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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1933
Page
2
Distinguished Visitor Arrives at Crewson’s Corners
Mr Judson Crewson, returning after fifty four years away, visits Crewson’s Corners. Myrtle Airdrie Bo home from Acton and Ed Cripps visit Mr McIntosh. Master Franklin Dean returns from work at Tyler’s. Geo Platford of Toronto visits Jerry Taylor. Mrs John Bennett hosts a gathering as Mr Tyler visits Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Crewson
Myrtle
Airdrie Bo
Acton
Ed. Cripps
McIntosh
Franklin Dean
Tyler
Geo. Platford
Toronto
Jerry
Miss Ruff Receives Nurse Certificate At Hamilton
Miss Mary Ruff daughter of Mr and Mrs A Ruff recently earned her registered nurse certificate after graduating from St Josephs Hospital Hamilton. The item notes holiday visits by Dr and Mrs White and Peggie Jane White and mentions Ernie Watson and family from New York connected to the Rubinoff orchestra on Eddie Cantor hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ruff
Marjorie
Beamsville
Ta ‘Buchanan
Strathroy
Jean Kinnear
Cayuga
N. J. Kerns
Freeman
W. A . Sutton
Gazette
McBean Family News and Local Notices
Mr J M McBean of Chicago visited his parents Mr and Mrs John McBean last week. Mr and Mrs St Thomas Smith of St Thomas were guests of the McBeans. Miss Daisie Whitmee passed the Health Department nurses registration exam. Will Walls of the Barrie Examiner visited the Herald on his way to curl at Kitchener. Rt Wor Master S Kirk installed Worshipful Master F D Clark at Stanley Lodge Toronto. Mayor Mackenzie hosted about thirty citizens including council boards and officials at his Mill Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McBean
Chicago
John McBean
St. Thomas Smith
St. Thomas
Daisie’ Whitmee
Department of “Health
Will Walls
Barrie Examiner
The
Herald
Kitchener
S. Kirk
Stanley Lodge
A. F
A. M
Toronto
F. D. Clark
Mackenzie
Hydro Commission
Mill Street
Erin and Neighbors Share Holiday Visits Across Erin Village
Erin Miss B Bainbridge of London spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs T A Bainbridge. Miss Queenie Overland of Galt visited Mrs Chas Overland. Mr John Bush returned from California and Mrs Bush with Mrs Huffman stayed in Buffalo New York to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs H Frankum of Harriston and Dr and Mrs Hutchinson of Brampton with two children spent New Year’s with Mrs W Hull. Rev A W Downer of Scarboro and Mr P Pairweather of Wycliffe College Toronto spent part of Christmas with Mr and Mrs W A J Burchill. Luther Overland is noted as Erin Village’s oldest voter, having voted sixty years ago, though some older voters were present in earlier years according to the Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Bainbridge
London
T. A. Bainbridge
Queenie Overland
Galt
Chas. Overland
John Bush
California
Bush
Huffman
Buffdlo
N.~y
H. Frankum
Erin
Erin Village
Advocate
Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Meeting
Friends report Mrs. Thos. Aitkens convalescing after a fall. Bert Anderson of Toronto visited with the McCutcheons. Ada Currie and Ella Currie hosted guests. A. Thompson was kicked by a horse and is cared for by his sister. Mrs. G. Robertson remains in hospital, and the Women’s Institute held a January meeting with about thirty members and a report on the Toronto convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Aitkens
Bert Anderson
Toronto
Austin McCutcheon
Ella Currie
Guelph
Ada Duprie
A. Thompson
E. McCutcheon
D. G. Robertson
George Young
G. G. Robertson
Guelph General Hospital
O. Locker
Women’s Institute
R. van Norman
Ada Currie
J. Struthers
Geo. Cooke
Young People’s Society of Ebenezer United Church Meeting
The Young People’s Society of Ebenezer United Church held its regular meeting and election of officers on Tuesday evening. The Ladle Club’s annual meeting is set for Tuesday the 17th with officer elections. Mrs Edward Byerman and children visited relatives in Brookville last week. William R Wilson of Nassagaweya is recovering from pneumonia. Many local families are ill with flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young ‘People’s Society of Ebenezer United Church
Tor Nal
G. A. Darby
Knatchbull
Edward Byerman
Ingernell
Levi Elsley
Young Peoples Society at St David's Church Meeting
Campbellville report notes the St David's Church Young Peoples Society held its regular Monday meeting under the ladies' charge. Helen Holmes spoke on The Christian Life, Myrtle Early played a piano solo, and Margaret Currie gave a recital. Edith Dewar of Milton visited Mr Frank Whelihan for several days. G Black visited his parents at Aylmer. A male quartet provided music at Rockwood Church. Elmo Allan of Detroit visited Fred Garrett’s home. Alex McPhee of Toronto spent last weekend at their summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Society
St. David's Church
Helen Holmes
Myrtle Early
Whargaret Currie
Edith Dewar
Milton
Frank Wheelihan
G. Black
Aylmer
Chas, McPhail
T. Snider
R. Elliot
Jack Elliot
Rockwood Church
Elmo Allan
Detroit
Fred Garrett
Alex. McPhee
Toronto
Halton Presbytery Meets on Farm Situation in Milton Church
A report on a special Halton Presbytery meeting in Milton United Church discussing the farm situation. Leaders included Hon E C Drury C W Good and Prof J C Perrold with strong attendance. Dr and Mrs Agnew and children left Toronto for China by train with a generous mission-related support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lucag
R. W.W. Johnson
C. Meredith
Halton Presbytery
Milton United Church
E. c. Drury
C.W. Good
Paris
J. C. Perrold
Department of Economics
Toronto University
Milton News In Briefs And Local Hockey Victory
In Milton during 1932 there were 30 births 13 marriages and 21 deaths. T F Brown re-elected Reeve of Shelburne for 1933 by acclamation. Hamilton visitors E Fleming and wife with Joan spent New Year with Simpsons. Maude and family from Mimico Toronto and Detroit visited L J Maude parents over Christmas and New Year. Campbell Lodge 603 and St Clair Lodge 1135 A F and A M held a joint installation with installing master Snider. Milton hockey beat Burlington 4 to 1 in Arena fixture with a sharp showing by the puck chasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
T. F. Brown
Tom J. Brown
Shelburne
E. Fleming
Joan
Hamilton
Simpson
Pearl Street
J. L. Maude
Mimico
Clifford Maude
Toronto
Hunter Maude
Detroit
L. J. Maude
Campbell Lodge
A. F
A. M
Campbellville
St. Clair Lodge
Bro. Snider
Burlington
Oakville Social Notes and Local Events
Oakville residents attend receptions and visits including Rev Canon Smith at Lee House and Bishop Owen's function. Hilliard Sloan heads to Guelph for a course at Ontario Agricultural College. A large dance hosts 125 guests at the New and Ryland home. A motor trip to Florida is planned by Capt and Mrs Caswell. Nurse Miss Jarvis appointed for the new school. Mrs Ross visits Oakville. Mrs Adamson injures ribs in a Toronto bus incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Ballard
Montreal
Oakville
Canon D. Russell Smith
W. B. Caswell
Toronto
Star
Whitby visitors and illness noted in Hillsburg brief
The Hillsburg column records Miss Minnie Hall of Whitby visiting at her father L W Cheyne’s, Mr and Mrs Harry Hall hosting, and Mrs Hall recovering strength. Wallace Matheson is seriously ill with pneumonia. A good turnout attends the local Short Course and Miss Jean McKinnon is out again after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean McKinnon
Mrs A Buntle Severely Scalded In Morning Accident
Mrs A Buntle collapsed while preparing a morning meal on Friday and spilled boiling water, scalding her left arm. The incident occurred as she tried to move a dish, reported from Ballinafad area. Local families exhibit flu symptoms but no further injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Buntle
Henry Preston
Glen- Williams
J. Harding
United Church
Louisa Steen
Churchville
Campbell Steen
Week of Prayer Highlights Rockwood Activities
The Rockwood community held a week of prayer with well attended services and thoughtful sermons by local ministers. Holy Communion occurred at St. John's, while Knox College student Mr. Weir led Presbyterian services. Annual meetings elected officers for the Horticultural Society and Presbyterian Church groups, and a choir business session picked new leaders as community events continued through Monday and the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellville
Presbyterian Church
United Church
Waller
United Church Quartette
St. John’s Church
Weir
Knox College
Toronto
Hc Presbyterian Church
Horticultural Society
S. S. Royce
G. H. Milne
Thos. G. Hutchinson
Wm. Harris
Geo. H. Pearen
A. J. Eliot
C. W.hortop
George Bolton
Alk. Thomas
Arthur Bolton
F. 8. Hamilton
J. A. Little
R. FP. McWilliams
J. E. Kellington
Fred Smith
Presbyterian Church Sunday School
August Yourng
Jas. E
J. E.gray
Beard Garner
Parkhead
Malcolm Smith
Woodbridge
Eileen Bridger
Guelph
Robt. Croft
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Rockwood Presbyterian Choir
Albert
Rays
August Young
Arch
McNabb
Jean McLean
Garner
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
Gray
Laverty
Elven
Young
Arch. McNabb
James Gray
Albert Gray
Chas. Gamer
Wm. Gordon
Peter Sim
Market Quotations for Toronto Goods and Livestock
Quotations show Toronto market ranges for butter, creamery products, poultry by weight, dressed meats, hides and wool, Timothy hay, fruit, and potatoes. Prices reflect delivery to Toronto and wholesale trade terms with varying per unit figures across beef, lamb, hogs, and poultry categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Joose
A Gentleman Is Defined by Character Not Birth or Rank
Quotations from G Whyte Melville and George Bancroft underscore a broad view of gentility. The text argues that true courtesy bravery high principle and consideration define a gentleman regardless of class or occupation. It warns against cowardice duplicity tyranny and exploitation as unworthy traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Whyte- Melville
Heart of a Flower by Helen Keller
A reflective meditation on growth and nature. Keller marvels at a plant’s emergence from winter darkness into bloom, contemplating the hidden powers that enable life and the need to trust unseen possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
Jealousy Linked to Excess Iodine in Blood Study
German researchers at the Charite Berlin hypnotized fifteen volunteers to induce jealousy by falsely suggesting infidelity. They reported a dramatic rise in blood iodine, sometimes over 100 percent, implying jealousy may stem from excess iodine in the blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wittkower
W. Scheringer
E. Bay
Charite
Berlin
That’s Life and the Fault of Foolish Friend Choices
A reflection urges readers to stop blaming life for failed friendships. It argues that selecting friends for wealth or fashion leads to disappointment, and instead one should accept personal folly and responsibility for poor choices.
Hard Times in Our Modern World Satire Essay
An exaggerated critique notes pessimism from officials and public fear of decline. It mocks high prices, rapid traffic, luxury fashion, and outdated comforts while predicting better times if circulation rises. It frames progress as a wandering optimism against a cautious present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Never B. Gatisned
Air
Wile
You Are Working for Yourself First and Foremost
A motivational note argues that workers serve both the employer and themselves. It stresses that shirking harms the worker most, since reduced effort reduces pay and personal standing, even if the firm bears the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown, “White & Company
Emil Arrested for Attempted Burglary
Local report notes Emil was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary. A bystander comments that he often starts mischief but does not follow through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
Making a Change and Tickets to the Kingdom
Religious services announce 11.00 a.m. with the minister on a subject Making a Change. Sunday noon offers Sunday School and Bible Class. 7.00 p.m. features the minister with Tickets to the Kingdom. Everyone is welcome.
Presbyterian Knox Church Service Notices 1933
Acton Knox Church announces H L Bennie M A will conduct services on Sunday January 15 1933 at 11 00 a m with sermon Our Sensibilities and 2 30 p m Sabbath School and Bible Class. Evening service at 7 00 p m titled Caught Short iNote U P Guild meets next Monday Always Welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iNote
U. P. Guild
Battery operated Radio for sale with cabinet and tubes
Battery operated radio in excellent tone and beautiful cabinet priced at $10. Includes new B battery and tubes. Will trade for hard wood, a small shotgun, a chicken coop, or other useful items. Contact Killick on Elgin Street Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killick
Elgin Street
Acton
Arena Concession Tender Notice at Acton Park
Tenders are invited for the concession to run the Refreshment Booth at the Arena in Acton Park. Submissions close Monday January 16 at 5.00 p.m. The highest or any tender may be accepted. N. Farmer, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
N. Farmer
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