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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
4
A brief column notes notable happenings in nearby towns and regions of interest to readers. It highlights local events, available services, and community efforts across areas adjacent to the main city.
Mr. William Harding spent several days last week visiting friends in Toronto while Mrs. Cripps stays this week with her sister Mrs. Large. The Rev. Mr. Wadmly’s friends are glad to hear of his improvement.
The Bannockbury Women’s Institute held its regular monthly meeting as a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McCullough. The program featured readings by Miss K Beckett Mrs Pred Anthony Doris Harding and Mrs John McLean, musical selections by Marty Smethurst and Earl Scott, and a dancing session after lunch and thanks to the hosts.
Hillsburg notes describe Miss Ydu Gray visiting Mrs. Wu and others while Mr. Judson Rozwell improves in hospital. Rev. T. W. Goodwill missed the pulpit due to illness. Mr. Varrkc of Erin led services. The Miniosa Branch Women’s Institute met at Mrs. Ernest Awrey’s home with thirty attendees. Mrs. W Ballantyne spoke on Canadian industries and woollens, with demos on crepe paper and cell phone. lunch and social time followed.
Religious services at United and Presbyterian churches drew varying crowds. Rev W J Taylor spoke at both, with visiting ministers from Acton and local leaders guiding prayers. The week included the United Church Young Peoples Society meeting and Sunshine Mission Band activities, but cold weather slightly reduced attendance.
The Dublin Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting at Mrs. T. A. Storvey’s home with President Mrs. McDougall presiding. Members sang the Institute Ode and recited Un Landt’s Prayer after the roll call, and a program of solos and readings followed.
Weston visitors include Leslie Campbell and Olive Forshall from Toronto. Wood cutting and snow threaten travel. a stork brought a bouncing boy. Limehouse Young People win first place with the Brahms three part chorus Lul Laby at the Halton Musical Contest in Georgetown on December 30.
The Bronze Choral Society gathered Thursday evening for its eleventh season under Mrs G Russell. Rev G W Tebbs spoke to the Lions Club at Bryant Inn about Minutes in Ary Museums. Herbert J Dynes of Burlington Avenue died suddenly Saturday night. Commissioner John Marcks resigned as Water Commissioner at the inaugural board meeting.
Rev and Mrs Marsh of Mfilmico visited and Knox College’s MhicDonald preached at the Presbyterian Church. Westlingsie Women’s Institute met at Mrs Rimly Wilson’s home with laughs from shared experiences. Valentine Soda planned. program featured a paper on Courtesies Worth Knowing, two instrumental pieces, and a humorous solo. tea and supper followed. Mrs A W Taylor recovering from illness. Mr John Milne in Toronto expected home soon. A former resident Mrs L Parkinson dies. she was daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Geddes. Minghd passed away casting gloom on the community.
About 20 members and friends of the Community Church enjoyed a ride party Wednesday evening then returned to Mr. and Mrs. H Ward-Jaw home for lunch and song. The community mourns the death of Mrs. Samuel Wiggins and extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Twenty six people gathered at Mr. and Mrs. FP Burdan for a Sunday night sing song. A planned church collection of one dollar was delayed by a misunderstanding. Favorite hymns were sung and a Sunday lesson was taught by teachers. The male quartet included Messisa Aitken AL Akitt W McKunzo and D McLeyn. They sang Let the Lower Lights be Burnay. Next Sunday an dancing is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs D G Robertson.
The funeral for the late Mrs Jas W Mottat was held Saturday at two o'clock from her home at Nassagaweya. Rev. Somerville conducted the service, and many relatives, friends, and neighbors attended. Interment followed at Campbellville cemetery. The North East group of the Women's Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs D Y Young's home. The SS No 9 Wassagawega youths plan a literary society at the school. Ebenezer United Church to hold annual congregational meeting next Wednesday evening the 20th with department reports.
The Georgetown community awaits the official opening of the new Post Office on Saturday at 3 PM with Dr. Anderson officiating and Mayor Gibbons as chairman. Local visitors and residents share town notes as Milton players speculation is discussed by the Herald.
The item records Milton residents visiting relatives in Chicago and Oshawa, a death in Milton of Mrs. P. Betheridge formerly of Toronto, and a motor trip from Milton to Omagh for an induction ceremony. It also notes Mr Gunby presenting a Yorkshire pig litter of 24 with 14 living, claimed as a record-breaker.
Tuesday evening in Campbellville Jock hosted a birthday gathering with dancing. Mrs D Munter served lunch. Guests included Murray Mahon Roger Mahon Roy Roberts and others. Mrs Toor and Mr Crawfons Mahon visited. mourners attended Georgy Roberta La Hunfllod's funeral.
Two Acton High School students Jack Holinger and John Drake create cartoons for reproduction in Ture Parse Paris. The pair contribute light drawings reflecting local life and humor.
A fragment from a coded exchange shows a manager ordering another to detain a man while he calls for multiple police officers. The presence of the arrest cue and the tense tone imply an on scene confrontation awaiting authorities.
Mr and Mrs Gloyd Willock and Wy and Mrs J Willock returned after a few days with friends in Cleveland Ohio. Mr and Mrs FR Ws Wilkinson attended the wedding of Miss Yurvel Morrow RN to Mr Leonard James Huston at the home of her father Mr William Morrow Orangeville on Wednesday January 5. The Erin Township Municipal Council took office with Rev McFee leading prayers for guidance.
Inspectors visited town on Thursday to enforce delinquent 1995 radio licenses as Oakville business leaders convened a retail merchants meeting led by Mayor George J. Jacobs. Speakers C. A. Warlbut and C. R. Howard urged boosting local employment and profits for merchants.
In Thursday play Eden Afils and Lorne Rifles tied 3 3. Rockwood Farmers beat Everton 3 1. Dublin beat York Road to move into first place. Standings show York Road, Rockwood, Everton, Limehouse, Eden Mills, and others. Three more games tonight may alter the table.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports fur bearing animals on Canadian farms worth 8.43 million dollars at end of 1934 up nearly a million from the previous year. Live animal and pelt sales brought 4.09 million in 1933 with foxes representing 93 percent of captive fur value. Ontario leads with 2.82 million and Quebec second with 2.66 million in farm values. Prince Edward Island ranks third with 7.01 million in fur farm value.
The notice lists sales from Charles Durvell Farm near Acton and Eden Mil for January dates. Stock items include Parm stock, Cecil Leake goods near Eramosa, and R N Brown property near Acton with Yorkshire Moys and Cuttle.
George Berberich of New Germany dies at St. Joseph's Hospital after a 30 inch whetstone penetration of the abdomen. He had been at Guelph Hospital for several years and did not undergo major surgery to remove the object due to his condition.
Despite strong winds a large crowd attended the 85th annual Erin Agricultural Society meeting at the town hall. The financial report showed a successful year with improvements to property and a substantial cash balance. Officers elected for 1936 include President Geo C Burt and others such as James V Wurrent 1st Vice President John Robb and W Pickmery as secretary treasurer. Directors named include A G Parry A J Lindsay J E Ponren Harald Griffin N B E McKinnon J W Gibson Dr Yr J Campbell George D Scott Kenneth McDougall and additional directors George Davis W A Burchill Joseph Benham Robert Kurr Chester Burt Everton Armstrong B A McKinnon W M Gibson Stewart Scott with auditors T C Foster and C K Overland.
A courtroom exchange involves a motorist questioned about a drive by after an officer blew a whistle. The judge remarks that a hearing will be scheduled for the motorist.
Notice to creditors of Morris Sayers Estate in Acton Walton County dated January 23 1936. Kenneth Langdon solicitor acts for Robert Murray McDonald administrator with will annexed. Creditors must send full claim and securities by February 24 1936 or risk distribution proceeding.
The church outlines a Sunday program with 11 00 a m the minister continuing a series on The Philosophy of Jesus Our Fathers Name 12 15 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes 7 00 p m the Minister continuing the series Stars of Destiny Where Shall I Draw the Line Tuesday 8 00 p m Young Peoples League Beam ROT BH Calsere Club at YALA 2K Thursday 7 30 p m Bible study Hour
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