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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
5
A roundup of reader interest items from various centres. Highlights include civic notices, local events, and community updates across regions. Officials and organizations mentioned appear in brief items guiding residents to schedules and services.
Mrs. Smith of Ottawa is visiting at her sister Mrs. Wylie’s home. Mr. Cain had been in hospital in Toronto for weeks and returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wylie spent Christmas with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Barbara Soper and Mr. J. Soper holidayed with friends in Toronto. Mr. M. Campbell and Mr. Bert Rogers spent Christmas with friends in Glen Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and Miss Robinson of Erin visited Mr. and Mrs. D. Ferguson. Mrs. F. ie
Mr Marvin Webster D A C spent Christmas with cousins the McDougalls. Mr Mrs W Mino hosted guests from Acton and Milton. Miss Irene Aitchell from Milton visited locally. Mr and Mrs W Webb from Guelph spent New Year with Mrs T H Webb. Mr and Mrs G W Bridle returned from Burlington and Freeman. Dr Gordon Stevenson of Toronto spent the weekend with the Gilberto n family. George and Lorie Lee returned from Toronto after Christmas. A keen interest was shown in the municipal election held Monday.
Norman Allison of Cookstown holidaying with the MacGowans. William Beare of Weston home after weeks with the Campbells. School reopens after Christmas. Fred Packer of Hamilton spent New Year with Mrs Robin Lane. Angus McDonald visited Terra Cotta friends. Poor road conditions disrupted church services. Firemen day night. Goldy couple spent New Year in Toronto with Goways.
Mr Samuel Petty, aged 71, farmer and lifelong Rockwood resident, died at home after a long illness. Funeral at United Church followed a private service. Rev W D Clark officiated. Pallbearers included A J Hillott, George Gordon, and J A Little. Interment in Rockwood. Survived by wife, three sons, two daughters, and many relatives. Monday’s town elections saw D D Gray for Reeve and councillors Brest Benham, Lesha, Wm J Pinckney, and Jos Rutherford. Stuck snow prevented Rev E A Brooks from leading service at St John’s on Sunday. Local stores closed Tuesday and Thursday. winter term began Tuesday. Miss Minnie Nickell visited from Windsor. Charlie Pollock visited from Toronto.
The council for this year includes Reeve George Gordon and Messrs Dredge Near Stokes and Van Sickle as councillors. Sacramental services will be held at Ebenezer United Church next Sunday morning. The Young People’s Society of Ebenezer United Church held a social evening this week. The county snow plow has been busy this week clearing district roads. Mr and Mrs W F Darby and family of Knatchbull spent New Year’s with Mrs Lillie Jay and family of Lowville, returning from Buffalo after visiting their author and son in law Elmer Pickett. Mr Bert Nightingale of Orangeville and Mr and Mrs Carl Cargill and son of Campbellville spent New Year’s with Arthur Nightingale of Knatchbull.
The annual fee meeting for the School Section occurred on Wednesday morning at the school with twelve attendees. Wm Robertson was chosen chairman E Currie appointed secretary Auditors report by Wm McKenzie C E A Convention report by E Gurrie retiring Trustee T G Aitkens re-elected. Several visits and holidays noted among local residents and visitors.
Christmas visits fill Acton households as relatives from Toronto Guelph Brampton and Rockwood gather with local families. Mrs James Hepburn Mrs Lillian Suter Miss Lois Black and others spend holidays with kin while outings include church services and carol singing for the shut-in villagers.
A photo shows Princess Irene of Greece sister to King George II revisiting Belgium as guest of a 7s year old Belgian monarch, igniting talk of romance with the Belgian king and the younger Astrid of Sweden who died in a 1935 car crash.
Misses Claire Assélin Laurentia Ar chambault and Lucienne LaTourdre spend two weeks at their homes in Vallerfield Quebec. Mr and Mrs Frank Plews and Mr William Brown of Cobourg are guests of Mr and Mrs S P Chapman. Mr and Mrs Henry Sherman recently moved from Milton to Church Street town residence. Mr Sherman, an old Georgetown boy, and Mrs Sherman welcome back to town. Mr George Nicolson of ReveIoke C a medical student at Toronto University visited Mr and Mrs C B Dayfoot. Mr Arthur Dayfoot of Pendle Hill Penn spends holidays with his parents Herald.
Governor Frank McNiven hosted a Christmas dinner for twelve inmates at Hai ton County jail. Turnkey Calvin Fleming distributed tobacco while St Pauls United Church provided candy fruit and baked goods. Milton appoints Mayor Chambers for 1939 as Irving is acclaimed to fifth term as Reeve.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Thursday date with partial newspaper elements from January 5 1038. readable bits include day of week and stray symbols, no clear event or entity details available.
A mother and child conversation touches on war as the old soldier recalls his past service. The child urges another conflict to test the veteran’s claim, while the veteran refuses saying he has had enough from the last war. The exchange captures postwar sentiment and respect for military sacrifice.
A fragment recalls a wealthy child remarking that poor youngsters have no nurses but only mothers. The passage suggests social contrast and neglect in a street scene.
The Calgary Albertan comments on Robinson Crusoe’s island life noting no taxes no unemployment and easy daily meals, contrasting it with life in civilization and modern labor challenges. The remark highlights nostalgia for an imagined simple existence and the idea of luck in survival.
A Dublin man who walks home at night through a park says he walks backwards to ensure no one comes up behind him. The tale fits the traditional humorous Irish stories shared by friends.
Councillor W H Morden cites figures showing the estimated cost of the completed seventh line of the C N R subway at 4840. Oakville council discusses budget implications. In other notes, Christmas parties entertain local youths, a Marratt club event draws hundreds, Bank of Montreal closes Bronte and Clarkson branches due to insufficient business, and three youths charged with breaking into Allin Ross's Lakeshore Road home plead not guilty and await further proceedings.
Mr. George Short, longtime aboard the Mathewston, has returned home for winter. Mr. L Crawford of Colonial Steamship Lines came home last Friday. A Christmas house party marked Rev. and Mrs. G H Thomas's twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Mrs. R D Graham hosted about twenty young ladies at her home for a miscellaneous shower for Miss Jean Barbour. Mr and Mrs Richard Overland celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 31. Miss Emilly Scott of Newton will teach the Erin Public School junior room after the holidays. After a school concert, Miss Jean Abbott received an address and leather writing case as she left the senior room.
Opinion from the Vancouver Sun argues that public grandstands drain funds from actual athletic play. It claims most city sports spending on spectators and trophies could be redirected to direct participation across fields, courts, and rinks for healthier, more engaging activity.
The article outlines a tense clash among France Italy and others over control of Suez Djibouti and Addis Ababa amid Italy's push for colonial gains in Ethiopia. France resists ceding influence while Britain and Germany observe as naval and military forces move toward Djibouti.
A fragment notes girls using dumb bells and color on their faces as part of a beauty or grooming trend. The text reads as a sketch of vanity practices with emphasis on appearance and exercise aids. The passage lacks broader context.
Burlington reports a weekend rise in window breaking and burglaries as the town plans a major building boom with 19 new homes last year. Voters chose a Reeve six councillors and school trustees amid a rush that saw Man son Milne withdraw, leaving Howell, Ford and Graham as new names alongside reelected Mayor George R. Harris.
Public auction by THOMAS Kilty at Lot 28 Town Line Esquesing Nassagaweya Wednesday January 16 1929 at 1 pm items include horses cattle hogs poultry implements harness grain and household furniture with 2000 Renfrew truck scales and DeLaval cream separator among lots.
The Hnnted Church of Canada announces services led by Pastor Rev. BE Morro MA PhD. Sunday January 8 1939 features a sermon on Drinking at 12 45 with Sunday School at 1 00 and the minister’s topic Clothes that Make the Man. Evening service at 8 00 for the Young People's Union. Thursday 1 30 prayer and praise. Everyone welcome.
The Knox Church at Acton with Rev M A Bennie announces Sunday services on January 8 1939 at 11 00 am vision 2 30 pm Sabbath School and 1 00 pm Prayer and Its Response Evening prayer at 7 45 pm at Knox Church and 7 45 pm at United Church Young People's Guild meets Tuesday January 10 at 3 00 pm in the School Room Fellowship Always Welcome.
Sunday January 1st 1.00 am Worship Service with subject I Press On. Noon Sunday School and B Y P A. 6.00 pm Stewardship Group in charge. Sunday evening 6.00 pm prayer service 7.30 pm. Welcome to all.
Classified ad sample notes a one cent per word charge with five insertions for $1.00 and a cash payment option for items booked.
Hog shipping details show price quotes of 9.75 and 9.85 per unit with farmer delivery notes. An eight room modern house for rent lists hardwood floors, convenient location, and occupancy ready. contact G. A. Dill at Prep Press Office. Fixit Shop remains equipped for prompt operation with affordable repairs and appreciation for past patronage from Nup.
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