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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 02, 1936

Page

4

Ballina and London visitors and local picnic report

Ballina and Mr George Cook of London Ont visit with sister Miss Helen Cook and friends. Wiley couple return home after visiting Toronto. The annual Sunday School Picnic was held at Ferndale Park. Ephraim Gwindlehurst died at his Erin home. Funeral at United Church conducted by Rev Foreman. Interment Erin Cemetery. Sympathy offered to the family. Ballinafad progress noted with Cam McEmery re shingling barn and Mrs Barbara Soper re shingling house.

George “Cook London Ont Helen Cook Wiley Toronto Ferndale Park Erin Ephriam Gwindlehurst United Church Foreman Ballinafad Cam. McEmery Barbara Soper

Local Social Notes Mention Guelph Visitors and Relatives

Everton Mrs. w Fletcher of Guelph visits sister Mrs. W Head. Mrs. M Taylor of Hillsburg returns home from visiting brother Mr. J Hamilton. Several families from Paris Lindsay Hillsburg attend gatherings at homes of Pielding and Shepherdson. Charles Stewart passes entrance exam. Miss Mitten re-engaged for 8. S. No. 7. Grace Dampier in Erin Township.

George Young G. G. Robertson Perry Hall Gladys Jean Roy Lindsay F Shepherdson W. Usherwood, Jr Elmer Awrey Guelph Angus McLaughan Hillsburg Charles Stewart Mitten Grace Dampler Erin Township

Limehouse Socials And Weddings Highlight Busy Week

A busy Limehouse week featured the Glen Williams and Limehouse Women’s Associations at the Parsonage with worship, programs, and a garden social. Miss Grindell received gifts at a farewell shower, and Agnes Mitchell and Edward Sanford wed at Limehouse Presbyterian Church with hard church and family receptions. The Presbyterians hosted anniversaries and social evenings with special guests from Toronto Acton and Branford. Motorcycle trips to Lion’s Head and plans for summer residence topped a lively schedule.

Glen Williams Women's Associaation The United Church Limehouse Women's Association Limehouse Wat Glenn Williams Wiarry Devereaux Mtss Meryl Grindell Weehool Lore Ruth Norton Miss Grindel Andress Limehouse Presbyterian Church Balas Agnes Lorene Mitchell Edward Joseph Sanford D. D. Davidson Balsa Ethed Smith Georgetown Dork Mitchell Kenneth Varria Reginald, Poole Norma Stephen Worating Nfar Fay Northern Lakes Stewarttown Presbyterian Church Metin Toronto Judecsatul Acton David Swuackhamer Sifes Margaret Swackhamer Bic- Kechnie Branptos Minttonville United States Canuda Stephenson My Newton Lion's Head Volfitt Mr. Grant

Oakville Engagement Planned for Amy Plorence

Oakville W H Cudmore announces the engagement of his daughter Amy Plorence to Charles Percival son of Mr and Mrs Fr Rivas Halermo. The wedding is set for Bronte on July 1st. Tony Okland, an Oakville millionaire, married in Chicago last week and returns home with his bride. Rev J W Magwood ends his ministerial service at St Johns United Church with a farewell sermon.

W. H Cudmore Amy Plorence Charles Percival Fr. Rivas Halermo Bronte Tony, Okland Oakville Chicago J. W. Magwood St. John's U United Church Lestar

Sunday visitors gather at John Bennett home

Crewsons Corners residents hosted a house gathering with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Watts and two Whitby sons Mr and Mrs Walter McDonald and family from Marden Mr and Mrs Wm Beavers Mr Georges Bilton and Miss Charlotte Bilton of Acton Mr and Mrs S Smith and family of Mimosa. Also Charles Lambert Jr of Preston visited relatives here and in Acton while Jerry Guthrie and Neville Haggins attended the High School picnic. Mrs Oscar Reed and son Donald left for Lawton Sask after weeks with her mother Mrs L Cornell.

John Bennett Harry Watts Whitby Walter McDonald Marden Wm. Beavers Georges Bilton Charlotte Bilton Acton S. Smith Mimosa George McBain General Hospital Guelph Charles Lambert, Jr Preston Corners Toronto Jerry Guthrie Neville Haggins Picente Oscar Reed Donald Lawson, Sask

Randolph Bruce Named Canada's Minister to Japan

Former British Columbia lieutenant governor Randolph Bruce is appointed Canada's minister to Japan, succeeding Sir Herbert Marler who moves to Washington. The change places Bruce at Tokyo with Marler reassigned to the U.S. capital.

Hion Randolph Bruce British Columbia Canada Japan Sir Herbert Marler Washington

Wedding at St. Andrews Presbyterian Hillsbury

June wedding at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Hillsbury united Etta Jean McKinnon daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce A McKinnon to Joseph Wallace Hall son of Mr and Mrs Warry T Hall with Rev T W Goodwill officiating.

Andrew and John Smart Boumskvile W. J. Smart Maude Weaver Oshawa Joyce Weaver Toronto Canon Weaver Erin School Erin Village Marjoris MacDonald Grace Sanders Middle Road School Port Credit Hodson Shorter Wilsses Nesbuy St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hillsbury Etta Jean McKinnon Bruce A. Sfckinnon Joseph Wallace Hall

Rockwood United Church Youth Group Holds Meeting

The United Church Young People's Society gathered Sunday with Doris Watson in charge. Charles W. Warris led the Christian Warringe topic, scripture by Clare Yarrly, readings by Jean Yowell, and duets by Marian and Kathleen Taylor. Outdoor summer meetings planned. Field Day results and local notices follow.

Nnal United Church Young People’s Society Doris Watson Christian Warringe Charles W. Warris Clare Yiarrly Jean Yvowell Marian Kathleen Taylor Helen Pasmore United Church W. J. Taylor Bisses Vetty Peart Clara Yarris George Winwate Wesley Warris Gladys Vanne Frank Moore Nassaguweya’ Presbyterian John Little A. A. Hamilton Guelph Frank Lawson Rockwood Everton Rockwood United Church Eden Mills Rockwood Bulldogs Eden Agills Rockwood_boys Afessia John Stewart Henry Hosking Kiwanis Club Bopa Fred Warren St. John’s Church Walter McOw Ulizma Doris Royce Toronto D. Patterson Alex. Clark St. Catharinus Arthur KE Rudd Gon Ronald Owen Sound Wirs Edwin Weatheraton Kingston Nuster Charlie Attle Alyter Joan Myr. Win. Garstang New York Robert Hone Mra McGee Hingston McCoe Queen's University Melty McArthur Bi Uble Bayor Argundaines Colin Kitching Nuwiaguweya Thomas Smith Fred Day Woodstock Hla

Weekend visits and church events in local communities

Ospringe and Guelph residents visited relatives in Erin Noranda and Cedarvale while local churches hosted anniversary services. Notable attendances included Rev. Wm. McIntosh of Dundalk and special musical performances by Dorothy. Edits note M. Johnson’s illness raises hopes for recovery.

Rey. Sterner United Church Erin James Brydon Francis Noranda Quebec Jack King Orton A. Gaptle Airs Wor McKennie Gundsy Jas. McCallum Cedarvale McKenzie Dorothy Stanley Tovell Kitchener D. Stewart Margaret Cooke Guelph R. Fisher Sodom Wm. McIntosh Dundalk Yeaders Fuse M. Johnson

Georgetown Notables Attend Local Socials and Marital News

Georgetown residents hosted visitors from Chicago and Woodbridge while a Thompson Clan reunion drew over 150 members in Georgetown Park. A motor tour headed to Quebec and Maritime Provinces. An engagement between Mary Esther Vensey and Rosas Millar was announced, with a quiet Woodbridge wedding planned. Glen Ryan and Dalton Ryan, recent graduates, stay with aunts Misson Ryan in Guelph Street.

B. A. Willoughby Chicago Harry Stockford F. L. ‘McGilvray Garfield McGilvray E. D. Sheley John Richard J. N. O'Neill Quebec Maritime Provinces Mary Esther Herbert Vensey Georgetown Rosas Millar George Millar George Millar and the Late Mrs. Millar Woodbridge Ontario Glen Ryan Institute of Technology Boston Mass Dalton Ryan McGil University Montreal Misson Ryan Guelph Street Terald

Fire alarms and social notes from Burlington district

Firemen answered a blaze at Mrs. Wf J O Relly on Water Street after an electrical storm damaged the area. A tree was struck at Freeman and a large limb fell. Water Commission upgrades include nine new beach water connections and eight cottages being built on former town land. Local guests attended the Yamillion Parking Dawson wedding with Burlington residents also present. The commission faces ongoing pumpage challenges despite appeals to engineers.

Wf. J. O'Relly Water Street Warria Marjorie Ged. R Warris Richard Thureday Freeman The Water Commission Beach G.nlr Bert Dunham Smith Gavette

Promotions in Nearby Schools Readouts by Student Tenure

The article lists percentages for senior and junior classes across multiple students including Helen McEachern 14 percent and Charlie Thompson 73 percent for Sr. OF and Prank Thompson 675 for others. It includes IIing marks for Tud, Isabel Henderson 73 and Jean AcDonald 12 with several names like Clara Swackhammer 70 and Leonard Thompson 68.

Helen McEachern Charlie Thompson Prank Thompson Rhea Burgess Pred , Spear Charles Burgess Prank Burgess Sidney Spear Joseph Henderson Walter Cole Margaret Thompson Isabella Henderson Jean AcDonald Clara Swackhammer Leonard Thompson Donnie McIntyre Lila Bpear Delbert Cole Eileen McDonald Sadie McIntyre Fraser McDonald Teddy Cole Y. Jean Akitt

Bannockburn School Promotions Report

Bannockburn School lists promotions across grade levels with multiple students advancing to senior and junior classes. Notable transfers include Monlen Fitzpatrick Jetta Raszel Edith Denny Norman MacDonald Harold Raszel and Wilson Gordon with scores and percentages noted. teacher K M Beckett supervises.

Bannockburn Dv. IV Monlen Fitzpatrick Jetta Raszel Edith Denny Vr. UV Norman MacDonald Harold Raszel Wilson Gordon Wasil Fitzpatrick Clarence Denny Doris Watson Jackie Gordon Thomas Pitzpatrik Alex Norrie Jr WW Eileen Gordon Allan Gordon Sr. Y W—Jae Sprowl Jr. XY Laurence Anthony Ang Welen Sprowl

Never Too Many Friends Quote by James Ruksell Gwar

A reflective quote discusses friendship and enmity, noting a person with many friends cannot have a spare friend and that enemies appear everywhere. It argues choosing friends for righteous causes avoids harm and assigns blame to oneself for allowing friends to hurt.

James Ruksell Gwar

Class and bear debate warm overcoats in playful riddle

A teacher asks to remove coats and the class mimics a bear. Lucy answers that no body knows where the buttons are, turning the moment into a humorous riddle about missing fasteners and coats.

Uttle Lucy

Handling Properly Two Handles of Each Action

The passage advises focusing on the constructive aspect of a brother rather than the unjust act. By seizing on the shared humanity and upbringing you find a handle that can be borne, not the burden of his fault.

Milton and Mira Brown Attend Local Reunion and Notices

The Old Boys and Girls Reunion in Shelburne drew Milton Mr and Mira T J Brown on Sunday and Tuesday. Milton High School teachers will be rehired on current salaries. C Osmond, 16, longtime mail carrier for Milton R R No 4, will retire June 30 with Roland Mountain succeeding him. Marlon Rush and Marlon Green spent the week at Rush’s home. Provincial Constable and Mrs George Cookman of Milton plan to leave Montreal July 10 for the unveiling of a memorial to Canada’s soldiers. Evelyn Jean Ackerr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ackerr of Milton, engaged to George Dymock of Philadelphia with wedding in mid July. Winorg hotel guests face trouble after disorderly conduct charges. Magistrate W B Eliveen presided over three men age 21 and under for alleged disturbances and beer purchases at a hotel.

Mira T. J. Brown Shelburne Milton Wwigh C. Osmond Milton Roland Mountain Marlon Rush Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie Marlon Green George Cookman Montreal Duchess of Richmond Canada Soldiara Mfr Thomaa Afckerr Millon Ontario Evelyn Jean George Dymock Dymock Philadelphia Pennnsylvania Winorg W. BE. Eliveen Vany Wrinch Witch

Community Notes From Belwood And District Events

Local residents attended the Wilson Taylor reunion at Riverside Park with broad district participation. O A C members Pearl Darby and Ysobel Lowrie visited the Lowrie home. The June Woman’s Institute met at Mrs. L Moore’s home on the theme Our Grandmothers with Mrs. J Barber in the chair. The July meeting will be at Mrs. G McPhail’s. Attendance at Nanaminguweya Church services was small due to Centennial events. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. W D Lowrie’s home.

Roberts Quibertson James Gilbertson G. W. Bridle J. Tarden Helen MecPhail Gordon McPhail William Mino Gilbertson Sr James Gilbertcon Mino Mni.n Marshall J. Harden

Exitable visitor questions a redfaced man in a tense scene

In a crowded moment a visitor asks about a redfaced man while Yokul identifies him as a powerful excitable figure. They discuss rumors of two bursts of blood as Weasel watches from the chest match, hinting at underlying conflict.

Yokul

Anniversary Music Organist Mrs Arnold

Assisting chair Miss Aibcen Haines of Toronto Golden Star Quartette of Brampton perform at 7 30 p m Thursday for a Bible Study Hour event.

R. R. Arnold Aibcen Haines Toronto Golden Star Quartette Brampton Ae Thureday

Permanent Waves at Denuty Parlor in July

Mr. Carl Kentner of Toronto announces again at The Denuty Parlor for Permanent Wavihy services on Tuesday July Tth with appointments 147. The notice lists multiple sale and wanted items including a frame dam for sale, historical society requests, household furniture for sale, building materials for sale, and a farm service offer for injured animals with prompt payment.

Carl Kentner Toronto Denuty Jessye Russell

Notice to Creditors of Mary Forbes Widow Acton

Notice to all creditors of Mary Forbes who died June 8 1930 and to others with claims against her estate to send full names addresses and descriptions of their claims including securities to the undersigned solicitor. Pursuant to the Trustees Act the administrator will distribute assets after July 25 1036 and will not be responsible for claims not then received. Dated June 25 1936 AD

Mary Forbes Acton

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