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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

4

Ebenezer United Church to Hold Annual Congregational Meeting

Local notes report Ebenezer United Church will host its annual congregational meeting Tuesday evening January 26 with reports from church departments to be presented. The itemized community notices mention clergy changes and health updates for several families amid weather affecting local roads and hospital care.

the Ebenezer United Church John. Pe Barbatee Corwhin Guelph

United Church Annual Meeting at Ballinafad Town

The United Church held its annual meeting on Monday afternoon with good attendance and reports from all departments. Updates note house wiring, new blacksmith shop, a reassessed tax for 1932, and Local council snow readiness while a Santa visit delighted the Sunday School cohort.

United Church Robert Cole Kirke Acton John McEachern Harding Price Kirkwood Kent

Erin Neighbourhood Notes From Erin Township Council Meeting

Messrs Norman and Roy Ferguson spent Sunday with friends at Kimberly with Dr and Mrs McMane and daughter Sonya and Miss Ada Henry of Toronto visiting Mr and Mrs R W Hull. G L Garner attended the National Shoe Retailers Association convention at the Royal York Hotel Toronto on Monday and Tuesday. W Hillock of Caledon recently purchased the black pacer Vernon McKinney from R Paurie. purchase made last week at the Dufferin races in Toronto. Swinton bought four young cattle sold by auction Saturday under stray cattle law. animals strayed to Mrs Gladys Coke premises and owner could not be found. Margaret Fletcher left Monday for General Hospital Guelph as nurse in training after two years at Macdonald's store Guelph. Erin Township Council held inaugural meeting at the Exchange Hotel Hisburg. council plans started with a plan to satisfy ratepayers and cut prices 10 to 25 percent, aiming for lower municipal tax. Ad vocate.

Norman Roy Ferguson Kimberly Margaret’ Fletcher General Hospital Guelph Margaret Macdonald Erin Township Exchange Hotel Hisburg

Homemaking Aids and Recipes From Early Home Economics Text

Practical tips on entertaining with advance prep and pantry staples. The article outlines make ahead breakfasts, ready to eat cereals, jams, sauces, and seasoning blends to ease hosting. It includes recipes for bran waffles and notes on refrigerator use, plus a light家庭 humor line about domestic tasks.

Milton and Knox Young People Gather for Society Visit

The Knox Church Milton Young People Society hosted a visit from the Milton group on Monday evening. A large turnout enjoyed a programme by the High School Orchestra and vocal numbers, followed by a social hour.

CREWSONS CORNERS WEEKEND VISITORS AND LOCAL NEWS

Mr Hugh Black spent days in Toronto and visited at Mr and Mrs George Graham. Weekend visitors from Acton and Toronto included Miss Plowman Miss Green Miss Violet Currle and others. Local farming notes report a horse loss and hay market activity with modest prices for growers.

Hugh Black Toronto George Graham Acton Tyler Miss Plowman Miss Green New York Ball Pitman Dean Frian Dean Hamilton Archie Currle Violet Gordon Currle Locket Ant Rockwood George Graham Dennis and Jr George ‘Graham

Milton Chronicle Local Briefs and Council Notices

Charles Jones fractured his right wrist after a fall at home last Friday. Milton Town Council will meet the first and third Mondays at 8 pm. Durs of Oak Lodge found forsythia blooming on her porch signaling spring. A horse fell into a Nelson Township well. neighbors freed it with no major injuries. Several locals remain ill or recovering including Mrs Jas Kennedy, Charles Martins, Ri W Fox, Mrs Alex Duff, and Miss Christena Ford. Ice issues delay hockey practice. schedule revision expected. Gordon McFeters, linked to a Mary Price chicken theft, was arrested in Toronto and remanded for a week in Oakville. Bail set at $500 not posted.

Charles Jones K. Stevenson Jackson Agnew Queen Street Milton Town Council Lodge Clarkson Boake Springer Nelson Township Jas. Kennedy Charles Martins Ri. W. Fox Alex, Duff Christena Ford Gordon McFeters Mary Price Toronto Patterson Trafalgar Oakville

Georgetown Notes Record Week and Local Council Action

Georgetown residents share visits with friends and attend funerals as A Arthur Tyndall moves to Toronto for a new store. Council passes by laws borrowing funds for 1931 carryover and 1932 expenses, orders waterworks chlorination plan discussed, and plans for the Firemen’s Convention with park use and a $600 guaranty.

Women's Missionary Society meets in Rockwood church

January meetings of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church were held at Mrs Geu Laverty home with large attendance. Mrs Robert Patterson led prayers and scripture was read by Mrs Peter Sims. The day focused on Stewardship and the Day of Prayer program with several members taking part.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Geu Laverty Robert Patterson Peter Sims J. E B. Pearen Georgina Yaverty Ladies’ Organization The Presbyterian Church Arch J. Burnside Grand Valley Angus ‘Carter Tursby Danutary Frank Moore Windsor Harold Moore Women’s Institute Fitzgerald Robi. Croft Toronto Rutherford Hewat Mimico Johnston Hewat Simcoe Edna M. Pearen Dundas A. E.lyon Chas. S. Garner Albert Cox Everton Cemetery

Local Notes From Oakville Halton Rural Deanes and Community Life

Oakville and Trafalgar councils reject electric pumps for the new subway while favoring gravitation drainage. Miss Jessie Guild hosts at Kinniard Lodge as Miss Marjorie Johnson and A J Gurry wed in Toronto then honeymoon in New York and Florida, returning to Reynolds Street. Knox Church reports record Sunday school attendance and R E Alexander opens an Oakville office after twenty years practice in Saskatchewan.

Canon D. Russell. Smith Halton Milton Jessie *Guild Oakville Kinniard Lodge Lakeshore East A. J.,gurry Marjorie Johnson Toronto New York Florida Reynolds Street Stubbs Oakville High School Cannon Campbell Georgetown Luena Campbell S. 5 Trafalgar Russell Fox Palermo Lillian Grant London Eng Invwrence Street Kanston Dundasset Knox R. E. Alexander Saskatchewan Mitchell Star

Two youths discuss a mutual acquaintance in a terse exchange

Two youths exchange remarks about a mutual acquaintance. One quips about a "colossal check" and that the man claimed he could get a job with anyone. The other asks why he hasn’t found work yet, noting he has displeased no one yet.

Convincing Evidence From a Child Narration in a Family Scene

A fragment shows Dorothy recounting a quarrel where she warns her sister not to reveal something to the ruta. The mother probes the claim as Dorothy recalls overhearing a warning to Charlie to stop, noting he ignored it and repeated the act.

Dorothy Charlie

Perseverance in Decision Making Across Cultures

A reflective passage on the fatigue of persuading youths to change their minds and the value of firm yes or no. It notes the trial of final choice as a path to success and mentions Siamese customs where men spend months in monasteries to practice strict abstinence and devotion.

Bacon and ham prices from a grocer ad

A fragment lists smoked bacon by the piece or pound, include smoked hams whole or half and cottage rolls by the pound with prices such as 16 to 22 cents per pound. It shows an early era grocery catalog style with varied item names and unit prices.

Burlington News Roundup: D A Ford Sailings and Local Updates

Sailor Reverend Ford departs New York aboard Columbus for a New York West Indies holiday trip. Pollard recovering well after St Joseph’s Hospital operation. Judge Munro presides division court in Council Chamber. Dorothy Fisher visits Toronto hospital. Three rainbows seen Wednesday afternoon. Unemployed protests and labor dem- onstrations. Council sets town salaries by bylaw including Clerk Treasurer J J Hobson at 2000 a year and others. chief of police and town solicitor appointments deferred.

D. A. Ford New York New York-West Indies J. H. Pollard St. Joseph's Hospital Munro Council Chamber Dorothy Fisher Hospital For Toronto George Harris Emerald Crescent Engineer Powers J. J. Hobson A. Hi Spects J. B. Betzner Seeley J. . Locke Mra. Graham Bel ‘Ringer Thornton Mulholland McPherson Hewson John" Twagg Gendra

Church Services Held at Willow Street Parish

Minister Rev HO L Pools presides at Best Parsonage Willow Street. Services begin 11 00 a m with subject Our Daily Duty. Bible Class at noon. Evening service at 7 00 p m on The Service Test. Monday 8 00 p m Young People. Travelogue library committee. Everybody welcome.

Ho.l. Pools Best Parsonage Willow Street

Presbyterian Knox Church Acton Service Notice

The Knox Church Acton announces January 24 1982 at 11 00 a m service by Reverend Bennie M A minister at Willow Street manse. The theme is Significant Signs. Sabbath School at 2 30 p m with two classes. Evening service at 7 00 p m with subject Religion of Humanity.

Presbyterian. Knox Church Acton H. L, Bennie M. A Willow Street

Baynor Church Service Times and Meetings

The notice lists Baynor Church events with times for Sunday service at 14.00 p m and Sunday School at 12:15 p m led by the minister, an evening meeting at 1.00 p m, a prayer meeting Thursday at 7.30 p m, and a Monday 8.00 p m session. Everyone welcome.

Multiple Advertised Goods and Livestock for Sale in Guelph

Cream separators offered with $1.00 down and 30 days free trial by Robert Simpson Agency, 217 Paisley Street, Guelph. Two Jersey heifers for sale, one due in February, other not bred, priced reasonably. Piano for base Stanle Upright, mahogany, good condition, priced to sell. Cabinet model electric radio at $59 with 10 months to pay, no interest or fees. Contact Robert Simpson Agency for details.

Robert Simpson Guelph Paisley Street Jersey Georgetown Qg. A. Dills Pare Press Robert Simpson Agency

Auction sale of Dairy Cows and Implements near Erin

John Donnell in townline Erin and Eramosa off Highway will hold a sale of 26 dairy cows and heifers York hogs and Implements on Tuesday February 3 at 1 o clock. RJ Kerr is the auctioneer. Loans on 1929 1930 1931 cars or refinance present contracts available from The Wellington Acceptance. RORP TTD phone 2583 29-9 Douglas Street Guelph.

John Donnell Townline Erin Eramosa Highway York RJ. Kerr Wellington

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