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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 22, 1931

Page

4

Neighborhood News Highlights From Local Centre Life

Regular Young People's Boardy meeting draws a large attendance. Various community notices include funerals, church meetings, visits, and local travels across Action, Knatchbull, Guelph, and Everton. A fire destroyed a vacant first-line house owned by Mrs Sinchuk.

EB. Currie Yarrows Toronto Cameron Aickens Ds Blowart Wt. Elgin Wre Garner Yrmn Wand J. Hlowart Guelph Myr

Milton Horticultural Society meets amid notices and changes

At the Milton Horticultural Society annual meeting the secretary reports the society in promising condition. Various staff changes, including A. J. Wallace named organist and choirmaster at St. Paul’s United Church, Milton, are noted along with local events, injuries, hospital visits, and council actions affecting the community.

Milton Horticultural Society A. J Wallace Brampton Presbyterian Church St. Pauls United Church Milton Jack J. U. Mackensly Guelph General Hospital Champion A. J. Waldle Drayton Wallace 2 A. R. Lunny Farmer Trafalgar Roya York Hotel Toronto Mon W. Hy. Morden Vancouver A. A. Buck Anson Patterson Ernest King Toto Prardy Alexander Portera

Rural hardships and closed roads hamper travel and aid efforts

The weekly report notes widespread illness with 46 people needing medical care from nearby towns. Roads are blocked by snow and ice, delaying motorized travel and hindering work and commerce. Dr. and Mrs. Agnew faced travel challenges, while rural drivers report a severe Wednesday trip. The Osthel Church youth debate was canceled due to weather and road conditions.

Norrie Wrow Becaus Agnew Limehouse Anow Osthel Church Warnby Linehouse Hua

Fractured ankle preoccupies local visitors and townsfolk

Mrs Wobert Kirkwood breaks her ankle while visiting Edmonton residents Mr Cowan Shortil and family. G Cree remains under doctor care after two weeks of illness. Mrs J F Sinclair shows limited improvement. Mr Hert Glodale returns home from hospital after surgery. Miss Ethel Awiydlehyrat visited family on the tenth. The seventh road is nearly impassable with new snow hindering motor travel.

Oakville Toronto-Hamilton Deans Orimsby Emilates Hiram Willams Bruce Smith Miia Fraser Ottawa Marjorie Glean Montreal Ernest Leaver SM ‘Turner Women's Association R. J. Gregory Tar Wobert Kirkwood Cowan Shortil Edmonton Alt Moanra Fred William Shortil Mina Annie Shortill G. Cree J. F. Dinclair Hert Glodale Ethel

Burlington Hockey Season Promises Mixed Interest This Year

Local hockey report notes fans favor the Intermediate team, with three meetings called but little enthusiasm. Burlington beat Georgetown 2 to 1 in a home game before 600 fans, pushing Nemulliton into top group position amid a hard fought, modestly featured match.

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Women Missionary Society Elects Leader At Annual Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs Argo's home with Mrs TL Lele assisting. The group planned for World Day of Prayer and other business for the year. Mr Ross Argo was elected president.

Wir C. YY. Norris Knatchbull Tisk Eramosa Arthur Plamond Nassuguwoyn Guelph Hunday Claus Churcly Mra. J. A. Little Misa M. Watson Nancy Miadna Dyer Larry Ted Weatherston Ted Porter Allan Laird Sarah Miss Mine Watson Adelne Perkins Miss Welen Wayne Fanny Misa Doris Noyce Sue Jean Hyde Luella Mint Elsie Gordon Adam King Edward Pasmoore Jimmie McCabe Melvin Watson Rockwood Ooint Wready John Wood Valley Road Ately Billy Bunday Buffalo N.Y Cowell Department of Highways Women's Institute Congress United Church Stone United Church Trev W. W. McCracken Eden Milly Jas. Lambert Actont Mdna M. Pearen Dundas M. Milroy Hrampton Johnston Hownt Alincoe Loren I. Guild Rockwood Agricultural Society Dligiss Verb Gibbons Jamith Quinsy John Glendinning St. John’s Anglican—Church Vwaa Women's Missionary Society of the United Church Mra John A. Raminy General Hospital G. Sharpe Norval Mins Ysabo Hawking Ramney Mra. Lee Toronto Mra. N. Lee Mra. J. Marshall Mrs. N. Anderson Fergus

Toronto Visitors and Local Happenings Highlight Weekend

Mrs Purdie and Mrs Abbott entertain in Toronto with visitors from the city. Miss Abbott undergoes appendicitis surgery and shows rapid recovery. Skating crowds pack the local rink as refreshment booth prospers. Mrs Pinkney receives a community shower at Mrs Wilkingon’s Cheltenham home. NL, GG Group Five game in WWsburga features Erin. Ahrmrockec-to-cheer-them-to-victory observed. hockey referees keep play brisk in a 3-1 win.

Purdie Toronto Mra. Abbott L. Milloy Jean Abbott Willian Pinkney Annie Sloan W. H. Wilkingon Cheltenham United Church Erin Lee Referes McLach Jan Acvornte

Community Notes From George Town and Area

George Town and surrounding area report a week of activity with logs being hauled to lumber mills. Local figures re bought baking hoses, and residents like John Cameron visit Major Grant. M Melchant heads to Tampa for the winter, and Mildred Fleck recovers from an appendicitis operation. several others report minor accidents and health updates during January.

Dirk Ue Cowan Noi Crown Pose Elon John Cameron Acton Major Grant M. MelChant Tampa Florida Milas Alleen Moore Guelph General Hospital Mra Milly Mildred Fleck AL Trait Geo Leslie YM. Hornett

Root rot in strawberry plants and its control measures

The article describes strawberry root rot, its two vulnerable growth periods, symptoms such as blackened roots and dwarfed plants, and how diseased plots yield poorly. It outlines Dominion Laboratory guidance: rotate crops for at least five years, avoid introducing the disease, select clean stock, and mulch to protect plants during winter.

Setuion Dominion Gt. Catherines Ontario

The Needy Man in a Salvation Army Hotel

An elderly former tailor and millionaire sits eight hours daily in a Salvation Army hotel lobby to mend rags for the down and out. He says God inspired him after forty years serving himself to devote years to service, living modestly and quietly.

Salvation Amy Alts Jill Bushelman Ste New York Buslnnes Salvation Army

Asthma Remedy Promised Safe Relief

An advertisement proclaims Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a cure for asthma, urging readers to try it and gain certainty of safe, lasting relief. It claims renewed attacks have no hold on those who rely on the preparation.

Sathma J. D. Kellogg Hang

Spider in paper sparks luck tale for Mark Twain editor

A misread tale from Mark Twain’s early editing days in Missouri recalls a subscriber who found a spider in his paper. The Humarlat advised the spider was harmless, merely inspecting the publication while a merchant advertised, promising peaceful pages henceforth.

Mark ‘Twain Humarlat

Indigestion linked to stomach acids and simple relief

Medical authorities state nearly nine tenths of stomach trouble stems from an excess of hydrochloric acid. They warn against unnecessary digestive aids and recommend Blairated Magnesia as a safe inexpensive remedy taken after meals to soothe the stomach and prevent gas and pain.

Sunday January 25 Evening Services and Sabbath School

The schedule lists 11.00 p.m. The Minister speaks on Things That Are Heat. 7.30 p.m. Sabbath School. 7.00 p.m. The Minister speaks on The Religion of a Poet. Note The Delaying Party for Sabbath School on Wednesday January 28.

Hunday Habbath School Bile Clanurn Dleighing Party Ee Dabbath Behool Jacemry

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