Sacramental Service and Funeral Notice from Nassagaweya
In Ebenezer United Church Sacramental Services were led by Rev. Clark last Sunday. The funeral of Mrs Ord from her brother Thos Smith's home in Darbyville occurred Monday with interment at Crown Cemetery Morriston. Sympathy is offered to the bereaved. Mr R R Rudd and granddaughter Miss Shirley Rudd of Guelph visited Knatehbufi with Ernnest Wilson and Miss Leda Forres of Salem. Mild weather last week aided water supply in some parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Church
Mr. Clark
R. R. Rudd
Shirley Rudd
Guelph
Ernnest Wilson
Leda Forres
Salem
Knatehbufi
Illness hits Carrie McPhail in Campbelltown
In Campbelltown Miss Carrie McPhail is seriously ill at home. Guelph CPR foreman S Matthews had a rail drop on his hand at Guelph Junction, receiving first aid and X ray at Guelph General. Fifteen St Davids Sunday School scholars earned books for good attendance. Mr and Mrs W Cowper and Joyce visited Preston. Ladies Aid met at Mrs G Agnew’s home to start the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie McPhail
S. Matthews
Guelph
C.P.R
Guelph Junction
G. Faulkner
Guelph General Hospital
St. Davits
Limehouse Women’s Institute Seeks Train Stop and Talks
The Limehouse Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Stuart Wright’s home with the president in charge. Plans were made for a church event at Mrs. Gale’s this week. Education convener A W Benton spoke on child development and infancy to adolescence. Peggy Smethurst gave a talk on the motto Praise loudly, blamed softly and read That Box of Chocolates. Mrs. Gowdy discussed railway transport and efforts to have the CNR stop a westbound train weekly. Marion Norris sang Don’t Wait Till the Night Before Christmas. the National Anthem closed the meeting. Lunch was served and thanks extended to Mrs. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse Women’s Institute
Stuart Wright
Gale
A. W. Benton
Peggy Smethurst
Wright
Sanford
Gibbs
United Church Services and Community Officers Induction
Sunday services at the United Church were led by Rev. Douglas Gordon of Kitchener. Induction of officers for the People’s Union followed, with Honorary President Rev. P. H., Past President George Day, Vice-president Eldon Lambert, Secretary-Treasurer Elsie Gordon, Recording Secretary Helen Henderson, Pianist Floris Gordon, and conveners Arthur Harris Fellowship, Alex Redfern Culture Grace Lawson, Agnes Pasmore Recreation, Elder Comfort Publicity Dorothy Edwards. St John’s Church held morning services with Holy Communion led by Rev. E. A. Brooks. Universal Week of Prayer events are planned for Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church and Thursday at the United Church. The January W.C.T.U. meeting, hosted by Mrs. H. Deer, was well attended. The school children contributed readings and a solo. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. A. K. Thomas. Rev. P. Lawson is improving at home on crutches. At the recent school event, Mr. S. Royce was reappointed secretary-treasurer for a tenth year. Visitors include Mrs. Linfoot, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Day, Dr. and Mrs. Jos. Hollis, Mise Doris Smine from Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Douglas Gordon
Kitchener
People’s Union
P. H
George Day
Eldon Lambert
A Watson
Elsie Gordon
Helen Henderson
Floris Gordon
Arthur Harris
Alex. Redfern
Grace Lawson
Agnes Pasmore
Elder Comfort
Dorothy Edwards
St. John's Church
E. A. Brooks
Presbyterian
W.C.T.U
H. Deer
Powers
W. G Edwards
A. Little
George Laverty
A. K. “Thomas
Lawson
Ctiool Ier
S.royce
Mrs. Linfoot
Buffalo
Fred Day
Df Hamilton
Odr
Mars
Ballinanafad Visits and Local Family Gatherings
Mrs. Smith spent a few days visiting her sister Mrs Wylie. Mr A Cain of Guelph visited his brother. Jos Delmerben of Galt visited the Calins. Mr and Mrs E Soper visited the former's father J Soper. Mrs Soper visited Georgetown with her sister Mrs Glassey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cain
Guelph
Jos. Delmerben
Galt
Calin
E. Soper
J. Soper
Milton News Roundup Reflects Holidays and Local Events
The Champion reports New Year's visits in Milton with relatives in Ocirvit and Merlin resident Barney Marsh at 3 Maisewood. 1938 saw births 33 marriages 15 deaths in the Ramshaw home. Milton Fire Brigade had ten alarms and no losses. A judge reserved judgment on damages in Halton County case following an Esquesing Township car accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall
Ocirvit
Barney Marsh
Merlin
Higome
Maisewood
Thomas G. Ramshaw
Milton
Ches. Earl
W. N. Man
Esquesing
Champion
Ada Hiller reunion and regional family gathering noted
Ada Hiller of Niagara Falls spent New Year with her son and daughters in Georgetown. A reunion occurred at Angus Lawson’s home on Christmas Day with 33 family members from Toronto Brampton Campbellville Erin and Norval. Students flood the outdoor rink at Georgetown High School and skating may begin if cold weather holds. Jack Kemshead, top Georgetown hockey player, plays for Acton Juniors as local club does not sponsor a junior team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hiller
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Wm. Hiller
Angus Lawson
McDowell
Lawson
Toronto
Brampton
Campbellville
Erin
Norval
Herald
Jack_Kemshead
Georgetown
Acton
Jack
Tanners
Women's missionary society and Ladies' Aid meet at Barden home
The Presbyterian Church groups gathered at Mrs Fl Barden for a joint meeting with good attendance. Reports were read at the annual session with elections led by Mrs D MacDougall. Officers include President Roy Gordon and Vice President J D Lowrie. Miss Lila Barden won the quilt ticket. lunch followed. Nearby notes mention Mrs Robert Borthwick's illness and Mary Appleton of Syracuse visiting relatives in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mino
Gugiph
H. Gilbertson
Ladies’ ‘Aid
D. MacDougall
Roy Gordon
J.D. Lowrie
W. Lowrie
John Milne
H. Barden
W. Mine
M. Dyer
S Wilson
Mary Appleton
Syracuse
N.Y
Bulgarian Army Names New Leader After Assassination
General Nicole Hadji Petkoff has been chosen as head of the Bulgarian Army, replacing the recently assassinated Jordan Peeff. The appointment signals a pivotal shift for the military leadership amid ongoing turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicole Hadji
Petkoff
Rew
Jordan Peeff
Glen Williams Blooming Flowers From South Africa
Three weeks ago a friend of Mrs. John Hepburn sent Glen Williams flowers from South Africa that arrived in perfect condition and began blooming. The blooms were admired during Sunday evening United Church services where visitor Wm E Jolliffe from Toronto spoke with Paul Jolliffe. Slippery raids did not deter a strong turnout at the Women’s Bible Class monthly meeting hosted by Mrs Percy Wagstaffe, with Mrs Jim Bennett presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Glen ‘Williams
John Hepburn
Glen Williams
United Church
Wm. E. Jolliffe
Toronto
Paul Jolliffe
Women's Bible Class
The
Percy Wagstaffe
Jim. Bennett
Erin Readers Hear Good Message At Church Event
Miss Annie Cook delivered a positive message at the Church of Christ Young People's service last Friday night. Miss Margaret Homer and Patricia Moore returned to Toronto after visiting the Homer family. David Knight, long time CFR line foreman, was superannuated at year end. Fred Lewis suffered a puck injury to the left eye while watching Hillsburg-Erins hockey. School resumed with Miss Emily Scott from Newton joining as new staff member at local school. Frank Woodward of Ramlongs BC visits relatives including George Griffin and shares BC industry and sports impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Cook
Church of Christ Young People
Margaret Homer
Patricia Moore
Toronto
W. Homer
David Knight
CFR
Fred Lewis
Hillsburg-Erins
Emily Scott
Newton
Frank Woodward
Ramlongs
George Griffin
Woodward
NASSAGAWEYA Community Notes Celebrate New Trustees and Visits
In Nassagaweya reports a new school trustee Harold Bell elected in Wim McLeod’s stead. Residents paused New Year dinner to vote at Brookville Hall. Local updates include Mr Christian-Frank returning to Georgetown after holidays, Mrs Talbot celebrating 84th birthday with slippers, and New Year visits by Mr and Mrs Bullard, Mr and Mrs Bracken, and Mrs James Massey’s family. Mrs Robt Ord’s funeral followed heart failure. Perle McMillan ill, awaiting recovery post surgery. J Kennedy of Acton visited family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bell Keng
New
Wim
McLeod's Place
Brookville Hall
Christian — Frank
Georgetown
Wm. Bullard
Acton
Massey
Starkman
James
Thos. Kerineay
Henry ‘McLeod
Guelph Joae
Wic. McLeod
Robt. Ord
Thomas Smith
Perle McMillan
J. Kennedy
Schedule Drawn for the Acton Rural League
The revised schedule lists matches for January to February with teams including Lorne Scots Everton Hornby Norval Monarchs Georgetown Pirates Acton Band Rockwood Brookville Huttonville and more. The top six teams will play a Round Robin with two winners advancing to the Rumley Cup final. Protests require written notice and a one dollar fee.
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Acton
Lorne Scots
Everton
the Pirates
Rockwood
Brookeville
Huttonvlle
Duttonville
Hornby
Brookville
Norval Monarchs
Acton Band
Georgetown Pirates
Huttonville
UWS
Norval’ “Monarchs
Topam
Norval “Midriards
Pum
Georgetown ‘Pirates
Lorne Scotts
Brookville vWa
Acton Armouries
Courtesy Card Aims To Cut London Parking Violations
A London police pilot issues green courtesy cards to motorists who park illegally. The message asks drivers not to repeat the offense and underscores police responsibility for keeping streets clear. The approach aims to reduce accidents by seeking cooperation rather than fines.
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London
England
Bobby
Burlington Notes on Local Dates and Incidents
Mrs Finlay hosts a fortieth wedding anniversary for Major and Mrs E D Cunning ham in Waterloo. Dr and Mrs Wallace E White and Peggy Jane and Rost Mary of State College spent Christmas with Mrs Pettit. A boy on Kings Road broke his arm after a bicycle fall on ice. Magistrate Wood dismissed a speeding charge on the Freeman Middle Road incident. West of Toronto Gazotte.
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Finlay. Matheson
E. D. Cunningham
Waterloo
Wallace E. White
Peggy Jane
Rost ‘Mary
State College
Rs. A. Cc. Pettit
King’s Road
Ted
McLaughlin
Freeman
W. F. Woodll
Toronto
Gazotte
Old Oakville Citizen Leader Shields Dies at Ninety
Jonathan H. Shields former Police Magistrate and Oakville pioneer dies at his George Street home aged ninety after a week from a high profile career in Halton County. He was native to the Cub Aircraft Company era in Hamilton. Residents note his long service and ties to early town days. Trafalgar Township votes renew council as W H Morden Wilfrid S Hall and W S Beatty win re election by large margins with Beatty leading polls at 664 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan H. Shields
Oakville
Halton County
George Street
Cub Aircraft Company
Hamilton
Air
Miami
Florida
Trafalgar
Oldy
W. H. Morden
Wilfrid S. Hall
W. S. Beatty
Beatty
Hall
Morden
Hair Curling Fluid From Quince Seed Infusion
A beauty recipe uses quince seeds infused in boiling rain water to create a soft wave in hair. Strain, cool overnight, then brush hair nightly with the liquid, diluting if thick and optionally preserving with a dash of alcohol or adding perfume.
Self laudation and sharp judgment from rough prose
A fragmented line contrasts self praise with a sharp judgment of a man named Charles Buccary or Bux tory, suggesting a clipped critique of vanity and breeding in the era. The text reflects nickname like M-bred and hints at a literary or editorial voice commenting on identity.
Used Cars and Trucks Inventory for Winter Driving
A catalog of vintage automobiles listed for winter use including sedans and coupes such as 1938 Chrysler Royal O D heater equipped 1937 Plymouth Deluxe 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe heater 1934 Chrysler Airflow 1935 Hudson Special 1933 Chevrolet Master Special 1939 Chrysler 75 and various 1930s models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Ford
RCMP assigns officers to guard King and Queen visit
Assistant Commissioner C H King and Superintendent W A M Kemp from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been assigned to special duties for the forthcoming royal visit. The announcement came from RCMP headquarters in Ottawa detailing security roles and coordination for the King and Queen's travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MC Kemp
H. King
C. H. King
A. M. Kemp
King
R.cm.p
Ottawa
Minister’s Discourses On Love and Life’s Quality
A church schedule notes the first in a series on Love Triumphing with the sermon titled Lifes Greatest Quality at 2 pm. Church School at 12 15 pm. Evening sermon The Fundamental Question at 7 pm. Young People’s Union meets Wednesday instead of Monday. All are welcome.
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Young People's Union
Congregation Events and Programs Schedule
The notice lists events: 11.00 a.m. The Survivors, 2.30 p.m. Sabbath School, 7.00 p.m. The Biblec's Hymn of Hate. It notes the Young People's Guild meets Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Worship Convener and the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Wednesday in January at 8.00 p.m. Always welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biblec
The
Young People's Guild
Baptist Church Welcomes All For January Sermon
Rev E G Baxter presides at Baptist Church services Sunday January 15 1938 with 11 am worship on Ye Are My Friends Sunday School at noon and 8 pm Bible Youth meeting. Welcome extended to all attendees.
Dining-room suite for sale and lost item notice
FRANK HOLMES FOR SALE Oax Dining-room Suite. Apply Cecil Nelles Lake View Farm Lost on Sunday on Willow or Mill Streets near United Church. Silver Broach Finder please return to Free Press Office. FOR RENT Modern brick house with upstairs flooring etc Apply G A Dills Free Press Office. HOUSES FOR RENT Two houses in good shape one with all conveniences and garage Possession immediately Apply Serene R J Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Nelles
Lake View Farm
Willow O ‘Mill
Unité Churc
Silver
Free Press
Ps Medine
G. A. Dills
Ae Free Press
Clearing Sale at Erin Eramosa Townline farm
Auction sale by Roy Hindley for John W Campbell Lot 17 on the Erin Eramosa Townline one mile northwest of highway 24. Clearing sale includes farm stock and implements with feed. Cows, calves, colts and hogs listed. Wednesday January 25. Terms cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Campbell
Erin-Eramosa
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Charles Buxtory
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Tnférnational
Dodge
Heffernan
R CO
Ontario
ROG
Stoney Creek
United ‘Church of Canada
E. M
Presbyterian _ KNOX-CHURCH
Hl, Bennie
Willow Street
P.im
Frank Holmes
R, J. Kerr
Roy Hindley
Edmund Smith
Church Street
Royal Guelph’s
Kentucky
Loretta Young
Ric Is Greene
Walter Brennan
Fidea” Brother Rat
Errol Flynn
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