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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
4
Bannockburn Banquet Brings Auction of Plates
The Bannockburn Butlers Club held a social meeting with dancing to a Limehouse Orchestra. Lunch featured plate auctions conducted by Mr R L Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockt Buatlers’ Club
R. L. Davidson
Limehouse Orchestra
Snow Plow Clears Guelph Road After Blockage and Local News
Residents praised county snow plow for clearing Guelph Road after three days of blockage halting deliveries of malt and bread. Jean Kirkwood secured a job at the Provincial Bank in Guelph. Kirkwood Farm rented to Mr Reneburo of Grand Valley, Birs. Standish staying with son-in-law and daughter, E Croft in Rockwood, health improved hoped. Sunday sing at D G Robertson home with 34 attendees, Wm McKenzie led hymns and Alphabetical Bible Contest by A Foreman. Abide With Me sung in tribute to the King, prayer for the Royal Family offered by Jas McCallum. Next Sunday’s meeting at L Webb home invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Jean Kirkwood
Sin
Kirkwood
Reneburo
Grand Valley
Birs. Standish
Mrr
E. Croft
Rockwood
D. G. Robertson
A. Foreman
Jas. McCallum
Rockwood Young People's Society Visit Norfolk Street church
The Rockwood Society led the devotional period with Misa Elizabeth Hutchinson as president and members including Mrs. Ben Yoaking Miss Dorothy Simmona Arthur Yorris and George Day. King George V memorial services were short conducted by Mr Arthur Rapp. Owing to cold weather Sunday services were affected with St Johns Church closed and Presbyterian services moved to the basement. Post offices schools and business places closed in respect to King George V. Local residents John Little Mrs Thatcher Mrs John W Plummer Mrs Wm Dunbar and Fred Day are listed with health and snowbound conditions and recent village weather impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church
Norfolk Street
Young People's Society
Rockwood Society
Misa Elizabeth Hutchinson
Ben Yoaking
Dorothy Simmona
Arthur Yorris
George Day
Arthur Rapp
George V
Gunes
St. John’s Church
Presbyterian Church
John Little
Robert Thatcher
John WW. Plummer
Wm. Dunbar
Fred Day
Woodstock
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church News and Local Notes
Mr Gowland from Knox College preached at Eden Mills Presbyterian Church on Sunday. John Ramsey remains under medical care as friends wish him a speedy recovery. A joint meeting of the Ladies Aid and Women’s Missionary Society featured readings by Mrs Gilbertson and Mr De Lowrie and a Valentine tea. The Missionary President, Mr Mino, led prayer and service. Debates were assigned for Presbyterial at Guelph, with Miss Jean Lowrie and Mrs W Lowrie named for duties. The Traveling Missionary Basket explained as thanks were given to retiring president Mrs N Gilbertson. Bert Wright delivered a helpful hearse on Sunday. Local mail couriers report route difficulties on township roads. Helen Scott visits her sister Mrs Helle Scott. Many friends extend best wishes to Mrs Gordon McPhail as she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowland
Knox College
Toronto
Presbyterian Church
John Ramsey
Ladies'Aid
Women's Missionary Society of the
Mino
Ladies’ Aid
W. Gilbertson
WH. Gilbertson
J. de Lowrie
Gladeidings
WW. Gilbertson
Jas. Wilson
Geo. Robertson
Anni. Jas. Gilbertson
W. Lowrie
Guelph
W. Af. S
Jean Lowrle
Mindon
Nf. Gilbertson
Myre
Gilbertson
Bert Wright
Focal Mall
Helen Scott
Helle Scott
Gordon McPhail
Local Social Notes and Health Update
Ballinafad Miss Grace Dampier visited Everton and Mrs Barbara Soper. Cecil Soper and Mrs Soper hosted relatives from Preston and Toronto. Mrs D J Sinclair improves after an operation in Toronto Hospital. J Weatherston of Toronto visited local friends. Last week’s heavy snowstorms blocked roads for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Dampier
Everton
Barbara Soper
Cecil Soper
Preston
Joseph Soper
D. J. Sinclair
Toronto
J. Weatherston
Georgetown Footnote: Local News and Milestones
An article from Georgetown reports mischief at an office last night and notes Mr Campbell Gincialr underwent appendicitis surgery at Guelph General Hospital. Dr A McAllister learns of Elizabeth Hye s death in Blome Alberta, aged 78. Residents Mr and Mrs William D Johnston celebrate a golden wedding and Mrs Johnston’s 15th birthday. James Hickey and wife celebrate their 57th wedding anniversary after long local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Ginclalr
Guelph General Hospital
A. McAllister
Elizabeth Hye
Blome
Alta
William D. Johnston
Charles Street
Johnatan
James Hickey
Wickey
Georgetown
Gerald
Campbelltown Public School Closed By Illness
Campbellville reports the local public school 8. 8, No. 10 closes for the week due to the illness of teacher Miss WM MacMillan. Nearby visits include Miss Betty Barteaux of Toronto staying with grandmother Mrs. G B Carbett. Miss Margareth McLaren and Grace Peer at Mr. Clark Pegge’s Carlisle home. Two robberies hit local shops, Elsley’s store and Robi Eurly’s booth, with cigarettes and cash stolen. Two scarlet fever cases reported in the village. The Young People’s Society of St. David’s Church met Sunday. Mr. Jack Pogue of Taranto visited Ebley residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. MacMillan
Betty Barteaux
Toronto
G. B.carbett
Mises Margareth McLaren
Grace Peer
Vilage
C. A. Elsley
Robi. Eurly
Evley
Young People's Society of
St. David's Church
Jack Pogue
Taranto
C. A. Ebley
Erin Residents Attend Society Meeting and Local News
Dr and Mrs Gear left Saturday for a Florida holiday. Miss WyCutch eon of Toronto visited Mr and Mrs Gordon Corbutt. The Erin Horticultural Society met January 15 with WE Crouch presiding. Oscar Stokovich and C Metcalfe leased rooms in the Gingrich block. Mrs H Swinston fell in a basement incident injuring her ankle. The Bingham home celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday January 11.
Burlington Commission Sees No Resignation Plan
Burlington officials report Commissioner Marck Haas will not resign from the Burlington Water Commission. Dr W A Weaver was rushed to St Josephs Hospital after appendicitis surgery. Firefighters responded to a chimney fire at Mrs Mart Wells home with no damage. St Lukes Anglican Church held a large memorial service honoring the king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marck Haas
Burington Water Commission
W. A. Weaver
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wamillton
Gordon Blair
W. Craze
W. L. Smith
Paul Fisher
New York State Fruit Growers Association
Rochester
Martwell
Nelson Avenue
St. Luke's Anglican Church
King George
Oakville Vital Stats and Local Events From 1935
Oakville reports 66 births 33 marriages 28 deaths and 34 out of town deaths for 1935. The Oakville Citizens Band gave a strong concert at Gregory Theatre. Legion hosts and guests from Oakville Legion Hall Friday evening. Misa K Donovan returns from New York after three months visiting friends. Ex mayor William J Stewart of Toronto addressed Cashvills Lions and Rotary at the Village Inn Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Gregory Theatre
Wiliam J. Stewart
Toroyto
Cashvills Lions and Rotary Clubs
Dstar
Milton Board Elects Browne Chairman and Staff Changes
In inaugural Milton Wallton Public School Board meeting H B Browne was chosen Chairman and E Yates reappointed Secretary. George Hemstreet resigned as Clerk and Treasurer after over thirty years. William Lestie named Trustee of School Section No 9 Trafalgar replacing Maurice Williamson. Miss Gertrude Featherstone RN recovering after surgery. Engagement announced for Margaret Ann Pearl Smith to Alexander McKenzie. Edna Leona May and Harold A Parkinson wed in Brampton United Church Parsonage. Milton Bandwoods grants 250 at Council-Champion meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallton
H. B. Browne
E. Yates
George A. Hemstreet
William Lestie
Trafalgar
Maurice Willamson
Missy Gertrude Featherstone
R.N
St. Catharines General Hospital
Smunn's Corner
Harry Smith
Esques- Ing
Margaret Ann Pearl
Alexander McKenzie
John McKenzie
Montrose
Scolland
United Church Parsonage
Hrampton
Edna Leona
R. E. May
Milton
Harold A. Parkinson
E. Parkinson
Brampton
C. ES. Cragg
Milton Bandwoes
Champion
District Rural Hockey League: Two Games Amid Winter Storms
District Rural Hockey League games were cut to two as bad roads kept Everton from playing. York Road tied Rockwood 1-1 in a tight matchup, while Jones' Boys defeated Brookville 6-0 behind standout goaltending by Janac and a solid overall performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everton
York Road
Rockwood
Brookville
Jones' Boys
Jones’ Boys
Brookville Boys
Janac
Racs
Crookville
Neferce
Lorne Walters
Lorne Farmers
Rockwood Line
Eden Boys
Dublin
Lorne Milles
Jones’ Toys
Eden Milla
Teferee
Jon Woods
Lome Rifles Jr
Hrookville
Limehouw
Brookville Rockwood
Ockwood
Lorrie Marin
Lorne Rithes
Eden Mills
Retirement Tribute for Miss Isabella Stephenson at Storey Glove Co
Miss Isabella Stephenson retires after thirty six years with Storey Glove Co Ltd. Presentations and addresses from directors and staff honor her loyalty and long service, including a traveling bag gift and a pen and pencil set. Mrs. Stephenson expresses thanks for the recognition. January 25th, 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Stephenson
Storey Glove Co
R. R. Arnold
E. L. Arnold
Ysabella Stephenson
Miss Stephenson
Ufe
Storey Glove CO. Ltd
Arnold
Staf
K. Savage
G. Hanna
Mfe
Gmice
Storey Glove Co. Limited
Refugee Sambo Refuses Desertion Charge in Court
The inmate Sambo speaks in broken dialect to the magistrate describing himself as a refugee and defending his actions as not desertion while addressing his wife’s status. The exchange portrays a desertion accusation framed by a legal setting and ethnic stereotype.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sambo
Local Florist Offers Wide Flower Selection and In-House Design
The shop in Acton pledges abundant varieties including carnations marigolds snapdragons mum sweet peas and tulips with thousands of other blooms. They design and assemble pieces in their own workroom, eliminating delivery worries and offering ready service for flowers dusting cut towers and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
King George V Mourning Bands Adopted by Canadian Scouts
Canadian Scouts and Cubs wear two inch black armbands in mourning for King George V. The local group thanks Mrs McNiven for supplying the armbands before Scout Headquarters announced the move. The article recalls King George V’s support for Scouting and the Windsor Rally that led to the King's Scout badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
Iats
George
Baden-Powell
Windsor_Castle
King George
King's Scouts
Imperial Headquarters
Windsor
History and economic shift reshape China's monetary standard
The article notes China plans to abandon its silver monetary standard, moving toward a gold based system tied to London prices. It links U.S. silver purchases in 1934 to China’s shift and mentions China’s historic silver holdings and the global economic chain affecting destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
United States
London
England
Thames
Canadian National Railways
Courtroom quirks mix of ends and starts
An Englishman a Scot and an Irishman appear at a police court after a night out. The magistrate quizzes each about how they feel with playful lines about seven days rest cooling ardor and the Irishman comparing himself to elastic while unsure of the stretch ahead.
Buried Plans Drift as Scout Refuses Insurance
A humorous exchange shows an insurance agent pressing a burial policy while a wily scout resists, replying that he may be lost at sea. The dialogue underscores practical skepticism about prepaying funeral costs.
Good Men Made Better Sunday Service Notes
Sunday February 2 1936 schedule includes Sunday School at 10 00 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m with the Lord's Supper observed Tuesday is 8 00 p m B P U session with reference to the sermon theme Good Men Made Better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunday
Iarhogs
Young People’s Guild
Hespeler
Young People's
Canada
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Bannockburrn
Ballinafad
Campbellville
Erin
Burlington
Jones
Firatlace
B. Stephenson
A. H. Bishop & Son
Ontario
King’s Scout
B. D. Rachlin
Mill Street
Carroll
Montreal
Maple Leaf Milling Co
Monarch
Red River
Anna Lee Scott
Clem
Cello
Robalink
Ib. Sc
Libby
Clark
Smith
United Church of Canada
Serics
Stars of Destiny
Young People's League
Unity Mens Club
YMCA
Knox -Church
HL L. Bennie
Willow Street
Prane Holmes
YW. Campbell
Raleigh
Rawleigh CO
Depart
Cann
Walton Union Famers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Thos
A. T. Woore
Moris Sayer
Viallon
Sayers
Feruary
Kenneth MY. Langdon
Noreant
Murray McDonald
WII
E. Harrop
District Mutual
Norwich Union
Canadian Fire Insurance Company
the Alliance Assurance Co
The
Casualty of Canada Assurance Company
the Merchants Casualty Co
Poctage-les-Prairia Mutual
Helen
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