Weekend Guests Visit Local Residents From Nearby Towns
Pewonals Mr. George Soper Jr is home from Galt for the weekend. Mr. Peter Papillon of Guelph visited at his home. Mr. Kirby Williams of Wingham spent the weekend in town. Mrs. R J McPherson visited relatives in Toronto. Mr. Ted Russell of Kingston visited friends in Acton. Miss Ruth Jennings of Brampton spent the weekend at home. Miss Helen Ostrander was home from the University of Toronto for the weekend. Mims Marlon Day of Rockwood visits grandmother Mrs R H Wansbrough. Mr. Melvin Soper of Guelph spent Sunday with his parents. Mars Y A McLean of Tilbury visits with her mother. Miss Annk McPherson of Hamilton visited at the home of Mr and Mrs G A Dills. Mr and Mrs Earle Brown of Kitchener spent Sunday with his parents. Mr and Mrs Albert Brown of Kitchener spent Sunday at the home of his parents. HW Roy and Harold Wansbrough of Toronto visited their mother Mrs R H Wansbrough over the weekend. Mr Roy Wansbrough and family leave this week for a Florida holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Russell
Kingston
Acton
Melvin Soper
Guelph
George Soper
Annk
McPherson
Hamilton
G. A. Dills
Albert Brown
Kitchener
G. Wi. Brown
Messrs
Roy
Warold Wansbrough
Toronto
R. H. Wansbrough
Roy Wansbrough
Florida
Mackenzie Cardno Wedding Unites Seaforth and Georgetown
The wedding of Margaret Elizabeth Cardno and Samuel John Mackenzie took place February 19 in Seaforth with Rev. A C Feast officiating. The couple, after a buffet luncheon, planned a short wedding trip and will reside in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchel Cardno
Seaforth
Margaret Elizabeth
Samuel John Mackenzie
Georgetown
A. C
Jean Mackenzie
Miles Margery Mackenzie
Nekon Cardno
Group Winners Tendered Chicken Supper
The Intermediate Yorkey Club enjoyed a chicken supper at Station Vale dining room after winning the group championship. Fans and supporters praised the team's harmony and ambition for future honors, with Fergus named as the Amt team to meet in play-downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorkey Club
Station Vale
Amt
Fergus
Baptist Young People Meeting At Banot Church
The regular gathering of the Baptist Young People’s union was held Tuesday night at the Banot Church led by the Service Group convener Miss Barbara Plank. The program opened with song, scripture, and devotion followed by an outline on WYPU and Ontario Quebec Sunday School Board work. Ladies’ quartet members Killick, Veldhuis, Plank, and Coles performed two vocal numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DYDU
Banott Church
Ailss Barbara Plank
Aiss Plank
Wy.p.u
Ontario
Quebec
Aladies’ Quarbolts
Aresdames Killick
Veldhuis
Barbara Plank
Jeasse Coles
Georgetown Young People Visit Acton
Georgetown United Young People's Union, about fifty strong, visited the Acton Union on Monday evening. Grenville Misales welcomed the visitors who then led the meeting. Mba OfeDermid presided over worship with assistant MM. Irwin, A. Lyons, and Jim Evans. Mrs Marlon Ogwrend played piano. Bill Maclaren led a can tat, Ruth Glaen joined a vocal solo, and Helen Brown with Helen Macdonald performed a pling duet. Adtss Yeobel MacDermid contributed an interreading fair on The St Catharines Winter School. Jack Maclaren oversaw games followed by refreshments served by the local Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown United Young People's Union
Acton Union
Grenville Misales
Mba OfeDermid
Mises Helen Brown
MM. Irwin
A. Lyons
Jim Evans
Marlon Ogwrend
Bill Maclaren
Arisa Ruth Glaen
Helen Brown
Helen Macdonald
Adtss
Yeobel MacDermid
St. Catharines
Jack Maclaren
Fare Paris Subscription Notes From Subscriber Letters
A subscriber writes about renewing Fare Paris and praises the newspaper. An out-of-town reader comments on improvements and enjoyment of Mr John Coleman and the farm lady near Milton. The reader appreciates The Old Man in the Clock and the short stories and news overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
John Coleman
Miltor
The Collection Specializing Orangeville Ontario
A collection service inviting clients to send notes and ace counts to improve efficiency. It promises no charge if collections fail and emphasizes responsible handling since 1893 for increasing client numbers in Orangeville Ontario.
Acton Hockey Group Wins Ahead in Playoffs
Acton again wins the hockey group with key players Macrae Davidson Wells and Gibbons leading the defense. Lamport as referee and Ferguson’s crowd expect a strong finish as Fergus and Acton each remain undefeated in their schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macrae
Davidson
Wells
Acton
Giver
Gibbons
Walters
Mooney
Lidsay
Aiazzo
Wings
N. Morton
Terry
Sus Morton
Scott
Lampart
Toronto
Local MP speaks in Ottawa on Old Age Pension age
In Hansard this week Hughes Cleaver argues to reduce Old Age Pension age from seventy to sixty five on compassionate grounds. He notes Canadians are exhausted by taxation and urges MPs to cut public expenditures elsewhere to fund pensions. He opposes the Finance Minister's stance citing lack of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansard
Hughes Cleaver
House of Commons
Dominion Treasury
Cleaver
House
Yam
Dunning
Department of Finance
Public Worlat
Dog Shot on Owner Farm
A Scotch Collie owned by Geo Somerville was shot on the Somerville farm between midnight and morning. The dog, a familiar barnyard companion, lay on the path between house and barn with no blood trail. A cruel shot was fired by an unknown person, harming a valued family pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Somerville
Erin Township Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Household Goods
Public auction in Erin Township on March 2 1936 lists horses cows pigs hens grain harness implements and household furniture including range sideboard dining table Victrola furniture and tools. The 40 acre farm includes a roughcast dwelling barn yard and outbuildings with terms cash on chattels and reserve bid on the farm with contact points J Braren Acton Alex McCaly Rockwood and Boy Hindley for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
York
Saskatchewan
Muassey-Harris
Muassey- Harris
Tudhops- Anderson
Imperial Oxford
Braren
Acton
Alex. McCaly
W. WR
Rockwood
Boy Hindley
Autodancer
Lela. Co
O. Plank
Milton Clerk Honored Upon Retirement
G A Nemstreet retired Town Clerk and Treasurer of Afilton was the guest of honor at a Milton Inn banquet. Council associates congratulated him on 16 years of service. P L Robertson spoke on town industry benefits and the mayor presented a farewell cheque. Tulips mentioned in jest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Nemstreet
Afilton
Milton Inn
R. J. Anderson
Charles Jones
J. F. Little
Maxted
PF. A. Gilroy
John Irwin
James Blain
E. Syer
Mr. Wemstreet
P. L. Robertson
Hemstreet
Carl Martin
Sir Walter Raleigh and the Queen in a Provocative Tale
A fragment from a classroom essay recounts a tale of Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth in which Raleigh lends his cloak to a naked rider believed to be the Queen. The anecdote ends with a witty exchange about dignity and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicher Agiates
Sir Walter Raleigh
Queen Elizabeth
Coventry
Indy
Parm Women's Club of Acton Holds February Meeting
The Parm Women's Club of Acton met at the Somerville home with Mrs. Hugh McCutcheon in the chair. The program included piano solos by Fyfe Somerville and Miss Margaret Somerville, readings by Miss Aileen Clarridge, and papers by Mrs. L. Davidson. A Valentine lunch followed as the group sang The Maple Leaf and The National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parm Women’s Club
Acton
George Somerville
Hugh McCutcheon
Fyfe Somerville
Aileen Clarridge
Margaret Somerville
Johnny
L. Davidson
Cachre
Jacky Whiners
Dora Denny
Clifford Sterritt
Valentine
Local militia company organizes committees at armory meeting
Members of the Lorne Rifles 16th Platoon met at the Armory on Tuesday evening to appoint sports and entertainment committees and plan spring training and reports. Committees led by J Alger and others include hockey, dance, and music activities. Lewis gun team begins training under L Cpl Robson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Rifles
Scotth
Crummer
J. Alger
A. Buchanan
RH. E. Patrick
N. Scarrow
G. Lazenby
K. Barber
O.S.M. J. Alger
Cutter Struck by Truck Near Dublin Crossroad
A cutter driven by Wm Frank was wrecked when struck by a truck driven by A Kerr on the second one near Dublin crossroad. No serious injuries occurred though cutter rendered useless. Victor White, one occupant, received leg injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Frank
A. Kerr
Dublin Crossroad
Victor White
Ecclesiastes Verse on Wealth Limitation
A brief devotional line from Ecclesiastes warns that love of money and abundance cannot satisfy. It presents wealth as vanity and urges restraint and perspective.
Scout Mothers Auxiliary Social Ends With Prizes
On Monday evening the Scout Mothers Auxiliary held a social in the Parish Hall. The event was well attended. Prize winners for cake were Mrs. Wm Arnold, Mrs. Robert Drén and Mrs. Watson. A dainty lunch concluded the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout Mothers’ Auxiliary
Cacre
Wm.Arnold
Robert Drén
Watson
Badminton Talk At Y M L C A Guelph
Mr Butler of the Guelph Y M C A visited the Y to discuss the finer points of badminton and demonstrate shot placement. A luncheon followed the meeting and attendees enjoyed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Guelph Y
Boy Scouts Visit Free Press Plant in Acton
Acton Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Mason visited the Free Press printing office on Monday evening. They toured the job printing department and presses, learned about the production process, and each received a Linotype slug bearing his name as a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Boy Scouts
Mason
Tux Parc Parss
Tux Fare Pears
Acton Alze
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Soper, Jr
Galt
Peter Papillon
Kirby Willams
Wingham
Mrs. R. J. McPherson
Ruth Jennings
Brampton
Helen Ostrander
University of Toronto
Mims Marlon Day
Mars, Y. A. McLean
Tilbury
Earle Brown
G. WW. Brown
Baptist Young People's
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge Street
Byrto
Kelly & Aiken
Orangeville Ontario
Oakville
Lme
Lamport
Doc Nelson
Emile
Bill Eccleshall
Acton Fas
Uis
Stratford
Shelbourne
Sutton
Parl
London
Glencoe
Keith Scott
Ottawa
Erin
Etats Aeben
David MW. Wilson
Erin and Bramosa
Crewsons Corners
Milton
James Dunn
Hollywood Extra
Gary Cooper
Vox News
Sandringham
Gent Erle Canal
Janet Gaynor
Henry Fonda
Chiarlie Chase
U. F. W. C. Meeting
Local Militia CO
Scout Social
BOY Scouts
Fairhaven
Gardiner
John Street
Lymon’s Hardware
Mill Street
J. K. Gardiner
Acton, Ontario
Ajax Engineers Ltd
Canadian Paper Mill
Jieger Dyeing Machine
Manitoulin Island
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