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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

4

Naasagaweya Women’s Institute Dance Report

Sunday fire safety concerns noted as residents wished for weather stripping and no one was harmed. Brookville Hall hosted a well attended Naasagaweya Women’s Institute dance on Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. James Copeland arranging calls. Local residents report illnesses including bad colds and jaundice. Melvin Brown is under a doctor’s care. Mr. and Mrs. William McLeod and Miss Isabella McLeod with Mrs. Henry McLeod traveled to Burlington for a brief Sunday visit.

Naasagaweya Women's Institute Brookville Hall James Copeland Melvin Brown Wm. McLeod Misa Isabelle McLeod Henry McLeod Burlington Jfer

Local Folk News Busy Week of Visits and Recoveries

Ballinafad and area residents share updates on hospital stays visits and recoveries. J Dewey Soper of Winnites spent time with his father J Soper and aunt Mrs Barbara Soper. Wm Wylie was admitted to Guelph General Hospital. Mrs Noble shows improvement after Toronto General Hospital operation. Barbara Soper and J Roper visited friends in Guelph and Rockwood. S R McClure visited Wm Russell and family in Norval. S R McClure spent the weekend with R S McClure in Mount Pleasant. George Thompson of Orangeville visited district friends. Scott of Toronto called on Wylie.

Rockwood S. R. McClure Wm. Russell Norval McClure Mount Pleasant George Thompson Orangeville Scott Toronto Wylie

Presbyterian W M S Meet at Mrs Georgy Laverty Home

The January Presbyterian W M S meeting at Mrs Georgy Laverty’s Rockwood home drew good attendance. New President Mrs Peter Sim chaired with hymn and prayer, and speakers reviewed Moving Millions and Glad Tidings.Deaths of Mrs John Sunter in Toronto and Mr James Gray in Guelph noted with funerals held locally. community extends sympathy.

Presbyterian W. M Georgy Laverty George Laverty John Sunter Toronto James Gray Guelph Rockwood Jupp Percy Penyey SS. Royce J. A. Little John Henderson Mr. Campell Mr. Gray Parrish Farried Eramosa Dennis Joss Archie Fred Smith A. J. ‘Ebtrott Robert ‘Moore- Frank-Day Georgr Don Dennis Farrel Hall M. Wilson Fred Day Hamilton

Warm shower honors Mr and Mrs Fred Brooks in Limehouse

Friends and neighbors filled a miscellaneous shower at Mr and Mrs Steve Norries home Friday evening. Harry Smethurst chaired the presentation and the couple thanked guests for the gifts. Ladies served lunch and dancing followed. Miss Gladys Milliere weekend in Brampton. Presbyterian service canceled Sunday due to bad weather. Mr and Mrs E Morrow of Toronto visited Mrs Robert Tane over the weekend.

Fred Brooks Steve Norrie Harry Smethurst Gladys Milliere Brampton Presbyterian Church E. .Morrow Toronto Robert Tane Helen ‘Nodwell R. H. Nodwell Miniosa Disciple Leonard Besapy Bessey Alex. Bessey Erma Pent Wim,Cheyne Harry and Reginald Clubcher Quelph Wm. Cheyne Eleanor, Creyne Wbs Jean Mor

Oakville Deaths and Local Industry Reopening Report

Oakville residents report the death of Samuel Sharpe after collapse on Forsyth near Aide last Friday morning. The old Royal Oak Tire and Rubber Plant, readied for new occupants, and the Marlatt tannery partial reopening are noted along with injuries to William Slade at a platform incident and Donald Bradley's car accident near Dundas Highway.

Forsyth Aide Samuel Sharpe West Side Royal Oak Barringham Rubber Company William Slade Galifaly Donald Bradley Lassie Bradley Trafalgar Dundas Highway Oakville Marlatt Royal Oak Tire and Rubber Company Record-Star

Snowstorm halts services as community holds week brief

Hillsburg report notes a severe snowstorm Sunday prevented Miniosa Disciple Church services. Mrs. Leonard Bessey remains bedridden with illness. Visits and gatherings occur among neighbors including the Cheynes, Morden, and McCann families. Young Harry Moore contracts jaundice but expected to recover soon.

Thos. Morden Free McCann Harry Moore Harry

Refugee chief considered resignation in Berlin mission

George Rublee head of the Intergovernmental committee on political refugees arrives in Berlin facing a difficult task and signals possible resignation. He reportedly told Washington officials he may return home soon as prospects for establishing Jewish and political refugees in new lands seem slim.

George Rushlee Inter- “Government “Committee On Berlin Rublee Washington

Local School Eventals and Social Gatherings Highlight Week

Lindsay Toltan attends a meeting where prizes were planned for best school poster and peace effort. Mrs. Williamson spoke on the Tor onto Convention with ideas for future years. Mrs. Robertson led a health program on apple a day. Bed making and invalid care were demonstrated. A January dance was planned. A surprise birthday party for Miss Masse Gilbertson occurred at the Gilbertson home. Mrs. Oute is visiting friends in Kitchener for a short time. Weekends feature visits at the MacDougalls. Sunbeam Mission Band met at the home of new leader Mrs. Nul McPhail.

Lindsay Toltan Williamson Toronto Gilbertson

Erin church holds annual business meeting in 1930

Erin Church of Obrint held its weekly meeting with reports and an election of officers for the year 1930. The article lists visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs J E Steen and family in Detroit and notes Mrs L Overland confined to bed during a visit with her son at Claremont.

J. E. Steen Doris Milton -Fornace Detroit Mich Sask Howard "McArthur Erin Church of Obrint

Kenneth McDonald elected to Georgetown Ward Three Council

At a nomination meeting in the Pueblo Library Kenneth R. McDonald was elected by acclamation to fill the Ward Three council vacancy caused by W F Smith’s retirement. Milas Phoebe Conn has just returned home after an appendicitis operation at Guelph General Hospital. Mrs LaBey of New York visits with her sister Mrs S. T. Faram. Mayale McDonald, ill at home, resumes duties at Fern Avenue School in Toronto.

W. F. Smith Kenneth R. McDonald Milas Phoebe Conn Guelph General Hospital St. Joseph's Quelph Mra. LaBey New York Mra T. Faram Mayale McDonald Hare Wis Toronto Fern Avenue School Herald

Juniors Edge Acton In Overtime Hockey Clash

Orangeville battles Acton in a fast clean game with overtime decided by Medill in net. Bayliss and Marao pace Orangeville while Acton presses late but uneven officiating sparks disputes from both fan bases.

Neier Orangeville Jeffers Hopkins Seth Bayliss Marao Pas Acton Brush Grangeville Leumi Acton Dua Medill Oraageville Osul

Thieves active in Burlington Roseland homes and milk by law

Police search for burglars who entered G H Hutchesons Roseland residence on the Guelph line and stole money. At town council meeting, seven to two vote upheld existing milk by law. Mildred Dixon missing money recovered from a wrecked car with occupants escaping harm. City damage estimated at 700 dollars.

White Roseland G. H. Hutcheson Guelph Coit Hamilton Dairies Wnew Cay Burlington, Rusty

Engagement Announcement and Injuries Report

The notice covers the engagement of Ruby Margerite Anderson to Robert K. Martin with a February wedding planned in Moncton New Brunswick. It also reports Donald Gates sustaining multiple injuries after his clothing caught in a flywheel at a gas engine, with a fair condition at Guelph General Hospital.

W. B. Clements California R. W. Philip Toronto General Hospital S. G . Anderson Kemptville Ontario Ruby Margherite Robert K. Martin N. G. Martin Campbellville Moncton N.b.donald Gates Christie Guelph General Hospital Hulton Rural Mail Couriers Association Milton Ottawa Champion

Community Notices From Local Church to Literary Concert Highlights

The report lists funeral attendance for Mrs. John Sunter in Rockwood and social visits among residents. It notes a storm causing Sunday church service cancellations and details a school literary concert with the Townline Group featuring Gertie McDermott and Jimmy McDermott, plus a fashion review and humorous finale.

Townline W. J. Jackson Gértle McDermott Pete Collins Bob Patton Ross Anderson Gertie “McDermott Jimmy McDermott Bob ‘Patton Wattae Mary Campbell George Young Ritl Molly An. J. Jackson Barber Lois Campbell Menara Ross“ Anderada Earl Barber

Broadway chorus star Weyant to receive large legacy

Miss Weyant, a Broadway chorus girl using the stage name Winthrop Weyant, is named in the will of Jake Ruppert as an outright bequest of 300000 dollars and one third of a fortune estimated from ten thousand to seventy million dollars. The late New York owner Ruppert’s bequest highlights Weyant’s standing as a striking brunette in her late thirties.

Titten Winthrope Weyant Winthrop Wajyne Cal Jake Ruppert New

Germany’s Schacht Faces Dismissal Amid Nazi Pressure

Germany moves to replace Reichsbank President Hjalmar Schacht as Nazi extremists resist his economic plan. Reports state a direct order from leaders to appoint a replacement, while Schacht is said to retain cabinet status without a portfolio.

Niaz Germany Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Ghancetor

Junior Games Weekend Schedule and Results

The report lists future junior games for Acton Orangeville Milton and Oakville with matches: tonight Acton at Oakville, Orangeville at Milton, Monday Acton at Milton, Wednesday Acton at Orangeville and Milton at Oakville. Results show Milton 5 Acton 3 at Acton and Orangeville 12 Oakville with ties at Orangeville 3 and 3 at Acton.

Acton Oakville Caricelled Orangeville Milton SBS Onesie

Sunday January 29 1939 Church Schedule Features Forgiveness Talk

The program lists morning sessions with sermons on The Logic of Forgiveness followed by church service and a noon session. A Young People's Union performs Choosing a Wife after a 4 00 pm ministerial segment. Evening events include a Sabbath School at 2 30 pm and a play in Paradise at 7 00 pm. A special Mission Band meeting with Miss Iris Erny is planned, with a Tuesday Young People's Guild meeting chaired by the President's Committee.

Mission Band Iris Erny Glidés Carlos Young People's Guild

Baptist Church Acton Service and Baptismal Schedule

Baptist Church Acton invites worship at 11.00 a.m. Sunday with the sermon Risen with Christ. Baptismal service at 12.16 p.m., Sunday School begins, 7.30 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting. A welcome to all.

Christ

Classified Advertisements Primitive Fragments

Fragments show a small ad heading with price cues and minimal terms. Vague references to payments and age restrictions hint at a service or listing. The readable portions provide no clear item descriptions or names to identify.

For Sale Notice From Old Classifieds

Partial OCR shows a sale notice inviting applications for curling stocks. Mentions William A Thorstis Acton Massachusetts style phrasing. Readability is low. details about closing dates or exact terms are missing.

Engagements Wanted and Houses for Rent in Georgetown

Two short notices list engagements wanted by a bent harpist with doubles on banjo and a request for letters or calls to Georgetown 4170. A separate ad offers two Georgetown houses for rent, one with full conveniences and a garage, immediate possession, contact H J Kere or 36 Acton. Also tenders invited for four cords of wood including maple and beech, by John Allan secretary, Acton.

Hans Georgetown Kyd Barber For & B Jovent

Ambitious men urged to apply for steady employment

A Montreal advertisement seeks ambitious men for steady work with promises of independence and good pay. It claims 200 guaranteed products with higher quality and lower prices, no experience needed, and offers a free catalogue and details from PAMULEX-CO at 570 Bt Clement, Montreal.

Pamulex—Co Clement Montreal

Notice to Dog Owners in Esqueling Township

Statement by owner of dog requires written notice of number of dogs owned or kept. For neglect or refusal a penalty up to 10 dollars, payable with dog tax at assessment. enforcement by township officials. source references 1927 act. Bennett, clerk.

Esqueling Township RSB

Notice to Creditors and Others in the Estate of Malcolm Sinclair

Notice to creditors and others of the estate of Malcolm Sinclair late of Acton Halton Carpenter who died around February 937 invites claims and proofs to the undersigned solicitor by a specified deadline. The document seeks participation from interested parties in settling the estate.

Malcolm ‘Sinclair Acton Halton Malcolm Sinclair

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