Visitors From Distance and Illness Highlight Week’s News
A cascade of visits and illness fills this week’s notices. Residents from Sept Mes Quebec and nearby areas, including R. G. Racey and H. R. Howard families, are among those calling on friends such as Doreen Cooke and Miss E Bakdie. Katherine Leitch remains in hospital in Toronto, while William Isley recovers at home after injuries from a prior accident. Sherlock Foreman visits from Texas amid family bereavement, with several others sharing New Year and social duties. Wholesome community updates include Women’s Institute activities in Hillsburgh and Guelph, upcoming events, textural care tips, and local staff changes at Erin Public School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Racey
Mes
Quebec
H. R. Howard
Doreen Cooke
Jay Whitby
Olleges
Ein Elgin Awrey
OAC
Guelph
G. Suntor
E. Bakdie
Ammold
Sunter
Lamport
Jean McGowan
Darlene
Niagara Falls
J? King
Orton
Linda McKenzig
Norman McKenzie
Hamilton
Frank Freeman
Ted Freeman Ballinatad
Wilfred Awrey
Katherine Leitch
Sick Children’s Hospital
Toronto
A. O. W. Foreman
Hugh Moorhouse
Woodstock
Archie Sinclair
Andy
Fila Kerr
Awrey
W. Awrey
E. Archibald
K. Stubbington
EL Archibald
Doris Fines
Queen Elizabeth Building
Natice
Pam
Hillsburgh
Trecoming Euchre
Storey
Mes. W. Away
Wilfred McLaughlin
North Erin
Andie Eckeridge
Erin Public School
N. Rathbun
E. Anderson
Acton
Carl Bunnis
Taranto
Vernon Stewart
Finaily
S. Styder
eTeanert Pawelhi
C. Storey
Canadian Association Consumers Bulletin
KE Archibald
Dubbington
Theaker
Geor
Anny
Anthony Gas and Realm Co Face Amalgamation Talks
Anthony Gas of Acton and Realm Mining of Toronto discussed a potential amalgamation amid ongoing talks about combining gas wells and oil explorations in Speyside. Five gas wells are cited in Holrn Actan area, with 13 000 acres involved. officials say current staff would remain in charge if the deal proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Gas
Ting
Acton
Ong
Realm Mining Corporation
Toronto
Speyside
Tony Seynuck
Holrn Actan
Anthony Company
Actin
Letter to Editor from early Acton subscriber in 1902
A reader identifies as N L McMillan of The Kingsway supplies a money order for subscription to the Free Press. He recalls his telecom work with AO T Brown and notes changes to the Acton telephone exchange. He lists early operators Ken Brows Harry Frank and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islington
Ontario
Acton Free Press
The
Free Press
Telephone Exchange
AO T. Brown
Free ‘Press
Dr. Gray
A thankful heart the root of all virtues
A brief quotation emphasizing gratitude as the foundation of all virtues attributed to Civera, noting that a thankful heart leads to moral character and other good traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civera
Nass Creates New School Area I Nashagaweya Board
Horace Byrth Nass and Horace Blyth led the inaugural meeting of the School Area I Nashagaweya at Key Board on Monday evening. Trustees J Ra McPhail Calvin Milnore and Don McMillan swore oath, with McPhail named vice chair and Beatrice Fletcher secretary treasurer as gavel gift from George and Mrs Inglis marked the occasion. A $5 donation supported the public speaking competition in the Halton inspectorate and a letter of commendation was sent to Brookville School staff for the Christmas Concert. Lunch followed as courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Byrth
Horace Blyth
Key Board
Everning
J. Ra McPhail
Calvin Milnore
Mr. Blyth
Don McMillan
McPhail
Beatrice Fletcher
George Inglis
Halton
Brookville
Hold Funeral Service For Mrs J McDonald Eden Mills
The Eden Mills community mourns the sudden passing of Mrs. J McDonald. A funeral was held at Eden Mills Anglican Church with relatives including Rev Kenneth McDonald of Agincourt and Jack Kent Lambeth presiding. Pallbearers included five grandchildren and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Mills
A McDonald
Fune
Abyterian
Jack Kent Lambeth
Kennneth McDonald
Agincourt
Borden Sobve
Thomas Atkinson
Roy Gorton
Gordon Mi Phat
Herb Gilbertson
Bob Wright
Bobbie Wright
Guelph € Hospital
Lona
H. McIntash
Alex eTatosh
Monthay
Rs G. MeIntosh
di Myely
Guelph
Bob Francis
Strath
W. McLean
Jack Milne
B. G.field
Toronto
Jack Field
Belleville
Mc Niven
Malton
James Henry
Ots
McGurthurlington
Rob Ray
Edna Clark
Ethel Spence
W. Braisley
Georgetown
128 Curlers to Toss Stones Mixed Monday and Tuesday
Curling event at the Community Centre drew 128 potential curlers on Monday with 85 paying fees. A temporary committee, led by Walter Die hen and Billc Ray, arranged instructors and league setup while planning rink schedules and partner assignments for mixed, men, and women categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aper Wight
Larrangel
Pveryone
Walter Diehen
Billc Ray
Ales Sheetpell
Jit Hibbert
Jess Galloway
Dorothy Va Week
Bert Wood
Brydon Hanter
Apdrawy
Temporary Staff For New Centre Amid Open Plans
The Bree Press reports a hastily staffed setup at a new community centre still lacking a completed lab. Manager Stan Neuran leads interim operations while applicants seek available posts, with volunteers like Mrs Gad and Mrs Al Mottisenisha aiding with booth arrangements in the unfinished park venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Bree
Parks Boursd
Stan Neuran
Bourne
Gad
al Mottisenisha
Vague City Visit and Weekend Skating Schedule Noted
A garbled account mentions a city visitor and local chatter about a healy siting and caches. It notes open skating at a camp with hot dogs, coffee, and a borrowed hot plate, plus public skating events across Friday to Wednesday with mixed commentary from Mrs. Fryer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healy
Harmer
Harvey Palmer
Duhony Faery
Nominations Held By Lakeside LODE
Lakeside LODE met Tuesday evening in the Legion Hall with RB Spielvogel presiding. Brief reports from conveners noted Christmas hampers sent in cooperation with the Rotary Club. Mrs A Helwig led games and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Halle
Spielvogel
Rotary Club
A. Helwig
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W.I
Arnold Sinclair
Claw
Wilfred McMillan
Currie
D. G. Robertson
Meg
Byron Bruce
Humly
K. Klooster
Realm Co
Free
Barriston
N. L. McMillan
the Kingsway
Silens
Churchill RD. N
J.mcdonald
Ealt Polo
Public School Board
Tom Watson
William Middleton
Cliff Bradley
G. W. McKenzie
Robert Little School
W. D. E. Smith
Met
Bennett School
E. T. Marks
W. Benson
C. Manning
V. Bristow
Balanice Curling
Cader
Maojilay
Menelay
Chai Mitt
Bill Caan
Seaforth
Werwan
Comine
Acton Creamery
Lakeside Lode
Lovell Bros
Acton Home Furnishings
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Oxfords
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Benson
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