stewarttown spent the weekend with the Corners. J Airdrie family and Mary McBain of Acton visited George McBain in Kitchener. Mary Cripps of Acton visited Miss Crippie. Cadets Robertson and Almpaon of Toronto aided Capt Poulton at Sunday church services.
The Everton Young People's Society met in the church back room with fair attendance. Muriel Stewart and Bob Patton prepared the topic The Beauty of the Great Out of Doors, presented by Eleanor Alton, with readings by Mabel McLeod Malcolm A McLeod and Dorothy Church. Albert Alton led the scripture lesson and Mr McLeod gave a very interesting talk. Hymns related to the topic were sung. A valentine social Friday evening featured games, valentines exchange, lunch and a ring song concluding the meeting. Mrs Stanley Makay of Guelph spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T D McCutcheon.
A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society of One Presbyterian Church at Eden Mills occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Gilbertson home. Reports were read, the World Day of Prayer arranged, a quilt drawing awarded to Mrs L Moore, and a social hour held. Also notes of illnesses and local visits appear.
Erin David Rouwel of Acton spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs George Rouxel. Mrs Harry McKinney visited with her sister Mrs Houston and Mr H Huston in London. Charles Dick of Cleveland Ohio and Mr and Mrs Peter Dick of Norval were guests of Mr and Mrs Robert McEnery last week. Edith M Scott and Frank McAllater and Calvin Weddell attended the funeral of J W Wansbrough in Toronto. Pastor B L Richardson preached at Penn Avenue Church of Christ in Toronto. Oscar Brekovich moved his shoe repair business to Sudbury after years in Erin.
Frederick L. Travis died in Toronto on February 10 and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown on the following Saturday afternoon. Local notices include attendance by Mr. and Mrs J B Mackenzie at the Ontario Retail Lumbermen's Association convention at the Royal York Toronto. Samuel Kirk of Toronto recovering well from surgery at Toronto General Hospital. Mrs Henry Dickie returned to Toronto from six weeks in England, accompanied by her sister Mrs Crompton. J A Carroll and J E Whitelock visited Georgetown to address the Exquising Agricultural Society. High School Board officers named with C B Dayfoot as chairman and Dr F R Watson as vice chairman.
Rockwood Winter School run by the Young People's Union of the United Church concluded its week with Rev. Dr. H. L. Roberts of Galt addressing youths on Christianity and the Victorious Life on Friday. Sunday featured closing sermon by Rev. Dr. Gallagher of Oakville and the Lord’s Supper.
Nassagaweya native Mr John Ritchie died last Friday morning in Waterdown causing widespread sorrow. His funeral at Brookville Hall drew many locals after his early schooling at Bloomebury. A Toronto United Church group staged Look Who Is Here under Ebenemi Church Women’s Missionary Society’s auspices, drawing a large crowd.
Mrs. P. E. Havill is in a Hamilton hospital after an operation. Stewart Orr, a noted Clarkson fruit grower, died suddenly in Florida while with his family, having left Clarkson in January. Oakville High School students held their annual Commencement Exercises at Victoria Hall with diplomas awards and trophies. A crash on Colborne Street near Douglas and Watson Avenues involved a Toronto driver Barney Auld. his car struck a pole, rolled over, caught fire, but he was only lightly hurt.
Milton A S Willmott sold his flour feed and allied business to the Milton District Co operative Company on Saturday and took possession Monday. Willmott has retired from business. About 150 guests attended a euchre party at J T Hannant's home hosted by Grace Church Choir last Thursday. Prizes went to Mrs H Cartwright Jacob Johnson Mrs A Proctor and N ib Pickett. Milton Town Council unanimously passed a resolution to protest to the Dominion Government over radio license price increases. Margaret Redge married E Bradford Clements at the Jenkinson home in Prescott with Rev D N Coburn officiating. The decor included flowers and greenery.
The Burlington note lists Mrs Valance on Water Street with a heavy snow drop. Donald Smith arrives from England after visits to Scotland and Ireland, bringing images of a sister ship to the Queen Mary. Welfare Board January accounts total 2260.63, down over 300 from previous month. W. Wiggins survives a serious auto crash near Mt Forest. Miss Phyllis MacFarlane resigns as Public Health Nurse effective by April 1, with ads for a replacement. High Board adjourned about the new High School addition, plans deemed unsatisfactory and unchanged public details pending. An editorial quote from Lady Rhondda on staying sane.
The excerpt argues that true judgment of a person requires understanding their education, circumstances, friends, temperament, daily work, motives, health, reading, and temptations. It asserts only God can fully judge, while human judgment should be cautious and influenced by love. It warns that rash judgments reveal injustice.
Limehouse residents Mr and Mrs L Wright and two daughters from Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Stuart Wright on Saturday. Mrs Robt Lane is recovering after a tonall operation. Brampton and Toronto families, including Mr and Mrs W Milliere and children and Mr and Mrs Ted Morrow and Milas Ivens, visited here over the weekend. Inclement weather postponed the Ontario social at Mrs Harvey Norton and the recital tea at Mrs WM Gawdy. The stork brought a daughter to Mr and Mrs S Kirkpatrick Monday night.
Two figures debate a mysterious duel as one claims to read the other's thoughts while the other asks why the rival fell, hinting at hidden powers and unseen pressure in the confrontation.
A Cockney private laments authority while an editor praises a polished piece of work. An officer questions the lack of parade participation as a mule incident sparks repairs. The editor hints at selling the piece to improve another publication’s tone.
The earliest skates were aliding runners made from animal leg and rib bones strapped to the feet and propelled by an iron-shod pole. Primitive use may date to the Ice Age, with Scandinavian invaders bringing the practice to England before Christianity. Early translates likely began as iron runners on snow shoes, while Britain’s first figure skating surfaced with the Edinburgh Skating Club, founded in 1642.
December report from the Medical Services of the Indian Affairs Branch highlights how aviation shortened response times to measles outbreaks among northern Saskatchewan Indians. Dr. P W Head, at Fort Chipewyan, reached Stoney Rapids and Pond du Lac within hours, delivering remedies and care previously hampered by slow transport.
A gloomy private descends from the military hospital steps. He tells a passing comrade there is no hope for the sergeant major, yet notes he will return to duty tomorrow.
Sunday February 27 1938 schedule lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Morning Service with Mrs H B Cross Returned Missionary. Monday unspecified time. Wednesday 7:10 p.m. Midweek Service. Minor OCR errors present but events clear.
Small ads include rent notices ring loss beauty parlors and hiring calls. Acton Creamery offers 39c cream. numerous stores seek workers while salons plan closures for conventions in Toronto. Auctions in RockwoodGN and Guelph area list stock, implements, and produce for sale.
Local sale notices list farms and farm equipment from J Kere’s list with auctions scheduled in March. Names include Kingsbury Brothers Rockwood Parm Stock and Implements Priday Marsh Pitepatrick Acton Farm property and Farm Gale at Victoria Road Guelph.
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