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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
4
Community brief notes from surrounding areas highlight civic events, local meetings, and upcoming releases of public notices. Readers gain quick insights into nearby towns and their developments, with a focus on civic life and community activities.
Ballina and Rev. and Mrs. Poreman visited friends in Toronto. Mrs. Harry Sherrill remains on the alc list under medical care. Measles cases persist in the district May and CG Masares with Mr and Mrs J Noble of Acton visited Mrs Soper. A pancake social succeeded at Mr and Mrs Herb Allan’s home.
Limehouse Presbyterian Church ladies met at Mrs. D D Davidson’s home in Georgetown with thirteen attendees. Miss Willa Price presided as president and thanks were given to the Township Council for sanding hills and roads to ease travel. Hockey matches in Acton and Georgetown attract crowds. Mr Jos McGowan is back home after a week’s illness.
Ospringe Friends report Mr John Akitt has recovered from his operation and is being moved to his sisters home in Georgetown. Mr Alex Patterson visited at the Stewart home and then left to visit relatives in Paisley. Travel is dangerous due to icy reads. Lineman Mr and Mrs Stewart hosted relatives at Kitchener. Lois Campbell and Florence and Edna Cook are mentioned with social events.
Rev E Brillingers mother died last week in Chippewa. No services were held at St John s Church on Sunday. United Church annual meeting occurred Monday with weather delaying some attendees. Parish services conducted by Mr Wright of Knox College at the Presbyterian Church. Ice and road conditions kept Pred Hamilton busy with twelve men and three trucks spreading sand. Weekend visitors included John Carton Milton Pred Day Hamilton Milas Dorl Royce Toronto Douglas Putterzoon Toronto and Mr and Mrs Robt Croft Toronto. A skating party under Continuation School auspices was held on Glory Valley Road followed by refreshments at the school house. A concert at the Town Hall featured various acts including Nell and Norman Lambert Major McArthur Amateurs J A Little Donald McArthur and others with a debate on whether men have the right to propose marriage.
Hillsburg reports weekend visitors Eva and Rosa Nodwell from Pergua and Sun day guests for Mr. and Mrs. Geo Binnie. Slippery roads canceled Sunday night Community Christian Endeavor. Marjorie Thomson the Cedarville School teacher spent the weekend with her parents. A community play is being prepared for the near future amid freezing rain hazards. Stan ley Wealh is ill and hopes for recovery. Area residents attended three one act plays sponsored by Webby and Recreation Club on Saturday.
Nassagaweya reports show a successful annual congregational meeting with elected stewards R S Elsley W Darby Alfred Yolbot Arthur Norrish Alfred Wilson John Robertson James Easterbrook Cameron Ramshaw and G T Wilson. The Nassagaweya Presbyterian Young People League visited Ebenezer’s group for an enjoyable exchange. Sleety roads affected Sunday travel as Ebenezer reorganized its Sunday School last evening.
Erin Mr. Thomas Marshall is ill with a sceptic sore throat. A. F. Sinclair family return to Sidney River after a month with relatives. Wilda Pinkney wins Brampton Lions Club public speaking trophy with The Birth of a Nation. Heavy rain fills Credit River flooding Leitch's dam causing mill race overflow and damage to W. A. Ramesbottom C. J. Hamilton and H. A. Gear stores.
Campbellville residents receive updates on recoveries visits and local happenings. Mrs W Van Sickle returns home after three weeks at Galt Hospital and is reported as well as can be expected. A variety of visits follow including Mrs Roy Donavan Jacqueline Bell Joyce Cowper at D Donavan’s in Moffat and Mr Dadd Mahon of Western University visiting at home. Mrs Clarence Gunby and Leste Gunby visit Mr W Peer on Sunday. Miss Barbara Snider resumes teaching after influenza. The CPR coast trip slides were shown at St David’s Young People Society and the annual St David’s Church meeting was held in the Sunday school room with good attendance.
The Countess Mai widow of a British war commander leaves England on the first leg of a world tour aimed at touring all parts of the empire. She will consult war veterans and study portions of her late husband’s wartime diary during the journey.
The annual meeting of the Yullon Protective Association reported a successful year with no loves, while Milton residents faced a strong freshet that washed timber and scaffolding from the new Middle Road bridge at Merton. Ministers and choirs at St. Paul’s United Church Milton and Acton exchanged duties, and Rev. E. M. Morrow of Acton preached a well received sermon.
Dr. Munro and family visited Oakville with Mrs. Ryland New. Dr. Munro assisted at St. John's United Church services while the lake's gale wrecked the east pier diving tower near the lighthouse. Elsie Jane Beauchamp to Leonard Bawe engagement announced for February wedding at St. Andrew's Oakville. Rev Caswell, wintering in Daytona Beach, elected President of the Canadian Club there. St. John's 59th anniversary marked with special services.
The Youn People League gathered in the United Church with hymn and prayer led by Rev. W. Dr. Clarke. Miss Mary Bate of Burlington spoke on her trip to Vimy Ridge, followed by a business discussion and Mizpah benediction.
Georgetown residents Mr and Mrs 8 C Mackenzie left on Tuesday for Kingston to visit their son Yan who has been in hospital there for a week due to an injury sustained while working in the city. Mr Y M Bennett clerk of Esquesing Township recovered from surgery at Toronto General Hospital last Saturday and is improving rapidly. Sunday was memorable for Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown as members and adherents held a service unveiling and dedication of the Cameron Memorial Tablet.
The Ontario Government will pass an Order-in-Council to allow Burlington Spearing of Isk in Burlington Bay this year. In recent days citizens were called by phone requesting donations for the blind or offerings of broomy and brushes made by the blind. The Water Commission inaugural meeting announced a reduction in water rates for town and township to begin with the February bill. Local residents along Lakeshore Row and Strathcona district complained about Walker's Line road condition after heavy rains, hindering school transport. The Town Council held a long first meeting, appointing Standing Committees, reappointing officials, filling Board roles, and approving annual by laws.
The British Olympic Boxing Team favors fish as training fuel citing nutrition and digestibility. Diets praised by physicians align with ancient workers fed on fish, while Canada promotes fish consumption to boost health and appetite, with halibut valued for medicinal use and widespread sea fish availability.
Three teams contested the Hush League on Tuesday night. Everton retained the top spot as York Road won 4 to 1, Hallinafad beat Jones Boys 7 to 1, and Everton vs Rockwood ended 2–2 after a hard fought draw. A protest altered results, and penalties limited bids.
Jones Boys face Storey Glove while Lorne Riffes clash with Lorne Farmers in a district high school contest. The meets feature local teams and aims for early season advantage.
A Boston boy replies to a visitor about his ages in multiple senses. He cites psychological age 11, moral age 10, anatomical 7, mental 9, and chronological 8, noting that the last is often ignored.
An old proverb-like passage imagines a hen never stopping to dig for worms despite hard ground or dry weather. It suggests she works through adversity and turns worms into profits, never starving or cackling at bad times, and ends with no lesson from the title red hen.
The article notes that over half of Dutch farmers own their land outright and about half of arable land is farmed by owners. It describes Holland as chiefly agricultural with dairy and stock raising, flat fertile soil below sea level, diverse soils from clay to peat, and a total cultivated area distributed among agriculture grassland horticulture and woods. It mentions efforts to reduce dairy production and boost cereal imports after export declines.
The service schedule lists 11.00 p m The Minister with subject Radiation and What It Means in Re Myton 12 16 p m Sunday School and Bible Classes 7 00 p m Unity Men's Club led by L A Buckley speaker Male Choir leads music Everyone welcome.
The notice lists Sunday events: The Minister at 11.00 p m The Sabbath School at 2 30 p m The Minister at 7 00 p m The Young People Guild meets next Tuesday at 8 00 p m.
Board of Trustees of S. S. No. 8 Eramena seeks bids for installation of electric wiring and fixtures at the school. Lowest or any bid may be accepted. Tenders close February 6, 1937. Inquiries to J. W. Wardlaw Secretary Treasurer R. F. No. 4 Rockwood.
Mrs Angus McEachern expresses gratitude for sympathy and kindness shown after her recent bereavement. She thanks the quartet and Miss Gray for help and those who joined cars and assisted in many ways. Expressions will be gratefully remembered.
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