Acton Holiday Visits And Social Roundup Report
CREWSONS CORNERS holiday notes list Mr and Mrs H Dyrin and family of Acton visiting Joseph Evans family and others. The piece mentions Geo Halcovitch and various Toronto Niagara relatives, church attendance, Capt Poulton from Georgetown, and several local visitors and hosts over the New Year period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ‘“Dyrin
Acton
Joseph Evans
Hall
Toronto
Bennett's Bush
Geo. Halcovitch
Tyler
A. Ewhkatovitch
Niagara Malls
Haleovitch
Maud
Marshall
Mary McCalg
Franklin Dean
Milliken
Poulton
Georgetown
Powton
Neighborhood News Interests Center Activities
Local readers show strong interest in community centers and neighborhood events. Reports highlight ongoing programs, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming meetings shaping civic life.
Unclear OCR names report from Georgetown gathering
Fragmentary notice reports visits between Ballinafad and Georgetown residents in Toronto and a Firemen's Ball attended in Georgetown. Mentions include Mira, Peter Ferguson, Mr Campbell Steen, and a sister's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shetr
Toronto
Bas
Anak Mira
Win
Gherti
Georgetown
Mirs
Peter
Ferguson
Firemen’s
Campbell Steen
Illness News and Holiday Services In Small Town
Report says Mr Jas Navills is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mr Clayton Barbour and family visit Mor and Mrs Brett at Rosemont. Miss Eleanor Morrison and Jack Morrison of Belleville spend holidays with grandmother Mrs D Leitch. Church of Christ held a combined service with Christmas messages and gifts. Community Christmas Tree attracted a large crowd despite bad weather. Santa arrived in a tally ho and distributed candy and nuts at Town Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Navills
Cluyton Barbour
W. Barbour
Church of ‘Christ
Santa Claus
Local Notes From Guelph School Meeting And Socials
Mrs Ida Tovell returned to Guelph after holidays with her mother Mrs McLean. At the annual School meeting Wm McKenzie was elected Trustee for three years. Trustees named Measts W McKenzie R D Burrows and J Struthers. Mr and Mrs Norman entertained about twenty five friends New Year’s night. Mrs A Kirkwood and daughter Jean of Guelph visited here recently. A local four piece orchestra played for the U N O Club dance at Town Hall. Mrs Fred Baptie is home after an operation at Guelph Hospital. The local school held their Christmas entertainment with Miss A Foreman and others in the cast. A one act play Box and Cox drew laughs and Santa distributed candy and oranges to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kirkwood
Jean
Guelph
Grin
Fred Baptie
Mies A. Foreman
Box
Cox
Santa Claus
Funeral marks start of 1934 in Eden Mills
In Eden Mills the community welcomed the New Year with a funeral as Archie, youngest son of the late Amasziah and Mrs Kingsbury, was laid to rest at Eden Mills Cemetery. N S Marshall attended his father in law’s funeral in Guelph. Mrs John A Ramsey was taken to Guelph General Hospital with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Jas Lowrie spent New Year’s Day with Milton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie
Amasziah
Kingsbury
Eden Mills Cemetery
Gid
N.S. Marshall
Community Notes and Local Personal News
Despite icy roads the municipal election drew a strong vote here Monday. Mrs. Baily leaves for Toronto after a farewell party with the Women’s Auxiliary presenting a bridge lamp. Friends recall her faithful church work and wish her health and happiness. Funeral attendance included Mrs. John Giffen’s service on January 1. Mrs. John Wilson and grandchildren from Toronto visit. Elizabeth Bonathan spent the weekend with Jessie McKay of Ballinafad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bonathan
Jessie McKay
Ballinafad
Local Notes From Milton and Halton County
Milton Clare Wilson returns from a pleasant trip to the Los Angeles fair. Miss Blanche Hiltz of Toronto visits Miss Dorothy Denyes. George E. Saunders of Hornby sails December 19 for Fort Lauderdale to spend winter, returning in April. Harry Hilson of Milton Heights reports killing a bush wolf on the mountain and will claim a $15 bounty. he killed a brush wolf nearby two years ago. Police Magistrate J R Elliott remains abed with bronchitis. Mr and Mrs L J Maude and children from Mimico visit. Hunters Maude of Detroit and Clifford Maud of Toronto also visit. Halton County jail marks Christmas as Governor McCall treats seven prisoners to a fowl dinner, with aid from Shevitt Brown and St Paul’s United Church auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Wilson
Los Angeles
California
Blanche Hiltz
Hiltz
Toronto
Dorothy Denyes
George E. Saunders
Hornby
Fort Lauderdalee
Florida
Harry Hilson
Milton Heights
Hilson
J. R. Elliott
L. J. Maude
Mimico
Hunter Maude
Detroit
Clifford Mauds
Halton County
Shevitt Brown
Young Women's Auxillary
St. Paul's United Church
New Year Greetings and Social News Across Town
Mr and Mrs Alex Bessey and Erma with family celebrate New Year at Henry Nears home. Archie Thompson and son Jack visit Fergus while C Thompson and Ellis visit Hileburg. Gregson and Lorne attend wedding of Wallace Gregeon and Bernice Hall in Grand Valley. Mrs Cox and John Green at funeral of Mrs Coxe's mother in Arthur. Mrs Ross McKinnon and Miss Jean ill at home. Thompson and Marjorie visit Everton Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Bessey
Erma
Willian Bessey
Elgin
Ross
Wears
Henry
Near
Archie ‘Thompson
Jack
Fergus
C. Thompson and
Ellis
Hileburg
L. W. Obeyne
Joseph ‘Thompson
Archie Gregson
Lorne Gregson
Wallace Gregeon
Bernice Hall
Grand Valley
Dan Roberton
W. Cheyne
Albert Cox
John Green
Coxe
Smeltzer
Arthur
Ross McKinnon
Jean
J. Thompson
Mass Marjorie
Everton
Christmas Hiring and Local Happenings in Brant Street Area
Christmas visits span Burlington and Caledonia with Mrs. Geo Harris hosting and Miss Maxine Smith sailing from Halifax toward the West Indies voyage. G. K. Alton wins top dog prizes at a show with Peggy Jane Lamond visiting from State College. Buck Thomas transfers to South Porcupine to join senior hockey, and a Christmas Eve fire damages Waumsley’s book store living space with losses over $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Lammond
Peggy Jane
State College
Pemn
A. O. Pettit
A. R. (Buck) Thomas
South Porcupine
T. Waumsley
Waumaley
Gazette
New Year Day Elections Open Despite Hazardous Road Conditions
Electors cast votes at the municipal election on New Year’s Day while roads remained dangerous. The adverse weather caused slow travel and affected access to polling. The town’s street conditions prompted extended efforts to reach the polls.
Christmas Visitors and Local Notices from Georgetown
Miss Margaret McKay of Hamilton and Miss Marion McKay of Toronto visited family in Georgetown for Christmas. Ruby Tennant of Stewarttown was taken to Toronto General Hospital for treatment. Numerous relatives from Brampton, Ballinafad, Montreal, Toronto and Acton gathered for holiday visits and a funeral in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McKay
Hamilton
Marion McKay
R. N
Toronto
O. T. McKay
Ruby Tennant
Stewarttown
Toronto General Hospital
J. B. Mackenzie
Jean and
Mariry Mackenzie
Messrs
Samuel
Kenneth Mackenzie
Main Street
J. A. Thompeon
Thureday
Wm. Arnold
Acton
Morphy
Evelyn Morphy
R. H. Pomeroy
Minor Thompeon
London
Cleveland
Bowman
Whitby
Herald
Rockwood Notes Include Society Change and Local Obits
The Women's Missionary Society met at Rev. John Little’s home with good attendance and elected Mrs. Robt. Williamson as President. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Rothmer of Guelph and notes several local funerals and New Year visits. John Wood of Valley Road died suddenly. services were held with Rev. Mr. Scovil and interment at Arkell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church
John Little
Robt. Williamson
Jas. Hawkins
8. Rothmer
Pearl Frances Richardson
Guelph
Guelph General Hospital
Rockwood
E. Hodgkinson
Eramosa
W. J. Taylor
Stone Church Cemetery
Nooon
John Wood
Valley Road
Robi
Kay
William
Mr. Scovil
St. * George's Church
R. M. Lewis
Arkell
Messrs
A. Bolton
Maud
S. Hamilton
George Laverty
F., Pasmore
Robert Croft
Toronto
Doris Royce
Johnston
Hewat
Simcoe
Kathleen Oakes
Galt
Bichan
Vineland
Marjory Beard
Islington
Angus Carter
Robt. Pasmore
Pasmore
George Bayne
Guelph General Hospi
Fred Smith
Joseph's Hospital
Death of Archie Kingsbury in Nassagaweya
The death occurred on Friday December 28 1983 of Archie Kingsbury age 34 son of Elizabeth and the late Armaziah Kingsbury of lot 27 concession 3 Nassagaweya. Funeral was private at home with interment in Eden Mills Cemetery. He leaves his mother and three sisters and four brothers. Public notices record community events and local social activities in Brookville and Enatchbull including temperance organization, school reopening, and New Year visits. Roads were icy after Sunday rain and mild spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Kingsbury
Nassagaweya
Elizabeth
Armaziah Kingsbury
Eden Mills
Joss
Brookville
Sons of Temperance Movement
Charles Kingsbury
Dundas
C. A. Darby
Enatchbull
Ebenezer United
Bert Nightingale
Orangeville
Arthur Nightingale
Knatchbull
Benita Post Passes Nurse Examinations in Ontario
Oakville news notes Benita Post has passed the Ontario Parliament Buildings department examinations for registered nurse. The Workingmen's Association gave fifty children gifts at a Saturday meeting. J F E Brown of Souris Man spent Christmas with his mother in Randall Street. Masons installed new officers with installing master Ewart Dixon of Hamilton. Visitors came from neighboring lodges. Mrs W Bruce Smith of Ottawa visits Sumner Avenue. Noel Kemp suffered a cut requiring six stitches while hockey on Sixteen Mile Creek. Elsie Beauchamp and family return from Albany. Aileen Wilcox and A Gardiner depart for six weeks in Barbados Trinidad and South America. Rotary Club honors J B L Grout with a silver plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benita Post
Ontario
Workingmen's Association
J.F. E. Brown
Souris
Man
W. T. Brown
Randall Street
Masonic Lodge
R. War
Bro. Ewart, Dixon
Hamilton
W. Bruce Smith
Ottawa
H. W. Litchfield
Sumner Avenue
Noel Kemp
Sixteen Mile Creek
H. ‘Beauchamp
Elsie
Albany
Aileen Wilcox
A. Gairdner
Lakeshore Road
Barbados
Trinidad
South America
Rotary Club
J. B. L. Grout
Lawyer Warns Woman of Marriage Affecting Estate
A lawyer cautions a client that remarriage could trigger a clause denying her access to her late husband’s fortune, which is set to pass to his cousin. The client asserts she will marry anyway, threatening future legal dispute.
Ashamed Of What A Breadline Picture Reflects
A writer reflects on a breadline scene showing a man hiding his face to avoid recognition. He argues the image reveals shared shame and prompts a call to end hunger through love and ingenuity as the new year begins.
Expert Advice: Jenkins Skeptical of Harper Hijinks Match
Jenkins says Harry Harper and Gertrude Hijinks aren t a good match after speaking with both families. Harrel questions the remark and Jenkins clarifies he has consulted the two households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Harry Harper
Gertrude
Harrel
As a Man Thinketh and Liveth
The passage argues that thought and action are connected. It asserts that a person’s inner thinking shapes behavior and that living up to one’s best requires aligning beliefs with deeds. It emphasizes the difficulty of separating thought from life.
Public Auction Near Acton for Livestock and Thoro bred stock
A public auction by instruction of A J Murray will sell at Lot 31 Concession 2 Esquesing near Acton on Monday January 8 1934 at 1 pm. Items include pure bred Dorset ewes graded ewes show-winning horses from two farms, Yorkshire pigs Jersey cows Shorthorn cattle and Grace Jerseys. Several animals are noted as bred to specific sires, with ages weights and breeding details. Cash terms no reserve due to the proprietor health. sale to proceed in listed order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
No. 7 Highway
Acton
Yorkshire Pigs
Cloverdale
C. A. Cc
Springbrook Maiden
Springbrook Malden
Stevenson Wilt
Stevenson Farms
Alliston
Ont
York
Acton Fall Fair
Jersey
Rosebud Pearkene
Jane
Grace Jerseys
Flora
Oxford
BR. J. Kerr
Jaca
Religious Services with Sermon and Dramatic Pantomime
Evening Sacrament and Reception Service at 11 00. Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 30. Mornings sermon illustrated by Girls in Dramatic Pantomime. Minister's theme Stepping Heavenward. Thursday 8 00 Preparatory Monday January Young People's League Skating All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban’s Church
Card of Thanks From the Family of Mrs John O
The family thanks friends for flowers messages and prayers during the illness and following the death of their beloved mother. Your kindness during this time is gratefully remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanes
John O
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