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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
2
Brampton and Georgetown Residents in Local Outings and Incident
Ballinafad Mr and Mrs Wm Alien and family of Brampton spent Sunday at the home of Mr Joseph Alien. Miss Nellie McKay was struck by an auto near the store and had several ribs broken, taken to her Georgetown home. Mr and Mrs J W Cushnie of Toronto visited Mr A Soper on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Alien
Brampton
Joseph Alien
Nellie McKay
Georgetown
J. W. Cushnie
Toronto
A. Soper
Hillsburg News Briefs Highlight Local Accidents and Losses
Nelson Rathburn suffered a fractured right arm last Thursday morning while cranking a car. Alfred Rose and Mrs. Rose of Hespeler visited with D A Robertson. Thelma Nodwell spent Sunday with L W Cheyne. Sympathy extended to Clarence Beck and family for the loss of their house and contents due to a stove pipe fire last Tuesday. Wallace Matheson is recovering from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rathburn
Alfred Rose
Hespeler
D. A. Robertson
Thelma Nodwell
L. W. Cheyne
vWe
Clarence Beck
Wallace—Matheson
Ebenezer Church Youth League elects new officers
Nassagaweya Nassagaweya Nassagaweya Young People's League of Ebenezer United Church held its annual meeting and elected officers including President Arthur Diamond and Vice Presidents Arthur Norrish Irene Darby Murray Grote Laura Barber Wheelband and Lilycrop Mary McPhedran. The S elementary school is closed this week due to flu with widespread sickness in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s League of the Ebenezer United Church
Arthur Diamond
Arthur Norrish
Holterman
Irene “Darby
Ir. Murray Grote
Laura Barber
Miss. Wheelband
Ivan
Women's Missionary Society meets at the Manse
Eden Mills reports a good turnout at the Women’s Missionary Society gathering with chair Mrs. Jas Barden leading devotions and prayers. The Young People’s annual meeting elected Jas Mack president and Ross Argo secretary. Also the United Church annual meeting drew a strong attendance with positive reports and outlook. Additionally local notices mention illness and visitors to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s ‘Missionary Society
Jas. Barden
Jas. Mack
Ross Argo
The
United Church
Jas. Moore
Chas. Black
Kitchener
John Ramsey
Marjory Gandier
Guelph Gentral School
Fred “Le¢é
Toronto
Norman Lee
Robt
Scott
Everton victory in hockey match 9 to 7 over Rockwood
Local report notes Everton and Rockwood hockey game drew a nine to seven Everton win last Saturday. Upcoming match planned in Everton if weather allows. Community events include church meeting January 10 and visits by Mrs G G Robertson and others.
Local Social Tales From Crewson's Corners
Thelma Murray returned home after a few weeks with John Bennett. Mrs Gilbert Smith and Miss Asabel Smith were home from Toronto over the weekend. Alger Cripps of Georgetown visited Mrs McIntosh on Sunday. James Lambert called on relatives in Rockwood Sunday. Mrs Dean, Mrs Pitman and Master Franklin Dean were weekend visitors at Mr Tyler's house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Murray
John Bennett
Gilbert Smith
Asabel Smith
Toronto
Alger. Cripps
Georgetown
McIntosh
James Lambert
Rockwood
Dean
Pitman
Franklin Dean
Tyler
Georgetown Textile Plant to Begin Operation on Water Street
Local notes report a new textile building on Water Street nearing startup with machinery installation and hydro connection. Other items mention K L Wilson undergoing surgery at Toronto General Hospital, a January 4 wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Willis, and an engagement announcement for Myrtle Eileen Kirby to Arthur J Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
K. L. Wilson
Bank of Montreal
Toronto General Hospital
O. Willis
Mée
Reby Harris
Union Presbyterian Church
Dc. Lyons
W.t.kirby
Glen~ Williams
Yrtle Eileen
Arthur J. Scott
John Scott
Limehouse
Ontario
Herald
Local Notes and Community Briefs From LIMEHOUSE
Mr R Packer spent a few days in Toronto last week. Mrs C Lucas has been recovering and is around again. The Women's Missionary Society met at Mrs home. Delegates to the Milton farmers meeting gave a lucid report in the United Church. The United Church Sunday School held its annual meeting and re elected the old staff. Weather prophets are beaten by prolonged mild weather. Ground hogs are out prospecting and farmers are busy with posts and fences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Orton
William Usherwood
Rose Currie
Everton
Rockwood
Thomas McCutcheon
Stanley Stewart
G. G. Robertson
Everton Disciple Church
G. Robertson
Ernie Wheeler
David Jackson
Ban
W. H. Hortop
R. Packer
Toronto
C. Lucas
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Farmers
Milton
United Church
United Church Sunday School
Rockwood Presbyterian Church
H. L. Bennie
Bennie
George Harwood
Wm. M. Croft
Wm. J. Gordon
Women's Missionary Society
George Laverty
Robi. Patterson
Mids
Aan McLean
Elva Pearen
Victoria Mission Band
Deadie
Erin
Presbyteridan Church
Waller
Dan. McLean
Ospringe
Gordon McPhail
Eden Mills
Leslie Swanston
Cobourg
Robert Croft
Ross Allan
Jean ‘Tourancé
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Edna 'M. Pearen
Dundas
H. Brown
Acton
Ella,Hamilton
Hamilton
George Torrance
Miss Fitegera
Miss Gook
Local Social and Fire News From Guelph and Area
A busy period in Guelph and nearby includes visits among the H alton and McLean families and Mrs McAuley, Miss Akitt returning from Niagara Falls, and Mrs Sinclair with family visiting Baldie households. A fire scare at Mrs Campbell’s home was quickly contained. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robertson and Roy Hindley at a poultry lecture in Fergus, and the Ladies Aid held its annual meeting at Mrs Standish’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Alton
E. N.sunter
J. Sunter
Rockwood
Fred Osbourne
Hamilton
B. McKinnon
J. Campbell
Local socials and court wrap in Burlington area
Mr and Mrs Albert Filsinger of Regina and Mr and Mrs S Eby of St Jacobs visited Locust Street hosts N Ernest. The Burlington Glee Singers choir directed by Murray Hall formed in town. Judge Munro led Division Court in Council Chamber and disposed of several cases, including Niagara Brand Spray dispute. mayor Ryckman says settlement possible. A shower at F James home celebrated the January 7 Hamilton wedding of Miss Alice Atkinson and Clifton Passant. Local Odd Fellows attended Grand Master Convention in Hamilton with a Rose Room reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Filsinger
Regina
S. Eby
St. Jacobs
N. Ernest
Locust Street
Burlington
Murray Hall
Munro
Council Chamber
Niagara Brand Spray
Ryckman
F. James
Alice Atkinson
Clifton Passant
Hamilton
I. Co. O.F
Erin and James Ramesbottom visit in Toronto scene
Erin Ramesbottom and his brother James visit Toronto while Arthur Brecken leaves for Pickering College. Roy Ferguson misses council meeting due to illness. Mrs Alexander Austin of Erin undergoes major surgery in Shanovan Hospital. Erin beats Alton 8 3 and Inglewood tops Alton 2 1 at King George Rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ramesbottom
James
Toronto
W. Campbell
D- Ruff
Roy Ferguson
Alexander ‘Austin
Gootsguard
Sask
Erin
Shanovan
Alton By
Inglewood
Alton
King George
Advocate
Local Notes From Oakville Show Townsfolk Moving and Mishaps
Oakville residents report Mr and Mrs A T Garris leaving for Florida for a few weeks. Division Court handled a heavy docket while J H Shields, ex Magistrate, recovers. Miss May Moxley is injured after being struck crossing Colborne Street. Mrs R M Mowat dies at 75 on King Street. W W Dunlop of Toronto installs new Independent Foresters officers. J Ewing is hurt by a car near Appleby School with head injuries. Robert Harker, aged 75, dies after a lengthy illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Garris
Florida
Munro
J. H. Shields
May Moxley
P. Hicks
Brantford
Colborne Street
Appleby School
Robert Harker
Rockwood Presbyterian Church Holds Busy Annual Meeting
The Rockwood congregation reports increased membership and balanced budgets across all groups at the annual meeting led by Rev H L Bennie. Women’s Missionary Society delegates to the Presbyterial Meeting in Guelph were named and open social sessions followed church events including Victoria Mission Band and open service by Rev Deadie.
Bronson Valley Pioneer Pageant Is Quarantined By Measles
The Bronson family plans a Pioneer Pageant in Bronson Valley with Margaret writing and Jefferson Cather directing music, but a measles outbreak leads Dr Beatty to quarantine the household. Arnold and May cope with the setback while neighbors and Henry Crew mobilize support for a revised, safer production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson
Bronson Valley
Coyees
Chee
Margaret
Lulu
May
Lillian
Jefferson
Cather
Lowell
Jay
Arnold
Weatherby
Grange
Mother Bronson
Harlow Green
Sibyl Nonnington
Bureas
Bronsons
Margaret Bronson
Dad Bronson
Miss Nonnington
Lbrary
Shehan
Doc Beatty
May Bronson
Lulu Bronson
Jack
Arnold Bronson
Ellsworth J. Bronson
Business Manawa
Doctor Beatty
Fragmented quotation on beauty and pity in society
A cryptic fragment comments on beauty, eccentricity, and gender expectations. The text notes that many women appear to derive satisfaction from pitying others, reflecting social attitudes of pity and vanity.
Religious Services at Hunted Church of Canada Acton
The Rev C L Poole B D of Parsonage Bower Avenue leads services at 11 00 a m with the sermon An Icy Morning. Sunday School and Bible Class at 12 00 noon. 7 00 p m sermon Was Jesus a Good Sport. Tuesday January 24 at 8 00 p m Young People Society Literary Committee. Everyone welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Young People’s Society
Presbypitorian Knox Church Sel Acton Service Schedule
The Knox Church Acton note lists a Sunday service at 11 00 a m and a 2 30 p m Sabbath School and Bible Class The 7 00 p m Our Earnings meeting is mentioned An annual Congregation Meeting is set for Wednesday January 25 at 8 00 p m A Young People s Guild Scottish Night with the phrase Always Welcome is noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Guild
Notice to Exchange Misplaced Skate and Shipping Details
Notice requests exchange of a wrong skate at the Short Course Skating Party and lists hog shipping on Saturday January 21 with price 3.25, cattle shipped to Stock Yards at 20c per hundred. Mentions J F E Holmes Acton and sale of super quilt patches 3 lbs for 85c post free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press Office
J . F. E Holmes
Acton
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Ballinafad
Hillsburg
Crewson
Oakville
the Free Press
Music By
Jefferson and
Cather Bron
Henry Crew
Henry
Jeff
Buddy
iWell
Jenny Lawhead
Liltiin
Pathhy
Pepey
Granima Perry
Bray
Sehdal “Globe
Lilian
Bronsant
Leon Lewis
Sterner
Mr. Bronson
Balzac
Religious
Church of Canada
C. L. Poole
B. D
Bower Avenue
E. Hewitt
Fairfield Street
Baby
G. C. Brown
Norval
Liberal-Progressive “Association
Liberal-Progressive Party
S. M. Lasby’s Hotel
W.W. J. Hampshire
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