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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 24, 1935

Page

4

Young People's Society elects Ebenezar church officers

NASSAGAWEYA The annual meeting of the Young People's Society of the Ebenezar United Church elected officers including Malcolm Moffat as President and Arthur Diamond as devotional VP. The Knatchbull Women's Missionary Society also held annual elections with Mrs Richardson as President and Mrs Barber as 1st VP. Meetings were at Mrs John Marshall’s home. Visitors from Lowville and Georgetown noted. Roads remained icy after a mild spell.

Young People’s Society The Ebenezar United Church Malcolm, Moffat Arthur Diamond Ruby Walker Marjory Gandier Lois Easterbrook Arthur Norrish Norman Golightly Knatchbull Women's Missionary Society

Neighborhood News Interesting Items Concerning Other Centres

Neighborhood items from nearby communities catch readers interest with brief notes on local happenings. Short notices mention events, people, and places of interest to residents.

Eden Mills United Church Annual Meeting Under Way

The Eden Mills United Church held its annual meeting Monday evening with good attendance. The Stewards reported improved finances, noting that six months ago obligations were heavy but are now met with a surplus. Sunday School attendance doubled, and the Young People's and Ladies' Aid groups are active in promoting the church’s mission.

United Church Strang Peope

Local News Briefs From Ballinafad District

Arnold McEnery remains confined to bed under doctor care for another week. Miss Roszell of Puslinch visited the Pergusoms. Mrs Blake Vannatter visited Hamilton friends. Mrs Sandy Binnie returned from Stanley Mills where she attended her mother’s funeral. United Church annual meeting was held Tuesday. Annie Shortill continues to improve after a fall a month ago.

Arnold McEnery Roszell Puslinch Duncan Pergusom Blake Vannatter Hamilton Sandy Binnie Stanley Mills Mrn The United Church Annie Shortll

Tangled News From Speyulde Wisconsin and Nearby

A truck fire near Speyulde Wisconsin destroyed a vehicle after a short circuit. The owner has bought a new truck and resumed work. Local brush cutting continues with the crew of married men added. Nellie Shanp of Brampton visited. Mr Vincuhé Mottom plans barn improvements. Wim Hunter recovers from a wound, friends hopeful. January thaws are frequent this winter. Ernest Murtha considers paving the tenth line this spring. J Mackay and wife visited Toronto friends. Wood cutting remains common.

Vincuhé Sinabenbiah Wim. Hunter Afr Ernest Murtha Iino Fisheries J. Mackay Toronto

Rockwood Socials and Literary Society Open

Mrs Standish and others visit Rockwood couples on Wednesday. The Literary Society opened with a large crowd and a varied program including choirs, duets, recitations, and plays. Mrs James Vrydon entertained guests for wedding anniversary dinner Thursday. Trustees election for the Ommatery saw John Altken elected.

Standish Croft Rockwood J. Walewkines Mira Isabel Ei Waldle James Yrydon Mra John—Akitt Vrydon Mies A. Kirkwood Bara elseaGs Imon Literary Society Wall A. Moreman Chalyman'y Addics Lorena Locker Dorothy Rick Kenzle Karl Warder Cooke John Cooked Jimmy Hugglng Joan Ae Gruss Muscres A. Winlar W. Johnston Karl McGowan Ailes Maury Campbell Miss Ne- Gowan Roy EE. Buarnir Mis Sinclair Mis Moran Meg J. Jackston Russ Elaworth Af W. OB. Robertson Era Dan Winters Dan Wrindley

Dublin Women's Institute Holds January Meeting at Mrs Black’s

The Dublin Women's Institute met January 17 at 2 30 pm at Mrs John Black's home with President Mrs McDougall in the chair. The program included a reading by Mig Edith Nelles and a talk by Mr Bruyns on Denmark. Mrs G Robertson sang a solo, followed by lunch and social time.

Dublin Women's Institute John Black McDougall Winging Mig Edith Nelles

Hillsburg Obituary Notices and Local Greetings

Mr and Mrs Alvin Millar and children Billy and Marlyn of Brampton spent Sunday with Mrs W Millar. Mrs Bert Heron returned to Elora after visiting her mother. John Norwell died last Wednesday after long illness. Mrs Razwell leaves three daughters and two sons including Mrs Alfred Porter Corbetton and Mrs Henry Stimpson Erin. Mrs Pred Crowson Acton Judson and Albert Hillburg mourn on the home. Mrs Charles Cantelon of Toronto staying with Mrs Albert Rozwell.

Alvin Millar Billy and Marlyn Brampton W. Millar Bert Heron Elora John Norwell Mra Razwell Alfred Porter Corbetton Henry Stimpson

Georgetown Notes Surveyors Visit and Local Engagements

Georgetown society records surveyors in town staking the post office site week of January 7. A pleasant evening hosted by Gladys Weston for Mrs. Frank Dewhurst and guests. Pettit family to spend winter in Georgia. Mrs GilbertHill of Ruquesing returns after visiting relatives in Dundas and Wanilltan. Engagement announced: Mildred Clare to Clive Snyder ofGt. Jacob's. marriage planned early February.

Post Office Ailas Gladys Weston Frank Dewhurst Ace Verna Narker Mito Pettit Mary Edith Pettit Morley Pettit Georgia Qibert Hii Ruquesing Dundas Wanilltan Mmildred Clare Edward Fleck Fleck Georgetown Clive Snyder Gt. Jacob's Clara Snyder Alfred Snyder Herald

Oakville Team Tops Burlington as Intermediary Standings Shift

Oakville Doc Deans Dennions clinched their third straight Intermediary win by defeating Burlington 4 1 on Tuesday night. The Oakville club climbs to fourth in the league standings while other local notes report Mrs O Witeheox improving after a recent illness and civic appointments at the town council meeting naming J McCallum water and light commissioner J Jack auditor James Ramsay tax collector and L H Cornwall assessor.

Pat Colborne Whitaker J. MicCalllum J. Jack James Ramsay L. HW. Cornwall

Unclear Misfortune Involving Local Figures And Officials

A garbled report details Reginald Twist fracturing an arm during a team incident, fines issued to RK Rowland and Medard Robin for hunting without a license, Inspector Tassie Wray presenting the case, and various county officials commenting on jail inspections and facility conditions. The text references Governor J McCallum and Mr McCallum’s wife, plus a police event at an arena with unclear outcome.

Reginald Twist Yllbride R. Rowland Port Nelson Medard Robin Burlington Magitrate Mecllveen Jo Pallee Court Hurington Tassie Wray Walton County Bishard Mich Ceredit Gordon Muchibb Weiire Chumplon

Local Notes on Visits and Accidents in Burlington

Burlington social items note Gordon Taylor of Halkirk visiting relatives in town and attending a ceremony in Oakville. Jack Robson breaks a arm while wrestling on Brant Street. George Linde suffers severe scalds in a vat incident at DIRT May facility. J Stuart named honorary J P for Halton County with affidavit powers. Mabel Breckon RN returns to New York to resume duties after recovery. Gazette.

Gordon - ‘Taylor Halkirk Alta Chas. Weir Emerald Crescent Jock Elliott Wiverview Ontario Oakville Jack Robson Pearl Street Brant Street George_Linde Glover Diret Pacmay Wim. J. Stuart J. BP Halton Mabel Breckon R.N New York Medical Centre Hospital Gaette

Weather and illness strain Limehouse community life

Changeable weather and sickness press Limehouse residents with many confined to indoors and beds. Chickenpox and whooping cough appear among children while adults cope with limited motor travel and hazardous road conditions. Community notices mention funerals, visits, and social events amid the ongoing health concerns.

Nassagaweya Township Council Minutes from January 1835

Minutes record officers elected at My. John Sherwoods on the first Monday of January 1835. Appointments include Town Clerk Donald Black and Assessor James Easterbrook. Wardens John Sherwood and David Cargill. Pound Keeper William Whitley. Overseers of Highways named. Fence Viewers listed. motion fixes fences at five feet high and hogs not free until thirty pounds. Motion also orders burrs and thistles managed and street clearing by July next.

Nassagaweya John Marshall John

Surprise Birthday Party for Jack Hunter in Campbellville

On Monday evening Mr and Mrs D Q Winter hosted a surprise party for Jack Hunters birthday with many village youths attending. They danced and played games then enjoyed a dainty lunch before the event ended. Mr Crawford Mahon of Kitchener visited his home here for the weekend. The Ladies Aid at St David Presbyterian held a box social at Mr and Mrs Robert Inglys home on Tuesday evening. Miss Lattle Ayoorets is visiting friends in Lowville.

D. QO. Winter Jack Hunters Crawford, Mahon Kitchener Ladies Aid St. David Presbyterian Miss Lattle Ayoorets Lowville

Erin Township News Roundup and Local Incidents

Erin Mr. Hubert. Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Griffin, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Suffering patients Mrs. J. H. Gibson Miss Av Warden Betty Scott Mildred Armstrong are making satisfactory gains toward recovery. Erin Township Council held a statutory meeting at Wilaburs. Reeve Henry Wheeler Deputy Reeve John Melee Councillors Edgar Uuxley N. E. Mckinnon D. A. McDougall took oaths. Intermediate Hockey opened in Erin Arena with Erin Shamrocks defeating Orangeville 7 to 1. A Reo truck found on No 5 alde road east of seventh Jing Jin Township caught fire overnight, fully burning the engine and cab. rails lay beside the partly burned vehicle and no name or doors remained.

Hubert. Griffin Arthur Griffin J. H. Gibson Av Warden Betty Scott Mildred Armstrong Erin Township Wilaburs Qulce Henry Wheeler John Melee Edgar Uuxley N. E. Mckinnon D. A. McDougall Erin Orangeville Erin Shamrocks Alde Road Jing Jin

Lincoln stockpiles hay in barn joke turns to tall tale

An anecdote recounts a farmer exaggerating crop height to Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln jokes he has as much hay as his men can stock outdoors and store in the barn. Mrs and Mr Dinks exchange light quips about fruit and pruning with a playful, old time tone.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln

Lasby Seeks Reeveship of Acton in 1935 Election

To the Electors of Acton, Mr Wallace. A Lasby is a candidate for the Reeveship of Acton for 1935. My years of Council experience and knowledge of the town's affairs are offered as qualification for this office and I cordially solicit the patronage of the electors of Acton.

Wallace. A.lasby Acton

Only Fair Dora Quarrel Sparks Re Gifting Anecdote

In a humorous exchange Lallie recounts returning gifts after a quarrel with a man who sent back boxes of face powder with a note claiming he had taken more than his share since they first met. The tale plays on vanity and mistaken generosity.

Lallie

Religious Services and Classes Announced

11 00 am The Minister Subject The Beloved Community 12 00 noon Sunday School and Bis Class 7 00 p m The Minister Subject The Challenge of Our Town s New Building Everyone Welcome

Sunday January 27 Sabbath events and notices

Sunday January 27 1034 11 00 am service What is Pity 230 pm The Sabbath School 700 pm The Natural Man Young People Guild Recreational Committee skating party announced Always Welcome

Young People Guild

Sunday church schedule 1935 minister and services

The notice lists a Sunday schedule for January 27 1935 with evening programs including minister at 11 00 p m Sunday School at 11 15 p m and a 7 00 p m service. The text reflects a local church timetable.

Widdles Ponders Why a Tree Barks at a River

An odd riddle style piece questions why a tree and a dog share noises and actions. It muses on why the river winds, suggesting humor in their similarities and differences.

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