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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
4
Intervening item discusses several centers of interest to readers. Mentions community activities at multiple nearby locations and potential forthcoming developments affecting local residents. Readers advised to watch for further details in upcoming issues.
OSPRINGE Mra L Webb attended the Eunorvile branch meeting while a literary session was postponed due to prevalent illness. McLean celebrated her 60th birthday as the annual Presbyterian Church meeting proceeded with officers and committees appointed. School attendance was low as Miss Foreman was ill and the school closed briefly.
Mr Mac Elsey of Toronto spent the weekend at his Campbellville home. Mia Jean McPhail and Miss Margaret Hunter from Toronto visited the area. Miss Hunter was accidentally struck by an axe Monday but is recovering. Bert Emmons of Mountsberr stayed with Mrs Ethel Bell. William McLaren visited his mother Mrs McNiven in Kittycide. Mrs Mary MacMillan visited relatives Sunday. Grace Peer returned home Sunday after visiting friends in Lowville.
The Women s Institute met at Mrs Stanley Wilson s home with fair attendance. Plans were discussed for village welfare and health hints shared. A program by Mrs N H Wilson and Mrs Marshall followed before closing. The funeral of the late Thus Webb was held from his residence with service by Rev H W Somerville and interment at Eden Mills Cemetery. Mrs Tolton is in hospital for a serious operation. The season sees many people sick with mumps and whooping cough.
The Rockwood Young People Society of the United Church held a party at Mr and Mrs Frank Day s home last Friday evening with about forty youths in attendance. Sunday evening featured a varied program replacing the usual service. The meeting included solos duets quartets and readings. The congregation sang hymns shown on a screen. Several local and visiting members attended events and conventions including Ontario Hort code and the Ontario Provincial Tems lege St Rest auditorium. Numerous local residents and relatives were mentioned with visits and hospital news noted.
Ballinifad Mr and Mrs Robert Moody and family from Schomberg visited on Sunday at the home of Mrs Moody s father Mr Wm Harding. Mr Pred Harding of Kitchener was at his home here last week. Archie Kentner and family moved into the residence of Mr Thog Mc Clue. Violet Harding who had four weeks chronic illness with whooping cough sat up briefly. Mr and Mrs Wm Hitchcock visited friends in Glen Williams on Sunday.
The report mentions Terra Cotta farmers storing ice for summer, Mr William McMillan’s serious Georgetown accident with a scalp wound, and local residents William Dawson improving plus Mr R J Stenger spraining an arm. Sawing bees are common. Mr Thompson and others recovering.
The Dublin Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Marshall’s home with President Mrs. McDougall presiding. Mrs. G Benton from Acton spoke on General Nursing followed by a talk by Kenneth Marshall on Safety First.
Ernest Teeter returns home after Guelph General Hospital operation and recuperates. D W Knight and family note daughter in serious condition and wish for speedy recovery. Erin United Church Young People stage three act comedy Winnie and the Wake Young Man to a capacity audience despite bad weather. Royal York Hotel hosts Good Roads Convention with local officials including Reeve Henry Wheeler and Deputy Reeve John McPoean. AY Kannawin of Cleveland buys two high quality registered Clydesdale mares from Meieennan and Simpson Interactive.
St Pauls United Church Women Society hosted a Valentine tea for senior members. A pedestrian on King Street suffered two broken bones in the left wrist after a fall. John Johnston and Edwin C. Grey of Hamilton bought the Milton pant. immediate possession given. Miss Ethel Drannan of Bowmanville visiting, plans to visit Glen Williams. Annie Muriel Miller announces engagement to Erwin G. Judecon of Creemore. A sleigh accident near Streetsville left no serious injuries for the driver and team. O J Walsh of Willis repaired a faulty trace after a sleigh incident near Meadow Vale.
Miss Coy and Miss Whatneh of Guelph visited Mr and Mrs John Bennett. Ades Helen Evans and family visited Mr and Mrs Joe Evans. Marshall McCatg came from Toronto for the weekend. A cold Tuesday kept crowd small at Mr Joe Evans sale. Mrs Annie Airdrie visited Georgetown. Mrs James Moore returned home after visiting friends in Saginaw.
Oakville residents report on an Ontario Legislature visit led by the local member Mr T A Blakelock with Mrs Blakelock and daughters. The town mourns the death of Pebrusry Lith, age 83, a longtime pioneer and St Johns United Church trustee. Miss Marjorie Whitaker returns from six years teaching in India. A court day sees six careless driving verdicts tied to February plate licenses. A surprise 40th wedding anniversary party honors Mr and Mrs A L Kent with friends and games.
Burlington report covers funeral attendance for Mrs E J Corwin in Toledo. Montreal’s Mr Peart visited his parents. Water Commission did not meet to discuss vendors. A bakery car collision at Guelph line and New Street caused vehicle damage but no injuries. Maylees hosted a misc shower for Ruth Seysworth with about 90 guests. Knox Presbyterian choir held a ladies night and winter golf outing ended with a luncheon at the Troughtons.
Mrs J Russell received a prayer and hymn book from St George's Church Women Auxiliary at Mrs Jesse Brindford's home. Visitors from St Catharines and Port Dalhousie called on local families. Mrs Glynburg and Marie Muskoka Lodge visit convalescent relatives. Dr McCullough’s wife Isabella Clark buried in Greenwood. funeral held at Georgetown. Dr George died in Detroit Hospital.
A garbled passage shows a speaker addressing an anesthetist with a somber remark about cure and consciousness. He argues against a halfway approach between the New Deal and the Old and calls for a clear path, referencing Edward A Filene.
In Mooseville, old man Mr. Mooney watches as a tan dog named Floppy-ear returns to him after a missive reward is posted. A blue gold car arrives with a hopeful girl, then a tall youth arrives to claim the dog, while the dog salutes both with joy before returning to the girl and leaving the man puzzled at theizing scene.
The article traces Monte Carlo within Monaco and the Mediterranean coast, noting its sovereignty, past annexations, and shifts in control. It mentions France, independence restored, and a gambling concession granted to a company, with rights extending to 1947. The principality’s population and area are cited in historical context.
The Actoun Beauty Parlor will be closed March 4 5 6 during the Hair Dressers Convention. Auction sale by Frank Petch will clear lot 16 Town Line Chla quacoury and Exquesing farm stock and implements on Friday March 15 at 1 PM cash terms.
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