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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

4

Community notices and obituaries from Rockwood district

The Rockwood People’s Society weekly gathering led by Ross Gordon included a sculpture lesson read by Marshall Alton and a table by Ari Elsie Gordon. Obituary notices recall Annie Reeve of Guelph and former Rockwood resident Mrs. Charles J. Pasmore of Winnipeg, plus other local names. The report covers church services, village appointments, candidates in township elections, holiday visits, and New Year activities across Rockwood and nearby towns.

Your People's Society of the United Church Christian Fellowship Ross Gordon Marshall Alton Ari Elsie Gordon Adiss Elhuibeth Hutchinson Edward Panmoore Weir Presbyterian Church Annie Reeve Guelph Rockwood John Mr. Pasmore Robert Pasmore Cha. J. Pasmore Dominion Migration Office Robert Pusmorm Alex. Clark Frank Major Mutrie Max Milne Miss Lattle Fraser Plummer WR. B. Richardson Vineland Malcom Smith Walker Woodbridge Andy ArcLeod Horrel Misa Jean Roberts Toronto Jax, Roberts Dorty Royce D. Patterson Dalton Cummings Hamilton Murray Bayne Universiy Nell McLean Andy McLean Weston Kathleen Lynch Afiss Ella Hamilton Hite Asri Collin Kitehing Grorpe Pearen Reeve D. MH Storey A. Lush J Hindley DL D. Gray W. J. Pinkney George Bolton Moorfield John T. Kitzimmons Pitesimmons United Church Sustru MD. Hanna. My Geo. IL. Kearen Brampton Mar. J. A. McKinnon

Neighborhood News Interesting Hema Concerning Other Centres

Local readers show interest in developments affecting area centers and community services. Updates cover changes at nearby venues, network collaborations, and upcoming meetings relevant to residents and local businesses.

Christmas Week Social Notes From Crewsosn Corners

Mr and Mrs John Airdrie and family spent Christmas at Mrs Airdrie’s parents home in Welland. Mr and Mrs Young spent Christmas at their son in law’s home with Mr and Mrs Pletcher. Wm Nicol visited friends in Kitchener and Galt. Emma Cripps visited Acton friends and is back. The community notes praise the fine weather and good roads for travel during the holidays.

Maud Young Toronto Peter Ferguson Wm. Harding Roy Mann Hamilton Roy Culp Joseph Soper Barbara Soper Cecil Soper Preston Miss Foremany Rev Mrs. Foreman John Airdrie

Nassagaweya Community Notices Gather Local Happenings

Mr Norman Martin of Darbyville attended sacraments at Ebenezer United Church last Sunday. Ebenezer Ladies Aid met at Mrs dius Easter Brook home on Tuesday. Edward Byerman of dat yervol visited relatives in Nassagaweya over the weekend. A party with games and dancing was held at Alex Glurk’s home last Friday. W Darby of Knatchbull attended Mrs Darby’s uncle George Hewson’s funeral in Hamilton last Thursday. Melvin Bridgman of McMaster University spent Christmas with H Bridgman family in Knatchbull. Charles Kingsbury of Dundas visited relatives in Nassagaweya. Nassagaweya Council will meet at Township Hall Brookville next Monday for inauguration.

Norman Martin Darbyville Ebenezer United Church Ladies’ Aid Ebenezer United’ Church Dius Easterbrook Edward Byerman Datyervol Nussuga Weyi Alex. Glurk W. ¥. Darby Knatchbull Darby George Hewson Hamilton Melvin Bridgman McMaster University H. Bridgman Charles Kingsbury Dundas Mim A. Darby Nassugaweya Council Brookville

Presbyterian Church Youth Auxiliary Reorganizes at Campbellville

The Presbyterian Church in Campbellville held a Friday meeting at Miss Y Welen McPhail’s home to reorganize the Young Women’s Auxiliary with officers elected led by President Helen Scott and a program committee chaired by Miss McPhail.

Maude Family Visits and Local Public School Concert

Milton and Hunter Maude visiting relatives in Mimico Detroit and Toronto over Christmas. L. J. Maude family hosted in Pearl Street. Public School concert at the high school featured dances choruses and two plays Santa In Storyland and Trouble in Toyland supervised by Mrs G Russell Toronto.

Geonard Maude Mimico Hunter Maude Detroit Clifford Maude Toronto L. J. Maude Pearl Street Myrtle Maude Ditford Thhe High School Santa Mrslk. G. Russell

Oakville Local Notes and Elections Report

Oakville’s A Patterson begins electricity work on Dun das street. Bro W Ferran is honored at Oakville Lodge ceremony. Ping View Church christens two girls Joan Beverley Van Weet and Mararet Rasha Eastman. Trafalgar Township cut taxes by 5000 dollars this year. Tax arrears of 44000 cleared in 1935. W D Gregory elected to Linbrook School board. Marsh Magwood named Reeve of York Township. Oakvale Liberal Club grows to nearly 200 members, says Star.

A. Patterson Warafalgar Area No. 3 Dundas Street Bro W. Ferran Oakville Lodge ALP ALMG War Alfred Wilmer Ping View United Church Lttle Joan Beverley van Weet Mararet Rasha Eastman Hall Trafalgar W. D. Gregory Linbrook School Marsh Magwood J. W

Farewell party for Tansleys moves to Carlisle

The community hosted a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tansley as they relocate to Carlisle, with a bed couch presented during the event. Choral Society members held a social at Everton Community Hall, and the annual School meeting elected trustees T. G. Aitken for three years and Nobt. Akitt for one year to finish W. McKenzie's term.

J. E. Tansley Carlisle Choral Society Everton T. G. Aitken Nobt. Akitt W. McKenzie Wm. McKenzie Waas Vera Towell R. N Grange Street Guelph Muriel Stewart Eramosa Dorothy McKenzie Ie School Literary Society Roy ‘Hindley George Locker Wandhe Dorothy McKinnon George Young Barry Sistura Mere Gordon Aiken Dionthy Sr. McCutcheon Mir. Jad. McCallum

Local residents enjoy holidays and family gatherings

Mr. Reuben Balman of Wycliffe College and Miss Margaret Austin of Toronto Normal School spent the vacation at their homes here. Miss Mary McMillan fractured her arm after an ice fall. Several Toronto and Capreol visitors joined families for Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, including Miss Corolia Gibson, Miss Doris Gibson, Mr. Alan Parsons, and Mrs. Jennie Hull. Mr. Duncan Graham returned home for Christmas with a large gathering, joined by cousin Mr. Hector MacVannel.

Reuben Balman Wycliffe College Margaret Austin Toronto Normal School Mary McMillan C. E. McMillan Corolia Gibson R. N Doris Gibson Alan Parsons Toronto J. H. Gibson Mary McQuarriy Capreol Marjorie McQuarrie Thomas McQuarrie Hh.prankum Warriston Hutchinson Hrampton Jennie Hull Duncan Graham

Community Holiday Visitors and Church Appointment Notes

Georgetown Mat Major Puling of Oklahoma City visited her parents during the holidays. Edwin Glass and Miss Welen Furlong of Windsor stayed with Dr. and Mrs. R. Watson. Sergeant Scott of the Toronto Police visited the Herbert home. Casitear Cobb and Patsy Anne of New York also visited S. H. McGibbon’s. Rev Dr Dickie named temporary assistant pastor at Trinity United Church Kitchen er due to Rev Clark Logan’s illness. Peel and Dufferin Regiment Band officers elected for 1936: Jack Sayalle president, Charles Newton vice president, A I W Perrott secretary treasurer, committee Herbert Jordan James Algie W AY Reld Terald.

Mgr. W. Weir Knox College Toronto Presbyterian Church Ing Bardun Guelph Margaret Mino Acton Ywelen McPhail W. Lowrie Anna AfcNabb Rockwood Helen Scott Miles Innes Lowrie Wis Y Blanche Mine Helen McPhall Mirs Bert Lowry Httleson James Martin Badenoch Chas B. Lee J. McAlpine George Currie Currie Georgetown Fred Croft Kitchener Bert Wright Will Early Oscar Locker Ospringe Gordon McPhail Mat Major) Puling Oklahoma City A ¢. Thompson Edwin Glass Welen Furlong Windsor R. Watson Spt. Scott Arthur Herbert Casitear Cobb Patsy Anne New York Cc. R Jack Sayalle Charles Newton A. I W. Perrott Herbert Jordan James Algie W. AY Reld Terald

Local Firms Seek Better Account Collections in 1930s Pitch

A business notice urges Toronto retailers and medical clinics to send their aging accounts and notes to improve results and reliability. The message promises measurable results and positions the service as trusted by major firms.

Toronto

Foreman Tests Applicant in Hard Labor Claim

A foreman questions an applicant about fitness for hard labor. The applicant cites the approval of several prominent judges as justification for his claim. The exchange highlights standards of fitness and accountability in labor assessments.

Acton Baptist Church Sunday Service Announcement

Acton Baptist Church schedules Sunday January 12 with Sunday School at 10.00 a.m. and sermon by the pastor at 11.00 a.m. titled A New Man.

Lost Black German Shepherd Dox With Fullerton Jay

Classified notice notes a search for a lost black German Shepherd Dox named Nipper and offers a reward. Also alleges a recruitment ad for Raleigh Router in Acton and a Montreal mail notice with thanks to Esquesing electors for support and cooperation during a four year term.

Fullerton Jay Nipper Raleigh Acton

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